The California Real I.D. may look a drivers license but ours in California has a BEAR and STAR in the upper right and meets Federal standards for proof of who we are when we fly and go into Federal buildings. The deadline is less than five months away, on May 3, 2023. DMV officials are encouraging us to get ours before the long lines begin as we get closer to the deadline.
Congrats to Elton John on receiving the National Humanities Medal from President Joe Biden!
President Biden surprised Sir Elton John with the award during a performance at the White House.
John accepted the award and candidly said “I’m never flabbergasted, but I’m flabbergasted”.
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month and here’s a FEEL GOOD story to celebrate Latino excellence! Los Angeles’ very own Dr. Frank Rubio just became the nation’s FIRST Salvadoran-American to ever blast off into space. He lifted off this week for a 6-month mission on the International Space Station. On top of being an astronaut, Rubio’s also a physician and former Army pilot. Want to learn more about his story? Click here.
Spooky season is officially here! Today is the first day of Fall (Sept. 22nd, 2022), and we’re already seeing pumpkin patches pop up all over Los Angeles. Here are Ellen K’s top picks for LA’s best pumpkin patches:
A study from Ohio State found that more dogs in your neighborhood = less crime. PLOT TWIST it’s not for the reasons you think.
Yes, a “Beware of Dog” sign can scare away burglars but this study found that you actually hold the power. Dog walkers have the same effect as a neighborhood watch because they “patrol” the streets.
Check this out, there is a bigger difference in areas where people know and trust each other. So how do you feel about your neighbors? Lets us know on the Ellen K Morning Show.
Brad Pitt can now add a new side hustle to his already STACKED resume…SCULPTOR! A-list Hollywood star has publicly debuted his first works of art at the Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere, Finland. The nine works on display by Pitt include; A house-shaped structure molded in clear silicon and shot with bullets, “House A Go Go”: an 18-inch miniature house made out of tree bark, and a coffin-sized bronze box depicting hands, feet, and faces attempting to break through.
Check them out here!
John Legend stopped by the Ellen K Morning Show and played MYTH or LEGEND with Ellen K and Ryan Manno.
Happy Mexican Independence Day! Looking for a place to celebrate? The 76th East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival is happening Sunday, Sept. 19, 2022.
This year, the theme of the parade is “United for strong physical and mental health,” honoring heroes of the pandemic. Grand Marshals include Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela and Katya Echazarreta, the first-ever Mexican-born woman to travel to space!
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We understand the importance of sports and love the energy it brings to our lives. Which is why we started a fun “Friday Morning Lights” feature that highlights local high school football teams every Friday morning at 8:10am PT on the Ellen K Morning Show on KOST 103.5 FM. So far, we’ve highlighted the following high schools:
Click here for the full list of high school football games!
California students can now get FREE 24/7 online tutoring and homework help – all thanks to a new initiative from state lawmakers! Students can go to the state website any time of day and get in touch with a live one-on-one tutor. We’re the first state in the nation to offer such a program. If you want to check it out CLICK HERE.
Here’s an added bonus, there’s no age limit to who can use the service! Adult learners can access writing assistance, citizenship resources, and other tools. The funding comes from the Building Forward Library Improvement Grant Program.
