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Recent Examples of ballroomsFans could previously wed at courtyards and ballrooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, at the Disneyland Hotel ballroom, in the Fantasyland Faire Garden and at Sleeping Beauty’s Castle Forecourt.—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The center, built in 2004 on former agricultural land at a cost of $285 million, is one of the largest regional malls in Southern California, with more than 30 buildings on 12 blocks, interspersed with parks, gardens and fountains.
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Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
That translates to more than 148 parks, gardens, and recreation areas, according to the study, with plenty of lakes, trails, and botanical gardens to explore.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
The department is also seeking to rein in the company's exclusive deals with amphitheaters.
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Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
The key points of the settlement include an over $200-million payment, a divestment from some amphitheaters, a gradual end to exclusive ticketing contracts with venues, and opening up Ticketmaster’s platform to competitors.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Those films launched to $39 million and $20 million, respectively, in the United States, but failed to stay in theaters long enough to justify their $150 million-plus budget.
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Jack Dunn,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
Its open-air ancient ruins—temples, houses, theaters—are well-preserved and include the Terrace of Lions, private residences, and the Sanctuary of Apollo.
Charismatic leaders such as Bob Knight, Gene Keady, Lou Henson, Lute Olson and Jud Heathcote commanded the spotlight, sparred with one another and drew flocks of fans to their arenas.
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Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Dressage has traditionally been the main discipline at the ranch, but jumping and Western riding have also made use of the arenas.
Inside the museum’s exhibition halls, display cases stand empty, stripped of their lightweight, high-value contents during a period of occupation by the Rapid Support Forces from April 15, 2023, until early last year.
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Eissa Dafallah,
NBC news,
8 Mar. 2026
These clashes of tribalism aren’t just happening online or in the halls of Congress, but in the crowds at Dropkicks’ shows.