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Alessandro Slebir, an Italian American surfer, made history with his extraordinary ride on a massive 33-meter wave at Mavericks, California, breaking the world record for the largest wave ever surfed. Born to Italian parents, Slebir has been deeply connected to both his Italian heritage and his American roots. Growing up in the United States with a...

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The stereotype of a family-owned restaurant may not include the elaborate bar of Lala or the trendy social scene at Barbusa. The comfort food of Nonna, named after Italian grandmothers everywhere, is more what comes to mind when considering non-corporate dining. Yet the Busalacchi family still proudly owns and manages all three concepts in Little I...

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Italy mourns with the USA on the passing of Lenny Randle, heralded by Rolling Stone as “The Most Entertaining Man in Baseball," who died in Murrieta, California on December 29, 2024. Having landed in Nettuno in 1983 after a 12-year career in MLB with 1138 games under his belt, Lenny Randle left his mark on Italian baseball because of his talent and...

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In the small, sleepy town of Valley Ford, CA, the building that houses Dinucci's restaurant has remained a constant for over a century — first as a hotel for travelers and ranchers, and then as an Italian dining staple. Around 1908, the Brambani family (also referred to as Brombani) erected a stately hostelry known as the Depot Hotel, according to...

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"A LITTLE FELLOW: The Legacy of A.P. Giannini" by Davide Fiore has been awarded the Best International Docufilm at the Coliseum International Film Festival 2024 in Rome. Director Davide Fiore, , now residing in Los Angeles, returned to Italy to present the world premiere of his documentary and to accept the prestigious award. Directed by Davide Fio...

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Dainese (www.dainese.com), the world leader of protective wear for dynamic sports, is proud to announce the 20th anniversary of its first US flagship store. In 2004, Dainese opened its first North American flagship store in Orange County to meet the needs of Southern California’s growing motorsports community. Over the past two decades, the store h...

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At the heart of downtown L.A., the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA) has launched its latest exhibition, "Creative Minds," offering visitors a compelling journey through the innovations that have shaped American life. The exhibition, which opened November 15th and runs through October 2025, illuminates the often-overlooked contribution...

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From Houston to Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, December 12 marked the celebration of the launch of San Marco 1, Italy’s first satellite, sent into orbit on December 15, 1964. This milestone established Italy as a key player on the global space exploration stage. To highlight the contributions of Italian science and technology to humanity’s progre...

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When Chef Marco Criscuolo carefully unwraps a freshly baked loaf of panettone bread at his restaurant, Trattoria Trullo in Aliso Viejo (CA), the first things he does is smell it. When he pulls back the cellophane and brings it to his nose, the strong, sweet scent of vanilla and citrus escape from the wrapper. “It is an emotional thing,” said Criscu...

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My Brilliant Friend, by the pseudonymous Italian author Elena Ferrante, is the New York Times’ No. 1 book of the century. This recognition, and the recent adaptation of Ferrante’s four-novel Neopolitan Quartet into an HBO series, underscores this writer’s profound influence.  Ferrante’s popular novels, translated into English by Ann Goldstein, are...

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