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Sam Benson Smith’s Biography

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Journo, Filmmaker, “Alarmist” per the CA Almond Board. I added the "Benson" to sound less like a Grammy-award-winning artist and more like a law firm.

Sam Benson Smith’s Journalist Portfolio

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Wrench thrown in L.A. oil well ban plan

Wrench thrown in L.A. oil well ban plan

A ban on new oil wells in L.A. city limits hits a legal roadblock. Triple-digit temperatures lead to a red fl…

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What does fire containment mean, anyway?

What does fire containment mean, anyway?

When fire officials say a fire is at 25% containment, what exactly does that mean? We asked retired L.A. Coun…

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Here's How LA Is Going To Construct The World's Largest Wildlife Crossing

Here's How LA Is Going To Construct The World's Largest Wildlife Crossing

The Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing’s much-awaited groundbreaking took place, appropriately, on Earth Day.

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Is L.A. going broke?

Is L.A. going broke?

The city of L.A. is facing serious money woes amid a long list of liability settlements that add up to more t…

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Behind the Mic

Behind the Mic

A day in the life of our Digital Managing Editor, Sam Benson Smith.

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The Feverish Story Of A Last-Second Primary Voter

The Feverish Story Of A Last-Second Primary Voter

Dozens of voters dropped their ballots mere minutes before the box locked.

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Parliament passes new statutory licensing exemptions for Foreign Financial Service Providers

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By James McGrath Morris, Liz Hastilow, Shen Low, Merren Taylor, Sam Benson Smith Verified, Ray Giblett, Timothy Chan
| Open Legal Blog Archive
On 1 April 2026, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025 (the Bill) passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
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Live Results & Updates

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By Sam Benson Smith Verified
| KNX-FM (Los Angeles, CA) Verified
It's Super Tuesday in California, and although there might not be much intrigue when it comes to the presidential primaries in the state, there are plenty of local and statewide races to keep an eye on. The marquee matchup across the state is the race to replace Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate. Recent polls show Rep. Adam Schiff leading the pack, followed by Republican and former Dodgers infielder Steve Garvey, Rep. Katie Porter, and Rep. Barbara Lee in 3rd and 4th, respectively.
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Taylor Swift accepts Innovator awards, sweeps trophies at iHeartRadio Music Awards

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By Joyce Remo, Sam Benson Smith Verified, Kim Petras
| RepublicAsia
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Blogging for a now-defunct sports site.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Google Docs and a yellow legal pad.