Casino/Entertainment Reporter
Charlie Vargas
Charlie Vargas is a Casino and Entertainment reporter for the Southern California News Group.
Charlie transferred from Chaffey College to San Diego State University where he graduated with a degree in journalism.
He previously worked for the colleges' publications The Breeze Paper and The Daily Aztec where he covered a variety of topics from news to arts and entertainment.
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Here are the Los Angeles attractions affected by the fires
The Getty Villa, Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles Zoo and more are shutting their doors while wildfires swarm Southern California.
Comedian Mo Amer is coming to Los Angeles in April
The "Mo Amer: El Oso Palestino" tour will make its only Southern California stop at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 13.
New Year’s resolution to get in shape in 2025? Here’s how to get going
To get in better shape in 2025, try these mobile apps, group fitness classes, Southern California hikes, and more.
30 memorable Southern California concert and festival moments in 2024
Pop music writers Peter Larsen, Holly Alvarado and Charlie Vargas offer up their year-end top 10s.
7 acts coming to Southern California casinos in January
Catch performances by LL Cool J and stand-up acts Leanne Morgan and Anjelah Johnson-Reyes.
Bad Religion and Dead Kennedys will headline Lucky Punks! Festival in Silverado
The St. Patrick's Day celebration featuring punk bands and craft beer will take place March 15.
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Blue Note Jazz Club will open a new venue in Hollywood in March
Blue Note Jazz also announced a partnership with the LA Phil for the Blue Note Jazz Festival, which will kick off at the Hollywood Bowl on June 14.
Controversial Christmas songs: classic and contemporary tunes that spark Holiday debate
From controversial classics like 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' to more contemporary tracks like 'Don't Shoot Me Santa,' these songs have stirred some debate about their place on the holiday playlist.
How Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘A Nonsense Christmas’ was inspired by sitcoms and Old Hollywood
The production designer of the Netflix special explains how Sabrina Carpenter puts a spin on the holiday Christmas special.
Above Ground 2025: Billy Idol, Guns N’ Roses members and more top the benefit show
Other names on the lineup include members of A Perfect Circle, Talking Heads, Foo Fighters and more.