Chase Suspect Revels In The Limelight + LA Home Prices Soar

Los Angeles CA

11 May, 2021

11:45 PM

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Happy Wednesday, Los Angeles! We've made it to mid-week. Today, we're focusing on the bumpy return to normal in Los Angeles with expert predictions on the likelihood of another coronavirus surge in the region, the summer lineup at the Hollywood Bowl, and the crisis in the LA schools, where very few students are returning to their classrooms. Wednesday's Weather: Expect a morning fog and a partly cloudy day, with highs of 77 and lows of 62. A slight 10 percent chance of precipitation exists, but no need for umbrellas. Patch Pick: CA Stimulus Payments: 5 Essential Things To Know: Eligible Californians must file their 2020 taxes to receive a $600 Golden State Stimulus check. Do you qualify? Here are the top stories in Los Angeles County today. Coronavirus cases have dropped so low and vaccination rates are so high in Los Angeles County that experts say the threat of another devastating surge such as the one that claimed thousands of Angelenos over the winter has passed. (MORE)The ongoing drama playing out over the Los Angeles Police Department's handling of the summer demonstrations took a very personal turn for one LA family. A young filmmaker is suing the city, claiming his uncle, an LAPD officer, ordered him shot with projectiles at a Downtown protest after he questioned his uncle's loyalties. (MORE) Los Angeles leaders are warning of a learning crisis today following reports that only 7 percent of Los Angeles Unified high-schoolers, 12 percent of middle-schoolers, and 30 percent of elementary school students have returned to in-person learning. (MORE)In what is being hailed as a return to normal in Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced the summer Hollywood Bowl concert bowl lineup Tuesday, featuring a Kool & The Gang July 4th Kickoff Show. Check out the exciting lineup. (MORE)Los Angeles awoke to another epic car chase . This time, a driver led police across the county in a stolen U-Haul truck. Finally realizing he was busted and surrounded by police and the media, he surrendered with a shout: "Good Morning LA!" (MORE) Limited supply, pent-up demand, and low interest rates all contributed to climbing home prices across Southern California with places like Orange County recording a median home price of $1 million. Only 20-25 percent of residents in Los Angeles and Orange County are able to afford a single-family home. (MORE) 4 Featured Events going on in your neck of the woods: Spring @ Descano Gardens - Bloom Boom 2021: La Cañada Flintridge Enjoy the spring bloom at the beautiful Descano Gardens. SPRING @ DESCANSO Friday, May 14 at 9:00 am through Monday, May 31, 2021 Descanso Gardens,1418 Descanso Drive, La Caada Flintridge, CA OPENING: 'Ai Weiwei: Trace' Exhibit 2021: Skirball, Los Angeles The Skirball Cultural Center announces that it will resume indoor museum operations Saturday with the Southern California debut of Ai Weiwei: Trace. "Created by Ai Weiwei, one of China's most provocative and socially engaged living artists, the installation features portraits made up of thousands of plastic LEGO® bricks, each assembled by hand and laid out on the floor. Ai Weiwei: Trace Saturday, May 15 through Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 Skirball Cultural Center,2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA Whole Family Yoga 2021: Los Angeles Co. Arboretum, Arcadia Whole Family Yoga Saturdays, May 15, 22, 29 & June 5, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden,301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 'Underwater Artists' For Kids -Zoom 2021: Aquarium Of Pacific, LB Online via Zoom with Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach: An Aquarium educator will guide young artists in creating art in steps by making and sharing observations of their ocean animal art subject. Using live animal webcams and dynamic media, participants will discover interesting animal fun facts, explore ocean science, and apply what they learn in a fun and engaging way. Saturdays, May 15, June 5 & 19, July 17, Aug. 7 & 21, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. See more on the Los Angeles calendar! Featured Businesses: Bicycle Film Festival - Los AngelesSkirball Cultural Center Patch's sponsors help keep you in the loop about what's happening in Orange County. For sponsorship inquiries, email: [email protected]. Now you're in the loop and ready for the day.But don't miss the latest stories we have to share with you! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for exclusive content every day of the week. ~Paige Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Los Angeles County Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Los County Patch? Email all inquiries to me at [email protected]. About Paige Austin: I'm a SoCal native a UCI grad, a mom, a news junkie, and a diehard Kings/Dodgers/Lakers fan, who's been covering the region my whole career.