Mother, Daughter v. Burglar | Corpse Flower | Dog Killer | Strike

Los Angeles CA

22 July, 2021

12:32 AM

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LOS ANGELES, CA — Share-worthy stories from across the Southland Patch cities to talk about tonight. LA Controller Seeks Answers On 17-Million-Gallon Sewage Spill Ron Galperin demands answers from LA Sanitation and Environment about what caused a 17 million-gallon sewage spill in the ocean. Fire Authority Employee Admits Guilt In Pit Bull's Shooting Death A Menifee heavy equipment operator shot his 4-year-old pit bull and dumped the canine's carcass in a trash bin at his workplace in Irvine. LA Hit With 2,550 New COVID Cases, Spike In Hospitalizations The county hasn't had so many daily new cases since February when the state's shutdown orders were in effect. Embezzlement Trial Begins for Convicted Celebrity Attorney Prosecutors say convicted Orange County attorney Michael Avenatti "stole" settlement money from several clients to help bail out his firm. Mother, Daughter Face-Off With Burglary Suspect, Police Say A mom and daughter recently faced off with a burglary suspect in Santa Monica, police say. Gelson's Reopening Announced For Orange County Grocer New Features include Gelson's first Stand-Alone Sushi Bar, an Impressive Wine, Craft Beer & Tapas Bar and Gourmet Cheese Counter. Pee-ew! 2 Corpse Flowers Bloom At The Huntington Library Stinkie was "just beginning its magnificent bloom" Wednesday, while Green Boy was already in full bloom, according to Huntington officials. Who Is Killing Orange County's Pelicans? $25K Reward Offered Someone is breaking the wings of pelicans on Orange County beaches. A reward has been raised to $25,000 for information in this case. Waters Asks Feds To Investigate Deputy Gang The 'Executioners' In calling for a DOJ investigation, Rep. Maxine Waters cited a whistleblower who outlined the alleged gang's culture of fatal violence. Kevin de Leon Becomes Third LA Councilmember Facing Recall Councilman Kevin de Leon was served a recall notice. It's part of a larger movement by residents frustrated with the homeless crisis. Homeless At Sportsmen's Lodge Ask To Stay As Program Ends: Report People living at the hotel through Project Roomkey hope to stay until they can move to permanent housing, rather than return to shelters. OC Softball Players Feature In Team USA Victory Over Italy Orange County softball players made a big impact in the Team USA Olympic victory in their first games in Tokyo this week. Newsom Lashes Out At Vaccine Lies, Dismisses Vax Passport Rumors Gov. Gavin Newsom said California need not face new coronavirus restrictions if more people get vaccinated. Shooter At Large After Wounding Woman Near Exposition Park Los Angeles Police Department investigators believe the suspect may have fled the scene in a black, Prius with front-end damage. LA Nursing Homes See Baffling Uptick In COVID Cases County health officials attributed the small increase "in part" to so-called "breakthrough" infections of fully vaccinated people. 'Let's Paint Sherman Oaks': Apply To Paint A City Utility Box A Chamber Foundation program gives artists grant money to paint utility boxes citywide. Over 100 have been painted, but 10 are still free Pasadena's Indoor Mask Order Kicks In Thursday Residents and visitors to the city will be required to wear face masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status. Help NoHo Stay Cool By Donating To The 'Heat Wave Fundraiser' The North Hollywood Home Alliance hopes to raise $10,000 to buy pop-up tents, clean underwear and food and water for those who need it. Trump Advisor Leaves USC Board Of Trustees Following Indictment A top fundraiser for Donald Trump and ex-chairman of the former president's inaugural committee, resigned from the USC Board of Trustees. Uber, Lyft Drivers Strike Today In Los Angeles The one-day strike in major metros across the nation may make it hard to hail a ride around Los Angeles and LAX Wednesday. Local Restaurant Owner: Mask Mandate Created Anger, Confusion Angela Marsden, owner of Pineapple Hill Saloon & Grill, believes requiring vaccinated people to wear masks creates more vaccine hesitancy Video: Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker Bike In Venice Beach The famous couple had a Venice Beach bike ride. Royal Palms With Scattered Clouds At Sunset: Photo Of The Day Do you have a photo you want to share with Patch readers? Timed Parking Enforcement Returns To Monrovia In August Residents and visitors in Monrovia will soon have to abide by timed parking limits once again. Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Assault 5 Local Women Harvey Weinstein's attorney argued that two of the Los Angeles County sexual assault cases are beyond the statute of limitations. Free Tree Removal To Help Malibu Residents Prepare For Wildfires In the face of what experts warn could be a historic fire season, Malibu announced a free tree fire-hazard removal service. Community Council Opposes Housing At Will Rogers Beach: Letter A letter from the Council to state officials argued that homeless housing would detract from the beach's purpose of recreation for everyone.