Jet Pack Sightings + LA In The Olympics + More Masks, More Cases

Los Angeles CA

30 July, 2021

3:44 PM

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Happy Saturday, Los Angeles! Let's get you all caught up to start this weekend off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in town. First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 86, low: 64. Here are 20 top stories in Los Angeles today: More LA restaurants are requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test. (Eater LA)Early Thursday an 8.2 magnitude quake struck the Aleutian Islands in Alaska causing a ripple effect reminder through Los Angeles's oceanfront towns. (Los Angeles Patch) Big LA venues go cashless, masks and negative tests required. (KERO 23ABC News)At Disneyland, mask rules have changed. Do you know what to do when you go? (Patch) Crazy, Stupid, Love. — Rooftop Cinema Club Downtown Los Angeles. (discoverlosangeles.com) Electric boat startup Arc launches — LA tech news — LA Biz (L.A. Biz) U.S. vs. Israel, Los Angeles plays Orange County in Tokyo Olympics. (Los Angeles Patch) COVID-19 vaccines important as Los Angeles 'breakthrough' cases rise. (Los Angeles Times) 'Jetpack-guy is back,' Los Angeles air traffic control warns. (Desert Sun) Essential California: The shifting L.A. landscape for COVID-19. (Los Angeles Times) What $400,000 buys in five L.A. neighborhoods. (Los Angeles Times) Los Angeles County's alternatives to incarceration office launches Incubation Academy (Press Release Desk) TSA teaching airline workers to defend themselves amid an increase in unruly passengers. (KABC-TV) LA mayor signs ordinance to restrict homeless encampments. (FOX 11 Los Angeles) 500 LA Community College students to receive grant for DACA Application Fee. (NBC Southern California) 'The Tomorrow War' scores big opening on streaming movie ratings chart. (Hollywood Reporter) Staples Center, Microsoft Theater welcoming back concert fans this weekend. (KABC-TV) Coastal Tsunami Threat: A Reminder For Los Angeles Beach Towns. (Los Angeles Patch) Western drought has developers planning ahead, and low-hanging, low-flow fruit is already picked. (Bisnow) As drought conditions worsen, LA's trees feel the heat. (Spectrum News 1) Today in Los Angeles Estate Planning for Your Loved Ones - Webinar w/ Live Chat Q&A (10 a.m.) DJ Sidekick's Favorite Comedians Brunch and Comedy Show (Noon) The UnWind Rooftop Day Club (4 p.m.) Hoarding - don't be embarrassed. There is Hope! A class to help. (9 a.m.) Happy Birthday Harry 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2 - Participate from home! (9 a.m.) New Educational Film Explains the Importance of Wildlife Fertility Control (9 a.m.) Avoid Trust Administration Mistakes! (Webinar w/ Live Chat Q&A) (10 a.m.) Free Virtual Vegan Pledge, Summer (August) (Noon) Red Bull BC One Cypher Los Angeles (4 p.m.) Secret Supper x Peroni "A Taste of Italy" (4:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert: Orquesta Charangoa (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert: Yari More Latin Band (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Nichelle Monroe & Butterfly (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Orquesta Charangoa (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Jessica Fichot (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Opa Opa (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Yari More Latin Band (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Conjunto Jardin (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Nancy Sanchez (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - LA Bluescasters (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Michael Haggins Band (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Klezmer Juice Band (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Kotolan (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Carbe and Rurand from Incendio (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Masanga Marimba (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Cunao (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Jessica Fichot (6:30 p.m.) Free Saturday Night Concert - Rhythm Krewe (6:30 p.m.) Los Angeles Patch Notebook LAFD: "There's an Olympian in the family! Amanda Longan, daughter of LAFD Captain II Jon Longan." (Instagram) Mayor Eric Garcetti: "Students can contact the Dream Resource Center at any of the nine LACCD campuses for more information." (Instagram) Los Angeles County Fire Dept.: "CELEBRATING BC WILL PRYOR & BC PAT SPRENGEL! Congratulations, Division VI Battalion Chiefs." (Instagram) LAFD: "Recently, Battalion Chief Kenneth Cook spoke with @ktla5news about the dangers of fire season, how you can be prepared." (Instagram) Mayor Eric Garcetti: "@DesusNice and @TheKidMero have received their COVID-19 vaccine — you can too at one of 800+ vax sites in L.A. County." (Instagram) LAFD: "After 15 years, Your LAFD has a new set of divers! Here's a quick glimpse into today's ceremony celebrating." (Instagram) Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: "Our summer teams are busy throughout the county. These summer teams consist of a few deputies who do not receive calls." (Facebook) Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: "Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Missing Persons Unit investigators are asking for the public's help." (Facebook) Los Angeles County Fire Department: "CELEBRATING BC WILL PRYOR & BC PAT SPRENGEL! Congratulations, Division VI Battalion Chiefs Will Pryor and Pat Sprenger." (Facebook) Los Angeles Unified: "Learn more about what steps LA Unified is taking to welcome back our students to full in-person learning on August 16." (Instagram) Los Angeles, CA - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "Please spread the word! Ricky & Cal was lost on 7/29/21 in Los Angeles, CA 90004 near Near North Gramercy Place." (Facebook) Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: "Dear Coalition members, thank you for your letter dated July 28, 2021 about the continuing homeless encampment." (Facebook) Los Angeles, CA - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! Found on July 28, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA 90044 near 78th." (Facebook) Los Angeles Fire Department: "It's been a long time since Your LAFD had a new class of divers." (Facebook) Los Angeles, CA - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! Found on July 29, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA 90044 near Western." (Facebook) Los Angeles Fire Department: "We have an Olympian in Your LAFD family! How cool is that?! Amanda Longan, daughter of LAFD Captain II Jon Longan." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured Businesses: Market-Connections Professional Resume Writing Services — Executive RESUME WRITING Services and INTERVIEW COACHING (Visit website) Events: DJ Sidekick's Favorite Comedians Brunch and Comedy Show (July 31) The UnWind Rooftop Day Club (July 31) Hey LA! Get a free photoshoot. (July 31) Estate Planning for Your Loved Ones - Webinar w/ Live Chat Q&A (August 7) [Free Masterclass] Increase Your Website Sales & Leads Using SEO (August 7) Hey LA! Get a free photoshoot. (August 7) (First!) ANNUAL BONFIRE (& Potluck!) #GoGondos (August 8) You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Ashley Ludwig About me: Ashley Ludwig has been a columnist and online news editor since 2007. Prior to joining Patch, she worked as a staff writer for Southwest Riverside's Valley News Newspaper--in print and online. She was a co-founder of the southern California news conglomerate, DailySoCal.com--and prior to that, a freelance journalist for such publications as the North County Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, and Southwest Riverside News Network (SWRNN.com), and still owns the local southern California Wine Country blog: TemeculaGrapevine.com. Ashley Ludwig has worked as a writer on the web since the late 1990s. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona, with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences. Wife, and mother of two daughters, she is the author of multiple romantic suspense novels. www.ashleyludwig.com Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Los Angeles Daily? Email me at [email protected].