Bird Napper + Summer Picnics + LAPD Reinfection + Freeway Closure

Los Angeles CA

07 August, 2021

4:21 AM

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Happy Saturday, Los Angeles! Your weekend is finally here, and you deserve some fun and relaxation! Here's everything you need to know going on today. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 59. Here are the top stories in Los Angeles today: Arrest Made In Slaying Of Prominent Los Angeles Banker (Los Angeles Patch)LA County Urges Mask Upgrades As Daily COVID Cases Near 4,000 (Los Angeles Patch)Recognize These Birdnappers? (Los Angeles Patch)Watch Out For 118 & 210 Freeway Overnight Closures (Los Angeles Patch) Councilman Introduces Motion To Speed Up Rental Assistance Payment Process (CBS Los Angeles) Lincoln Heights' Avenue 26 Night Market shut down after complaints, upsetting vendors (KABC-TV) Los Angeles Begins Effort to Verify, Track Vaccination Status of All City Employees (NBC Southern California)1 Killed In Northridge Apartment Complex; Shooter At Large (Los Angeles Patch) Documentary 'Whirlybird' Looks at Pioneering Helicopter Reporters Who Changed the Way L.A. Covers News (KABC-TV) Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Adds Plant-Based Steak To LA Menus (Los Angeles Patch) Motion Introduced To Create Plan, Expand LA's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (CBS Los Angeles) Brush Fire Threatens Structure In Canyon Country (Los Angeles Patch) LAPD, LAFD Announce Additional COVID-19 Deaths, Cases Within Departments (CBS Los Angeles) Filmmaker, Laura Hand, is helping to tell the stories of those living on Skid Row (FOX 11 Los Angeles) 2 men arrested after pursuit ends in Echo Park rollover crash; nitrous oxide tanks found in suspect vehicle (KTLA Los Angeles) Business is Blooming During Metro Construction Los Angeles Magazine (LA Magazine) A Running List LA Restaurants Requiring Vaccine Proof For Indoor Dining (Eater LA) Shooting Involving Los Angeles Police Reported in North Hollywood (MyNewsLA.com) Celebrity Chef Todd English Plans to Open a Los Angeles Restaurant (Eater LA) UCLA: New Metric Shows COVID Cut Average Lifespan By Nearly A Decade In Parts Of U.S. (Press Release Desk) Ocean Water Warning Issued For 3 Los Angeles Beaches (Los Angeles Patch) The perfect takeout for summer picnics at 18 LA parks (Los Angeles Times) Today in Los Angeles COVID-19 Vaccination (1st Dosages) (Events) (12:00 AM) Virtual "CAL Meet & Greet" (Events) - Center for Advanced Learning (12:00 AM) COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up Clinic - City of San Fernando (2:00 AM) BAPS Charities, LLC - Exposition Park (4:00 AM) Lifeguard Test for new hires - Exposition Park (8:00 AM) Vaccine Clinic@UPVHS - University Preparatory Value High (8:00 AM) School Beautification - Colfax Charter Elementary (8:00 AM) Mothers in Action Drive Thru - Exposition Park (8:00 AM) DWP-NC MOU Oversight Committee Virtual Meeting (8:30 AM) Scuba Permit - Exposition Park (8:30 AM) World Art-themed Drop-In Workshop - Hollyhock House (9:00 AM) SENIOR PORTRAITS & Merchandise (Events) (9:00 AM) International Cat (and Friends) Day Department Discount (9:00 AM) Zumba for Kids - Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library (9:00 AM) Kindergarten Picnic at Valley Village Park (9:00 AM) EverWalk Los Angeles First Saturdays with Diana Nyad & Bonnie Stoll (9:00 AM) Zumba with Lula - Mid-Valley Regional Branch Library (9:30 AM) Estate Planning for Your Loved Ones - Webinar w/ Live Chat Q&A (10:00 AM) MotorGospel Saturday Sabbath - Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce (10:00 AM) Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition (LANCC) Meeting (10:00 AM) Skechers Adoption Event - West Los Angeles Animal Shelter (10:00 AM) Benefits of a Medi-Cal Trust Webinar (w/ Live Chat Q&A) (10:00 AM) Los Feliz Flea (11:00 AM) NewFilmmakers Film Festival - InFocus: Disabilities & Los Angeles Storytellers (11:00 AM) Rosie Bunny Bean Mobile Pet Adoption (12:00 PM) Los Angeles Patch Notebook Street People of Los Angeles: "Much of the worst encampments on the boardwalk have been cleared (moved) on to the beach or into the surrounding neig..." (Instagram) LAFD: "The two-line rope system is used in a variety of scenarios to include a recent 'car over the side' by @lafdvalleybure..." (Instagram) Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: "The homeless crisis is a problem we can solve, if our elected leaders check their woke privilege at the door! -Sherif..." (Facebook) Los Angeles, California: "Who's in for dinner + a movie? Aug & Sept dates for 6 locations around LA have dropped (schedule below)! See mor..." (Instagram) Mayor Eric Garcetti: "Wonderful to meet students enrolled in the L.A. College Promise Advanced Manufacturing Bootcamp. Through this progr..." (Instagram) Mayor Eric Garcetti: "The pandemic has changed how we move around our city, including how we spend time in the community. Nonprofits are ..." (Instagram) County of Los Angeles: "This is your invitation to get outside and explore the natural world! Visit an @lacountyparks Nature Center and take ..." (Instagram) Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: "#LASD is Asking for the Public's Help Locating Missing Person Miguel Angel Zazueta, #Palmdale Los Angeles County Sher..." (Facebook) Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: "Today the #LASD SEB Air Rescue 5 Crew had the pleasure of reuniting with the 6 year old boy and his family who nearly..." (Facebook) Los Angeles Conservancy: "San Pedro is home to one of the last remaining enclaves of Italian Americans in Los Angeles with a history that stret..." (Facebook) Los Angeles Conservancy: "Yesterday, the Cultural Heritage Commission voted unanimously to recommend Historic-Cultural Monument status for the ..." (Facebook) Los Angeles LGBT Center: ""This fight is also for the LGBTQ community. No matter what our gender is, as long as we have a dream, we fight. Igno..." (Facebook) Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden: "Don't miss Southern California's annual one-stop shopping for a huge variety of cacti and succulents at the Inter-Cit..." (Facebook) Los Angeles, CA - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "Please spread the word! Moro (babygirl) was LOST on August 5, 2021 in Los Angeles, CA 90004 near North Normandie Aven..." (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: [Free Masterclass] Increase Your Website Sales & Leads Using SEO (August 7) Hey LA! Get a free photoshoot... (August 7) (First!) ANNUAL BONFIRE (& Potluck!) #GoGondos (Update!) (August 8) Book signing with the Tennis Elbow Queen (August 8) Estate Planning for Your Loved Ones - Webinar w/ Live Chat Q&A (August 14) Housing: Modern Luxury At A Price You Will Love - NMS 1548 6th Street (Details) Fall In Love With NMS 1427 7th Street In Santa Monica (Details) Breathtaking Apartments on 4th Street in Santa Monica NMS 1539 (Details) Gorgeous New Apartments Near LMU and OTIS - NMS Concourse (Details) Breathtaking Finished - Furnished West Los Angeles Apartments (Details) Impeccable Living On Wilshire Blvd - Westwood Los Angeles Apts (Details) Job listings: HVAC Program (Details) You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Paige Austin Email: [email protected] Phone: 714-721-1222 Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Los Angeles Daily? 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