🌱 New Relief + Indictment Costs Constituents + Carbon Neutrality

Los Angeles CA

19 October, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, people of Los Angeles! Paige, your usual source for the Los Angeles Daily, is out this week. But Patch still wants to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your local happenings, so I am here to fill in! Please note that during this period your newsletters might be lighter than usual. Now, onto everything you need to know, in 5 minutes or less.- CJ First, today's weather: Partly sunny and cool. High: 72 Low: 54. Here are the top stories in Los Angeles today: Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to create a relief program that will provide assistance to residents affected by the odor from the Dominguez Channel. (Holly J. Mitchell)LA Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas is facing federal indictments, but has no intention to resign and maintains that he is innocent. Former U.S. Attorney, Nick Hanna warns that taxpayers and constituents will suffer as the federal investigation will likely keep Ridley-Thomas busy. (KCRW)City officials are putting forward a plan that would give unvaccinated city employees until December 18 to get COVID-19 vaccinations in a move that City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo calls the "last, best, and final offer." (LA Times Paywalled Content)The Los Angeles City Council passed a motion calling for the city to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and instructing city's departments to report back to the council before the end of 2022 with a plan to achieve the goal. (Spectrum News 1)A believed cannabis business caught fire leaving two dead and two injured in critical and serious condition. (23abc)With redistricting approaching, you might end up with a new LA school board member before the next election. (The Eastsider LA)A semi-truck crashed into a freeway wall on Monday around 4:35 pm, spilling about 3,000 gallons of antifreeze and 2,700 gallons of used oil into the road. The crash forced the closure of the transition road from the 5 Freeway to Arroyo Seco Parkway until 7:00 am Tuesday.(Patch)The Filipino FAHMFest is being called the newest "Fyre Festival" as ticketholders arrived to an empty parking lot after the event was cancelled with no notice. (CBS Los Angeles)City officials are looking to crack down on street racing by exploring the possibility of making it illegal to encourage, promote, instigate, assist, facilitate, aid, or abet a street race or reckless driving exhibition. (FOX 11 Los Angeles) Today's Los Angeles Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Los Angeles: Brown Sugar Experience: An R&B Party (10:00 pm-2:00 am)Meow at the Moon (4:20 pm-9:00 pm)Midnight Madness Comedy Show (11:59 pm-2:00 am)Afternoon Delight Clubhouse Live-Stream (12:05 pm-1:05 pm)Jazz at Three Clubs (10:00 pm-12:00 am)Pumpkin Carving in the Park with Majic Meows (4:20 pm)RUNAWAY Kids Club: Books & Cookies (10:00 am-11:00 am) Los Angeles Patch Notebook One of Hollywood's Most Famous Dining Rooms Returns to Life on Friday (Eater LA)NotCo Team Hits the Streets of Los Angeles Offering Free Cartons of NotMilk (11:00 AM)New Plant-Based Burger Spot Flower Burger Gets Colorful in the Heart of West Hollywood (Eater LA)Food truck brings iconic Austin breakfast tacos to LA for limited time (Spectrum News 1) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! 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(October 24) Medicare Webinar (October 25) Add your event Lost & found: Lost Dog - Frida - Please be on the lookout! (Details) Add your item Other classifieds: Wanted Stamp Collections (Details) Add your classified You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — CJ Fullford Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Los Angeles Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].