🌱 Councilman Suspended + Sleepover in Tiny Homes + Car Crushed

Los Angeles CA

20 October, 2021

4:55 PM

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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. High: 78 Low: 54. Here are the top stories in Los Angeles today: The Los Angeles City Council has voted to suspend Mark Ridley-Thomas due to the allegations of public corruption and subsequent indictment. (KTLA5) The City Council proposal that was submitted on Tuesday gives city employees until December 18 to show proof of vaccination. Mayor Eric Garcetti says they "should be prepared to lose their job" if they still refuse to get the vaccine by then. (FoxLA)Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords unveiled a new memorial on Tuesday to bring awareness to the thousands lost to gun violence every year. The over 3,400 vases with white flowers each represent a Californian who died to gun violence in 2020. (abc7)Advocates are pushing the City of Los Angeles to adopt a "right to counsel" law similar to those adopted in NYC, San Francisco, Seattle, and more in order to prevent evictions. (Capital&Main)Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de Leon spent last night with other public officials at the Arroyo Seco Tiny Home Village in Highland Park. Councilman de Leon will be spending the night to prove the housing can be made comfortably and economically as part of his commitment to help develop 25,000 new homeless housing units by 2025. (DailyNews)The Los Angeles Zoo is looking at a plan that would happen in seven phases to give it a theme park-style transformation over the next 20 years. (The Recorder)Los Angeles ranks as the number 1 city for soccer fans in a comparison of 300 US cities. (Patch)A shipping container fell off a truck and smashed a parked car as problems at the Port of Los Angeles continue. (KCAL9) Today's Los Angeles Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Planning to buy or refinance a home? Here's what you need to know about the five types of mortgage loans (and which one is right for you). Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Los Angeles: Family Tree First Annual OctoberFest (12:00 pm-8:00 pm)NOW 2021: Week Three (8:30 pm)Ruby Haunt Album Release (10:00 pm)All This Intimacy: a play by Rajiv Joseph (7:30 pm)La Cultura Thursday at Dragonfly Hollywood (10:00 pm-2:00 am)UP! The Umbrella Project (11:00 pm)Inside a Typewriter with Reggie Watts (8:30 pm-10:00 pm)RESPECT DnB presents SINSTARR (10:00 pm-2:00 am) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Polished2Perfection LA — RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CLEANING Yes Assistant - Virtual Assistant Service — We provide a well-organized and flexible virtual service (Visit Website) Rolling Robots — Special: 10% OFF 1st 3-Month Membership! (Visit website) Market-Connections Professional Resume Writing Services — Mention PatchLA for 10% discount with purchase of resume pkg. (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Emotional Issues of Divorce – Pasadena, CA Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar (October 22) Psychic Secrets Unveiled - Museum Exhibit Extravaganza (October 23) [Free Masterclass] Increase Your Website Sales & Leads Using SEO (October 23) Living the Scream (Asylum) (October 23) Director Nico Santucci Hosts Newport Beach Film Premiere of "Sarogeto" at The Lot Fashion Island (October 23) Day of the Dead Family Festival (October 23) Torrance Antique Street Faire 23 Year Anniversary Celebration! (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 Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll see you soon! If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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].