3 More Freeway Shootings + National Science Stars + Gray Wolf

Happy Tuesday, Los Angeles County.

Families with kids in the Los Angeles Unified School District learned they can plan for a normal school year come fall. And the first day of the work week brought numerous firsts: The U.K. variant of the coronavirus is now dominant in LA County; at least half of all adults in the county are fully vaccinated and people in their 30s and 40s are being hospitalized for COVOD-19 more than older people. And lastly, there may be a wild wolf wandering around Southern California for the first time in a century, but scientists have lost track of it.

Let's get to LA's top stories.

Tuesday's Weather Report:

A warming trend continues Tuesday with highs of 78 degrees and lows of 58. Winds are expected at 11 miles per hour, the National Weather Service says.

Patch Pick: Super Flower Blood Moon: See The Lunar Eclipse In Los Angeles: Want to see the next lunar eclipse? It’s 2021’s biggest and brightest supermoon on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Here are the top 5 stories in Los Angeles County today.

1. 3 More Mysterious Shootings continue in a freeway shooting spree which started earlier this month and continues unabated. (More on Patch).
2. A young gray wolf that captivated the world by becoming the first wild wolf in a century to wander in Southern California (having traveled nearly a 1,000 miles from Oregon) has disappeared. His GPS collar stopped pinging in San Luis Obispo in early April, but it also gave off no mortality alert. He could be anywhere (More on Patch).
3. Due to lagging vaccination rates among younger people, people in their 30s and 40s now make up a majority of hospitalized coronavirus patients in Los Angeles, where the U.K. variant of the disease now dominates. Health officials are trying some novel incentives to get more shots in arms. (More on Patch).
4. An economy passenger on a flight to Los Angeles is probably wishing she had sprung for a first-class ticket today after the FAA hit her with a $9,000 fine for assaulting a flight attendant who wouldn't let her have the headset, champagne and food from a friend in the first-class section (More on Patch).
5. Go Huskies! North Hollywood High School took home first place in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science National Science Bowl Championship this weekend (See More on Patch).

Virtual Scouts with Pasadena Humane: Tuesday, May 25 at 3:30 pm

• Scouts will create a project that helps provide for our furry friends. They will also participate in fun trivia about animals and Pasadena Humane. Plus, this program offers scouts the opportunity to earn a Pasadena Humane patch by participating in education, enrichment, and service.

A Conversation with Halston Costume Designer, Jeriana San Juan, Tuesday, May 25 at 5:00 pm

• The FIDM Museum welcomes costume designer Jeriana San Juan for a live Q&A about her work on the new Netflix miniseries Halston, starring Ewan McGregor and produced by Ryan Murphy. San Juan meticulously recreated the world of the legendary 1970s fashion designer: from costuming his entourage of famous friends like Liza Minnelli, Elsa Peretti, and Pat Cleveland, to outfitting the raucous parties at his favorite haunt, Studio 54.

RICHARD ALTHER discusses his novel BEDSIDE MATTERS: May 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM

• Richard Alther, the author of four novels: The Decade of Blind Dates (2008), Siegfried Follies (2010), The Scar Letters (2013), and Roxie and Fred (2017) will discuss his work with screenwriter Carla Malden at this virtual event.

Free Sing-a-long Sessions for Seniors from Music Mends Minds; Wednesday, May 26 at 1:00 pm.

• Music Mends Minds is offering free musical Zoom sessions, which are led by a board-certified music therapist and feature a mix of sing-alongs, solos and guest performers. Come make music with us every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1 PM - 2 PM! This is a great way to safely stay connected with others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community Blood Drive with American Red Cross; Thursday & Friday, May 27-28, 2021 - 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. (Reservations required)

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