Cow On The Lam + LA Earthquake + Britney Spears Begs For Freedom

LOS ANGELES, CA — Happy Thursday, Los Angeles!

A day after a herd of cows stampeded through Pico Rivera before being rounded up by Los Angeles sheriff's deputies, one cow managed to make good on the escape from the slaughterhouse. The cow remained unaccounted for Wednesday.

After a brief respite from the heatwave that cooked Los Angeles last week, another warming trend will start as we head into the weekend.

All this and more in LA's top stories.

Thursday's Weather Report: There is a chance of patchy drizzle in the morning and a high of 77 degrees Downtown, 85 degrees in Northridge and 72 degrees in Long Beach.

Patch Pick: I'm picturing a cow on the lam with a wig, a fake mustache and a one-way bus ticket to Iowa, and I'm rooting for the cow all the way: One of 40 cows who escaped from a slaughterhouse in Pico Rivera was still unaccounted for Wednesday after sheriff's deputies helped recapture 38 and killed another who charged at a family of four, sending some of them to a hospital with minor injuries (More on Patch).

Here are 5 of Los Angeles County's top news stories of the day:

1. ‘I deserve to have a life’: Britney Spears told an L.A. judge while begging to be freed from conservatorship. She compared her situation to slavery, calling it abusive and exploitative during an impassioned 20-minute speech. “I’ve lied and told the whole world, ‘I’m OK, I’m happy,’ ” she said, according to KTLA. “I’ve been in denial, I’ve been in shock. I am traumatized (More on KTLA)."
2. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday to set up a team to implement the long-promised closure of Men's Central Jail (More on Patch).
3. Culver City police deployed a drone Tuesday night to search for a robbery suspect. It's the latest example of a growing trend in crimefighting (More on Patch).
4. Did you feel the earthquake that rattled Los Angeles Wednesday evening? It was epicentered near LAX and could be felt across the county (More on Patch).
5. Kids 12-18 who have received at least one shot of the coronavirus vaccine can receive a free two-month gym membership at the North Hollywood YMCA (More on Patch).

Featured Events To Get You Through To The Weekend:

The Other Art Fair Los Angeles, Thursday, 5:00 p.m. Los Angeles

• Presented by Saatchi Art, The Other Art Fair will present its fifth Los Angeles edition at ROW DTLA from June 24 – 27, showcasing 75 independent and emerging artists, each handpicked by a committee of art world experts. Browse thousands of original artworks across various mediums—painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and more in a range of prices $100 to $10,000. Whether you’re a first-time art buyer, seasoned collector, art lover or anything in between, you are sure to find artwork you’ll love to add to (or start!) your collection.

Jumanji @ Electric Dusk Drive-In, Friday, 8:30 p.m., Electric Dusk Drive-In, 236 N Central Ave, Glendale

• Electric Dusk Drive-In presents Jumanji! Electric Dusk Drive-In presents Jumanji!
  LA's longest Pop-Up Drive-In & Outdoor Movie! Electric Dusk Drive-In retro feel al fresco Drive-In movies! Pop-up Drive-in the Old Glendale Sears Parking lot.

National Food Truck Day in LA, Friday, 9:00 am

• This June 25th, for more than 200+ food trucks in LA will celebrate National Food Truck Day with freebies, special events and promotions. Roaming Hunger is inviting everyone to support and eat from their favorite food truck and celebrate the individual stories of the men and women who make up the food industry You can search for food truck locations and deals in Los Angeles by visiting https://www.foodtruckday.org/cities.

The Laramie Project, Saturday, 12:00 a.m., Los Angeles

• TWO DAYS ONLY! JUNE 26-27, 2021, STREAMING ON DEMAND. The Laramie Projectby Moises Kaufman and Members of Tectonic Theater Project. In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay.

The Phoenix Los Angeles and AT Center to Host Pride = Health Saturday, 11:00 a.m., AT Center, 1773 Griffith Park Blvd, Los Angeles

• The Phoenix, a non-profit organization that fosters a supportive, sober active community for individuals recovering from substance use, is collaborating with the AT Center to host Pride = Health, a local fundraiser to raise funds for gym equipment as part of the two organizations’ on going partnership. The Phoenix Los Angeles invites local sober LGBTQ+ members, friends, and family to the three-hour, fun-filled event to celebrate Pride and sobriety through food, games, music, dancing and more. The event will feature performances from The Iconic House of Ebony, Pickle and Ronald Keaton, DJ by DJ BB Gurl, and emceed by Tony Moore. Scott Strode, founder of The Phoenix will also be sharing his experience with sobriety and how he created The Phoenix as an inclusive community for supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.

Torrance Antique Street Faire, Sunday, 8:00 p.m., Downtown Torrance - 1317 Sartori Ave., Torrance

• Join the hunt for vintage treasures when 150 sellers transform the streets of downtown Torrance into an eclectic open-air antiques market! Antique Appraisal Booth - only $3.00 per item! DJ Ozzie in the Park! Special performance by LA Swing Dance Posse at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm. Pet Friendly! Free admission and parking! For information call (310) 328-6107.

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