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LOS ANGELES, CA — Happy Wednesday, Los Angeles!
It's not every day that an LA reporter gets to report on a cow stampede. Last I checked, late Tuesday, night Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies were attempting to wrangle the last stragglers in Pico Rivera. Herding cattle in Los Angeles County apparently involves a lot of cars and some gunfire.
All this and more in LA's top stories.
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Wednesday's Weather Report: There is a chance of patchy drizzle in the morning and a high of 80 degrees Downtown, 90 degrees in Northridge and 72 degrees in Long Beach.
Patch Pick: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti asked his chief of staff Ana Guerrero to "step away from her executive management responsibilities" following a report Tuesday about demeaning Facebook comments made by Guerrero about community leaders and city employees. Garcetti is not firing Guerrero, saying he believes people can learn from their mistakes (More on Patch).
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Here are 5 of Los Angeles County's top news stories of the day:
- A herd of cows stampeded through the streets of Pico Rivera Tuesday night after breaking free from a slaughterhouse. The stampede sent one person to a hospital, and a Los Angeles Sheriff's deputy shot one of the cows amid the chaos (See the stampede on Patch).
- The Los Angeles City Council voted to support Senate Bill 57, which would legalize sites where people can use drugs in the presence of medical personnel to reduce the risk of dying by overdose (More on Patch).
- It's your last chance to see a Supermoon this year! This one is called a Strawberry Moon as opposed to the recent Super Flower Blood Moon (I swear I don't make these names up. More on Patch).
- A "tiny home village" that can serve as interim housing for up to 74 people experiencing homelessness is now open in a former parking lot in Echo Park (More on Patch).
- The LAist's Frank Stoltze has the story of a lawsuit filed this week alleging six L.A. County Sheriff’s deputies repeatedly punched, choked and tasered a man during a routine traffic stop, gouging out his eye and knocking out his teeth. Bystander video footage of the incident recently surfaced, but there is no word on whether disciplinary action is being considered (More on LAist).
Featured Events To Get You Through To The Weekend:
Taco Tuesday, Tuesday, 5:00 p.m., Club Bahia, 1130 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles
- We have an amazing opportunity for you to come out and network and be a part of a huge and fun event. This event is promoted and sponsored by Power 106. The event is going to be Lit and the best opportunity for Los Angeles opening up again and to finally get out and do something fun. We have Power 106 , the lead radio station in Los Angeles is allowing us to have live performers to be a part of this huge event. This means major exposure on the biggest radio station.
AltaMed PACE free food pantry pick-up, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., AltaMed PACE, 3820 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Lynwood
- In honor of its 25th anniversary, the AltaMed Health Services Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) will distribute free grocery kits during drive-thru events for seniors and caregivers in Los Angeles
Adult Webinar: Cat Photography, Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. Los Angeles
- Have you ever seen beautiful pictures of cats and wonder to yourself “how did they do that”? If you answered yes, then join Pasadena Humane as we team up with Instagram star and photographer, Erica Danger, to get tips and tricks for capturing the emotion and personality of beloved felines. Whether you dabble with a digital SLR or just love taking pics with your phone, you’ll learn how to take portraits that truly pop.
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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