LA County Fireworks Shows + Minimum Wage + Spiking COVID-19 Cases

Get on up, Los Angeles! Here's everything you need to know to get this Friday, July 2 started.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 83 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Los Angeles:

1. With millions unvaccinated — including children — a wave of coronavirus outbreaks is still possible, said Los Angeles County health officials. New daily COVID-19 cases climbed to a level not seen since April on Thursday. (Patch)
2. The minimum wage at small businesses across Los Angeles climbed to $15 dollars on Thursday. When Los Angeles passed the law incrementally increasing hourly wages in 2015, the minimum wage was $9. (Patch)
3. Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Greater LA. (Patch)
4. Eateries across Greater Los Angeles are rolling out star-spangled steals & tempting takeout and dine-in offers for Independence Day. Find the best deals near you. (Patch)
5. FACEism: How prolific street artist Chaka found escape from Los Angeles violence through graffiti (KABC-TV)
6. LA eviction defense program launches, offering legal assistance, counseling (LA Daily News)
7. LA's buyback program fetches 500lbs of fireworks (FOX 11 Los Angeles)
8. LA River reopens after a year of closures (Spectrum News 1)
9. LA’s 49 Best Restaurants to Enjoy Now That the City Is Open (Eater LA)
10. Free Things to Do in Los Angeles This July (Time Out New York Kids)

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Today in Los Angeles

• Town & Country Club Golf Course Fireworks 2021: Altadena (6:00 PM)
• July 4th Weekend Concerts 2021: Terranea, Rancho Palos Verdes (6:00 PM)
• 'Independence Day': OC Parks Sunset Cinema 2021: Brea (8:00 PM)
• 4th Of July Fireworks 2021: Lakewood (8:45 PM)
• July 4th Fireworks 2021: Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia (9:00 PM)
• Retail Hiring Event - 99 Cent Store (9:00 AM)
• Free Sing-a-long Sessions for Seniors from Music Mends Minds (1:00 PM)

Los Angeles Patch Notebook

• Los Angeles Fire Department: "There's another side to fireworks...the ones first responders see. Cpt Scott discusses this with KCRW" (Facebook)
• Los Angeles Unified School District Careers: "Hiring Alert LAUSD is Hiring School Facilities Attendants ! Apply Today! Visit www.lausdjobs.org for more infor..." (Facebook)
• Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: "This week Mr. Chester Chong from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Zhi Zeng MD PHD from Pacific Horizon Medical..." (Facebook)
• Los Angeles Fire Department: "LAPD Chief Michael Moore and LAFD Chief Ralph Terrazas provide an update on tonight's incident on 27th Street." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Town & Country Club Golf Course Fireworks 2021: Altadena (July 2)
• July 4th Weekend Concerts 2021: Terranea, Rancho Palos Verdes (July 2)
• 'Independence Day': OC Parks Sunset Cinema 2021: Brea (July 2)
• 4th Of July Fireworks 2021: Lakewood (July 2)
• July 4th Fireworks 2021: Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia (July 2)
• Independence Day 5K & Firecracker Dash 2021: Redondo Beach (July 3)
• Olympics 'Rings Across America' 2021: Universal CityWalk LA (July 3)
• Independence Day Fest & Car Show 2021: Print Museum Carson (July 3)
• Independence Day Fireworks 2021: La Mirada: UPDATE CANCELED (July 3)
• Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks 2021: Duarte (July 3)
• 'Night Of Destruction' & Fireworks 2021: Irwindale Speedway (July 3)
• 'Big Bang On The Bay' July 3 BBQ & Fireworks 2021: Long Beach (July 3)
• LA FUNK ALL STARS Concert 2021: Torino Festival Plaza, Torrance (July 3)
• Summer Movies in The Park 2021: Bandshell, Alhambra (July 3)
• 'Dazed & Confused' & Fireworks 2021: Forever Cemetery, Hollywood (July 3)
• July 4th Fireworks With Kool & The Gang 2021: Hollywood Bowl, LA (July 3)
• Ferris Wheel July 4th Light Show 2021: Santa Monica Pier (July 3)
• 4th Of July Festivities & Fireworks 2021: Catalina Island (July 3)
• July 4th Ironman 'Run, Paddle, Chug' 2021: Hermosa Beach (July 4)
• July 4th 'Mr. & Mrs. Muscle Beach' 2021: Venice Beach: CANCELED (July 4)
• July 4th Will Rogers Runs 2021: Pacific Palisades: CANCELED (July 4)
• Ronald Reagan Library July 4th Tribute -Virtual 2021: Simi Valley (July 4)
• Smorgasburg LA Returns: July 4th 2021: ROW DTLA, Los Angeles (July 4)
• Wayback Daddies At July 4th LAX Coastal Parade 2021: Westchester (July 4)
• LAX Coastal July 4th Parade 2021: Westchester/LA (July 4)
• July 4th Fest & Fireworks Viewing 2021: Marina del Rey Hotel (July 4)
• July 4th Fest & Fireworks 2021: Riviera Village, Redondo Beach (July 4)
• July 4th Parade, Flyover & Fireworks 2021: Pacific Palisades (July 4)
• Grand Park July 4th Block Party & Fireworks 2021: LA: CANCELED (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks Show 2021: El Segundo (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks 2021: West LA College, Culver City: CANCELED (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks, Flyover & Music 2021: La Habra (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks 2021: Monterey Park: UPDATE: CANCELED (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks Celebration 2021: Alhambra (July 4)
• July 4th Buffet, Music & Fireworks View 2021: Fuego, Long Beach (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular 2021: York Field, Whittier (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks & Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Show 2021: Calabasas (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks & Fest 2021: Lynwood: UPDATE: CANCELED (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks & Concerts 2021: Warner Park, Woodland Hills (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks Show 2021: South El Monte (July 4)
• Rose Bowl July 4th AmericaFest & Fireworks 2021: Pasadena (July 4)
• July 4th Electric Light Parade 2021: Venice (July 4)
• 'Dirty Dancing' & 4th Fireworks 2021: Forever Cemetery Hollywood (July 4)
• LA Galaxy July 4th Fireworks 2021: Carson (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks Display 2021: Starlight Bowl, Burbank (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks Show 2021: Civic Center, Torrance (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks At Waterfront 2021: Long Beach (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks Show 2021: South Gate (July 4)
• 4th Of July Fireworks 2021: Marina Del Rey (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks 2021: Universal Studios Hollywood, LA (July 4)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll see you around.

— Paige Austin

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