Movie Star High School + Grand Prix + Nightmare Home Invasion

LOS ANGELES, CA — Happy Tuesday, Los Angeles!

Summer is officially here, but a mild cooldown is in store for Los Angeles this week. And though school is out for the summer, the Los Angeles Unified School District had a major star-studded announcement Monday. And the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is officially back this year.

All this and more in LA's top stories.

Tuesday's Weather Report: The high Downtown is forecasted at 81 degrees, 93 degrees in Northridge and 69 degrees in Pacific Palisades.

Patch Pick: California unveiled a new system to provide digital COVID-19 vaccine records last week, but the process has been confusing. The Los Angeles Times' Luke Money has an explanation of what the program does and how to make it work for you (More on Los Angeles Times).

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

1. George Clooney, Don Cheadle and Kerry Washington are just some of the stars partnering with the Los Angeles Unified School District on a specialized high school academy that will provide hands-on training and a pathway to production jobs — especially for underserved communities (More on Patch).
2. A Washington man pleaded no contest to murdering his estranged wife in Santa Clarita Monday. But his sentence was criticized by the judge as too lenient. Superior Court Judge Cynthia L. Ulfig noted that James Matthew Dorsey "will have the possibility of being paroled in the future" as a result of the policies of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon, who has barred prosecutors in his office from filing special circumstance allegations in new cases that could result in sentences of death or life in prison without the possibility of parole. "Obviously the feeling of the family members here, as well as this court, is that he should remain in prison for the rest of his life," the judge said. (More on Patch).
3. Co-founder of La Brea Bakery and Campanile, Mark Peel left an indelible mark on the Los Angeles restaurant scene. Peel a two-time guest on "Top Chef" died at 66 (More on Patch).
4. Long Beach will buzz with the sound of race cars once again! Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will be held in September this year, pushed back by the pandemic. It'll be the first time the Grand Prix has been held in September since the event's inaugural Formula 5000 race in 1975 (More on Patch).
5. A Bel Air family survived a nightmare recently when a transient broke into their home, and they were forced to watch on their security camera feed as he choked and bludgeoned their family pets (More on Patch).

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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