Shark Attack + COVID Cases Double + Fireworks Shows

Up and at 'em, Los Angeles! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 61.

Here are the top stories today in Los Angeles:

1. A 15-year-old Boy Scout was bitten by a shark while kayaking off Catalina Island Wednesday. he was airlifted to a hospital for surgery and is expected to recover. (Patch)
2. Los Angele County's coronavirus cases doubled in a week. The exponential climb in cases comes just two weeks after the state's full reopening. (Patch)
3. At least 16 people, including 10 law enforcement officers, were injured and several cars and homes were damaged in a South Los Angeles explosion that occurred when police attempted to safely detonate approximately 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks. (Patch).
4. Hollywood's Jeffrey Katzenberg wants to take on homelessness. (Los Angeles Times)
5. Los Angeles unveils a $10 million eviction defense program. (Spectrum News 1)
6. Britney Spears' father filed court papers, asking a judge to investigate the explosive allegations she made last week in a bid to end her conservatorship. (Patch)
7. LA is now a certified wildlife habitat. Here's why it's a big deal. (LA Magazine)
8. Sandra Chico charged with killing her 3 young children in East Los Angeles. Authorities have publicly identified a motive for the slayings. (CBS Los Angeles)
9. Cosby Accusers: He May Be Freed But He's Not Vindicated (Patch)
10. LA Vegan Restaurant Takes a Stance on Equality (NBC Southern California)
11. More CA Stimulus Checks Coming: What To Know (Patch)

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Today in Los Angeles

• Grand Park’s 'Portraits of Freedom' Exhibit 2021: Los Angeles (9:00 AM)
• Cars & Stripes Forever & Fireworks 2021: San Pedro: CANCELED (5:00 PM)
• LA Black Pride July 4th Weekend 2021: LA & WeHo (10:00 PM)
• LAist Presents: Child Care, Unfiltered (9:00 AM)
• Summer Sounds on the Plaza at The Original Farmers Market (5:00 PM)
• META GIVEN wrote two Famous Cookbooks one Modern Encyclopedia! (5:30 PM)

Los Angeles Patch Notebook

• Los Angeles Fire Department: "LAPD Headquarters taking illegal fireworks off the streets. Injuries, fires, distressed veterans and/or pets - the ha..." (Facebook)
• Los Angeles Food Policy Council: "Good Food News! California is the first state in the nation to permanently adopt free school meals for all K–12 stude..." (Facebook)
• Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles: "Guess who's now open for business?! If you thought tacos, Oaxacan Quesadillas, margaritas, and more, then you're on t..." (Facebook)
• Los Angeles LGBT Center: "Congratulations to Minay and Housseini, two amazing college students who received scholarships this year! A special T..." (Facebook)
• Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division: "Remembering and Celebrating a Legendary Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard, Greg Noll! Greg Noll worked the beaches o..." (Facebook)
• Los Angeles County Fire Department: "WE REMEMBER. On this day, eight years ago, 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots died battling the Yarnell Hill..." (Facebook)
• Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra: "More great press from last weekend's in-person concert The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles Walt D..." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Grand Park’s 'Portraits of Freedom' Exhibit 2021: Los Angeles (July 1)
• Cars & Stripes Forever & Fireworks 2021: San Pedro: CANCELED (July 1)
• LA Black Pride July 4th Weekend 2021: LA & WeHo (July 1)
• 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)
• 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)
• 4th Of July Fireworks Show 2021: El Segundo (July 4)
• Grand Park July 4th Block Party & Fireworks 2021: LA: CANCELED (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks, Flyover & Music 2021: La Habra (July 4)
• July 4th Fireworks 2021: West LA College, Culver City: CANCELED (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)
• 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)

Announcements:

• Teen Health Privacy (Details)

Housing:

• From $1595 - Wilshire Corridor Los Angeles Apartments Near UCLA (Details)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

— Paige Austin

Email: paige.austin@patch.com Phone: 714-721-1222 Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Los Angeles Daily? Email all inquiries to me at paige.austin@patch.com.