UCLA Forecasts Economic Boom + Avengers Campus​ + Hiring Spree

LOS ANGELES, CA — Happy Thursday, Los Angeles.

The long-awaited Avengers Campus at Disneyland is opening this week, and Patch has your sneak peek. Need something else to look forward to? UCLA economists on Wednesday released a forecast for California's economic recovery, and let's just say they're anticipating a once-in-a-lifetime economic boom.

Let's get to LA's top stories.

Thursday's Weather Report
There is a chance of fog before 11 am followed by mild temperatures with a high of 78 and a low of 60, according to the National Weather Service.

Patch Pick: The long-awaited Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort finally opens this week. On Wednesday Patch's Ashley Ludwig was there to get you a sneak peek. It was a day of wild superhero interactions, superfood, and the latest in interactive rides. (More on Patch).

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

1. Los Angeles firefighters lined up along the freeway overnight to salute the body of 44-year-old firefighter Tory Carlon who was slain by his co-worker 45-year-old Jonathan Patrick Tatone, who opened fire at Agua Dulce's Station 81. Investigators on Wednesday hinted at a motive (More on Patch).
2. Economists at UCLA forecast a booming recovery in California, attributing the stringent pandemic restrictions for a quicker recovery than the nation as a whole. How good is the recovery expected to be? " The best years of economic growth that we’ve had since World War II" (More on Patch).
3. Talk 1.1 million of your closest neighbors into getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and Los Angeles will reach herd immunity. That's how far away we are from so-called herd immunity. On Wednesday, county health officials estimated it will now take until August to reach the goal because of flagging vaccination rates (More on Patch).
4. Nordstrom Inc. is looking to fill thousands of positions across California, the company announced Wednesday including openings around Los Angeles County. They offer benefits, an employee discount and matching retirement plans (More on Patch).
5. The mountains, deserts and valleys around Los Angeles County face an elevated risk of brushfires this week as temperatures climb and humidity plummets, the National Weather Service warned. It's a warning Angelenos can expect to hear a lot in the coming months (More on Patch).

Featured Events To Get You Through To The Weekend:

• St. Joseph Center’s Taste of Hope on June 3, 2021 is an outdoor-safe food event and historic fundraiser to connect L.A.’s top restaurants, food and drink brands, and foodies. Your support and attendance can help us meet our $1,000,000 GOAL to feed, house, and help those who need it most.

Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation- Spark Sessions, Thursday, 5:00 p.m.

• The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulations (DCR) has launched SPARK, a multifaceted community and stakeholder engagement program that allows community members and stakeholders to share input with DCR through a variety of methods. SPARK Sessions are virtual, facilitated discussions where you can obtain information on the SPARK initiative and can share your thoughts. Stakeholder participation is vital to the development and implementation of responsible and equitable cannabis policy in the City of Los Angeles.

CANDY POP DONUT SHOP at GHOST POP-UP for NATIONAL DONUT DAY, Friday, 9:00 am.

• Celebrate National Donut Day with Candy Pop and California Donuts at a special

Candy Pop Donut Shop Activation at Ghost Pop-Up in West Hollywood. In honor of this sweet holiday, Candy Pop, the nation’s premiere popcorn brand known as the “Popcorn of Hollywood” has partnered with the famous California Donuts on 3rd Street in Los Angeles for National Donut Day (June 4th) to create a Candy Pop themed special edition donut collection (4 Limited Creations) and Pop-up shop activation.

Friends Annual Meeting Saturday, 12:00 pm, Zoom

• On Saturday June 5 at noon, our Virtual Annual Meeting will feature Guest Speakers Anne Miskey, CEO and Shawn Morrissey, Snr Director at Pasadena-based Union Station Homeless Services, who will talk about homelessness in our community, the challenges and changes of the past year, and how we can all make a difference. To register to attend and receive info on how to join the zoom meeting, simply email the Friends at friends_altadenalibrary@yahoo.com!

Community Blood Drive, Sunday, 9:00 a.m., 8841 Calmada Ave, Whittier

• 1 blood donation can save up to 3 lives. To schedule your life-saving appointment with the American Red Cross, visit redcrossblood.org. Find a Drive, Enter Sponsor Code: WhittierSDA OR or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

See more on the Los Angeles calendar!

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~Paige

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