🌱 Alleged Gang Murder Near 6th St Bridge + Hiker Rescue On Bienveneda

Hey, Los Angeles! Today, we kick back and relax on National Bubble Bath Day! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know that's going on around town, including news about...

• 💰 "Shockingly high" gas prices
• 🌭 A grocery giveaway
• 🍜 Japanese Heritage Night at the Crypto.com Arena

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Cool with periods of sun. High: 62 Low: 53.

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⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations in the City of Los Angeles

• Sinaco Oil at 9930 National Blvd., $3.99
• SK Gasoline at 11280 National Blvd., $3.99
• Costco at 3560 W Century Blvd., $3.99

💐 Valentine’s Day Poll! 🥂
Pink hearts, boxes of chocolates, and greeting cards – reminders that Valentine’s Day is coming are everywhere. But responses to the holiday are mixed. What are your feelings about the occasion? Do you celebrate? So far, 48.4% take a bah-humbug approach, while another 38.7% plan on a Valentine’s Day with all the trimmings. 3.2% plan on celebrating Galentine’s Day, and 9.7% focus on Singles Awareness Day.

📰 Here are the top stories in Los Angeles today:

1. An “unauthorized music video production” near the 6th Street Bridge turned deadly on Friday. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the 500 block of South Mission Road, where an argument ended in gunfire. The incident's currently considered gang-related. Witnesses reported the suspect got away in “a blue Dodge Charger with a white racing stripe.” (The Eastsider LA)
2. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported another hiker rescue on Saturday. It responded to 1598 Bienveneda Avenue, where first responders encountered a woman who “suffered a lower leg injury while hiking on or near a remote trail.” While they were able to meet her on site via the ground, first responders did call in “LAFD Air Ops to perform a hoist operation” and transport the hiker to the hospital. (LAFD)
3. Yes, that gas bill was indeed "shockingly high." SoCalGas announced Friday that “historically high natural gas prices in the western United States” result in a 128-percent increase. Qualifying customers may be able to get some relief from the Gas Assistance Fund, but that’s only a one-time deal. “SoCalGas also recommended lowering thermostats by three to five degrees, washing clothes in cold water and limiting non-essential natural gas appliances like pool heaters and fireplaces.” (Patch)
4. If you know someone who’s having a difficult time making ends meet, let them know about the grocery giveaway at the Whitsett Sports Complex on Wednesday. Located at 6950 Whitsett Avenue, the event runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is a collaboration between Paul Krekorian’s office, the police department, and JustServe. (Paul Krekorian)
5. If you’re still making plans for Monday evening, consider heading to the Crypto.com Arena for Japanese Heritage Night, hosted by the Los Angeles Kings. Festivities kick off at 7:30 p.m. when “Cup Noodles will honor local Japanese Americans and passionate hockey fans in the Los Angeles community.” The team’s partner also intends to host “Cup Noodles experiences in the Main Concourse of the arena, along with special surprise giveaways throughout the game.” (Rafu)

📆 Today in Los Angeles:

• Giant Dinosaurs in the Valley at Pierce College (8 AM)
• Oshogatsu "Year Of Rabbit" New Year Family Fest at the Japanese American National Museum (11 AM)
• Debussy and Messiaen with MTT at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (2 PM)
• AT&T Playoff Playlist Live Concert at the Banc of California Stadium (6 PM)
• NCSA (Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance) Meeting via Zoom (6:30 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "Bench Dedication Ceremony Earlier; the LACoFD was honored to gather with the Flagler family and City of San Clemente for a touching bench dedication ceremony on this one-year anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Jonathan Flagler." (Los Angeles County Fire Dept. via Instagram)
• "Happy 110th anniversary to downtown L.A.'s Globe Theatre, which opened this day in 1913! Designed by Morgan, Walls & Morgan. Originally known as the Morosco—after producer Oliver Morosco—it was renamed the Globe in the 1940s." (Los Angeles Conservancy via Facebook)
• "Our crews worked tirelessly under tough, wet conditions to restore power to those who were affected by power outages. They will continue to work until everyone has their power back on. Thank you for your patience and understanding." (Los Angeles Department of Water & Power via Facebook)
• "Don't miss out on your career as an Applications Programmer! Visit http://tiny.cc/Program4Success and click 'Learn More' to subscribe for an email notification. We'll email you when applications are being accepted." (City of Los Angeles - Jobs via Instagram)

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— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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