🌱 Car Drives Into West Hills House + LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley!

Happy Wednesday, people of Los Angeles; today is National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day)! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

The FD was on hand to extricate a car from a house on West Lull Street. Also, the LAFD now has a new chief. Finally, Joe Buscaino is taking on RVs.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 82 Low: 55.

Here are the top five stories in Los Angeles today:

1. On Sunday, a little after 8:30 p.m., the LAFD went to the 22500 block of West Lull Street in West Hills. There, they found a vehicle that had driven into a single-family home. “The structural integrity of the garage was compromised.” The driver had minor injuries, while there is no report of injuries to the home’s occupants. (Flickr)
2. It is official, Kristin Crowley has been confirmed as the new (LAFD) Chief! She will take over for current Chief Ralph Terrazas, who announced his plans to retire by March 26. “‘I think it’s so fitting for this nomination to come to council today, on the first day of Women’s History Month,’ L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez said on Tuesday.” (LA Weekly)
3. Councilmember Joe Buscaino wants to have the city move RVs that are currently used by those living in them. Last Wednesday, a City Council meeting asked for a PD and FD report “relative to violent and property crimes originating from or occurring within corridors populated with recreational vehicles.” “Buscaino said that he already knows that there is crime happening where RVs have moved.” (Knock LA)
4. Speaking of crime, how is L.A. doing? We learned Tuesday that murders in January were down by 17%. On the other hand, violent crime increased by 3.5%. Police Chief Michel Moore “repeated his concern Tuesday about the increase in robberies involving firearms, putting that number at 35%.” (Fox LA)
5. A Silver Alert had a happy ending Tuesday. Authorities announced that they safely found an 81-year-old man who had gotten lost after being “last seen at approximately noon Saturday in the area of West 87th Street and South Broadway.” This Silver Alert is now canceled. (My News LA)

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Today in Los Angeles:

• CPDA Chipotle Fundraiser for Ulysses S. Grant Senior High (all day)
• Ash Wednesday offerings at NoHoFUMC (7 AM to 9 AM, 7 PM)
• CC Chamber Board Meeting with The Century City Chamber of Commerce (online) (8 AM)
• The Hayes Law Firm presents The ABC’s of Probate – Webinar with Live Chat Q&A (6 PM)
• Hamilton at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre (8 PM)

From my notebook:

• Become a 2022 Junior Lifeguard! Registration for NEW Junior Lifeguards opened March 1. In preparation of the application opening, use the accompanying photos as a guide to assist you. (Instagram)
• International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Daisy Lang stopped by Tuesday to express her support towards L.A.'s Sheriff’s deputies. Everyone agreed that public safety for all residents is a top priority in Los Angeles County. (Facebook)
• Apply for a paid internship with the Los Angeles Public Library. The Diversity and Inclusion Apprenticeship summer program is a mentored learning experience where apprentices will be introduced to multiple facets of librarianship. (Facebook)
• The Los Angeles LGBT Center announced that today is a momentous day in Los Angeles—and a terrific way to celebrate the Women's History Month. Congratulations to Los Angeles Fire Department's Chief Crowley! (Facebook)
• A Brentwood Glen neighbor is looking for an exterior painting company. (Nextdoor)

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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.