🌱 Commuter Bus Crash On Imperial Hwy + Taix On Sunset Project

Hello all; today is International Caps Lock Day, which commemorates the death of Billy Mays, an infomercial legend, who is said to have had “caps lock enthusiasm.”. I'm back with your new copy of the Los Angeles Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

A bus reportedly clipped a truck on Monday. Also, why should an apartment building project be exempt from environmental review? Finally, Metro is trying to curb gentrification along Slauson.

First, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sun. High: 87 Low: 66.

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💧 Water Crisis Poll! 💧
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Here are the top five stories today in Los Angeles:

1. There was a commuter bus crash Monday morning “in the 5600 block of West Imperial Highway.” It appears that the bus “clipped a truck” and overturned. There were more than 12 injured people. (LA Daily News/paywall)
2. You’ve known for about a year that the Taix French Restaurant on Sunset, historic landmark or not, will be demolished to make room for apartments. Because it would be a “6-story (67-foot) mixed-use residential building with a total of 166 residential units (Nine studio, 120 one-bedroom, 33 two-bedroom units and 4 three-bedroom units) and 13,000 square feet of commercial uses, the project will set aside 24 units for very-low income households.” The developer is now asking the City Council to declare it “statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.” (The Eastersider LA, LA City)
3. LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell intends to prevent gentrification “in South LA along Slauson Avenue.” New L.A. Metro train lines cause property values to skyrocket, and we learned on Monday that the Metro will use a “land-banking plan” when constructing its Rail to Rail project. “Some community members are concerned about what that investment will do to their ability to afford rent in their community,” Mitchell said. In North Hollywood, B Line construction “set off a commercial and residential boom” for those able to pay more in rent and goods. (USA News News)
4. What was going on at Angel Stadium? The Los Angeles Angels beat the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, but that’s not the news. There were “eight ejections,” a player flipping off the fans, and a second-inning mass brawl. "Look, you play eight games in a matter of a week against the same team, things like this happen," Angels manager Phil Nevin said. (CNN)
5. The Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) is looking to replace the equestrian portion of the modern pentathlon in the Summer Olympics. Taking its place could be the Ninja-Warrior-style obstacle course, we learned on Monday. If approved, the L.A. Olympics could be the first to offer medals for this changed event. (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Today in Los Angeles:

• VCA Charities-Sponsored Pet Adoption Event at the Animal Shelter (8 a.m.)
• Introduction To Meditation Webinar with the West Valley Regional Branch Library (10 a.m.)
• American Sign Language For Kids at the Miraleste Library (1 p.m.)
• I Love Yesi at Brouwerij West (3 p.m.)
• LAugh It Off at the Godfrey Hotel Hollywood (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The LAFD encourages all residents to forgo the use of illegal fireworks and instead, attend a permitted, public event. (LAFD via Instagram)
• Dial 2-1-1 for LA County cooling center information. (Los Angeles County Fire Dept. via Instagram)
• PARKS AFTER DARK 🌙 events are taking place NOW through August 6 at 34 LA County Parks! Come out on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 - 10 p.m. for free summer concerts, movie nights and a variety of programs for all ages. (County of Los Angeles Department of Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• A Laurel Canyon South neighbor is missing their dog. (Nextdoor)
• Our Melrose Village neighbor has a Pet PSA. Fireworks are coming. Get prepared. Chip, collar and tag your pets and leave the collar with tag on at all times. Use a leash if you take your pets out for the day! Get some CBD or other calming supplements. (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.

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