🌱 Crenshaw & W Century Arco Sells Cheap Gas + 4 More '23 School Days

Welcome back, Los Angeles; today is National Superhero Day, which was created in 1995 by Marvel Comics' employees! Let's get you all caught up to start this Thursday, April 28 off on an informed note.

There’s one gas station that sells gasoline at 80 cents below average. Also, LAUSD students will spend four more days in school – sort of. Finally, should the City spend $1 billion on a park?

First, today's weather:

Low clouds and fog, then sun. High: 68 Low: 51. Today’s pollen breakdown shows low tree pollen but moderate grass pollen

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Here are the top five stories today in Los Angeles:

1. Has the cost of gasoline got you down? Do you keep missing out on the KFI gas card giveaway? On Wednesday, the Arco gas station at the intersection of Crenshaw and West Century boulevards has been selling gasoline at $4.99 for a gallon of regular unleaded. That’s 80 cents less than the average cost of gas in L.A.! The low prices are “to help the community during tough financial times” the overnight manager explained. (KTLA)
2. The L.A. Board of Education voted on Tuesday to lengthen next school year by four days. It is a “move to bolster academic recovery efforts.” These days will likely be added at the “10-week semester mark and before final grades are due.” However, regular classes at that time will be canceled. The longer school year runs from August 15, 2022, through June 15, 2023. (L.A. Times)
3. Officials envision turning the property bordering Cypress and Glassell parks into “a crown jewel of riverfront revitalization.” However, it consists of 42 acres of contaminated soil, and the project comes with a $1 billion price tag. This is on top of the $60 million the City paid in 2017 for the plot of land. Moreover, the cost went from a projected $252 million to $1.06 billion as of Wednesday. The report comes with a recommendation for the City Council to approve the expenditure. (The Eastsider L.A.)
4. We learned on Tuesday that Betty White’s 1952 Brentwood home with its view of the Getty Museum is on the market for $10.575 million. However, you can’t see what the home looks like on the inside. There are no photos. “The property is being sold for land value,” the listing states. (Hollywood Reporter)
5. Mark your calendars! Eeeeeatscon is coming to the Baker Hangar in Santa Monica on May 21 and 22. As the name implies, it’s a festival of food, food, and more food. “Eeeeeatscon is designed for people who want more from a food festival rather than just tasting-sized portions and cooking demonstrations.” Twenty restaurants have already signed up to participate. Tickets are on sale and don’t include food and beverage. (Eeeeeatscon)

Today in Los Angeles:

• Deets: Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival (multiple locations) (5 PM)
• Rainbow Reads: Surpassing Certainty By Janet Mock at the Old Town Newhall Library (6:30 PM)
• Rumba Kitchen Presenta Comedia En Espanol (7 PM)
• Dudamel Leads Adès’ Dante at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (8 PM)
• La Cultura at Dragonfly Hollywood (10 PM)

From my notebook:

• Our Miracle Mile North area neighbor is wondering if anyone has ever been or had a loved one in an eating disorder rehab/inpatient program? They're looking for a family member who needs help. Anywhere in the country is fine, but ideally Florida or California. (Nextdoor)
• A Central East LA neighbor is looking for a gardener who can help clean up a yard. They need someone to help level and weed, move pavers, etc. Any recommendations of gardeners you like in the area? (Nextdoor)
• Our Historic Core Spring neighbor is looking for a weekly housekeeper. Do you have recommendations? (Nextdoor)
• An Eagle Rock East neighbor has spider mites. They’re all over the front yard. Does anyone know where they can buy loads of ladybugs? (Nextdoor)
• A West Adams East neighbor found a turtle taking a stroll on Somerset. Please contact for more info to get your turtle back. (Nextdoor)

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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.