🌱 Fire On Randall Street + 3,000 High-Tech Bus Shelters Before 2026

Good morning, friends! Today, we shiver together on Antarctica Day! It's Sylvia, your host of the Los Angeles Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• 🚓 Killer of a homeless veteran is sought
• 💰 Westside gets $5.1 million for transportation projects
• 🎄 County tree lighting ceremony

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🌧️ But first, today's weather:

Cool with drizzle. High: 59 Low: 52.

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

• Mobil at 2305 S La Cienega Blvd., $4.55
• Berri Brothers at 3860 E 3rd St., $4.57
• Kwik Serv at 2600 N Figueroa St., $4.59

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📰 Here are the top stories in Los Angeles today:

1) A U.S. veteran experiencing homelessness was stabbed and killed at Los Angeles City College. We learned on Tuesday that the man was found on November 7 at the “college parking structure located at 640 North Heliotrope Dr. around 2:06 p.m.” If you have any information, please call 213-229-1700. (KTLA)

2) On Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council approved $5.1 million to benefit Westside transportation projects. As requested by Councilman Mike Bonin, the money will go to the Lincoln Boulevard Multimodal Bridge Improvement Project, Rose Avenue Pathway construction, and a concurrent protected bike lane project. Councilwoman-elect Traci Park attempted to stop the vote, calling it a “last-minute rush job (with a) massive price tag attached to them,” but was unsuccessful. (Spectrum News1)

3) The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to reports of a structure fire at 10930 West Randall Street. The call came on Wednesday morning around 4 a.m. “LAFD personnel remain in defensive firefighting operations with no injuries reported.” (LAFD)

4) Los Angeles will be getting new bus shelters before 2026. We learned on Wednesday that the project, Los Angeles’ Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program (STAP), “prioritizes shelter, shade, safety, and comfort for the city’s transit riders.” Black & Veatch received the contract that calls for 3,000 shelters that “will reimagine curbside functionality with state-of-the-art, interactive amenities.” (The Bakersfield Californian)

5) The County of Los Angeles celebrated its tree lighting ceremony on Monday at The Music Center. Crowds began flocking to 135 North Grand Avenue before 5 p.m. Organizers had planned for hot cocoa and live music. If you didn’t make it, check out the ceremony snapshots on Instagram. (County of L.A.)

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📆 Today in Los Angeles:

• Online discussion of the film "Rumble," facilitated by the Los Feliz Branch Library (1:30 PM)
• Drop-in Tutoring with Steve at the Memorial Branch Library (3 PM)
• A Drag Queen Christmas at the Ace Hotel Theatre (8 PM)
• Jam Session hosted by Sydney Raneé and Anthony Fung at the Rhythm Room (9 PM)
• Big Rat, Johnny Maraca & Black Rock Candy perform at the Redwood Bar & Grill (9 PM)

📓 From my notebook:

• "Today we remember Deputy David A. Powell, who passed away on 11/30/02. Deputy Powell was shot and killed by a suspect when he entered a house to attempt the rescue of a possible hostage. He was assigned to Lakewood Sheriff's Station." (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department via Facebook)
• "The USC Street Medicine Team has been making rounds on the streets of L.A. – meeting homeless Angelenos with medical and mental healthcare services. We're expanding our efforts to DTLA, East L.A., South L.A. and Hollywood." (Mayor Eric Garcetti via Instagram)
• "Parks After Dark returns this winter with extended hours and free activities at 31 LA County Parks! Bring family and friends along for snow days, sports, exercise classes, dancing, healthy cooking classes, movies, concerts & more!" (County of Los Angeles via Instagram)

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Events:

• Santa's Speedway Christmas Lights & Festival (December 1)
• Seeds of Happiness Pop Up featuring Jimmy Paintz (December 1)
• Estate Planning for Your Loved Ones - Webinar (December 3)
• The Nutcracker, presented by Degas Dance Studio (December 4)
• Holiday Book Sale (December 9)
• Add your event

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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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