🌱 Mario Comes To Universal + Attempted Robbery On S Grand Ave

Morning, Los Angeles; today is National Johnny Appleseed Day! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note.

Yoshi might make an appearance in 2023. Also, a man fought of follow-home robbers. Finally, free composting workshops are back!

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 73 Low: 49.

Here are the top five stories in Los Angeles today:

1. Mario is coming to Universal Studios! We learned Thursday that the Mushroom Kingdom will make its appearance in 2023. In Japan, a similar setup offers “an augmented reality-equipped Mario Kart one as well as a Yoshi-themed traditional dark ride;” however, there is no telling what’s coming to Universal. (Time Out)
2. There was an attempted follow-home robbery Sunday night in the 1100 block of South Grand Avenue. A white sedan followed a Lamborghini driver, two suspects got out, pointed a gun at the individual, and demanded their watch. This happened in front of witnesses who did not interfere. A physical altercation ensued, and the suspects took off. (ABC)
3. The L.A. City Council is dissatisfied with the residential food waste collection program that, so far, only has 18,000 households participating. A report on Thursday noted that the Council is looking to increase participation to 750,000. City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez “encourages the public to learn about composting through free composting workshops offered by L.A. Sanitation & Environment.” (LAist)
4. On February 26, there was a fatal hit-and-run at Hoover Street and 84th Street. The South Traffic Division is asking for the public’s help finding the driver. On Thursday, the LAPD offered a $50,000 reward. (@LAPDSouthTraff)
5. There’s a strike vote coming between March 21 and March 26. On Thursday, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 770 announced that grocery store workers authorized the strike vote. If approved, you may have to cross picket lines when shopping at Ralphs and Vons/Pavilions/Albertsons. (KFI)

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Today in Los Angeles:

• Wacoal Fit For The Cure at Bloomingdales on 10250 Santa Monica Blvd (9 AM)
• Starburst Airs Market One-Day Experiential Pop-Up at 200 Culver Blvd (10 AM)
• Free Sing-Along Sessions For Seniors from Music Mends Minds (online) (11:30 AM)
• Music Mends Minds Drum Circle at the Culver City Senior Center (12:30 PM)
• Drop-in Chess for Adults at Miraleste Library (2 PM to 4 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join Senior Lead Officer Ryan Nguyen and learn about vehicle theft prevention. (Nextdoor)
• Los Angeles County Public Works invites residents to bring their used motor oil and filters for disposal. Recycle up to five gallons of uncontaminated, used motor oil for free. (Nextdoor)
• Our neighbor in Baldwin Hills Estates would like you to post all Fish Fry Friday locations, so we can help support our local parishes. (Nextdoor)
• A Kentwood South neighbor is looking for a local photographer to take pictures of a family on Saturday, April 9. (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.