🌱 School Bus Crashes On 54th + Hit-And-Run On Aldama + STARLUX To LAX

Hello again, everybody! Today’s National Sloppy Joe Day; did you know the dish may have roots in Cuba's Havana of the 1930s? It's Saturday in Los Angeles, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening in town, including news about:

• ✈️ A luxury airline coming to LAX
• 💧 The Bluff slides in Playa Vista
• 💰 Beating the mansion tax

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Mostly sunny. High: 75 Low: 54.

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

• United Oil at 11748 W Olympic Blvd., $4.45
• Berri Brothers at 3860 E 3rd St., $4.47
• G&M at 270 S Western Ave., $4.59

😋 Fair Food Poll!
Fair food is the ultimate cheat meal. Although we all know it’s unhealthy, everyone has a guilty pleasure. Which is your favorite?

• 28.3% Funnel cake
• 22.6% Candy apples
• 15.1% Corndogs
• 5.7% Guacamole
• 3.8% Cotton candy, Cheesecake, Tri-Tip sandwiches
• 1.9% Turkey legs, Guacamole with cheese, Pork chop on a stick. Deep-friend bacon-wrapped pickle, Cinnamon rolls, Spicy sausage link on a French roll, Fried cheese curds

The rest have the willpower to stay away from fair food.

📰 Here are the top stories in Los Angeles today:

1. Reportedly attempting to avoid another vehicle, a school bus driver lost control and crashed in the 1700 block of West 54th Street. The accident happened Friday morning around 7:30 a.m. when the bus clipped two cars and ran up a curb. Though the school bus crashed through some fencing, the driver only sustained minor injuries, and the students went to school on another bus. Officials advised it’s too early to determine the entire chain of events. (NBC, 2)
2. In the 5600 block of Aldama Street, a hit-and-run driver struck and killed a pedestrian Friday morning around 9 a.m. Neighbors told police officers that the victim was a 60-year-old woman who was killed in front of her home. Officials did not reveal information on the driver or the vehicle. (KTLA)
3. The rush is on to close escrow on any mansion currently on the market. Because L.A.’s increased real-estate transfer tax will start on April 1, sellers are motivated to make deals. Reportedly, one Bel Air hillside mega-mansion seller “promises a $1 million bonus to the broker who brings a successful buyer who closes escrow before April 1.” The mansion tax will add 4% to sales of $5 million. For over $10 million, the tax goes up to 5.5%. (Curbed/paywall)
4. Playa Vista’s Loyola Marymount University campus has a problem. Recent rains are causing hillside collapses of The Bluff, which is near the campus where the school’s iconic LMU letters are installed. As of Friday, crews tried to save the display by covering it with plastic and putting sandbags around the letters. (Fox)
5. Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines will be flying into LAX. The luxury airline partnered with the L.A. Clippers to become its “Official International Airline Partner.” You can travel like a basketball player beginning April 26, when the airline debuts its Taipei-Los Angeles transpacific route. Watch for Clippers-themed products and pre-order your meals. (NBA)

📆 Today in Los Angeles:

• The StruggleBus Run Club hosts an Ovation Community Run (8:30 AM)
• Celebrate Nowruz at the West Los Angeles Civic Center (10:30 AM)
• The Wurstkuche holds a Belgian Beer Festival (2 PM)
• Academy LA presents Nicky Romero (10 PM)
• Un Renaissance Contigo presents a night of Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, And More at Los Globos (10 PM)

🖊️ From my notebook:

• "It was an honor to join with Whittier City and Supervisor Janice Hahn office to recognize Fabian Gomez who called 9-1-1, kept calm, and provided our LACoFD Dispatcher with important information when his mother experienced a medical emergency." (Los Angeles County Fire Dept. via Instagram)
• "Save this for a rainy day! Adoption fees are waived for all dogs and cats and on rainy days at all 7 LA County Animal Care Centers 🐱 🐶 To see adoptable pets, visit http://animalcare.lacounty.gov" (County of Los Angeles via Instagram)
• "The City of Los Angeles is now accepting applications for Street Services Worker! Salary $41,760 - $68,507 - Closes: March 30, 2023 - Visit https://governmentjobs.com/car... for more information on this opportunity!" (City of Los Angeles - Jobs via Instagram)
• "Shamrocks are beloved symbols of Ireland, but there is no plant with the common name of shamrock. The term shamrock comes from the Irish word “seamrog,” which means little or young clover, but botanists have been unable to match the symbol of the shamrock with a particular species." (Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• "The LA Marathon will take place this Sunday, March 19, 2023. If you're participating, cheering on the runners, or will just be in the general area, please see the LA Marathon Course Map and plan accordingly." (LAFD via Instagram)

🏡 What are homes selling for these days in Los Angeles?

• Median Listing Home Price $1.1M
• Median Listing Home Price/Square Foot $669
• Median Sold Home Price $900K

Check out more Los Angeles real estate information!

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• A Concert of Eternal Life | Hosted by The Church of God (March 19)
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• Liddy Clark at The Peppermint Club (March 25)
• 2023 Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival (April 1)
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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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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