🌱 Shooting On Martha + Housefire On Larwin + Wienermobile Wednesday!

Good morning, Los Angeles, and happy Pepperoni Pizza Day! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Let's have it.

• 🚓 The PD says two suspects fatally shot someone at a home on Martha
• 🚒 An extension cord may have caused a house fire
• 🌭 If you’ve always wanted to see the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, here’s your chance

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Mostly sunny. High: 81 Low: 65.

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📰 Here are the top five stories today in Los Angeles:

1) There was a shooting death Monday morning “on Martha Street near Zelzah Avenue.” The Encino home was the site of a party just the day before. “Police believe at least two suspects are wanted for this shooting.” (CBS)

2) Are you using extension cords to charge a lithium-ion battery? The LAFD warns that a homeowner was doing just that at 10171 Larwin Avenue when a garage fire broke out. The blaze that lasted only 17 minutes on Friday caused about $90,000 in damage. (Flickr)

3) The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be in town! If you have a soft spot for the conveyance, head to the “Los Angeles Breakfast Club on Wednesday, September 21” between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. (L.A. Breakfast Club)

4) What caused a palm tree fire on Saturday “on Highland Avenue near the 101 Freeway?” Reports came in right around 11 p.m., as the Hollywood Bowl audience enjoying a "Sound of Music" singalong was leaving. The fire was described as “somewhat stubborn.” (ABC)

5) Mark your calendars! Native Voices at the Autry and The Latino Theater Company are collaborating on “Desert Stories for Lost Girls.” Previews are on September 28 and 29 at The Los Angeles Theatre Center. (LA DT News)

📆 Today in Los Angeles:

• Event Planning Workshop at Regus (9 a.m.)
• PRE-K Sensory STEAM Play at Design Hive (10 a.m.)
• Yoga For Caregivers And Kids at the California African American Museum (11 a.m.)
• Jack Harlow performs at the Kia Forum (7:45 p.m.)
• Sam Barsh Residency - Trio with Jay Jennings and Jose Perez at Shoo Shoo Baby (10 p.m.)

📓 From my notebook:

• **UPDATE** LASD Community Alert, TikTok Auto Theft Craze, 2010-2021 KIA and HYUNDAI thefts (various models) There has been an increase in Kia and Hyundai thefts in the last few months. The recent TikTok Kia/Hyundai theft craze is the cause. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department via Facebook)
• The Los Angeles Public Library invites you to celebrate the freedom to read. (Los Angeles Public Library via Facebook)
• A Mount Washington Southeast neighbor needs someone to recommend a small machine repair shop for a fancy blender motor. (Nextdoor)
• There's an Elysian Valley 1st Community Festival, Oct. 15 from 4 - 9 p.m. On behalf of the Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council, you're formally invited to the Neighborhood Appreciation Day. (Nextdoor)
• Our WeHo MidCity-Central neighbor needs suggestions for a cleaning person/team. (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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