🌱 Shots On Beverly & La Brea + SoFi Stadium To Host 2026 FIFA Game

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A suspect is in custody after pointing a gun at people and shooting at the cops. Also, SoFi Stadium will host a FIFA World Cup game. Finally, Kaiser nurses at the L.A. Medical Center will strike on Thursday.

First, today's weather:

Clouds yielding to sun. High: 75 Low: 58.

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Here are the top five stories today in Los Angeles:

1. On Friday morning, a man pointed a gun at construction workers near Beverly Boulevard and North La Brea Avenue. He then pointed the weapon at pedestrians and cars. The LAPD responded, and the man shot at the cops. They returned gunfire and arrested the suspect on Detroit Street. (Fox)
2. Los Angeles is among the Western host cities for the 2026 World Cup. FIFA made the announcement on Thursday and officially gave SoFi Stadium in Inglewood the nod. Insiders note that the venue “may need pricey renovations to create a wider field.” (Fox)
3. The California Nurses Association announced on Friday that “a thousand nurses at Kaiser Permanente’s Los Angeles Medical Center are planning to strike for one day on Thursday, June 23.” Ongoing contract negotiations were begun in September and still have not led to a resolution. One of the sticking points is the nurses’ demand for “adequate supplies and enough ancillary staff.” (Healthcare Dive)
4. If you ride the Silver Streak west to L.A., listen up! Because of ongoing construction in Baldwin Park, there are some route changes in effect until 4 a.m. on Monday. “Expect delays. The stop at 10 Freeway and Puente Ave will close. Use a stop at Pacific Avenue and Puente Avenue.” (Foothill Transit)
5. Mark your calendars! KCON announced on Thursday that its lineup will include “K-pop acts Cravity, Enhyphen, Itzy, Nmixx, Stayc, the Boyz and WJSN.” The event is scheduled for August 19 through 21st at the Crypto.com Arena. (Variety)
   

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Today in Los Angeles:

• Guided Bird Walk at the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area (8 a.m.)
• Advance Auto Parts Flagship Location Grand Opening Celebration (9 a.m.)
• Q CON: An LGBTQ+ Comic Con at Plummer Park (10 a.m.)
• Juneteenth Celebration at Runway Playa Vista (10:30 a.m.)
• Santana On Tour at the Banc of California Stadium (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• LA County offices will be closed on Monday, June 20, in observance of Juneteenth. Celebrate at community events over the weekend. (County of Los Angeles via Instagram)
• Get ready for college! Listen to this “Education Empowered!” podcast as Porter Ranch Community School Middle School correspondent Salik Mian interviews Cleveland CHS graduate and student board member Parishi Kanuga (Los Angeles Unified via Instagram)
• Our Vermont Vista North neighbor is looking for a place to rent with their four kids. Any leads? (Nextdoor)
• A caring City Terrace Northeast area neighbor found a dog. She came in their yard. Very sweet. Is it yours? (Nextdoor)
• A neighbor in Silver Lake Micheltorena is having a yard sale today band would love for you all to stop by! Tons of clothes (Levi’s, reformation, vintage, designer), hang bags, shoes, home goods and more! (Nextdoor)

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