🌱 Sowden House Burglary Suspect Arrested + CHP Chases Party Bus

The Welcome back, Los Angeles, and happy National Banana Bread Day! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

The Sowden House on Franklin Avenue was burglarized. Also, a party bus caused some excitement on the 405. Finally, county prosecutors want the DA recalled.

First, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 58 Low: 37.

Here are the top five stories in Los Angeles today:

1. A burglar broke into the famous Sowden House at 5121 Franklin Ave. on Monday. Built by Lloyd Wright, it has set the scenes in movies such as Ghost Hunters and L.A. Confidential. The LAPD responded to the owner’s report of a burglary (caught on security cameras). “The burglary suspect, who barricaded himself in the home, has been taken into custody.” (CBS)
2. A 2018 black Ford party bus was stolen Tuesday from 4010 Morena Boulevard in San Diego and made its way toward L.A. The California Highway Patrol pursued the bus on the Interstate 405 in L.A., followed it onto Interstate 5, and kept behind it on State Route 14 in Santa Clarita. Eyewitnesses reported “that the person driving it was driving crazy on the freeway and doing 90 mph.” Eventually, the driver was taken into custody on Pearblossom Highway near Palmdale. (Patch, Fox 5)
3. The association representing Los Angeles County prosecutors voted Tuesday to back a recall of District Attorney George Gascón, who is their boss. Gascón had previously declined an invitation to address the group. “Recall organizers must collect 566,857 signatures from registered voters in Los Angeles County by July 6 to force a recall vote.” (Patch)
4. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) announced Tuesday that it wants your help! It wants you to join the Enforcement Alternatives Community Advisory Task Force. This particular group helps LADOT “develop policy recommendations.” (@LADOTofficial)
5. Speaking of LADOT, the L.A. City Council voted on Tuesday to “reduce speeds on a number of city streets by five miles per hour.” This vote follows a recommendation from LADOT involving 177.2 miles of city streets. “I am thrilled to be able to restore saner speed limits to 177 miles of city streets,” Councilman Mike Bonin explained. (KNX)

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Today in Los Angeles:

• Estate Planning for Your Loved Ones - Webinar w/ Live Chat Q&A from Hayes Law Firm (6 PM)
• School Fuel: Free Food Distribution at the Russell Westbrook WHY NOT? Academy (2 PM to 4 PM)
• Live Jazz Music at The Historic Lobby (7 PM)
• Pass The Aux at El Cid (9 PM)
• Dating Is Hard at The Pack Theater (9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Los Angeles County Fire Dept. congratulates Chief Mackey, who was recently promoted to his new position as Deputy Fire Chief, overseeing the Training & Emergency Medical Services Bureau! (Instagram)
• Join Museum Historian Brant Burton for a virtual tour of the African-American Firefighters Museum, the first & only freestanding museum dedicated to the African-American Firefighter experience in the United States. (Instagram)
• The Los Angeles Unified School District reminds HS seniors that there are only 9 days left for you to apply for financial aid. If you need help filling out your FAFSA or CADAA application, go see your counselor right away. There is still help available if you have questions! (Instagram)
• With the coldest winter storm of this season soon upon us, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) reminds you that Winter Shelters remain open through March 31. The program provides a warm place to sleep and access to support. (Facebook)
• Our So Marvista-Venice neighbor is due in May with a baby boy and short on funds. Does anyone have clothes, etc. they don't need any longer? (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.