🌱 Store Fire On S Berendo St + LACMA Opens On New Year's Eve and Day

Good morning, everybody; today, we remember the fallen on National Wreaths Across America Day. I'm back with your new copy of the Los Angeles Daily! Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town. In this issue, we'll touch on...

• 🪧 Striking Starbucks workers
• 🚘 Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez’ commitment to traffic safety
• 🌇 Another sale at the Sierra Towers

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🌥️ But first, today's weather:

Considerable cloudiness. High: 64 Low: 45.

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

• ARCO at 3401 Whittier Blvd., $4.09
• G&M at 801 S Western Ave., $4.09
• United Oil at 1467 W Sunset Blvd., $4.15

⏰ New Year’s Resolutions Poll! 🎶
According to Forbes, only 8% of people making New Year’s resolutions actually achieve them. Even so, the experts suggest making resolutions because they encourage intentionality, optimism, and a positive effect on others. So, what are your resolutions for 2023? So far, 40% intend to meet new people or interact more with current friends. Another 20% each plan to travel or experience something new; live healthier, while the other group wants to embrace change.

📰 Here are the top stories today in Los Angeles:

1. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) arrived at a one-story commercial building in the 300 block of South Berendo Street to put out a fire Friday morning around 10:45 a.m. At the time of the fire, the store, which sells discount merchandise, was open. “No injuries were reported in the incident. There was no immediate word on a possible cause of the fire.” (KTLA)
2. Two Starbucks closed their stores on Friday, so workers could participate in a nationwide strike. If you tried to get your cup of fancy Joe at the 138 South Central Avenue or 3241 Figueroa Street location, baristas want you to know that Starbucks “has unfairly retaliated against unionized workers and failed to negotiate in good faith to secure initial contracts.” On its part, Starbucks “has asked the National Labor Administration for a temporary suspension of all US union elections.” (Local Today)
3. Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez from the 13th District is hitting the ground running. At his first weekly meeting, he requested “a list of bus and bike infrastructure projects that could be implemented within 18 months.” Concurrently, he asked for information on “the 10 most dangerous locations for pedestrians in his district.” “The motion was seconded by Councilman Bob Blumenfield, who chairs the council's Public Works Committee. The item will head to the council's Transportation Committee.” District 13 includes Andrews Square, Thai Town, Verdugo Village, Westlake, and Wilshire Center. (Patch)
4. Courteney Cox sold her two-bedroom condo on the 25th floor of the Sierra Towers at 9255 Doheny Road. As outlined on Friday, the actor bought the property in 2011 for $2.1 million, and sold it last week for $4.5 million. Insider scuttlebutt suggests that “L.A. socialite Angelique Soave was the buyer.” Soave now reportedly owns three units at the Sierra Towers. (Mansion Global)
5. Spend some time at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). We learned on Friday that extended holiday hours on December 21 and 28 give you an alternative to shopping or just staying home. Best of all, the 5905 Wilshire Boulevard museum will “be open during normal hours on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.” (LACMA)

📆 Today in Los Angeles:

• Neighborhood Council Budget Advocates' Online Meeting (9:30 AM)
• Winter On Ice at Leimert Park (10 AM)
• L.A. Ballet performs 'Nutcracker' at Royce Hall (12 PM)
• Holiday Fair in Glassell Park (12:00 PM)
• In My Feelz Concert at the Banc of California Stadium (7 PM)

📓 From my notebook:

• "The City of Los Angeles is now accepting applications for Water Utility Worker! Salary: $79,009 - $111,749 - Closes: December 29, 2022 - Visit https://governmentjobs.com/car... for more information on this opportunity!" (City of Los Angeles - Jobs via Instagram)
• "The City of Los Angeles is now accepting applications for Geographic Information Systems Specialist! Salary: $77,151 - $112,793 - Closes: December 29, 2022 - Visit https://governmentjobs.com/car... for more information." (City of Los Angeles - Jobs via Instagram)
• "Los Angeles Unified families: In observance of Winter Recess, there will be no school from Dec. 19, 2022 through Jan. 6, 2023. Acceleration Days are open to all students on Dec. 19 and 20." (Los Angeles Unified via Instagram)
• "🍏 The College Football Playoff Foundation hosts the Extra Yard for Teachers Summit as a way to inspire and empower teachers each year in the host city. The day offers virtual and in person high energy Professional Development." (Los Angeles Unified via Instagram)
• "GET FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS THIS WINTER - Once again, every U.S. household is eligible to order 4 free-at home COVID-19 tests via USPS. Be safe, be prepared. https://special.usps.com/testkits" (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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