🌱 Teens Robbed On Melrose + S. Crocker Street Fire Put Out

Happy Sunday, people of Los Angeles, and happy National Frozen Yogurt Day! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

There have been six incidents of teens being robbed for their cell phones last week. Also, it took 112 firefighters to put out a blaze near the fashion district. Finally, SoCal gas prices are going up, up, and up some more.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 79 Low: 54.

Here are the top five stories in Los Angeles today:

1. Two teen girls were robbed Wednesday around 7:20 a.m. when walking along the 7200 block of Melrose Avenue on their way to Fairfax High School. Two women tackled them from behind, demanded the teens’ cell phones, and kept the girls on the ground “until they unlocked the access codes to the phones.” According to L.A. School Police, “there's been six incidents of similar nature in the last week.” (ABC)
2. There was a fire Saturday at around 3:28 a.m. at 784 South Crocker Street, which is north of the Fashion District. What began as a garbage fire and spread to “a strip of commercial buildings” that took 112 firefighters more than an hour to put out. The challenges they encountered were “stacked storage inside a textile business.” (Patch)
3. If you’ve gotten sticker shock at the pump, you’re not alone. SoCal gasoline prices “hit all-time highs Friday,” and they’ll only go up. Refineries are soon going to be switching to the more expensive summer blend. To put it in perspective, L.A. gas prices reached “an average of $4.72.” Just FYI, in nearby Mono County, the average is $5.50. (KTLA)
4. Jason Momoa has exchanged his Topanga digs for a RV. However, the actor isn’t exactly roughing it. We learned Saturday that he lives in a “$750,000 custom Ford EarthRoamer XV-LTi 026 RV.” Amenities include “a built-in Nespresso machine, induction cooktop, outdoor kitchen and a king-size mattress.” (The Real Deal)
5. If you’re looking for a cool place to get some food, why not hit a deli? We learned Saturday that the Yangban Society serves kimchi breads, “Korean acorn noodles and griddle potato bread” and offers the laid-back atmosphere you’d expect from a deli. They’re open Thursday through Monday! (Spectrum News 1)

Today in Los Angeles:

• Historic Downtown Farmer's Market at 211 West 5th Street (7 AM)
• Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum (10 AM)
• Barnsdall Arts Sundays (online) (10 AM)
• ECR Baseball Food Donation Drive-Thru (Small Cafeteria Parking Lot) at El Camino Real Charter High School (12 PM)
• “Origins: An NFL Collection” Launch Event at The Revery LA (2 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Los Angeles Unified has posted today’s update with positivity rates and attendance numbers for Los Angeles Unified. (Instagram)
• The Los Angeles Fire Department reminds you to take a look at your smoke detectors. If any are more than 10 years old, they need to be replaced. (Facebook)
• A South Park West neighbor found a dog with a light-blue collar, but no tags. Is it yours? (Nextdoor)
• Our Barnsdall neighbor reminds you of the Arts & Culture Committee Meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 7pm. (Nextdoor)
• A Mid-Wilshire East neighbor is looking for a cat sitter recommendation. (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.