🌱 Tree Trimmer Dead At Coldwater Canyon Ave + Robber Caught, Released

Happy Sunday, Los Angeles; today is National Cinnamon Crescent Day! Here are the most important things happening around Los Angeles today.

It took a specialized recovery effort to remove a tree trimmer who was found 50 feet above the ground. Also, a follow-home robber was caught. Finally, do you read the fine print when renting a Bird scooter?

First, today's weather:

Low clouds, then some sun. High: 75 Low: 55.

Here are the top five stories in Los Angeles today:

1. First responders raced to 3363 North Coldwater Canyon Avenue on Saturday after receiving reports of a tree trimmer “hanging in an upside-down position approximately 50 feet above the ground in a tree.” Sadly, he was pronounced dead at the scene. (Patch)
2. Last year, a man became the victim of a follow-home robbery in the 1100 block of East Pico Boulevard. Suspects made off with “two watches, a laptop, and an iPad, all estimated to have a total value of $604,000.” On Wednesday, the LAPD arrested a 25-year-old suspect in this case. He has since posted bond and is scheduled to appear at a court date on August 4. (ABC)
3. Why did the Bird scooter company send a letter that said he owed them a third of a million dollarsman to a man who suffered an accident while riding one of its scooters? He was riding in La Brea, became paralyzed in an accident, and sued the city. However, we learned Friday that the Bird scooter company has an agreement with L.A. “to protect the city against lawsuits,” which is disclosed in the tiny fine print. (ABC)
4. City Plants is an organization with a vision to make the City greener. We heard Friday that it “offers a wide variety of plants and trees to help grow a greener future for Los Angeles by engaging Angelenos to plant and care for trees throughout the City.” To this end, City Plants has partnered with LA’s Department of Water and Power. (NBC)
5. Are you one of the “more than 23 million Californians” who has a library card? Starting this month, you can use it to check out a state park pass for free. “The pass is valid for entry of one passenger vehicle with a capacity of nine people or fewer, or one highway licensed motorcycle at participating state park units.” (KTLA)

Today in Los Angeles:

• L.A. Zoo 'Wild For The Planet' Spring Weekend (10 AM to 4 PM)
• Easter Egg Hunt + Story Time at Runway Playa Vista (10 AM)
• Largest Diverse Rally Against Vaccine Mandates at Grand Park (11 AM)
• LA Animal Services Centers host Big Dogs And Meow Meows Adoption Event (11 AM)
• The Jehovah’s Witnesses present, “Where Can You Find Real Hope?” (12:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Help the Los Angeles Public Library celebrate its second virtual Career Online High School graduation ceremony. Join City Librarian John Szabo and special guests as they recognize the hard work and achievement of the Spring graduating class. (Facebook)
• The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden Rose Garden is full of beautiful first blooms! It is a must-see stop during a visit to the Arboretum. Experience the brilliant colors and lovely scents of the flowers up close and in person. More blooms are coming! (Facebook)
• A kind Mid-City Village neighbor found a German Sheppard dog. Please reach out if you are missing your family friend. (Nextdoor)
• Our Bel Air Hills neighbor is looking for a reliable on-site shredding truck for about 40 bankers boxes. Can anyone recommend a company they've been happy with? (Nextdoor)
• An eagle-eyed Silver Lake Waterloo area neighbor found an Oregon ID and wallet in Echo Park, let them know if it’s yours. (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.