🌱 Two Melrose Ave Robbery Suspects Caught + Virgil Ave Is 'Coolest'

Happy National Dog Day, L.A.! If you made the news into a piece of furniture, what would it look like? We've got a couple of arrests, a nod to Virgil Avenue, a Walker’s Café update, and more.

• 🚓 Two men on bail for gun charges were arrested on robbery charges
• 🌮 The food scene is making Virgil Avenue the place to be
• 🏡 Walker’s Café now has a Historic-Cultural Monument nomination

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📰 Here are the top five stories in Los Angeles today:

1) On Monday, the PD arrested two of six men said to be suspects in the robbery on July 6 that occurred in the 7800 block of Melrose Avenue. The two under arrest “were both out on bail for gun charges at the time.” An apartment search netted officers “two handguns and thousands of dollars in cash.” The men were charged on Wednesday with three counts of robbery and bail is set at $230,000 and $175,000 respectively. (LAPD)

2) As of Thursday, “Virgil Avenue, specifically between Santa Monica Boulevard and Melrose Avenue” has been named the “coolest” street in L.A. What tipped the scales in its favor was a “flourishing food scene.” Examples include the wine bar Melody and Courage Bagels. (Time Out)

3) In November, we talked about the frustration of patrons who wanted to know what’s going on with San Pedro’s beloved Walker’s Café at 700 West Paseo del Mar. We learned on Wednesday that the “City Council unanimously approved the Historic-Cultural Monument nomination” for this venue. However, there have been reports of “unpermitted construction” at the site. (Patch, Los Angeles Conservancy)

4) On Wednesday afternoon, customers at a Hollywood Jack in the Box were surprised to have Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Tony Gonsolin, Evan Phillips and Alex Vesia serving them. One fan broke out in tears when she met her favorite Dodger. It is fair to say that this Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour event was a success! Meanwhile, Clayton Kershaw was at the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex for the opening of a recreation center. He hosted a ping pong tournament for the kids. (MLB)

5) Mark your calendars! The Board of Supervisors will host a live virtual board meeting on August 30 at 9:30 a.m. On the agenda are, among other line items, public health orders, a water shortage contingency plan and renovations to Camp Gonzales for the L.A. training center program. (LA County)

📆 Today in Los Angeles:

• Krispy Kreme celebrates National Dog Day with Doggie Doughnuts (all day)
• I Love Yesi at Brouwerij West (3 p.m.)
• Los Rojos & Los De Sonora at Leonardos De Huntington Park (8 p.m.)
• Nick Warren at Sound Nightclub (10 p.m.)
• Midnight Madness Comedy Show at Third Wheel Hollywood (11:59 p.m.)

📓 From my notebook:

• Your LAFD and the Rams gathered to raise money for medical expenses following a tragic July 4th fireworks accident that left two young girls injured. We are thankful they are on the road to recovery. (LAFD via Instagram)
• Everyone deserves the dignity, stability and safety that comes with a place to call home. Through the Governor’s latest round of Homekey awards, the City will acquire 7 new sites bringing our total to 15 sites, with over 1200 units. (Mayor Eric Garcetti via Instagram)
• The Original Farmers Market is the perfect one-stop shop for your summer dinner party. Pick up ingredients for a smoked porchetta in the style of al pastor with pork belly. (Original Farmers Market, Los Angeles, via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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