🌱 Vista Theatre Reopening Scuttlebutt + Union Bank Plaza Deal Fizzles

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When will Quentin Tarantino reopen the Vista Theatre? Also, a $165-million real estate deal falls through. Finally, a murder suspect is in custody.

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Here are the top five stories today in Los Angeles:

1. When the Vista Theatre closed at the start of the pandemic, its future was uncertain. Then, Quentin Tarantino bought the property in July 2021. Since then, it has been crickets. However, we are learning now that an application has been filed for a Type 41 alcohol license. As we learned on Friday, “while ABC licenses don’t always mean an opening is imminent, it is a big sign that things are progressing along smoothly.” (LA Eater)
2. Union Bank Plaza is back on the market. KBS Real Estate had hoped to see the parcel at 445 South Figueroa Street to Harbor Associates in neighboring Long Beach for $165 million. However, we learned on Friday that the deal “fizzled.” (The Real Deal/paywall)
3. On Wednesday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Fugitive Task Force apprehended a 32-year-old suspect in the murder of two people "on June 16 in the 6100 block of Carlos Avenue." The suspect is now at the LAPD's Olympic Division, “booked on a no-bail murder warrant.” (ABC)
4. If you’ve noticed that your favorite meal delivery program has changed, you aren’t alone. A report on Friday outlined how inflation is affecting some meal delivery services that locals have come to love. Changes include ingredient substitutions, changes in cooking methods and delivery times. (Spectrum News 1)
5. Mark your calendars! July 4th is right around the corner, and Los Angeles is getting ready to party. On July 1 and 4, there will be fireworks at the LA Dodgers. On the fourth, there are the LAX Coastal Parade and the Grand Park Block Party and Fireworks. (Patch)

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Today in Los Angeles:

• Free Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Drive-Thru Collection Event at the Wende Museum (Front Parking Lot) (9 a.m.)
• Independence Parade, Concert & Fireworks at the El Sereno Recreation Center (10 a.m.)
• Annual 'Delicious Little Tokyo' Food Tours (11 a.m.)
• Independence Day Fun & Fireworks at Hollenbeck Park (5 p.m.)
• Joyce Theater’s 'SW!NG OUT' Premiere & Public Dance Party at The Music Center (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• 🎉🚒 LACoFD Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby and the Executive Team hosted a promotional ceremony on Wednesday, June 22, to congratulate employees who have been promoted to the next stage in their careers. (Los Angeles County Fire Dept. via Instagram)
• A vegetation fire in Sylmar quickly burned across a large open space, with neighborhoods on all sides. Firefighters defended homes and extinguished the flames without damage to any structures. (Los Angeles Fire Department via Facebook)
• The COVID-19 pediatric vaccine is now available at vaccination sites across LA County. Visit http://VaccinateLACounty.com to view locations and schedules for clinics offering these vaccines.
• The City of Los Angeles is now accepting applications for a control systems engineer. The salary range is $98,595 - $156,098. The deadline to apply is July 7. (City of Los Angeles - Jobs via Instagram)
• The City of Los Angeles is now accepting applications for helicopter mechanic. The salary is $105,652 (flat-rated). The deadline to apply is July 7. (City of Los Angeles - Jobs via Instagram)

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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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