Hey, everybody; today is National Wildland Firefighting Day, which the National Interagency Fire Center announced this year. It's Saturday in Los Angeles, and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today.
A fire broke out at a homeless encampment. Also, Orson Bean was honored posthumously. Finally, a temporary ordinance is aimed at new trucking companies.
Areas of fog, then sun. High: 80 Low: 61.
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.
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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