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1. Longtime 'Wheel Of Fortune' Announcer Suspended, Recasting Underway: Reports (patch.com) — Los Angeles readers learn that longtime Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended while Sony investigates allegations tied to an incident that drew law enforcement to Los Angeles International Airport. Officials have not disclosed details of the complaint, and Thornton has not publicly commented, but the studio says it is recasting the role during the ongoing probe.
2. Coyote With Disturbing Facial Swelling Captured In LA, Now Under Treatment (patch.com) — Studio City residents helped rescuers finally capture Wendy, the coyote with a dramatically swollen face that has worried Los Angeles neighbors for more than a year. Now under veterinary care, she's receiving medication and better food as experts investigate whether a past car strike, rather than a tumor, caused her painful injury.
3. 6 Things UCLA Does Better Than Any College In America: New Ranking (patch.com) — UCLA's Westwood campus earns top national honors in six Niche 2027 categories, including best public university, campus, and college food, underscoring its strong student experience in Los Angeles. The rankings draw on federal data and student reviews, and now factor in wellness, future readiness, and outcomes compared with similar institutions.
4. SUV fire on 2 Freeway in Eagle Rock sparks small brush fire (abc7.com) — A flaming SUV shut down northbound lanes of the 2 Freeway in Eagle Rock on Tuesday night and briefly sparked a brush fire threatening nearby homes in Los Angeles and Glendale. Quick work by both cities' fire departments, including a Los Angeles Fire Department helicopter, contained the flames and protected the neighborhood, and the freeway has since fully reopened.
5. Concerns grow over graffiti, crime at future $82M Sixth Street PARC (foxla.com) — Neighbors in Los Angeles are already worried about graffiti, crime and future homeless encampments at the not-yet-open $82 million Sixth Street PARC beneath the Sixth Street Bridge. Residents are pushing for a 41.18 no-camping zone while city officials finalize security cameras, LAPD monitoring, maintenance plans, and a park advisory board before opening the 12-acre park later this year.
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