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🌱 Patch AM: House Committee Confirms Sexual Misconduct Investigation Into LA Congressman

Also, don't miss Ponyo in 35mm on the Los Angeles Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • House Ethics Committee probes sexual misconduct allegations against LA's Jimmy Gomez
  • Buss family era ends as Lakers ownership shifts in massive sale
  • Sheriff's crackdown uncovers suspected stolen telecom copper in South El Monte

Also on today's calendar: Ponyo in 35mm and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 91, low: 69.
  • Thursday: Very warm with sunshine, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. House Committee Confirms Sexual Misconduct Investigation Into LA Congressman (patch.com) — Los Angeles residents are watching closely as the House Ethics Committee confirms it is reviewing sexual misconduct allegations involving Rep. Jimmy Gomez, who represents downtown, Eastside and Northeast LA. The committee stresses that an investigation does not imply guilt, while Gomez admits to personal marital mistakes, insists his conduct was consensual, and pledges to cooperate fully.
   

2. Lakers' Buss Family Selling Final Stake, Ending Nearly 50-Year Ownership Era: Report (patch.com) — Los Angeles basketball fans are watching a historic transition as the Buss family moves to sell its final stake in the Lakers, ending nearly five decades of local ownership. The deal, led by Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, would give their group a commanding share of the franchise and likely end Jeanie Buss' role as team governor, pending NBA approval.
   

3. Copper Cable Stolen From Telecom Company Found During Metal-Theft Crackdown: LASD (patch.com) — Los Angeles County sheriff's investigators uncovered suspected stolen copper cable at a South El Monte business during a broader crackdown on metal theft affecting communities across the county, including the San Gabriel Valley. Authorities describe rising thefts targeting communications lines, transit systems and public facilities, and outline new tracking tools and prevention tips for businesses throughout greater Los Angeles.
   

4. Silver Alert Issued for Missing 81-Year-Old Man NR26167cm (lapdonline.org) — Los Angeles police and family members are urgently asking residents to help find 81-year-old Frank Mcallister, who has dementia and was last seen Monday morning on North Hayworth Avenue in the city. Neighbors across LA are encouraged to watch for his description and call LAPD or Crime Stoppers immediately with any information that could bring him home safely.
   

5. Dodgers offense breaks out behind Shohei Ohtani's 2-HR game (abc7.com) — Los Angeles Dodgers fans get good news as Shohei Ohtani belts two homers in Denver and reports his injured knee felt fine after a recent bullpen session. The Dodgers' 11-5 win over the Rockies was their highest-scoring game since early July, with big nights from Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages, and Max Muncy offering hope their offense is finally waking up.
   

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    Tuesday August 18
  • Little Artists
    Brand Library and Art Center Library Connection @ Adams Square -
    11:00 am
  • Literacy Class (Intermediate to Advanced Levels)
    Brand Library and Art Center Montrose Library -
    11:00 am
  • Adaptive Arts
    Brand Library and Art Center Montrose Library -
    11:00 am
  • Literacy Class
    Brand Library and Art Center Glendale Central Library -
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hollywood to Host Inaugural Diversity News Magazine Awards on August 22, 2026 —Alex Leon Read on Patch
  • World premiere of 'Winter's Bench' —Lucy Pollak Read on Patch

Ok Los Angeles! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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