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In today's newsletter:

  • LA customs officers find live insects hidden in Tic Tac boxes
  • Beverly Hills music icon Lionel Richie reportedly hospitalized after tour show
  • Are Inside Safe's hotel placements really ending homelessness in Los Angeles?

Also on today's calendar: Breakstone's Pop-up and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Those Weren't Breath Mints': CBP Seizes Insects Shipped To CA In Tic Tac Boxes (patch.com) — Los Angeles customs agriculture specialists intercepted live insects hidden inside Tic Tac boxes shipped from Australia, stopping them at the local port of entry. Officials say the shipment lacked proper permits, so the bugs were seized and sent for identification, highlighting ongoing pest-protection efforts at LA's international gateways.
   

2. Lionel Ritchie Hospitalized In ICU Following St. Louis Concert: Reports (patch.com) — Los Angeles–area fans are watching closely as Beverly Hills resident Lionel Richie reportedly remains in a St. Louis intensive care unit for tests after feeling unwell during a concert. The 77-year-old singer, who previously reported dizziness at another show, is said to be dealing with dehydration but hopes to be released soon.
   

3. Inside Safe Gets People Inside. But How Many Stay Housed? (parriva.com) — Los Angeles' Inside Safe program has moved thousands from sidewalks into hotel rooms, but new data show many people later return to unsheltered homelessness. As the 2026 mayoral race heats up, the piece urges residents to look beyond placement numbers and focus on how many Angelenos actually reach and retain permanent housing, and whether the program's high costs deliver lasting results.
   

4. Lawyers for singer D4vd quit amid his new not guilty plea to killing and abusing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in Los Angeles court (knewz.com) — A high-profile murder case tied to a 14-year-old victim is unfolding in Los Angeles, where singer D4vd is now represented by the Los Angeles Public Defender's Office after his private legal team withdrew. Prosecutors are weighing whether to seek the death penalty or life without parole, while a new defense attorney prepares arguments about his finances and potential punishment ahead of an October court date.
   

5. Rabies detected in Pasadena bats for second time this year (nbclosangeles.com) — Pasadena health officials are warning residents after rabies was detected in bats near Brenner Park's baseball field for the second time this year, though the overall risk remains low. Locals across the Los Angeles area are urged not to touch bats, to wash immediately and seek medical care after any contact, and to report dead or injured bats to Pasadena Humane Society at 626-792-7151.
   

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    Tuesday September 1
  • David O. Stewart
    Brand Library and Art Center Online Event -
    11:00 am
  • Literacy Class
    Brand Library and Art Center Glendale Central Library -
    11:00 am
  • Literacy Class (Intermediate to Advanced Levels)
    Brand Library and Art Center Montrose Library -
    11:00 am
  • Bring Back Canasta
    Brand Library and Art Center Montrose Library -
    1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 'The Peterson Show' —Lucy Pollak Read on Patch
  • 'Marisol' —Lucy Pollak Read on Patch
  • Los Angeles Event Shines Spotlight on Diverse Talent, Community Leaders and New Pageant Queens —Alex Leon Read on Patch

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-- The Patch AM Team

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