Obama, free ice cream and gas impostors

Patch's quick take on the essential things to know, the most interesting things to do and best places to be on Wednesday, August 7.

Here are a handful of things to keep in mind for today. If you have an event you'd like us to consider for Five Things, be sure to add it to the events calendar. We check it often!

*Keep an eye out for these gas impostors that are terrorizing SoCal! http://calabasas.patch.com/groups/police-and-fire/p/warning-to-southern-california-gas-customers-abo...

*Missed yesterday’s library ice cream event? Well, you can still get a free ice cream using this coupon: http://woodlandhills.patch.com/groups/announcements/p/free-ice-cream_5757cb70

*Didn’t have a chance to see Obama on Jay Leno yesterday? Than catch up with the world and watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCrE8e-9wto

*Check traffic and go out for a nice drive today! http://www.trafficspotter.com

* Today will be cloudy at 62 degrees.