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After a cool Wednesday when high temperatures only managed to get into the 60s and 70s, we will see a few degrees of warming Thursday.
Marine layer clouds will be patchy and clear fairly quickly for a mostly sunny day across SoCal.
Friday will add a few more degrees of warming leading to above average temperatures by about 2 to 5 degrees.
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Today’s Big Stories
1. Gov. Newsom to deploy National Guard to support food banks amid government shutdown
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that he will deploy the California National Guard under his command to support food banks as the federal government shutdown is expected to delay food benefits for millions of families.
“Trump’s failure isn’t abstract — it’s literally taking food out of people’s mouths. This is serious, this is urgent — and requires immediate action,” Newsom said in a statement. “Millions of Americans rely on food benefits to feed their families, and while Republicans in Washington drag their feet, California is stepping up once again to fill in the gaps. I’m expediting state funds for food banks and directing the California National Guard and California Volunteers to help distribute this food to families. As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, California is working to ensure CalFresh recipients don’t go hungry while food prices are spiking under President Trump.”
In addition to the California National Guard and Cal Volunteers, Newsom’s office said he is fast-tracking upwards of $80 million in state support ahead of funding delays triggered by the shutdown.
The deployment will mirror the governor’s action in March 2020, when the California National Guard supported food banks during the pandemic.
“The California Military Department, under the direction of the Governor’s Office, is proud to support food bank operations across the state,” Maj. General Matthew P. Beevers said. “During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cal Guard service members played a crucial role in this effort, and they are honored to serve their communities once again. In collaboration with Cal OES and Cal Volunteers, we are dedicated to this critical mission, ensuring that those in need receive the assistance they deserve. This partnership highlights our collective responsibility and commitment to the well-being of all Californians.”
2. Man injured in South LA shooting by federal agent still in hospital
A man who was shot and injured during a federal immigration enforcement in South Los Angeles is recovering in a hospital Wednesday and will not be in court as previously stated by the acting United States attorney.
Federal prosecutors charged him with assault on a federal officer after he allegedly rammed a law enforcement vehicle in order to free his car during a traffic stop.
According to a federal criminal complaint, prosecutors say Carlitos Ricardo Parias, 44, of South LA, was shot and a ricochet bullet hit a deputy U.S. marshal. Both suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.
“A vehicle is a deadly weapon,” Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a news release. “If it is used against federal agents, not only will you face years in federal prison, but you also face the possibility of deadly force being used against you. We will continue to use every tool in our legal arsenal to protect our agents enforcing immigration laws enacted by Congress.”
3. LA City Council OKs funding for nonprofit providing eviction defense aid
The City Council Wednesday approved an additional $8.4 million to a nonprofit providing eviction defense services for tenants after city attorneys declined to approve a five-year contract, citing concerns about the bidding process.
In a unanimous vote, council members authorized more funding to the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, which is the lead contractor for Stay Housed LA. The program provides free legal services to eligible tenants facing eviction. Los Angeles County also partners with the organization for the same service.
The contract will increase from nearly $76 million to $84.3 million, which covers a period that began in 2021.
The City Council and Mayor Karen Bass approved a new five-year contract with the organization earlier this year, but City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto refused to authorize it. She argued the contract should have undergone a competitive bidding process, though Housing Department officials said allowing it as a sole-source contract was fine.
In the summer, city officials authorized an initial extension of the contract for seven months through January 2026, and provided about $6.6 million in funding.
4. LA County LGBTQ+ commission issues 1st annual report
A new report issued Wednesday examines ongoing efforts in Los Angeles County to support LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations.
The first annual report from the Los Angeles County LGBTQ+ Commission provides “an in-depth analysis of key accomplishments, obstacles faced and ongoing long-term projects,” to support the community, according to a news release from the LA County Board of Supervisors’ Executive Office.
“This first annual report is a significant step forward in ensuring the County of Los Angeles delivers on its commitment to supporting our LGBTQ+ residents and safeguarding vital resources that help meet the needs of Angelenos across our communities,” said First District Supervisor Hilda Solis, the board’s chair pro tem, in a statement.
The report summarizes the work of the commission from June 2024 to June 2025.
Among the highlighted successes cited are the adoption of the commission’s first strategic plan, its work with over 55 community-based organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community and the provision of advice and recommendations in more than 100 meetings with county departments on LGBTQ+ issues.
The LGBTQ+ Pride flag flies for the first time ever during the month of Pride in front of City Hall in Los Angeles, on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Your Notes for Tomorrow
- Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report – Initial Claims
- UK’s King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Vatican City and meet Pope Leo XIV
- Man convicted of 1993 murder scheduled for execution by nitrogen hypoxia
- Billboard Latin Music Awards
In Case You Missed It
(Spectrum News/ Tara Lynn Wagner)
“First plant on the crossing,” Beth Pratt of the National Wildlife Federation shouted Monday morning as she knelt atop the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing.
She dedicated the first plant she placed to actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who she said was an early believer in the project back when it was just the seed of an idea. “For Leo!” she yelled triumphantly, shaking the dirt from her hands.
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