🌱 Deputies seek tips after deadly shooting just outside Hawthorne city limits
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In today's newsletter:
- Deputies seek tips after deadly shooting just outside Hawthorne city limits
- Where Hawthorne riders can catch $1.75 World Cup shuttles to SoFi
Also on today's calendar: "Living Art" at Helms Design Center and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
- Saturday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 76, low: 66.
- Sunday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Authorities Identify Lennox Shooting Victim (mynewsla.com) — A woman was fatally shot and a man critically wounded Monday night in Lennox, the unincorporated neighborhood between Inglewood and Hawthorne, after their car crashed into a building near Lennox and Burin. Deputies found shell casings at the scene and believe the attack may be gang‑related, and they’re asking anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s Homicide Bureau or Crime Stoppers. 
• L.A. Metro is launching direct $1.75 shuttles to SoFi Stadium for the 2026 World Cup – Here's how to navigate Los Angeles during FIFA World Cup 2026 (secretlosangeles.com) — Hawthorne residents can catch $1.75 direct Metro shuttles to SoFi Stadium from both Hawthorne/Lennox Station and Crenshaw Station throughout the 2026 World Cup. The guide lays out match dates, shuttle frequency, parking options, and payment tips, helping locals and visitors navigate heavy traffic, airport congestion, and packed fan events across Los Angeles during the month‑long tournament.
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"Living Art" at Helms Design Center →
Helms Design Center, 8745 Washington Blvd, Culver City
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July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl →
Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
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July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl →
Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
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Other local events
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BARK Kids Read to a Dog
Playa Vista Branch Library
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Knitting and Crochet Club
Harbor Gateway Library Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
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Iliza Shlesinger →
The Starlight Cabaret, 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City
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Walk-In Tutoring With Saskia
Playa Vista Branch Library
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Walk-in Tutoring With Dennis
Harbor Gateway Library Harbor City - Harbor Gateway Branch Library
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Kids Craft: Open Craft Table
Playa Vista Branch Library
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Regular Board Meeting
Lennox School District Board Room 10319 Firmona Avenue,
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The 3rd Tuesday Book Club
Playa Vista Branch Library
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July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular With The Beach Boys 2026: Hollywood Bowl →
Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
7:30 pm
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Thursday July 2
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