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Coffee in hand, Los Angeles? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Three LA Mexican eateries just made a prestigious national best-of list
  • LAX worker among two charged in alleged 24-pound fentanyl plot
  • Electric flying taxis may soon link LA Live with airports and stadiums

Also on today's calendar: Saturday August 29th √ √ ECHO PARK RISING - SUMMER GROOVE SESSIONS @ Temple Grounds √√ and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 96, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Hot with periods of sun, with a high of 95 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 4 SoCal Spots Named Among Greatest Mexican Restaurants In U.S. By NYT (patch.com) — Los Angeles food lovers can celebrate as three local spots—Lugya'h, Mariscos Jalisco, and Mercado La Paloma—were named among the nation's greatest Mexican restaurants by The New York Times. The recognition highlights everything from legendary Boyle Heights shrimp tacos to South LA's Mercado La Paloma, which gathers multiple standout vendors under one roof, showcasing the city's rich Mexican culinary scene.
   

2. LAX Worker Accused In 24-Pound Fentanyl Handoff (patch.com) — Residents should know that federal authorities say they intercepted about 24 pounds of fentanyl during an alleged handoff in a men's bathroom at Los Angeles International Airport. Two Lennox men, including an LAX worker, now face federal drug distribution charges in downtown Los Angeles and could receive lengthy prison sentences if convicted.
   

3. Flying Taxis Coming To LA Could Cost About The Same As An Uber Black Ride (patch.com) — Downtown Los Angeles could soon see electric flying taxis shuttling riders directly to LA Live, with fares expected to be in the Uber Black range. Archer Aviation's planned vertiport would anchor a broader LA network linking LAX, Burbank, SoFi Stadium, USC and more ahead of the 2028 Olympics, pending federal certification of its Midnight aircraft.
   

4. Pharmacy, Jack In The Box Burglarized During Back-To-Back Street Takeovers (patch.com) — Late Sunday night, two businesses in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles were burglarized amid back-to-back street takeovers that drew large crowds and masked suspects. Thieves used tools to break into Lorena Pharmacy and later hit a Jack in the Box, stealing merchandise and cash registers. Los Angeles police are investigating these incidents, which follow similar takeover-related burglaries at local AutoZone stores earlier this month.
   

5. Rampart Village neighbors say homeless encampment has become a 'breaking point' (foxla.com) — Neighbors in Los Angeles' Rampart Village say a sidewalk encampment has brought trash, suspected drug use and safety worries right up to their homes, pushing some tenants to move out. People living in the encampment insist they're being unfairly blamed, while the property owner fears ongoing problems and financial strain could eventually cost him his home.
   

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