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🌱 Patch AM: Brush Burns 20 Acres, Destroys Structures In Southeast LA County

And on the Los Angeles Patch calendar - "Made in the South Bay" Reception and Artists' Talk

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Morning Los Angeles! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Brush fire destroys homes and forces evacuations in southeast LA County
  • Ex-LASD deputy sentenced for role in crypto intimidation schemes
  • Trump's surprise LA call shakes up the AI safety debate

Also on today's calendar: "Made in the South Bay" Reception and Artists' Talk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 83 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brush Burns 20 Acres, Destroys Structures In Southeast LA County (patch.com) — Residents in southeast Los Angeles County faced fast-moving flames Monday as the Palos Fire in La Habra Heights burned about 20 acres, destroyed at least three structures, and forced evacuations. Los Angeles County fire and sheriff's officials coordinated evacuations, temporary shelter at Los Altos High School in Hacienda Heights, and even a horse rescue, while reporting no serious injuries so far.
   

2. Ex-LASD Deputy Sentenced For Helping Crypto 'Godfather' Intimidate Rivals (patch.com) — Los Angeles readers are learning how a former Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy received a 21‑month federal sentence for helping a self-styled crypto mogul intimidate rivals, including at a Bel Air mansion and in a staged traffic stop. The case, involving multiple ex-LASD deputies and schemes reaching from Los Angeles to Miami, highlights ongoing federal scrutiny of local law enforcement corruption tied to cryptocurrency crimes.
   

3. Trump Calls AI Safety Fears A 'Hoax' In Surprise On-Stage Call At LA Conference: Report (patch.com) — Angelenos watching the AI boom got a front-row seat as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took a surprise call from President Donald Trump during the All-In Summit in Los Angeles, where Trump dismissed AI safety fears as a hoax. The exchange highlighted a sharp divide between Trump and major AI players, including Anthropic, OpenAI, Elon Musk and Microsoft, over whether to slow powerful AI systems for safety.
   

4. Cedars-Sinai's New HIV Transplant Program Is First Of Its Kind In LA Area (patch.com) — Los Angeles residents living with HIV now have a new transplant option at Cedars-Sinai, which has launched the region's first HIV-to-HIV kidney and liver transplant program. By using organs from HIV-positive donors, the center can dramatically shorten wait times for local patients, especially those facing long kidney waits or life-threatening liver failure.
   

5. Frances Donis Killed in Los Angeles Pedestrian Crash on 10 Freeway (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A woman identified as 24-year-old Frances Donis was struck and killed early Saturday on the eastbound 10 Freeway near the Alameda Street off-ramp in downtown Los Angeles, shutting the off-ramp for hours. CHP investigators say a green Toyota Sienna hit the pedestrian, and the driver stayed at the scene while the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner responded. The crash remains under investigation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 'The Dance and the Railroad' —Lucy Pollak Read on Patch
  • 10th Annual L.A. International Ukulele Festival Brings Three Days of World-Class Music, Workshops and Alloha —Leslie Smith Read on Patch
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on September 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA 90026 near Rosemont & sunset along the mural wall Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information… (Nextdoor Warehouse District)
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    he's been found! Thank you for everyone who helped us find otto! #reunited (Nextdoor Highland Park)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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