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A brush fire is burning in the foothills of Glendora, has burned some homes and has forced evacuations. It's being called the Colby fire. LAT, Star-News
New MOCA chief Philippe Vergne lays out his vision in first interview. LAT
County employees performed work on the garage of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas’ home in Leimert Park, installing drywall, an air conditioner, appliances and a security system, according to sources. LAT
Citing the high cost and risk of tunneling under Los Angeles International Airport, county transportation officials said Wednesday that it did not make sense to build a light-rail line directly under the airport's terminal area. LAT
Alex M. Johnson, 33, a deputy to Ridley-Thomas, says he will be a candidate for the open school board seat from South LA. LAT
Thirty Los Angeles Police Department officers in the downtown area began testing body cameras Wednesday. It is the start of a larger effort to equip as many as 600 police officers with the equipment. KPCC
Nadia Maria Davis Lockyer's comeback. OC Weekly
Political consultant Robert Shrum will join USC Dornsife as the inaugural Carmen H. and Louis Warschaw Chair in Practical Politics. USC
Vanity Fair's website launches a new Hollywood vertical. Capital NY
In a meeting with Times editors and reporters, Magic Johnson said the problem with the Lakers is boss Jim Buss being in over his head. LAT
The former Four-Star Theatre on Wilshire is being torn down. Larchmont Buzz
SkyDance Productions has purchased the old Santa Monica post office on 5th Street. SMDP
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