Welcome to L.A. TACO’s daily news briefs, where we bring our loyal members, readers, and supporters the latest headlines about Los Angeles politics and culture. Stay informed and look closely.
—Joe Rogan is being criticized for saying, "Maybe you should just go shoot the homeless people" on his podcast when discussing L.A. [HuffPo]
—A man shot by police in Leimert Park on Monday night was not holding a gun or weapon but some kind of black tool or car part, despite what was said by an initial report. [Eric Leonard/Twitter]
—Zach Lasry, the 32-year-old son of a billionaire hedge fund manager, has his eyes on gentrifying the fuck out of East Hollywood's "Melrose Hill" neighborhood. [THR]
—West Hollywood is increasingly gaining a reputation for street fights as its bars spill open with partiers. [WeHo Times]