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—A CBS analysis of FBI crime data found that LAPD's homicide clearance rate has dipped in the last few years "in a way that is concerning," primarily as it comes to Black and brown murder victims. [CBS]
—L.A. County Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer is warning everyone of a significant spread of COVID-19 in the next few weeks. [Deadline]
—Billy Eilish, Alicia Keys, Jose Andres, and Paul McCartney will join other stars Sunday for an NBC special called "Ukraine: Answering the Call" to bring attention to the war-torn country's struggle. [Billboard]
—The City of L.A.'s minimum wage goes up to $16.04 today. [NLR]