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.
—The L.A. Protective League has allocated about $4 million into an independent campaign against Mayoral candidate Karen Bass. [LAT]
—DWP's water restrictions go into effect today in Los Angeles. Here's what you'll need to know. [NBC]
—Comedian George Lopez shows off an incredible talent for doing a podcast with his lips firmly pressed to the backside of Sheriff Alex Villanueva. [OMG Hi]
—Mayor Eric "I'm Still Here" Garcetti released the third update of his Green New Deal to address the global warming catastrophe. [LA Mayor]
—L.A. is talking about spending $50 million on signs that create "no camping" zones. [Knock LA/Twitter]
—Mater Dei High School will be closed all week due to a "credible threat," with mention of a possible former employee involved. [NBC]
—A DTLA Chevron station is charging $8 a gallon for gas(!). [KTTV]
—Debating the use of the term "Cali." Is it for tourists or locals? Turns out it's a bit of both. [LAT]
—An LAPD car struck and killed a person on the freeway in North Hollywood last night. [NBC]
—L.A.-based Worksite Labs is sending mobile medical labs to Ukraine, where there have been over 250 attacks on health facilities and personnel since Russia's invasion began. [VOA]