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—A dangerous leak of the highly flammable chemical styrene from a rail car has prompted evacuation orders in Perris and has shut down the 215 Freeway in both directions. [ABC]
—Outgoing Councilmember Gil Cedillo is endorsing Rick Caruso for L.A. Mayor. [SherlyHolmes/Twitter]
—A 17-year-old boy was found dead on the ball court at the Nueva Maravilla projects in East L.A. [East Los Community]
—West Adams clothing store Babylon will be closing after a final blowout on Sunday. [Babylon LA]