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.
—Los Angeles: Election Day is finally here. But that doesn't mean you have to stand in line to vote in person. You can still fill out a vote by mail ballot and return it to a voter drop box or mail it in. If you prefer to vote in person, polling places will stay open an extra hour later today (so you have until 8 PM to vote). Remember, if you're standing in line when the polls close, you can still vote! For more useful things to know, check out our Trusty Guide to Voters Guides. And tune into our YouTube channel starting at 7:45 PM for the latest election results discussed live by our staff and special guests! [@CityOfLosAngeles/Twitter]
—East Hollywood: One person was stabbed to death at Los Angeles City College (LACC), yesterday afternoon. "CAMPUS EMERGENCY. STABBING INCIDENT. SHELTER IN PLACE," LACC said in an alarming tweet at around 3:30 PM. The fatal stabbing reportedly stemmed from an altercation between two unhoused men, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Two hours after the stabbing, a school-wide lock down was lifted. It's unclear if any suspects were detained. [KTLA]
—Los Angeles: If you adhered to L.A.'s strict outside watering guidelines this summer, or any other water saving measures… pat yourself on the back. Angelenos saved a record 6 billion gallons of water between June and September this year. During that same time period, the department of water and power gave out nearly $3 million in rebates. [LADWP]
—L.A. River: Speaking of water in L.A., two cars were spotted floating in the L.A. River this morning following a storm. The vehicles appeared to be unoccupied, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. [NBC Los Angeles]
—Los Angeles: Measure A would give the L.A. County Board of Supervisors the authority to remove an elected sheriff under certain circumstances. Some say the law will provide necessary checks and balances, while others say it gives the five representatives that make up the board too much power. [L.A. TACO]