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—Los Angeles: As if $3.1 billion wasn’t enough, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is requesting a $119 million budget increase. The requested budget includes more than $15 million for new helicopters and more than $100 million for recruiting and overtime. [Kenneth Mejia/Twitter]
—Vernon: A large fire damaged a home goods store near the corner of Miles Avenue and Slauson Avenue this morning. NBC reported that firefighters battled the blaze for nearly two hours. [Southeast Los Angeles/IG]
—South Whittier: An attorney for the 22-year-old accused of intentionally driving their car into a group of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s recruits, injuring 25, told The Times that their client fell asleep at the wheel before the crash. [LAT]
—Los Angeles: L.A. Conservancy is offering a $5,000 grant to a local small business that has been operating and contributing to their community for at least 20 years. The deadline to apply is December 7. [L.A. Conservancy]