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–Singer Leon Bridges is creating a benefit taco with spicy achiote chicken and bacon called "The Ft. Worth" in collaboration with L.A.'s HomeState. Proceeds go to CASA LA and his own organization, The Big Good. [Uproxx]
–Following a recall election of more moderate Republicans, Shasta County, considered one of Northern California's most conservative, could fall under the control of a movement backed by militia members and conspiracy theorists. [SB]
–An imposter posing as a medical professional recently snuck into a juvenile hall in Sylmar, where he collected Covid-19 swabs from some young people, along with their names and social security numbers. [LAist]
–A 100-year-old church caught on fire in Watts this Sunday, and now investigators are investigating the cause. [LAT]