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—Roughly 48,000 academic employees in the University of California system have walked off the job and are striking for better wages and benefits across the UC system's 10 campuses, canceling classes among other disruptions to studies and campus life. [L.A. Times]
—Palmdale: A street vendor in Palmdale had his signs run over repeatedly by "a wanna-be vigilante," who was caught ranting on camera. [Alex Enamorado/Instagram]
—Griffith Park: Curmudgeonly rocker Morrissey canceled his concert at The Greek Theater this weekend only 30 minutes into the show, walking off stage and never coming back. Some fans speculated that he was too cold to continue. [KTLA]
—Altadena: The winner of the recent Powerball, whose ticket was purchased in Altadena, will end up paying nothing in state taxes because California doesn't tax lottery winnings, a boon equivalent to a bonus $125 million. [Long Beach Press Telegram]