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 always look closely.
—Two of three parts have been released of a years-long journalistic investigation into the business operations of MS-13. [Insight Crime]
—A car slammed into the address of Hotel Covell and Bar Covell yesterday, injuring three people. [LAT]
—A 160-pound bronze statue of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi was placed at the site of their fatal helicopter accident yesterday, the anniversary of their deaths. [TMZ]
—A high school student was stabbed by another student yesterday at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Westlake. [MNLA]