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—”There’s no good Mexican food in New York,” Chilean-born, O.C. and San Antonio-raised actor Pedro Pascal proclaimed on the latest episode of Hot Ones. Locals will recognize Homestate’s famous queso making a cameo in the segment. [Homestate]
—El Sereno: Two Los Angeles Police Department officers who were injured during a gun battle with a parolee in Lincoln Heights were released from a hospital, while an investigation continued today into the police operation that led to the gunfire and left the suspect dead. Three LAPD officers were shot and wounded by the gunman during a search for a parolee at large in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Police Department Headquarters confirmed in a tweet that two officers were set to be discharged from LAC+USC Medical Center on Thursday. A third officer injured in the shootout is expected to remain in the hospital to receive additional medical treatment. [City News Services]
—Hollywood: The 95th Academy Awards returns to The Dolby Theater in Hollywood this weekend. And with the Oscars comes lots of street closures. LAist put together this guide to help drivers navigate Hollywood this weekend. Whatever you do, avoid Hollywood and Highland! [LAist]
—San Luis Obispo: Flash flood warnings were issued for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara due to heavy rains. Nearly ten inches of rain has already accumulated in parts of San Luis Obsipo County and more rain and flash flooding is expected, according to the National Weather Service Los Angeles. Residents of Cambria have been ordered to shelter in place due to "dangerous flooding." In Los Angeles, most parts of the city will see 1.5 inches of rain. Coastal areas could see as much as three inches. With the recent rains, La Niña, a climate pattern associated with dryer conditions in the winter, is officially over. [LAist]