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 look closely.
—Sheila Kuehl, the Board Chair pro tem of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, claimed during a meeting that the deputy lockers rooms in the L.A. Sheriff's Department contain notable insignia for far-right extremist groups the Proud Boys and the Three Percent. She further claims some of L.A.'s own deputies are under investigation for participating in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, from which five police officers serving there lost their lives. [AWalkerinLA/Twitter]
—The "Super Moon" returns tonight, marking the confluence of a full moon with the orbit that brings it closer to Earth than usual. [AP]
—Two people were arrested for using a stolen tractor to knock over basketball hoops at Downey's Sussman Middle School on Monday night, causing over $100,000 in damage. [KTLA]
—Through today, locals can visit the National Tattoo Day post @tattooedcheffoods for the chance to win a free tattoo from Ukraine-born, L.A.-based artist Nora Ink, who is donating $2,000 to United Help Ukraine. [Tattooed Chef]