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.
—Talent agency William Morris Endeavor has decided to forgo its Oscar party and instead will donate $1 million to UNICEF to help families displaced by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [Deadline]
—A fight at Crenshaw High on Wednesday reportedly involved 50 to 100 students, spilling from the school's outside to its inner quad. [Yahoo]
—Tacos 1986 had a break-in at its Beverly Grove location. [Instagram]
—A Hawthorne woman alleges that a rat infestation at her job at the Staples store in Venice made her sick and eventually pushed her out of her job. [Newsbreak]
—El Salvador's so-called plummeting murder rate may not be what it appears, despite what President Nayib Bukele may say . [Vice]
—A Montecito mansion known as El Fureidis, designed by L.A. Public Library architect Bertram Goodhue and famous for playing a part in Scarface, is now on the market for nearly $40 million. [Siteline SB]
—An escaped cow ran around the 210 Freeway in Lakeview Terrace yesterday before being guided to the safety of a nearby farm. [CBS]
—A CHP car was heavily damaged and its driver injured by a BMW driving the wrong way on the 10 Freeway early this morning. [KTLA]
—To "live comfortably" in L.A., SmartAsset claims you'll need to make $65,000 after taxes. [KTLA]
—An Arizona man posing as an FBI agent to take advantage of Assyrian immigrants in the Norhtern California town of Ceres. [LAT]
