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.
–12,000 gallons of sewage spilled into the L.A. River in Compton on Jan. 31, causing beach closures in Long Beach. [The Hill]
–Metro has approved a $8.5 billion light rail that runs through southeast L.A., from Artesia to Union Station. The full line is expected to open in 2043. [GCR]
–A woman was shot and injured by the L.A. River in Long Beach on Sunday, with the bullet possibly coming from a car. [LBP]
–LAPD shot and killed 23-year-old Jonathan Murillo in Pacoima on Monday morning, alleging he was high and coming at them with a knife. [AP]