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—A mural in tribute to murdered L.A. rapper Drakeo the Ruler was recently painted in North Hollywood by artists Juan Pablo Reyes, Kasoe One, and AKila187 . [IG]
—Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is getting heat today after walking away from a sports photographer who fell in front of him, fracturing her spine. A GoFundMe has been set up to help with her care. [Kelly Smiley/Twitter]
—It appears Karen Bass may be the early front-runner in L.A.'s 2022 mayoral race. [LAT]
—On the heels of two attempted sexual assaults in the area on Tuesday, a woman was stabbed outside of the Melrose Footlocker on Wednesday afternoon while waiting in line for a shoe release. [NBC]