Headlines: Drakeo The Ruler Immortalized in NoHo Mural; “Taco Truck” Jelly Bean Unleashed on World
Juan Pablo Reyes via Instagram
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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]
—A marijuana grow operation in South L.A. caught fire last night, stemming from a nearby vehicle fire. [CBS]
—95-year-old artist Betye Saar will be at Frieze L.A. this weekend to repaint her 1983 public mural titled "L.A. Energy," albeit on a smaller scale. [TAN]
—Confectioner Brach's has released a new jelly bean for Easter called "Late Night Taco Party" containing flavors such as margarita, churro, beef taco, and salsa. [Target]
—Police are looking to locate 43-year-old Lindsey Erin Pearlman, an actor who appeared in Netflix's Selena: The Series, and was reported missing in East Hollywood on Sunday. [LAPD]
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