Good evening! We’re wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
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Weak Santa Ana winds will keep skies mostly clear with warm temperatures in the afternoons through Sunday.
We could see a few patches of marine layer clouds near the immediate coastline Saturday morning with increasing marine layer clouds on Sunday morning.
Other than that, it will be a warm and sunny weekend across SoCal.
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1. Labor union urges public to show up for Saturday’s ‘No Kings Day’ protests
A prominent labor union and organizers for Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protest are urging Southern California residents to participate in several demonstrations planned across the region against the Trump administration.
During a news conference outside City Hall Thursday, officials with Service Employees International Union Local 721, representing public service workers in Southern California with more than 100,000 members, called on residents to show up for rallies scheduled to take place nationwide with several planned in the LA region.
Union representatives emphasized the importance of mobilizing and resisting the Trump administration.
“The Los Angeles community will show the Trump administration and our great nation that we have no kings, and I repeat, no kings in this country,” Martin Manteca, organizing director of SEIU Local 721 and the California Gig Workers Union, said.
2. Bass marks 1,000 days until LA Olympics with ‘Games for All’ vision, new directive
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass marked 1,000 days out from the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics on Friday by announcing the city’s “Games for All” vision for the Games and signing an executive directive to streamline city processes related to the execution of the Games.
Bass made the announcement on Venice Beach, which is set to host several competition venues for in 2028. The first medal of LA28 will be awarded at Venice Beach to celebrate the athleticism of the triathlon athletes.
“The 2028 Games are an opportunity to reimagine our infrastructure, strengthen community resilience, and expand opportunity for all Angelenos — a true ‘Games for All,’” said Bass on Friday. “This is my vision for the 2028 Games — an LA made better for all Angelenos. We will accelerate street projects, streamline City processes and permitting requirements, and make sure that we are taking advantage of the economic impact when we welcome the world. LA will shine on the world stage.”
3. LA County health officials confirm 3rd patient with severe mpox strain
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on Friday confirmed a second case of a more severe strain of mpox in a local patient who had not travelled to areas where the virus is usually found. It is the third case confirmed in the nation.
Earlier this week, Long Beach health officials announced the first locally acquired case in their area. A few days later, LA County announced its first confirmed case. The cases are believed to be the only clade I mpox infections in the nation involving people with no known history of travel.
Clade I mpox is a more serious strain of mpox that clade II, which led to a 2022-23 mpox outbreak in the United States. Clade I generally causes more severe illness. Symptoms can include rash or lesions, fever, chills, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes and body aches.
Officials said that the three clade I mpox patients were hospitalized but were recovering at home. They were not identified.
Clade I mpox has been primarily found in Central and Eastern Africa.
4. California’s Nov. 4 special election: Early voting trends mirror 2021 recall pace
As early voting ramps up across California, election offices are in full preparation mode with less than three weeks until Election Day.
Inside the Yolo County Registrar’s Office, machines hum as ballots move through the counting process. Registrar of Voters Jesse Salinas says turnout so far is tracking slightly ahead of the statewide average.
“Here in Yolo County, we’re at a little over 7% turnout,” Salinas said. “Statewide, it’s about 5% so far.”
Salinas, who also serves as president of the California Association of Clerks and Election Officials, says the short timeline to prepare for this special election has been a challenge.
“The election was called in late August,” he said. “Typically, we have plenty of time to plan, so this has been more of a sprint than what we’re used to.”
Despite the tight turnaround, Salinas said counties are ready and voters can trust the integrity of the process.
(Spectrum News/Daniela Pardo)
Your Notes for This Weekend
“No Kings” nationwide protest set for Saturday
Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary Hegseth to celebrate 250 years of the U.S. Marine Corps on Saturday
U.N. Security Council Iran nuclear issue resolution due to expire on Saturday
EU and UK deadline for companies to adapt to lower price cap on Russian crude oil on Saturday
Jaguars vs. Rams NFL gameset for Sunday in London
Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony to take place Sunday
65th annual Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Awards set for Sunday
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The play “UnRavelled” is having its world premiere at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The production is being presented in conjunction with a Brain Health Festival that will include talkbacks, resources and interactive stations arranged by For Their Thoughts Foundation. It runs at the Wallis from Oct. 17 through 19.
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