An alarm disarmed
Highland Park/Eagle Rock—For nearly two years, neighbors near the former Sparkletts bottling plant in Highland Park endured a loud AI-powered alarm that blared warnings at night and disrupted sleep. After residents organized, drew media attention and pressed Sparkletts owner Primo Brands, one alarm was shut off. But the noise continued, revealing a second alarm at nearby dispensary. Residents confronted the business, and that alarm was turned off the next day. Now, silence. Change.org
Bob Baker Theater buys permanent home
Highland Park—The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is buying its own building after years as a renter. The 62-year-old puppet theater company said it has entered into a purchase agreement of $5 million for a property at the corner of York Boulevard and North Avenue 50. Built originally as the York Theater in 1925, the newly purchased space hosted movies and vaudeville performances. Most recently, it was the Pyong Kang First Congregational Church. L.A. Times
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Missing woman located
Silver Lake—A 67-year-old woman who was reported missing last week has been located, authorities announced Monday. Details of when or where she was found were not provided.
Author faces real and virtual worlds
Glassell Park—Local author Rachel Khong talks about loss, AI, and her new book of short stories. “In real life, there are no answers,” she tells the L.A. Times.
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