Paid influencers clash with restaurants

Restaurants are paying influencers to promote them. But sometimes — such as with Hollywood Thai in Los Feliz, Relentless Brewing and Spirits in Eagle Rock, and Men & Beasts in Echo Park — the deal can go sour. L.A. Times

E-bike-related injuries on the rise


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East Hollywood—Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is one of the places seeing a rise in injuries from e-bike crashes — with the number of e-bike patients doubling each year over the last three years, according to Dr. Alan Nager from CHLA. It’s part of broader e-bike problems that are challenging law enforcement and posing dangers to the public. L.A. Times

Brush clearance basics  

Northeast L.A—Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez’s office will host a virtual Brush Clearance Teach-In today, Thursday, June 11, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Zoom. The session will cover who brush clearance rules apply to, how property owners can comply, what enforcement looks like and how to prepare for next year. Register at bit.ly/cd1firesafety and bring questions.

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