Five Quickies on the Fourth

The border-lovin Minutemen make a surprise appearance at the Pacific Palisades 4th of July parade, causing distress, confusion. But Mayor Tony is still able to force a smile while posing with a clown. - Tabloid Baby

The Great Taco Hunt spends the 4th on the Wesssside, where Tacos La Flama gets a mixed review. Thumbs down on the asada, thumbs up on the al pastor, "the al pastor was the real show stealer. The pork had a candy like glaze to it with the perfect balance of tenderness and crunch." - Taco Hunt

41-year-old woman found dead in a Silverlake house this morning after a fire swept the single-story dwelling on Effie. Firework residue found at the curbside of the home. No smoke alarms inside the house. - LAFD

LAPD to get over a 10% pay raise over the next three years which isn't bad, but not as good as what the DWP kids got last year. "Last year [the City] approved a five-year contract that gives Department of Water and Power workers raises totaling 16.2 percent, but contains escalator clauses that could boost salaries by 31 percent." - LA Daily News

Details of the Highland + Franklin expansion plans - LA City Nerd

[Bonus item] Morgan Fairchild joins Bo Derek in new network's new drama series "Fashion House". Hottest 50 yr olds on television (Fairchild is 56 and Bo hits the big 5-0 in November). - Reuters

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