LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio (SCPR), a member-supported public media network. Hear our news on-air at our partner site:
8% - Crime won't drop that much next year if Chief Bratton's overtime funding request doesn't go through. (LAT)
459 - Number of seats held in the California state senate and house. Redistricting is on the rise. (Daily News)
1.4 Million - Number of uninsured drivers in Los Angeles County. (LAT)
1911 - Year Crisco became to be. Los Angeles City Council is looking into banning the use of trans fat in restaurants. (Daily News)
23 - Out of 50, is California's ranking. as a healthy state. (Daily News)
100 - Number of pull ups required in yesterday's CrossFit workout. It also asked for 200 push ups and 300 squats sandwiched by a 1-mile run at the beginning and end of the workout. Today is a rest day.
2 - Number of free faxes you can send each day with FaxZero. (LifeHacker)
9 - Number of days Kati Kim and kids survived while stuck in their car in the wilderness of Oregon. The father is still missing. (43 Folders)
Photo of sprial graffiti by Steve Hopson via Flickr