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When a mass shooting is carried out or attempted by someone whose behavior has raised red flags in the past, it’s often said that preventive measures should have been taken sooner. Starting today, it’s easier to make that happen in California.

A new state law allows teachers, other school staff, employers and co-workers to seek a court order to have a person’s gun removed from their possession for anywhere from three weeks to five years if they’re found to be a danger to themselves or others. Until now, only police or immediate family members could seek such an order.

The law’s expansion was written by State Assemblyman Phil Ting of San Francisco. “It makes sense to give the people we see every day the power to intervene and prevent tragedies,” he said.

Keep reading for more on what’s happening in L.A. today, and stay safe out there.

— Jessica P. Ogilvie

Coming Up Today, September 1

California's Judicial Council could lift a statewide order that essentially pauses all evictions as soon as this week. That would radically change the landscape for tenants and landlords, reports Aaron Mendelson, even in municipalities with a moratorium. And in Sacramento, lawmakers are struggling to coalesce around a statewide fix.

Despite holding classes online, Southern California colleges are housing thousands of students in campus dorms. The anti-COVID-19 measures in place for these students will be a test of the decision to keep those housing units open, reports Adolfo Guzman-Lopez.

City Bean paved the way for L.A.'s current coffee scene. In the pandemic, it's trying to highlight the importance of locally owned businesses. LAist contributor Evan Jacoby has the story.

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The Past 24 Hours In LA

Coronavirus Updates: L.A. County continues to move in the right direction with declines in COVID-19 cases, hospitalization and death rates — but we're still in the state's Tier One category with widespread transmission.

Preserving Programs: Social programming, nonprofits, support groups and more are at stake in this year’s census for LGBTQ+ Angelenos. The USDA will extend waivers for school nutrition programs through the end of this calendar year, allowing more kids in need to get free meals.

Guns And Money: A new state law adds educators, employers and co-workers to the list of people who can file a request with the court to have someone’s gun removed from their possession. Original Tommy’s will shell out nearly $400,000 in back wages and fines after underpaying its workers for years.

Here’s What To Do: Watch a documentary about four transgender activists, take a forest bath under the light of the full moon, catch a video presentation of La Olla, and more in this week’s best online and IRL events.

Photo Of The Day

A view of the downtown L.A. skyline through a Lincoln Heights window.

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