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Chu has invited the daughter of a Thai immigrant — who was killed in an attack last year — to be her guest at President Biden's State of the Union address.

Crude oil prices have soared to more than $105 a barrel — the first time oil has surpassed triple digits since 2014 — after Russia attacked major Ukrainian cities last night. Just over a week ago, oil was at $90 a barrel.

The strike began Nov. 3.

The park was fenced off in mid-October for repairs, a closure that was supposed to last 10 weeks.

Park Williams, an associate professor at UCLA's department of geology, led a study that found big fires increased water streamflow on average by 30% over the span of six years in areas where more than one-fifth of its forest burned.

Meteorologists warn that "burst exposed pipes are possible."

Williams was one of L.A.'s most influential architects and a Black pioneer in the world of design and architecture. Now, the City Council has designated his no-frills craftsman home as a historic-cultural monument.

Councilmember Joe Buscaino, who co-authored the motion, says this could lead to better health outcomes for the unhoused and reduce demand on L.A. fire emergency medical services [bureau].

Full details have yet to be released, but the two sides reached agreements on key issues like pay raises, lunch and bathroom breaks, according to a union official.

Local demand is a factor. But with more than 100,000 Russian military personnel surrounding Ukraine's border, oil prices have remained above $90 a barrel.

LAist freelance photographer Brian Feinzimer was following the crowds and estimates seeing a few hundred fans — and closer to 1,000 police officers.

The university says it's working to address a list of demands and is "actively" meeting with students.