Protests against police brutality continue as a rally shutdown parts of the 405 in Inglewood last night.
Matt Hamilton in the L.A. Times writes: "Hundreds of Black Lives Matter demonstrators poured into the streets of Inglewood late Sunday night, shutting down a major intersection and briefly blocking traffic on the 405 Freeway."
"Authorities said there were no arrests and no reports of violence."
"There has been no reason for interference by us,” Inglewood Police Lt. Gregory Held said. “It’s all been peaceful."
SEE MORE in Public Safety: SF interfaith rally urges justice, peace in wake of shootings -- Michael Cabanatuan with S.F. Chronicle; Man dies after confrontation with Anaheim police -- Matt Hamilton in L.A. Times; Dozens protest CHP's fatal shooting of a teen during an undercover street-racing probe -- Matt Hamilton in L.A. Times; Antioch, Oakland hold vigil for those slain in week's violence -- George Kelly in East Bay Times; OP-ED: An LAPD detective reflects on Dallas shootings -- Susan Abram in L.A. Daily News.
The primary's vote tally comes to a halt this week, but many are left feeling unsatisfied and disheartened.
John Myers in L.A. Times: "State officials will write the June 7 primary’s final chapter this week by certifying that more than 8.5 million ballots were cast, though it’s unlikely to assuage voters or local elections officials who complained that overlapping and confusing rules left them with a lingering political hangover."
"“It’s disheartening because people’s expectations were so high,” said Kim Alexander, president of the nonpartisan California Voter Foundation. “There were a lot of unhappy voters.”
"The primary’s sour ending note seems largely due to the asymmetric rules governing the presidential and statewide elections. Unlike the primary for state races – where anyone could vote for any candidate – the presidential contests were governed by a patchwork of rules that differed by political party."
Speaking of elections, in the Silicon Valley, Rep. Mike Honda and challenger Ro Khanna are set for a replay in the fight for Honda's congressional district.
John Wildermuth with The Chronicle reports: "For veteran South Bay Rep. Mike Honda, his shocking second-place finish to a fellow Democrat in the June 7 primary is a setback, not a defeat."
"In California’s top-two primary system, the runner-up still goes to the November election, which the eight-term congressman says will have a very different outcome."
"I was expecting (the primary) to be close, and I’ll go on from here,” Honda said in an interview late last week. “This is the way the system is set up. It’s now a completely new race."
It appears Aliso Canyon has had yet another gas leak.. and this time, residents weren't notified.
Gregory J. Wilcox in L.A. Daily News reports: "To borrow a line from the classic movie “Cool Hand Luke,” SoCalGas has logged another “failure to communicate” moment."
"The company has had another gas leak at its big Aliso Canyon storage field above Porter Ranch but did not think it was a big enough deal that community residents needed to be notified."
"The leak in a 3-inch diameter pipeline happened on July 2 and the company notified local and state agencies. But the general public didn’t find out until four days later when a copy of the company’s notice to the state’s Office of Emergency Services began circulating on the internet."
And now from our "The Petorcist" file ...
For the uncommon pet owner who finds their furry friends suffering from potential demonic possession, look no further. A Japanese spa now offers exorcisms for your canine companion!
HuffingtonPost: "A dog spa which gives pampering sessions for your pet has unveiled its latest offer -pup EXORCISMS ."
"Among high-end gourmet meals, luxury baths and overnight stays, the pet spa D+ Kirishima plans to help settle pooches who may be struggling with possessions."
"The Japanese spa, in Kagoshima Prefecture, lists a Shinto priest among its attendants ready to help pets beset by evil spirits."