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—There have reportedly been 17 mass shootings in the U.S. since last week's massacre in Ulvalde, Texas. [Newsweek]

—Two men were shot at Fin & Feathers, a restaurant in Marina Del Rey, on Saturday night. Both were transported to a hospital in stable condition. [CBS]

—As of February, 99% of asylum claims made in Los Angeles have been rejected by the Biden Administration within the Dedicated Docket program, meant to expedite the adjudication of requests [UCLA Law]

—San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kaplan told reporters, "I don't plan on coming out for the anthem going forward until I feel better about the direction of our country," following two recent mass shootings. [CNN]

—Items sold to attendees of the World Economic Forum in Davos-Kloster, Switzerland included a $51 burrito at the Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvedere, though in fairness, it did come with salsa and guacamole. [CBNC]

—The results of 2021's Compton City Council race have been overturned due to an election rigging scandal in which four votes were submitted by non-residents. Andre Spicer will replace Isaac Galvan on the council. [LAT]

—Senate Bill 2, passed last year, may help decertify police officers who commit serious misconduct starting next year, removing them from the job. [KQED]

—Two men shooting at each other were wounded by gunfire on Saturday at the North Hollywood Swap Meet. [LADN]

—Seven people were hospitalized after a shooting between outlaw motorcycle clubs, reported as Hells Angeles and Vagos, on a highway in Henderson, Nevada. [KTNV]

—A Sephora in Cerritos was robbed for the third time in broad daylight, causing employees to finally file a police report. [CBS]

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