Welcome to L.A. TACO’s daily news briefs, where we bring our loyal members, readers, and supporters the latest headlines about Los Angeles politics and culture. Stay informed and look closely.
—Legendary L.A.-raised comedian Paul Rodriguez details the abuse he claims to have suffered from Will Smith during the filming of the movie Ali, a film he was mostly cut out of. [The Newsroom]
—There were three shootings, likely unrelated, on L.A. freeways in a 24-hour period this week, leaving at least one dead and several wounded. [CBS]
—The overdoses deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola, who were dropped off at separate hospitals after a night out, have been ruled homicides. Three men are facing charges in their deaths. [KTLA]
—Smokescreen: The Sellout, the podcast from Neon Hum and L.A. TACO documenting Jose Huizar's rise and fall, is nominated for a Webby and all are welcome to vote. [Webby Awards]