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The Daily Brief: Michael J. Fox Joins Coldplay Onstage, Your July Guide to L.A., and more.

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Andrew Curry
July 02, 2024

Good Afternoon! It’s Tuesday, July 2.

With a high of 80°, we will have partly cloudy skies throughout the day in Los Angeles.

Michael J. Fox Joins Coldplay Onstage at Glastonbury for Poignant ‘Fix You’

Michael J. Fox made an unforgettable surprise at Glastonbury 2024, joining Coldplay for an emotional performance of "Fix You." From his wheelchair, Fox played guitar, demonstrating the unifying power of music. Coldplay’s Chris Martin revealed that Fox’s role in "Back to the Future" inspired the band's formation. Watch the moving performance and see how the crowd responded!

Your July Guide to L.A.

July in LA is sizzling with entertainment! Don’t miss the Fourth of July 5K in Redondo Beach, and catch Blink-182's hometown concert at SoFi Stadium on July 6. Anime Expo brings the best of Japanese pop culture from July 4-7, while RuPaul’s DragCon returns on July 19-20 with top-tier drag talent. What's your go-to event this month?

A Doc Director Goes DIY Post-Streaming

Clay Tweel's "The Bitter Pill" delves into the opioid crisis, showcasing attorney Paul Farrell's relentless fight against drug distributors. With streaming budgets shrinking, Tweel returns to festival circuits to find an audience. This personal and impactful documentary deserves your attention—don't miss it when it comes to a screen near you!

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Large bear captured after running loose in L.A.’s Chatsworth neighborhood

A bear first spotted in Los Angeles Monday morning was finally captured after roaming free in Chatsworth for 24 hours.

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass launches her reelection bid, saying, 'We cannot afford to stop our momentum'

Bass sent out her first fundraising email of the 2026 campaign, days after officials reported that street homelessness had gone down 10.4% citywide.

Remains of California airman killed in WWII identified by DoD

A Los Angeles man who died serving his country during World War II will be returning home for burial after he was successfully identified by the U.S. Department of Defense.

More places are swapping fireworks shows for drones. Here’s why

Fireworks leave harmful debris that can affect the climate, wildlife and human health. But now there’s also paperwork to contend with.

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