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The Daily Brief: Final Showdown Before Diddy’s Sentencing, Dodgers Advance to NLDS After Reds Sweep, and more.

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Good Afternoon! It’s Thursday, October 2.

Sunny skies graced Los Angeles on Thursday with temperatures peaking at a high of 79°. Friday will see more sunshine accompanied by scattered clouds and slightly cooler temperatures, with a high of 75° forecast.

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Diddy’s Sentencing: Final Courtroom Clash Before the Judge’s Ruling

As Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits sentencing in Manhattan federal court on Friday, tensions are running high between prosecutors and the defense. Prosecutors want Combs’ former assistant “Mia” to testify about alleged abuse, while his attorneys dismiss the request as “opportunistic theater” and plan to counter with a 15-minute video montage of supporters. With the Bad Boy mogul facing more than a decade in prison on Mann Act convictions, the outcome could hinge on tomorrow’s heated arguments.

Dodgers Sweep Reds, Advance to NLDS Against Phillies

The Dodgers punched their ticket to a 13th straight NLDS after an 8–4 win over the Reds, completing a swift two-game sweep. Mookie Betts fueled the offense with three RBIs, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out nine in a dominant start. Now, all eyes turn to Philadelphia, where Shohei Ohtani is set to make his long-awaited playoff debut as a starter in Game One this Saturday.

LA County Approves $20 Million Settlement in Death of 4-Year-Old Noah Cuatro

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a $20 million settlement with the family of Noah Cuatro, the Palmdale boy whose 2019 torture and death exposed severe failures within the child welfare system. Despite repeated warnings and a judge’s order to remove him from his parents’ custody, Noah remained in a dangerous home where he was ultimately killed. While his parents are now serving life sentences, his family says the settlement is about more than money—they’re pushing for reforms to ensure no child slips through the cracks again.

Rob Zabrecky Revives the Spook Show in Los Angeles

Magician Rob Zabrecky is resurrecting the vintage “spook show” tradition with a one-night-only performance at Dynasty Typewriter on October 12. Expect an eerie mix of old-school stage magic, mischievous ghosts, live performances, and a screening of the Vincent Price classic House on Haunted Hill—all steeped in retro Americana flair.

Angel City FC Captain Ali Riley Announces Retirement After 30-Year Career

After more than three decades on the pitch, Angel City FC captain and Los Angeles native Ali Riley has announced she will retire at the end of the 2025 NWSL season. Riley’s career spanned five World Cups, four Olympic Games, and stints with top clubs around the world before returning home to lead LA’s NWSL team. She says she’s proud to close her decorated career on her own terms, in the city where her soccer journey began.

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