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The Daily Brief: Harris Signals Interest in 2nd Presidential Run, Heat Advisory Issued For Final Week of October, and more.
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Good Afternoon! It’s Monday, October 27.
Cloud cover dominated much of Monday across Los Angeles, with temperatures peaking at a high of 77°. On Tuesday, sunny conditions are expected, bringing warmer weather and a high of 84° forecast.
Kamala Harris Hints at 2028 White House Run: “I’m Not Done”
In her first UK interview, former Vice President and Brentwood resident Kamala Harris told the BBC that politics are “in my bones” — and she’s not ruling out another run for the White House. Calling her career “a life of service,” Harris dismissed polls that cast her as an underdog and made her strongest suggestion yet that she could challenge Donald Trump again in 2028.

Santa Ana Winds Bring Late-October Heat Wave and Fire Risk to Los Angeles
Los Angeles and much of Southern California are under a heat advisory through Wednesday as the first Santa Ana winds of the season drive temperatures into the 90s. The unseasonably warm, dry, and windy conditions have prompted warnings of elevated fire danger across coastal and valley areas. Meteorologists expect relief by the weekend, though temperatures will remain above normal.
Toys ’R’ Us Makes a Comeback with 30 New Stores — Including SoCal Locations
Just in time for the holidays, Toys ’R’ Us is back in a big way. The beloved toy retailer is opening 30 new stores across the U.S., including two in Southern California. The expansion — part of the brand’s post-bankruptcy revival under parent company WHP Global — includes new flagship and seasonal holiday shops designed to recapture the joy of in-store toy shopping. A grand opening celebration took place this weekend at Camarillo Premium Outlets, complete with giveaways, balloon art, and plenty of nostalgia for kids and parents alike.
Federal Food Assistance Frozen as Shutdown Drags Into November
With the federal government still shut down, millions of Americans are facing uncertainty over food aid as the USDA confirms SNAP benefits will remain halted through November. The political standoff in Washington—rooted in a dispute over health care funding—has left low-income families waiting anxiously while some states warn residents to prepare for lapses in assistance and turn to local food banks for help.
In-N-Out’s “Cruisin’ 2 Freedom” Festival Returns to L.A. for a Redondo Beach Homecoming
After several years in Orange County, In-N-Out Burger is bringing its beloved “Cruisin’ 2 Freedom” festival back to Los Angeles County, with the next event set for January at Seaside Lagoon in Redondo Beach. The classic car–themed celebration will feature food from In-N-Out’s cookout truck, local favorites like Tacos 1986 and Afters Ice Cream, and a live auction benefiting the chain’s Slave 2 Nothing Foundation, which fights human trafficking and drug addiction.

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