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The Daily Brief: Palisades Residents Furious in Wake of LAFD After-Action Report, Dodgers Look to Clinch NLDC in Game 4, and more.

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Good Afternoon! It’s Thursday, October 9.

Sunshine returned to Los Angeles on Thursday, bringing back warmer temperatures that reached a high of 79°. More sun and warm conditions are expected tomorrow with highs of 81° forecast.

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Pacific Palisades Residents Furious as LAFD Admits Failures in Fire Response

After the arrest of a suspected arsonist linked to the New Year’s Day blaze that destroyed thousands of homes in Pacific Palisades, residents say the Los Angeles Fire Department’s After-Action Report brings little comfort. The review acknowledges staffing shortages, communication breakdowns, and delayed evacuations during the inferno—but those affected argue it raises more questions than answers. City leaders promise reforms, but many displaced families are still waiting for accountability and a path home.

Dodgers Eye NLDS Clinch at Home in Game 4 Against Phillies

With a 2–1 series lead, the Dodgers are looking to close out the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night and punch their ticket to the NLCS. Tyler Glasnow will take the mound for Los Angeles, facing Philadelphia’s Cristopher Sánchez on short rest. After Kyle Schwarber’s two-home-run performance kept the Phillies alive in Game 3, L.A. hopes to finish the job at home and avoid a return trip to Philadelphia.

Maude Apatow Named Max Mara’s 2025 Face of the Future at WIF Honors

Max Mara will honor Euphoria star Maude Apatow with its 20th annual Face of the Future Award at the 2025 WIF Honors on Nov. 6 at the Beverly Hilton. The event celebrates two decades of recognizing women who exemplify creativity, leadership, and style in Hollywood. This year’s gala, themed “Unity,” will also honor Jamie Lee Curtis, Regina King, Mara Brock Akil, Tessa Thompson, and others who continue to advance equity and storytelling across the entertainment industry.

Private Investigator Claims 2025 Photo Shows Celeste Rivas Hernandez Alive

A Los Angeles private investigator says he’s obtained a 2025 photo showing Celeste Rivas Hernandez alive—months after the LAPD declared the teen deceased. The shocking claim deepens the mystery surrounding the Hollywood Hills Tesla discovery tied to musician D4vd, as investigators and the public continue to search for answers in a case that has captivated worldwide attention.

Michelin-Starred Morihiro Reopens in Echo Park with Expanded Menu

Chef Morihiro “Mori” Onodera has relocated his acclaimed Japanese restaurant from Atwater Village to The Elysian in Echo Park, debuting on Oct. 10 with a refreshed concept. The new space introduces an expanded a la carte menu, a cocktail program by Han Suk Cho, and the return of Morihiro’s celebrated omakase experience. Guests can now enjoy everything from Zabuton steak to Sakura-smoked Jidori chicken—all crafted with Onodera’s signature precision and rice milled daily in-house.

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