Good morning, it’s Tuesday, and we’re reading about the best bakeries in Los Angeles — one of which is just a few miles from USC. Onto the five USC, LA and California stories you need to know for today.

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Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers are poised to strike Wednesday morning, targeting facilities in five states — California included. The workers, who accused Kaiser of negotiating in bad faith and committing unfair labor practices, are asking for a solution to the healthcare system’s chronic staffing crisis and better pay and benefits. Kaiser is the largest private health-care provider in the country.

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San Francisco could soon ban right-hand turns on red lights to increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety. The initiative’s supporters say it would encourage walking, stop cars from blocking crosswalks and, most importantly, curb serious injuries in car accidents. Experts say it’s unlikely that a similar effort in “car-centric” LA could gain any steam, though some advocates are still pushing for initiatives in smaller cities like West Hollywood that could inform regional change.

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LA’s ethics commission said there’s “probable cause” to believe that Councilmember John Lee violated ethics laws while working for a former council member. Lee, who is running for reelection to represent voters in the West San Fernando Valley, denied the claims that, among other things, he accepted gifts during a 2017 trip to Las Vegas that exceeded the city’s gift limit. The commission will reconvene to determine whether Lee actually committed the crimes, and if so, what penalties to issue.

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LA Mayor Karen Bass appointed a new top homelessness and housing advisor. Lourdes Castro Ramirez, Bass’ pick, currently manages California's housing budget and will begin her position in November when current advisor Mercedes Marquez steps down. Bass was cagey about the circumstances of Marquez’s resignation, only citing “federal retiree rules.”

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Gov. Gavin Newsom said Laphonza Butler, his interim Senate appointee, could choose to run for the seat previously held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein if she so chooses. He then listed all the reasons she’d be a good candidate. Butler isn’t expected to share her plans until after Feinstein’s memorial on Thursday, though the race’s current contenders — Democratic heavyweights Barbara Lee, Adam Schiff and Katie Porter — will no doubt be miffed by Newsom’s remarks.

You’re all caught up. Thanks for reading Morning, Trojan, and have a good day. Anna Hsu copy edited this newsletter.

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