Good morning. It’s Wednesday, and these are the five USC, Los Angeles, and California stories you need to know for today.

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Some 1,800 nurses at USC’s Keck Hospital and Norris Cancer Center plan to stage a one-day strike next Thursday in protest of “dire” staffing levels that’ve led to missed rest and meal breaks. One-day strikes are typically meant as shows of force, and it’s possible that negotiators will stave off the walkout by its planned date.

National Nurses United

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USC plans to revive its regional alumni associations after former President Carol Folt shuttered them in 2020 — a move that sparked outrage at the time. The first regional clubs will be in the Bay Area, Chicago, Denver, New York, Portland, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, D.C.

InsideUSC

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An immigration enforcement operation in South LA spiraled out of control yesterday when a federal agent opened fire on an undocumented immigrant who allegedly rammed his car into law enforcement vehicles. The bullet struck the immigrant, who’s a popular TikToker, in the elbow, and a ricochet bullet hit a U.S. marshal in the hand.

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California homeowners will have to pay an average of $50 in surcharges to help insurance companies recoup losses from claims tied to January’s LA County wildfires. A consumer watchdog group previously sued state officials for approving the surcharges, characterizing them as an illegal industry bailout.

Laurence Darmiento / Los Angeles Times

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If you’re looking for a Halloween-themed activity: The Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge are hosting a spectacle of artistic jack-o’-lanterns and seasonal exhibits. Tickets cost $27 to $45 depending on the time slot and parking is free. See footage of the gardens here.

Staff / Pasadena Now