Good morning. It’s Thursday, and I’m reading about the best tamales in Los Angeles. Onto the five USC, LA, and California stories you need to know for today.

1.

A new Village pizzeria is offering a decent slice for a (relatively) reasonable price. Terra Mia, nestled between City Tacos and Solé Bicycles, features a $15 three-slice fountain drink combo. You can also nab four garlic knots for $5, though the Daily Trojan described them as “largely disappointing.” Here’s the menu.

Stefano Fendrich and Henry Kofman / Daily Trojan

2.

When Donald Trump won the 2016 election, dozens of university leaders immediately issued anxious statements. This time, though, few have done the same. What gives? You can in part thank policies of institutional neutrality enacted by schools like USC in the wake of last semester’s pro-Palestinian protests.

Staff / The Chronicle of Higher Education

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A fast-moving wildfire is tearing through Ventura County. Photos show suburban homes razed to the ground in Camarillo and Moorpark as fire crews said the wind-aided blaze was 0% contained this morning. Some 10,000 people are under evacuation orders.

Staff / Los Angeles Times

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Republicans are poised to keep control of the U.S. House, partially thanks to California. A slew of Central Valley swing districts broke favorably for the GOP, leaving Democrats looking from the outside in as Republicans seize the White House, Senate, and House.

Siobhan Hughes and Katy Stech Ferek / The Wall Street Journal

5.

Disneyland is adding more boozy options to its Anaheim theme park, further eroding its once-famous prohibition on alcohol. “Docking Bay 7” in the Star Wars section of the park will now serve wine, beer, and hard seltzer. The catch: You’ll have to buy a special $89 dining package then pay for the booze separately.

Iman Palm / KTLA

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