New Orleans marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with memorials, music, and a parade honoring victims, displaced residents, and the resilient survivors who rebuilt. Encino residents voiced frustration over recurring fires in the Sepulveda Basin, calling on city leaders for solutions. The Powerball jackpot climbed into historic territory, becoming the sixth prize to hit $1 billion. Some joked about buying every number — though skipping the Powerball could save $13 million. Reactions ranged from dreams of an orphanage in El Salvador, to a dream car, to simply buying groceries. As school resumes in early August, Conway reflected on how different childhood felt back then — with carefree, silly fun that today’s kids may never experience the same way.

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