1. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson just outlined upcoming changes to cut down on recent violence in downtown Milwaukee. Nine people were shot in the entertainment district last month. Three of those people died. Two women were also seriously hurt when a driver crashed through a barricade downtown. Today, Mayor Johnson said more police officers will be downtown to manage the crowds that gather on weekends. The police department will also deploy drones over the downtown area to get a better view of those crowds and speed up their response. The Police Department is also teaming up with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office for a mobile booking site. Milwaukee Police Captain Robert Thiel. The city is also adjusting hours for food trucks, so they don't become gathering points late at night. And that's not all: police are also increasing enforcement of the youth curfew. The mayor made a point to say it's just a small percentage of people causing problems. It's true, it's not the majority by any means, but the city has to get a handle on those who are causing the problems.
2. Intense wildfires are once again burning through California. The Canyon fire outside Los Angeles has prompted hundreds of evacuations and crews working round-the-clock trying to slow the burn. Evacuations were ordered in the Hasley Canyon area where John Stich and his brother were hosing down their property to protect it from the flames. The Canyon Fire is zero percent contained.
3. A strange struggle for the WNBA. The league has encountered a number of incidents recently where people have thrown adult toys onto the court. In the past week and a half, several incidents have been reported in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles. The most recent incident resulted in the hurled object, nearly hitting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in a game against the Chicago Sky. In Minnesota, Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve is responding to the incidents, basically saying this campaign needs to stop. Many arenas have beefed up security screenings for spectators, to try to stop the objects from entering the game. Meanwhile, players are sounding off on social media, echoing concerns about arena security protocols. So, what's happening to the people throwing adult toys on the court? Two men have been arrested in Georgia and Phoenix. They could face charges of disorderly conduct, public indecency, and indecent exposure.