String of armed, fatal 7-Eleven robberies in CA cause many stores to close. Olympic medalist hit in face with pipe on LA street at 2:30 pm. Even if recall succeeds, leftist DA Gascon will remain in office till Nov. Possible paradoxical result: More Angelinos will carry guns for protection. Liberals may be unrealistic, but they are not suicidal. “Beware the fury of a patient man.” (John Dryden)