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The Daily Brief: Fed Up Neighbors Tip LAPD to Gambling Drug Den, Helpful Hints to Survive Holiday Travel, and more.

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Andrew Curry
November 27, 2024

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Fed Up Neighbors Tip LAPD to Gambling, Drug Den in South L.A.

Fed-up neighbors in South Los Angeles tipped off the LAPD about illegal activities at a local strip mall, leading to the arrest of 22 individuals. The raid uncovered gambling machines, narcotics, and firearms, highlighting a larger criminal operation. Officers from multiple LAPD units collaborated in this successful effort, responding decisively to community concerns. Suspects charged range from illegal gambling to narcotics and firearms offenses. Among those arrested were Rafael Casanova, Dunia Perdomo-Martinez, and Mayra Serrano for gambling-related crimes. Meanwhile, Noe Cabrera and Carolyn Serrano faced charges for narcotics possession.

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November was a whirlwind of star-studded events in Los Angeles! From Leonardo DiCaprio's co-chaired LACMA Gala to Charlize Theron's recognition at the Baby2Baby Gala, it was a glamorous display of good causes and glitzy unveilings. Dive into the details of these unforgettable evenings.

L.A. District Attorney Wants More Time To Respond to Menendez Brothers' Habeas Corpus

The L.A. D.A's office is delaying its response to the Menendez brothers' habeas petition amid new abuse claims. With prosecutors requesting an extension until December 2024, will new DA Hochman change the course of this infamous case?

Thanksgiving Travel Can Be a Pain, Here Are Some Helpful Hints to Lessen It

Traveling this Thanksgiving? Expect record numbers! 🧳 Whether you’re flying or driving, we've got essential tips to make your journey smoother. From booking parking early at LAX to choosing the best driving days, find out how to travel smartly and reduce stress this holiday season.

New leader of LA homeless programs is out following questions about her oversight in OC during Andrew Do scandal

Before her time at L.A.’s homeless services agency, Lilly Simmering oversaw a county government department in Orange County that greenlit millions of taxpayer dollars to a nonprofit now embroiled in a fraud scandal.

Small business owners breathe easier over labor costs after decision to strike down overtime rule

Small business owners have had a mostly positive reaction to a judge’s decision to strike down an overtime rule that would have qualified more workers for overtime pay.

They may look like $18 million in world-class electric guitars. They’re a con, officials say

The seizure of more than 3,000 Gibson guitars through the L.A.-Long Beach port complex is the largest counterfeit musical instrument seizure on record, authorities said.

Samuel L. Jackson: People Say ‘It’s an Honor to Be Nominated’ for Oscars, but ‘No It Ain’t. It’s an Honor to Win. Most People Forget’ About Noms

Samuel L. Jackson says being nominated for an Oscar is not an honor. Only winning is.

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