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LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio, a member-supported public media network. For the latest national news from NPR and our live radio broadcast, visitLos Angeles City Councilman Gil Cedillo speaks about the US Citizenship Act of 2021 on April 29, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.Former LA Councilmember Gil Cedillo is suing the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor over leaked audio tapes originally recorded at the labor group’s headquarters.
Also named as defendants are Karla Vasquez and Santo Leon, two former employees of the federation who are married to each other. Lapkin says the crimes have been tied to “organized theft groups ” that “are repeatedly targeting Los Angeles and West Hollywood nightclubs and taking advantage of intoxicated patrons.”Kimberly Hernandez, a postal worker in Bellflower celebrated her 22nd birthday at Rocco’s in West Hollywood. As Sept. 30 became Oct. 1, and her official birthday kicked off, the night went from laughs to tears as she realized her phone and wallet had been pickpocketed.
Recent reports on arrests have connected the thefts to organized crime groups of Colombian nationals that have targeted clubs locally inThe L.A. County Sheriff’s West Hollywood station has instituted an undercover task force to try to curb the issue. But it’s been a challenge to maneuver against experienced thieves who work in teams.
“What do they have to lose? It's not against policy to just ask them to open their purse if they're walking out, or if they see anything suspicious,” Kim Hernandez said. “It was just so crazy to me how something can happen to you like that, and nobody's willing to help.”Law enforcement agencies and travel guides offer basic preventative steps anyone can take.
They apply to"no fault" evictions, which let landlords take back their rental properties for things like major repairs, or owner and family member occupancy. "The relocation assistance, even if it seems like a lot of money to folks, is something that runs out after a while," Bell said."Because if I'm paying $200, $300, even maybe $1,000 more per month in rent, you can see that even $20,000 only goes so far.""Typically, what other cities have are three months at the most. Under California law, it's one month.
Bell, the board chair, added that Pasadena's relocation fees are in line with other cities in the region, specifically noting that Santa Monica's program provides just over $37,000 to displaced tenant in similar circumstances. Researchers at San Diego State University are developing “space guacamole,” a non-expiring dried formula that turns into a proper dip when water is added. The aim is to give astronauts much-needed nutrients — and a taste of home — when they’re on missions far above the Earth’s atmosphere.
One of the challenges the team is facing is how to formulate the guacamole, since it will need to be dried and fit the specifications for space flight.
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