BTS fans, #ARMY, are taking over SoCal and that's a good thing for local businesses. Fans are coming from 78 different countries and some are spending up to $5,000 to live the whole 'L.A. Experience'.
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Protesters, most wearing masks, shut down the 101 Freeway tonight near downtown LA to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, who died after a police officer stood on his neck while detaining him
LA city animal shelters are full.
3 separate hoarding cases led to the rescue of hundreds of animals and put all 6 of the city's shelters at max capacity. More than 250 animals could be euthanized if they aren't adopted or find foster homes soon. laist.com/2018/08/02/las…
A "mass exodus" of L.A. County deputies could be on the way due to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to L.A. Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
He claims he could lose up to 44% of his workforce, causing an "imminent threat to public safety."
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Los Robles Hospital is in need of blood donors, especially those with O negative blood, for patients in critical condition. There will be a blood drive at La Reina High School, 106 W. Janss Road, from 10am-2pm. Appointments can be made by calling 877-25-VITAL. #BorderLineShooting
Pasadena is set to get another independent bookstore 📚
Owner Nikki High said she hopes to highlight authors who are Black, Indigenous, and other people of color.
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