🌱 Tagged App Linked To Carjackings + Luna Pitches In On Food Charity

Hey, Los Angeles; today, we sing along on Go Caroling Day! I'm back with your new edition of the Los Angeles Daily. Come along for the most important things happening in town these days, including news on...

• 👮 A murder on Simpson Avenue
• 💰 Trouble at Millie’s Cafe
• 😠 Activists clashing at pony rides

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🌤️ But first, today's weather:

Some clouds, then sunshine. High: 67 Low: 46.

⛽ Three of the Cheapest Gas Stations in the City of Los Angeles

• ARCO at 2106 W Temple St., $3.99
• Valero at 401 S Soto St., $3.99
• Mobil at 2305 S La Cienega Blvd., $3.99

⏰ New Year’s Resolutions Poll! 🎶
According to Forbes, only 8% of people making New Year’s resolutions actually achieve them. Even so, the experts suggest making resolutions because they encourage intentionality, optimism, and a positive effect on others. So, what are your resolutions for 2023? So far, 16.7% intend to meet new people or interact more with current friends. Letting go of negativity is the goal for 25%, and 16.7% want to travel or experience something new. Another 25% want to live healthier, and the final 16.7% plan to embrace change.

📰 Here are the top stories in Los Angeles today:

1. On Thursday, a car chase ended close to 88th Street and Menlo Avenue. The vehicle was reported stolen earlier that day. It turns out that six juveniles trolled for carjacking victims on Tagged, a dating app, and would "lure them to an area in southeast L.A. where they would rob the victims at gunpoint and take their vehicles." Reportedly, Tagged is the current tool du jour for carjackers. (Fox)
2. A 30-year-old man was shot to death in the 6800 block of Simpson Avenue on Friday. The man, who has been identified as a Chicago resident, died on the sidewalk just before midnight. What makes this murder particularly brazen is the fact that the Los Angeles Police Department’s North Hollywood station is just a few blocks up the street. (Patch)
3. Millie’s Cafe got in trouble with the U.S. Department of Labor. Reportedly, the restaurant, which has locations at 3524 West Sunset Boulevard and 1399 East Washington Boulevard, “violated the law by illegally denying workers overtime wages and hiding the activity.” The government “reclaimed $370,194 from the owners” last week. (L.A. Eater)
4. We learned on Monday that activists reportedly shamed families over the Griffith Park Pony Rides’ last weekend in business. We discussed earlier that the city chose not to extend the attraction’s lease. It's noteworthy that in spite of claims that the ponies were mistreated, a veterinarian found no abuse. But fans of the rides were also there. “Both sides could be heard chanting back and forth throughout the day, with things getting so heated at one point that more than a dozen police officers were called to the scene to defuse the situation.” (CBS)
5. Sheriff Robert Luna spent Sunday at the Cushman Watt Scout Center. Close to the 101 and Rosemont Avenue, the sheriff brought along department personnel and volunteers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) “to assist Viking Charities assemble food boxes for families who need help this holiday season.” They put together a small mountain of these boxes! (LA County Sheriffs)

📆 Today in Los Angeles:

• Dolby Theatre Guided Tour (12 PM)
• Basic Korean Conversation 1-2 (online) with the Central Library (2:30 PM)
• The Rose Colella Jazz Trio performs holiday favorites at Vibrato Grill Jazz (7 PM)
• Dive Bar Comedy at the Lotus Lounge (8 PM)
• Home Alone In Concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall (8 PM)

📓 From my notebook:

• "As loved ones gather to mark the start of Hanukkah, the men and women of LASD reflect on the holiday's true meaning: perseverance, overcoming adversity, and keeping the faith. We wish all who are celebrating a holiday of light and love." (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department via Facebook)
• "Happy Hanukkah! We couldn't resist sharing this adorable photo of Arboretum members Kris and Cozy at Lightscape, and the sweater pretty much says it all. We hope your nights are filled with the joy of time spent with loved ones." (Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden via Facebook)
• "What a fun afternoon! - Check out some highlights from NoHo’s Holiday Showcase, which we were proud to sponsor alongside LA City Council President Paul Krekorian and Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian." (Nextdoor)

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— Sylvia Cochran

About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Best Fiends (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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