🌱 Pandemic Relief Fund Fraud Sentencing + Casino's Hiring Fair

Hello, friends! It's Saturday in Las Vegas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 63 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Las Vegas today:

1. Las Vegas' Jorge Abramovs, 40 years old, has been sentenced to five years in prison for bilking the government out of millions in federal loans and COVID-19 relief funds. Abramovs has also been ordered to pay more than $2.5 million in restitution. According to federal prosecutors, he spent more than $.19 million on luxury condominiums, a Bentley, and a Tesla vehicle. (Las Vegas Sun)
2. Treasure Island casino will be hosting a hiring fair on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The event will be inside TI's Antilles Banquet Room from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The casino will be hiring for a variety of positions that includes guest room attendants, security officers, fountain workers, massage therapists, and hair stylists. Click here to view all of the open positions. (News3LV)
3. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reports a woman died after being hit in the head with a rake on Sept. 30. The incident occurred in the area of Bruce and Fremont. Marcia Averett, 53 years old, was found unconscious with obvious head trauma and a cut to the right temple area. According to witnesses, she was hit in the head by a Black woman riding a bicycle. The department arrested Bianca Robinson on Oct. 24 for a murder charge. (Fox 5 Las Vegas)

Today in Las Vegas:

• Sock Drive At Spring Valley Library (10:00 AM)
• Family Storytime At Centennial Hills Library (11:30 AM)
• Galantis At Zouk Nightclub (10:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Las Vegas area that are searching for a forever home. Click the link to view the complete list. (Las Vegas Patch)
• Ray Romano and David Spade will be performing at The Mirage on Saturday, Dec. 17. Click the link for ticket details. (UNation)
• Are you searching for a new job? Clark County is currently hiring. Click the link for application details. (Clark County)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday morning with a new update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.