Planning a last-minute holiday errand in L.A.? While most retailers close on Christmas, stores like CVS and your faves such as Starbucks will be serving customers during select hours. Details at link below 👇
lamag.com/news/la-christmas-day-whats-open-whats-closed
WOW: 🚨 Hate crimes in L.A. County jumped 45% in 2023:
• Total: 1,350 incidents (record high)
• 49% of racial hate crimes target Black people
• Anti-LGBT crimes rose 48% 📈
• Jewish victims: 243 crimes (up 91%)
Full story from @JonRegardie over at @CrosstownLA below 👇
Mangione’s Attorney: A staged perp walk with assault rifles, press coverage, and a mayor’s speech—this is not about law enforcement; it’s about politics.
Ever wondered what's really in your communion cup? LA's oldest winery has been secretly producing America's altar wine since 1917.
How a family of legal bootleggers became the biggest supplier of communion wine in the US - and saved their business through divine intervention.
lamag.com/food/the-blood-of-christ-is-made-in-the-city-of-angels
🚨 High Surf Advisory & Holiday Weather Update 🚨
• 🌊 Surf: 8-12 ft waves, up to 18 ft in Ventura
• 🌦️ Rain: Light showers possible Christmas Eve
• 🎄 Christmas Day: Sunny, 60s-70s temps
• ⚠️ Rip currents & harbor flooding warnings