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Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Rabid raccoon found in Westlake Village causes concern for SoCal (kentucky.com) — Health officials have confirmed a rabid raccoon found in a Westlake Village backyard, the first such LA County case since 1973, prompting concern about rabies risk for local residents and pets. One vaccinated dog and several people are being evaluated, and authorities urge Westlake Village households to keep animals vaccinated, avoid contact with wildlife, and seek immediate care after any possible exposure or bat contact.
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• Evolution Summit 2027 to Convene Senior Clinical Development Leaders in Westlake Village, California (pm360online.com) — A major pharmaceutical clinical trials summit is scheduled for January 19–20, 2027 at the Four Seasons in Westlake Village, bringing senior leaders from companies like GSK, Lilly, and Gilead. Local professionals in biotech, healthcare, and services may see increased business, networking opportunities, and hotel activity as executives gather to discuss AI in trials, new regulations, and patient-centered research.
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• Infuencer Adva Lavie found competent to stand trial on charges she ripped off wealthy suitors (latimes.com subscription) — Residents should know that prosecutors say an influencer targeted wealthy men and women in Westlake Village and other upscale Los Angeles areas using dating apps, allegedly stealing luxury items and cash. A judge has now ruled her competent to stand trial, so the criminal case over these alleged thefts and a related investigation involving a former gubernatorial candidate will move forward in Los Angeles County.
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