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Westlake Village, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Westlake Village! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Westlake Village residents should do after a rabid raccoon was found.
  • Which global pharma leaders are heading to Westlake Village this January?
  • Influencer accused of targeting Westlake Village suitors heads back to court

Also on today's calendar: Native Plantpalooza & Ecofest 10am-1pm and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: A little rain; not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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.
   

• 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.
   

• 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ⚠️ Magnitude 3.19 earthquake reported
    Oct 9 at 12:44 AM PDT: 3.19 magnitude earthquake occurred near Signal Hill, CA. More than 1072 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • I need a good handyman to replace several light bulbs throughout our home in Three Springs.
    Some high, some not. Anybody know of someone? (Nextdoor Three Springs)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member: Food Champion in Thousand Oaks. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty) (T2810) in Thousand Oaks. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westlake Village here.

🗞 Nearby News

Agoura Hills

  • El Niño could delay opening of wildlife crossing over 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills (abc7.com)
  • Female Pelvic Implants Market To 2035: Aging Demographics and Surgical Demand Fuel Expansion (indexbox.io)

Thousand Oaks

  • The Tragic Deaths of Hollywood Siblings Dana Andrews and Steve Forrest, 21 Years Apart (newsbreak.com)
  • Deadly drug overdose leads to arrest of Southern California man nearly a year later (ktla.com)
  • The Fire (vocal.media)

Ok Westlake Village! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Westlake Village

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Westlake Village

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.