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  1. This is the story of Brazil-Native Car Enthusiast by the name of Rafael Silva Rafael Silva was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil, in a vibrant and diverse neighborhood. From a young age, he developed a passion for cars, initially inspired by the lively automotive culture of his hometown. However, as he delved deeper into the world of cars, his interest began to focus specifically on Japanese automobiles and the unique subcultures surrounding them. Fascinated by the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) scene, Rafael became enamored with the Bosozoku style, known for its flamboyant and exaggerated modifications. He admired the boldness and creativity of the Bosozoku enthusiasts who transformed their cars into rolling works of art that blended tradition with a rebellious spirit. Driven by his love for Japanese cars and the desire to immerse himself in the heart of the JDM culture, Rafael made the life-changing decision to travel to Japan. There, he found himself surrounded by the very cars and subcultures that had captivated his imagination. He became deeply involved in the local car scene, attending meets, participating in races, and forging connections with fellow enthusiasts. Despite the incredible experiences he had in Japan, Rafael felt a calling to explore more of the global car culture. He decided to set his sights on Los Santos, a city known for its diverse automotive landscape and the hub of countless car enthusiasts. With dreams of integrating his knowledge of JDM culture into the eclectic mix of vehicles in Los Santos, Rafael packed his bags and headed for the city of opportunity. As the story currently concludes in Los Santos, Rafael Silva finds himself navigating the challenges and excitement of a new automotive landscape. Whether he's cruising the streets, participating in car meets, or customizing his own vehicles, Rafael is determined to leave his mark on the Los Santos car scene while staying true to the Bosozoku spirit that initially ignited his passion for cars. The journey continues as he explores the city's diverse car culture, encountering new friends, rivals, and opportunities along the way.
  2. "New city, same game. Criminal record might've mapped my route, but it won't dictate my speed. From streets to streets, I own the asphalt. Racing's my language, my pulse. Adrenaline's my fuel, and victory's my destination. Let 'em underestimate, I thrive in the shadows. Every race is a chance to show who's boss. So let's rev those engines and leave doubt in the dust. Time to blaze a trail they'll never forget." This is the story of 27 year old Mia Rodriguez, street racer and car enthusiast.
  3. Website: https://gtaw.link/RoyalRebelCasino - Facebrowser: https://face.gta.world/pages/RoyalRebel Street Takeovers: The Growing Trend in Los Santos Written by Gabriel Stone - 27th February 2023 ((PLEASE NOTE: All plates and faces for this article are blurred out/removed on photos and videos, regardless of whether I've done that oocly)) https://streamable.com/3s7vhe What are street takeovers, AKA sideshows? Street takeovers, also known as sideshows, generally involve "flash mobs" of large numbers of spectators. Any number of cars may turn up to a takeover, from several to larger multitudes. Takeovers are coordinated, often via social media, and aim to block intersections or interstates in order to showcase stunts and maneuvers.Sometimes these events are framed as 'car meets' as a means to gather prior to the takeover, then progress into a takeover at a chosen location. These events often end in large police chases when law enforcement comes to break them up, resulting in large numbers of speeding cars fleeing the scene. Drivers typically cover their faces with masks of all kinds to protect their identities. What are the dangers of a street takeover? 1 - Being hit by a car Above: A young man was hit by a car while spectating, drivers stopped to check on him. Walked away with only bruising. Warning! Some viewers may find this video disturbing. It shows people being run over. https://streamable.com/0ibj9t ((All faces and plates would be blurred)) There's a reason one of the organizing street takeover groups is called "Get Back or Get Smacked". There's a real danger at these events that you will be hit by a car. The vehicles involved typically spin in the center of an intersection but spectators and photographers often risk getting closer to the action for the thrill, or for better shots of the vehicles and drivers themselves. This can go wrong as moving vehicles can be unpredictable, resulting sometimes in individuals being run over as seen in the image and footage above. This has happened at LS takeovers and is considered a risk of getting too close. One driver that wrote to us said, when asked if they felt if takeovers were dangerous "For sure, but for the most part it's safe or everyone in the area is fully welcoming the possibility of being smacked with a car." Though others did not believe it was dangerous at all, stating "No, 9/10 everyone at a meet go there as a car enthusiast or fan of cars; these aren't the type of people who don't know how to properly drive or have malicious intent." Some drivers that attend the events tend to be of the opinion that it's the minority of trouble makers at their events that give them a bad name. 2 - Being Shot A passenger showing off his gun to the camera https://streamable.com/hlot9j ((All faces and plates would be blurred)) Warning! Some viewers may find this video disturbing as it shows a man being shot dead. https://streamable.com/u8no5z ((All faces, plates and dead bodies would be blurred)) Adrenaline is high at these events and guns seem to be used mainly as photo props, but sometimes this evolves into something more as shown by the video above. At a more recent Vespucci takeover, one man was shot dead for unknown reasons by a group of individuals attending. Following this meet four more individuals were shot dead at an after-party featuring many of the same people. This isn't the first instance of shootings at takeovers, either. Another car meet occurred in Del Perro parking lot prior to what was meant to become another takeover. Two individuals showed up in a car and shot a man directly in the head multiple times before speeding away. The car enthusiasts present fired back and the attacker was later spotted being arrested at gunpoint by the LSSD. While the latter individual likely wasn't a part of the car meet itself, It seems that these events may attract the wrong sort of attention. 3 - Car Crashes A vehicle crashing into other cars at a Vespucci Beach takeover. Warning! Be advised a body is visible in the background. Video One: https://streamable.com/tufksy Video Two: https://streamable.com/d2plto ((All faces, plates and dead bodies would be blurred)) Generally at these events the vehicles aren't meant to touch. The usual form is to circle around the middle of the intersection in formation and show off stunts, though this always runs the risk of collisions. Collisions at these events tend to be accidental, however some overzealous attendees sometimes attempt to turn the takeover into a demolition derby by repeatedly slamming into other vehicles on purpose. One individual (shown above) drove at full speed into other vehicles and almost caused himself and another vehicle to slam into a spectating motorcyclist (see above video). 4 - LEO Interaction Above: Individuals climbing on cruisers and jumping off. Video shows a man attacking a cruiser: https://streamable.com/eyjbuu The resentment towards law enforcement at these events is more than apparent. When arriving on scene to a takeover in Little Seoul, law enforcement was met with attacks from spectators. One man was seen kicking and hitting a cruiser while others climbed onto the hood and roof of the cruiser before leaping off. Tensions are high between the public and law enforcement at these events and often a large and dangerous car chase occurs when police or deputies arrive, creating a stampede of multiple escaping vehicles and a considerable risk to pedestrians. There's also a risk of being swept up in the LEO response even if you yourself were merely spectating. One write-in claimed "I went to one and the cops came to break it up. I fell off my bike and they arrested me on the spot without good cause and I ended up doing 5 months in jail because I was carrying somebody's drugs. By the way, I'm 16. 10 n***as in cars breaking shit up n they arrest me F**K the LSPD" One driver that didn't consider these incidents dangerous enough to warrant mentioning stated "Of all the dangerous s**t that people get away with in LS why would something like a takeover be looked down upon? Dumb question. It's safer than simply walking the streets" while another said that he took part in these events because he had nowhere else to enjoy his vehicle. How does the general public feel about takeovers? The car enthusiast community has expressed concerns on numerous occasions in regards to these events. One individual wrote to us claiming that street takeovers "...create a negative stigma about car communities and people who host genuine car meets. I don't like them and think everyone taking part should get their tires slashed" This is an opinion shared by many enthusiasts that don't want to be associated with the takeover community, one article by Motorious.com states that "real enthusiasts don’t participate in street takeovers and we’re tired of the way media outlets, politicians, and others portray it as a problem attached to the hobby. True car enthusiasts have a healthy understanding and respect for the potentially destructive nature of their vehicle. We take precautions, which is why every track will inspect a vehicle for proper safety equipment before giving the OK to race." Another member of the public that had heard gunshots at one takeover said that takeovers are "unsafe. There was plenty of times gunshots were heard, they destroy the streets WE TAXPAYERS PAY FOR, and honestly? They should be put in jail. All us law abiding citizens are required to drive accordingly, they are no different - go race legally and stop making me fear for my child's life." Others expressed concerns that emergency services might be prevented from reaching their destinations or slowed down by the road blockages. Some of the public resent these events, enough to call for stricter punishments for participants. One write-in had very strong words "a bunch of morons that think that them driving around in circles and impeding traffic is fun and cool. Grow the f**k up, you're not a toddler anymore playing with Hot Wheels. Go get a job. Ironically enough, some of the morons that do this shit work governmental jobs, mostly being lifeguards. A bunch of braindead individuals hire them to those jobs and fund this sort of activity. They should be arrested and have their cars turned into metal scrap by police. No, I am not a boomer." There's a clear the draw and spectacle to a street takeover, and having each event provides ample thrills, excitement and photo opportunities. However it appears the general consensus from the public is that these events are too dangerous. While there may be many responsible skilled drivers involved, there is no vetting process, no inspection and no regulation to such events meaning that they have the potential to get out of hand. Perhaps if a legal venue were available for thrill seeking enthusiasts, these events would be less commonplace. Lieutenant Governor Wade discusses the possible introduction of such a venue in the interview below. A Statement From Lieutenant Governor Noah Wade While investigating, Los Santos Insider received a statement from newly appointed Lieutenant Governor Noah Wade regarding street takeovers. While he feels that takeovers are dangerous and need to be stopped, he also suggested that he may look into a legal solution to a venue for car enthusiasts to showcase their vehicles. "There is no excuse for such behavior. It endangers the lives of everyone involved, including participants, innocent bystanders, and law enforcement officers attempting to control the situation. Not only do these pose a significant risk of injury or death, they also cause property damage, noise pollution, and disrupt the peace and tranquillity of of the communities where they occur. These street takeovers attract a certain type of individual who flaunts their disregard for the law and common decency. These so-called "street racers" are often involved in various criminal activities. This kind of behavior not only creates a negative image of the car culture, tainting the reputation of car enthusiasts, but they also waste police resources. Those who participate in these takeovers may view them as a form of harmless fun, but the reality is that they put themselves and others in grave danger. These events have resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities, including innocent bystanders who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. It is irresponsible and reprehensible to engage in such behavior, and those who do should be held accountable for their actions. My administration is dedicated to providing solutions to these issues through our 'Racers Beware, Prepare' campaign. We are currently looking into possibilities around the introduction of crushing these vehicles used in the commission of crimes if they're a repeat offender. Seeing your beloved machine get crushed in front of you will make you think twice in the future, and it will deter others too. I urge the police department to keep a map, pinpointing the precise location of potential takeovers based on historical data. That can then be used to draw logical predictions as to where else these could occur. Lastly, I'm open to the idea of investing in infrastructure to provide a legal and safe venue for genuine car enthusiasts to showcase their vehicles. Street takeovers are a serious problem that require action to crack down on. By taking a comprehensive and collaborative approach, we can work to prevent these dangerous events from occurring and ensure the safety and well-being of our communities." An Interview with Lieutenant Geisler and Sergeant Ciszek of LSSD Regarding Takeovers: I was invited to speak with Lieutenant Geisler and Sergeant Ciszek from Davis Sheriff's Department to speak to them about their response to takeovers so far. They gave some insight into how takeovers are handled by their station specifically, as well as the dangers present at takeovers. Stone: So I assume law enforcement is quite aware of the current influx of street takeovers. Is there any active response to this in place currently? Is anyone investigating it? Ciszek: Yeah of course. Law enforcement's actively tracking these takeovers and identifying the main culprits behind it. Ciszek: Davis Station, specifically, has a procedure on how to combat and approach these street takeovers. Unfortunately, I can't speak on our other stations. East LS, for example? They do it differently. Stone: So how does your station handle a street takeover? I've seen a response before and it's quite a mad fray when everyone scatters. Ciszek: We utilize what we have. If we have an airship up in the sky? We'll use them and give our pilot commands. It's real loud at those takeovers. Modified exhausts, burnouts. Stone: Do you consider these street takeovers dangerous? Ciszek: Yeah, one hundred percent. Takeovers gather a large crowd, and they stand real close. If someone swings it and they lose it? They could face some serious charges. Stone: Absolutely. And why do you think these takeovers occur? There seems to be a lot of resentment for law enforcement present at them. Ciszek: It's really just those individuals that try and ruin the car scene and the car community. They try and get a rush out of it. It feels good to them to takeover intersections and cause chaos. They want law enforcement to approach with their lights and sirens, going in hot. Gives them attention and satisfaction. Stone: Have you ever seen it escalate beyond a takeover to something more? Or do you think there is a potential for takeovers to escalate? Ciszek: Takeovers can always escalate. Can escalate to someone getting seriously hurt, or even getting killed by a vehicle. Have we seen something like that yet? No and God forbid something like that happens, it won't be good. Stone: So have arrests been made in connection with these takeovers? Ciszek: As of right now? There have been no arrests made, at least from Davis Station. Our West Vinewood and East LS station have made sum arrests, from what I've been told when digging into this whole street takeover situation. Geisler: Right. Other stations might've had differentiating results. ELS, Carson, Cypress. Stone: I see. Thank you. Sources: https://www.motorious.com/articles/features-3/street-takeovers-not-for-real-enthusiasts/ Website: https://gtaw.link/atomic If you like our articles, now you can support our writers directly via donations. (Donations will not receive any personal favours or bias in articles. They only serve to further support our writers) Gabriel Stone - 010043224
  4. Street Racing Epidemic In El Burro Heights February 25, 2023 19:12 Written by Robert Gray El Burro Heights, Los Santos - Residents of El Burro Heights have raised concerns over the recent influx in illegal street racing taking place in their city. Large crowds of people are gathering late at night to participate in drag racing on the empty and wide-lane industrial roads. According to reports, the illegal street racing is happening on a regular basis, and the crowds are getting bigger every week. Local residents have reported loud engines, screeching tires, and honking horns, disturbing the peace and causing safety concerns. The Los Santos Sheriff's Department has acknowledged the issue and has stepped up patrols in the area. They have also called on the community to report any suspicious activity they may witness. "We take illegal street racing seriously, and we want to make sure that our community is safe," said a Los Santos Sherriff's Deputy. "We have increased patrols in the area and have been working closely with neighboring law enforcement agencies to address the issue." In addition to the noise and safety concerns, the illegal street racing is also damaging the roads and causing environmental issues. Burnouts and other reckless driving behaviors are causing damage to the asphalt, which is costly to repair. The Los Santos City Council has also expressed their concern over the issue and is considering implementing new measures to combat the problem. Possible solutions include installing speed bumps or rumble strips on the affected roads, increasing fines for illegal street racing, and using technology such as license plate readers to identify and track offenders. "We are committed to finding a solution to this issue," said El Burro Heights Community Representative Mike Gramby. "We will continue to work with the Sherriff's department and the community to ensure that our city remains a safe and peaceful place to live." Residents of El Burro Heights, Cypress Flats and Murrieta Heights are urged to report any suspicious activity related to illegal street racing to the police department. Anyone caught participating in illegal street racing could face fines, vehicle impoundment, and even criminal charges. FOLLOW US ONLINE FOR LIVE UPDATES: HTTPS://SOSANSENTINEL.ORG/LIVE-UPDATES CLICK HERE TO COMMENT BELOW, TELL US HOW YOU FEEL! USERNAME: COMMENT:
  5. The Culture derives from the many aspects of Los Santos' car culture, from Lowriders to Hot-Rods to Street-Tuned Cars to Shakotan and Bosozoku. Everyone with four wheels (even two wheels) are allowed to post on here as a deprived community of Los Santos. [OOC: This isn't a faction, nor is it a singular character's development. This is a community-wide open post for others to post on. As far as you're a car enthusiast and want to show out, I encourage anyone of the community to post under this.]
  6. Short description: Admin-forced /vscrap on street racer/negligent driver's character's vehicles or a cooldown timer (thanks charles + the others for that idea!) if they're involved in a major MVA (beyond repair) that's due to their own driving. Detailed description: An enforced rule or precedent set that would see to negligent drivers being actually punished for negligent driving beyond having to /vpark their vehicle for a day and /vget it when the people involved in the accident aren't around later. Essentially, if someone is street racing, speeding, or otherwise driving like a complete maniac without regard for their own life, they should at least stand to lose their precious 'maxed out' street-rod they're so apt to brakeboost through town in. With the implementation of 1.1, excuses such as 'you weren't there on my screen' or 'desync' are becoming less feasible, meaning this suggestion might actually be do-able. (Yes I'm aware there are still sync issues. Never claimed it was flawless!) Commands to add: N/A. Items to add: N/A. How would your suggestion improve the server? Actually give players who have seven cars and one million in the bank something to consider when they mash W through town driving like the server's GTA Online. If players were held to the standard that there were, indeed, repercussions to slamming their vehicle into someone else's, a wall, a pole, or any other solid object not agreeable they might opt to race in more realistic locations and drive more carefully. Unfortunately, many of the players who engage in this sort of activity aren't here for character development, they're here to flaunt their assets. Issuing them a forced injury or even a CK would be ineffectual, as they'd simply timeskip or namechange to continue the same sort of behavior. Therefore, I think totaling out their car either permanently or for a few days as a form of IC repercussions for their actions is appropriate and could be more effective. Additional information: Not really needed.
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