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This thread portrays a large, troubled middle-class family moving to and surviving in Los Santos. Interactions involved with the Cartwright family can be posted here.
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NEWS • Crime Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • June 4th, 2022 - 00:30am Snuff-film survivors speak out; the two tales of Alexis and Claire After surviving a horrific ordeal at the hands of a local killer in the Los Santos County area, two survivors – dubbed Alexis and Claire – share their contrasting stories, and show the ways their strengths aided them during and after. Vinewood - Yunisa Delgado-Flores, June 1st 2022 EDITOR'S NOTE: There is an editorial regarding this article. Over the past six months, a killer, whose identity remains unknown to the Daily, has been producing snuff films and so-called “torture porn” throughout Los Santos County for their blog. The killer has been known to target female law enforcement officers and women from West Vinewood, dedicating a large portion of their online blog to stalking the denizens of the district. The killer has been known to break into people’s homes and slaughter them, both as they sleep and as they are awake. He’s also kidnapped women to carry out his crimes in more discrete locations. Throughout his break-ins and kidnappings, he documents the crime through either photographs or videos. All of which are uploaded to his blog. His blog shall not be shared on the Los Santos Daily News’ website, neither shall any of his photographs. Alexis, a survivor of one of these break-in and the subject of one of their videos, recounts her harrowing experience to the Daily. Much details about Alexis' life remains confidential for her own personal safety, however we can disclose that she is a citizen of Los Santos with a well-paying job. “I was just standing in my apartment, I was getting ready to head out and I had my back turned to the door. This guy with a mask and [a] bulky swamp-like colored jacket comes in. [He] smashes my head with a pole or something “He took pictures of me, called himself an ‘artist’.” The killer brands themselves as a photographer on their blog, yet doesn’t delve into his self-described art further than that. The blog consists of shots of: police officers, detectives, deputies, Vinewood-based bikers, and models from afar; photos taken during break ins into people’s homes – one of which showing the homeowner sleeping during the break-in; a very small amount of shots of Los Santos skylines and locales; and gruesome photographs of the aftermath of their brutal and savage assaults. In two videos he has uploaded onto his blog, one of which includes Alexis, he orders the women involved to pose for them in various positions. He repeatedly claims that they will be ‘stars’ throughout the videos. “He stabbed me with this pole in the knee” Alexis owes her ongoing recovery to a strong support circle and, after intensive physiotherapy and corrective surgery, she is stronger than ever. “The people I surround myself with really make that difference”, Alexis shared when asked about how she currently feels. “How I was feeling then, and now mentally, isn't different. It's just a tad better than before. “I just want the relief to know the guy's caught. Before he hurts someone else.” As Alexis recovers, she stated her plans to start her own company. The details of what her company would be remains confidential for the sake of Alexis’ privacy. The blog has gained traction online and it has amassed a number of like-minded followers, some of which left comments in support of their actions. These comments include “Yes brother, cleanse the world”, “I know several stupid w--res who could do with an artistic visit” and, after a hiatus, “We're expecting more from you! C'mon!” It’s theorized by a local crime expert that the killer isn’t working alone, and there is at least one other person working with them. The killer's alleged vehicle, a rusted blue Yagua. - Ashton Love, Paradise. Another survivor goes by the name of Claire. Claire is a Los Santos native, raised in Hawick, Vinewood and now local of Mission Row. She’s an example of the type of people this killer targets; the vulnerable. Throughout her adult life, after running away from an abusive home, she says that she has had a constant battle with addiction. According to Claire, the killer kidnapped her as she was leaving the apartment they were staying at. In their rusted blue Yagoua, they took Claire to an undisclosed location and forced her to pose for his snuff film. As was the case for Alexis, the killer repeatedly told Claire that his work would make her a star. “Crowbar in hand, he cut open the ties, removed my blindfold and took photos of me, saying I was going to be a star. A f---ing star.” From Claire’s report, the killer saw themselves as some twisted Bond-esque villain. Reportedly “humming classical music” as he tormented her by making her pose for his camera. After she complied with his orders to the word, the killer savagely beat her with, according to Claire, the intent of killing her. “I just felt each blow.”, Claire described, talking about her attack. “I couldn't control it. started crying. but I stayed awake. Eventually his old van pulled off after he was done. “But I was alive. I'm sure I would be dead if I wasn't on heroin.” Claire, throughout the ordeal, said that she was under the effects of heroin. She injected the drug prior to leaving her apartment. Claire claims that, due to the numbing effects of her high, she was able to withstand the pain of each blow. She managed to stay awake until an ambulance came searching for her presumed dead body. “The ambulance he called to find my dead body drove past, and I screamed at it. I mean screamed. I think it heard me and it stopped. I tried standing. managed to walk a step or two before collapsing into a deputy’s and a paramedic's arms” “Then I was out.” Claire, after the ordeal, spent a month within Pillbox Medical Centre to recover. She was promptly questioned by law enforcement officials. She was under the effects of withdrawal medication alongside a number of other medicinal drugs to treat her injuries. During her stay within the infirmary, she gained a passion for writing. “I wrote a blog while I was in there. posted it, but I'd rather that stay out there for people to find on their own. [It] was cathartic I guess. A piece on addiction. “The lack of support for anything and anyone.” Many states throughout the United States have some form of survivor assistance program for those who suffer from violent crimes. Oregon has the Crime Victim and Survivor Services, Texas’ attorney general’s office has the Crime Victims’ Compensation program, New York has the Office of Victim Services. The state of San Andreas, nor the city of Los Santos, has no program that offers support to victims of violent and traumatic acts as of this article’s publishing date. Claire, when leaving the care of Pillbox, didn’t have the benefits of Alexis. She went back to the street. The lack of such a program is partly attributed to the Los Santos City Government’s struggle to search for a director of the Department of Health and Humans Services. A job posting was listed on February of this year and, as of writing this article, remains open. The Daily News reached out to the Los Santos city government’s communications director on June the 1st to question the difficulties that they have faced in their hunt for a director of DHHS via email. In response, the communications director noted how the LS city government hasn’t received many applicants for the role. “A PR campaign will be established in order for us to find a suitable candidate for the position of Interim Director of Health and Human Services, as we haven't had many applicants for the position in a long while. We are limited in such aspects due to the sole fact that applicants are nonexistent.” The government noted how, after finding a director of DHHS, the department’s next project would be to revive the B.J. Smith Community Centre; a hub for information, employment, societies and support for those living in the south central region. The job posting can be found at the following link. While there isn't a governmental body specifically dealing with victim support, nor any program offered by the Department of Health and Human Services, the District's Attorney Office of Los Santos County offers the Victim Restitution Program. From it's web page, it describes itself as "an extrajudicial process that helps victims of [c]rime and their families obtain financial assistance for losses incurred as a result of crime and is not governed by state statute." For people to be eligible for the program, they must meet the eligibility requirements. The requirements include that the crime was violent in nature, the perpetrator was found guilty or pleaded guilty in their trial, and the victim cooperated fully with law enforcement. Violent crimes are defined as the following; homicides, any level of battery, kidnapping, torture, human trafficking, armed robbery, rape, statutory rape, sexual battery, hit and run, firearm discharges that result in injuries or loss of property. Once the killer is tried, and if they are found guilty for or plead guilty to their crimes against Claire and Alexis, they both may be eligible to receive compensation for their injuries. More can be read on this program at the following link. Pillbox Medical Center,- Alan Kim. May 15th, 2022. 11:12PM Claire, after her stay in Pillbox Medical Centre, kept up the hobby of her own blogging. The blogging bred from the monotony of the rest she had to take as a part of her recovery, according to Claire. “Even then I barely ever saw a nurse after the first day. That's why I got to writing, took some photos once I got out and posted it.” Under her request, the Daily News will not share a link to her blog. Both Claire and Alexis were both offered witness protection by law enforcement. However, they both refused it for respective personal reasons. The identity of the killer is known by law enforcement, and they intend to reveal as much details about this killer’s identities and to answer any and all questions in a press conference at a later date. Editor's Note: 08/06/2022. 11:10am Within this article, we made a claim that the city government of Los Santos nor the state government of San Andreas offered a victim support program. While this remains true, where neither of these governmental bodies offered such a program, the phrasing and the article's tone as a whole made it seem that San Andreas and Los Santos County did not have such a program in place across all of it's governmental bodies. Upon further research, this is not the case, and was missed due to an oversight. The Los Santos County District Attorney's Office offers such a program. The following paragraphs has been added: Comments are enabled: * The phrases "Allison7521" and "allison7521.weebly.com" have been blacklisted. 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The Salty Clam, widely known as Vespucci Beach's hot spot for a good time. A place to go for a quick drink, a good bite and a great laugh with a barrel full of patrons of each end of the bar. In the heart of the beach, we chose to be the center of fun, creativity and with a constant source of entertainment with what our atmosphere has to offer. The ATM is only a step away The bar, the grill, no matter who and when? Our customers are happy and always laughing. Being around the beach can be a burden with competition, but that's where we stand out. To all our patrons: your safety is priority! We'll call you a cab, ensure you're safe and sound and arrive at home in the darkest of hours! Please don't be a stranger, come in and take a seat and make yourself at home! Vespucci Beach | Bay City Avenue E-Mail: [email protected] (( @Rum )) Main businesses page: The Salty Clam Bar And Grill From 1:AM to 1:AM this floor is always open, it's never too early to get your legs moving, especially with the new contests, events and parties being thrown as of late! Bring your mix and poison to the floor, dance with the locals and drunks, don't forget to drink water and grab our weighted basket of ribs and fries! Every other week we plan on releasing a new contest for the customers to get in on, yes this does sometimes include a cash prize or perhaps a free bottle of beer or wine, who knows! We have everything from: Charity Night. Open Mic Night. Bar Olympics. Stand Up Comedy Night. Dance From The Past. Disco Night. Halloween Bash. Trivia Night.
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THE RANA REPORT Your source for the latest Los Santos news, investigative journalism, and city-wide updates. 'Vibe Check' for the New Year: Street Interviews BY RANA KHATI Los Santos lit up at night. A common sight for a city full of night owls. It's been 21 days since the New Year dawned on Los Santos and the city simmers in a state of quiet uncertainty. Recent events have seen the Mayor imprisoned and State officials huddling to figure out the next steps, but have these events changed life for the average citizen of Los Santos? The Rana Report took to the streets and interviewed every-day Los Santans to find out just that. We asked them about what life is like for them these days, what struggles they and their neighbors are dealing with, and what their favorite parts of the city are for relaxing and re-centering their mind. Noelle, 23 Legion Square Noelle told the Rana Report she had been in Los Santos for about one week and already managed to find two part-time jobs in Bartending and Reception, but noted how difficult it was to find even basic temporary housing. She's currently forced to sleep in a hotel room and already has had her car stolen by Los Santos' notorious car-thieves. Her favorite part of Los Santos is the Vinewood Hills. Legion Square, Mission Row, LS. Jordan, 27 Alta Jordan has been living in Los Santos for a little over one month and has been supporting himself as an independent taxi driver. His biggest struggles are turning a profit in a city whose criminal elements seem to target taxi drivers on a regular basis. He told Rana: "I got robbed twice of nearly all my money, I work, I earn, then I get robbed of all what I earned, can you believe it?" He enthusiastically shared that his favorite part of living in Los Santos was and will always be the beautiful women he has the honor of driving on a regular basis. Jordan and his taxi in Alta Val, "in her 20s" Conroy's Gym, Textile City The Rana Report saw Val going toe to toe with a man in when fighting in the cage over at Conroy's. Val moved here two months ago from Liberty City and so far, one of her favorite hobbies is sparring, she shared that she loves the rush it brings and that it can make anyone stand tall and keep going. Val sparring at Conroy's in Textile City Madeleine, 24 Mission Row Madeleine has been living in Los Santos for eleven years and told Rana that the biggest issue she's seen remain unresolved is the crime epidemic that has swept the city for years. A self-described "Goth", Madeleine enjoys relaxing in solitude, taking luxurious trips to the local cemetary, and cutting loose at the local goth club, The Crypt when she's not working at her day job. Madeleine attending to customers in Mission Row "Trigger", 18 Davis We found Trigger hanging out with some friends on the sidewalk. He's been living in Los Santos every year of his eighteen year old life and he told Rana that the biggest problem they were facing in Davis was over policing and what he described as "Snoovers." We suspect this might be a set of neighborhood rivals. Davis, Los Santos Stu & Chu, 24 & 23 Little Seoul Stu & Chu, two residents of Little Seoul, told Rana that one of the biggest obstacles their facing is a lack of community engagement especially in their Little Seoul Running Club and the speedy car racers that rush down the streets at dangerous speeds. Chu told Rana that speed bumps would help Little Seoul out with that last problem. Both men said they enjoyed going to neighborhood staples like Wook's Tea House or Mr. Liu's Pool House after a long day. Stu in front of an apartment building in Little Seoul Shane, 27 Blaine County Rana found Shane waiting for a speedy and efficient car modification over at Route 68 Garage in Blaine County. Shane's only been in Los Santos for two weeks but he's already got a plan to join either the Police or Sheriff's Department. While he hasn't been able to find housing in Blaine, he's currently staying in the city but comes out to Blaine frequently. He's leaning towards joining up with the Sheriff's Department because he grew up around deputies and to cut loose there's nothing he likes more than hanging out with friends around town. Shane at Route 68 Garage in Blaine County The future of Los Santos lies in the hands of everyday folks like these and addressing their needs is crucial to making 2021 a year of not just peace but a year of prosperity for all. If the city and state government can make meaningful changes to address the housing and crime issues while also factoring the way policing is done in different neighborhoods, citizens from every corner of Los Santos might be able to enjoy themselves even more in our unique and diverse metropolis. A peaceful sunset over Paleto Bay Remember to like and subscribe for more city-wide news! Thank you for supporting independent journalism > Comments are enabled
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Short description: Job applications Detailed description: We could have "Jobs" section and have people apply for different jobs which would be with "okay" pay. Commands to add: Depends on the job. Items to add: Security trucks How would your suggestion improve the server?: It'd present players with more legal jobs and those who would pass the application, having good admin record, all the requirement - he'd be able to get the job he applied for. Requirement to apply: PF licenses CCW licenses Guard card (guard exam) Good admin record Good reason why you wish to apply for the job. This would similar to trucking, expect it'd be as a special-type of job - it'd pay decent, higher than regular trucking - as this is more risk and tougher way to get in. Example: Security firm (script-wise/server wise) - players who are accepted would be invited into a job, which would give them access to the security truck. And this would work similar to TRUCKING system, expect they'd go to banks and union depository (we could let them to have command /garageopen /garageclose - and allow them to open / close the garage-doors for the depository, and have that as the trucking firms HQ. They'd do deliveries from point A - B's, and further they'd go - to bank to Paleto Bay for example, the larger their paycheck would be. They'd have access to a side-firearm, a pistol (not a combat one, but a regular pistol) and shotgun's. Shotgun's would work like the police gun-rack /take 1 for shotgun and /place 1 to place it back. NOTE: People who would wanna apply for this, would have to first get WEAPON LICENSES, CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPON and do a GUARD CARD exam. If individual has it all passed, he could apply for this JOB APPLICATION, and if his admin record is solid and he is straight up role-player, he'd be become a security truck driver. Each time he'd leave the union depository, he'd see how much money he'd be moving. "Your moving 20.000$ to Pillbox Bank" and etc..it'd be random. If the vehicle gets hit for example - by a crew, they'd have to have lock-pick/explosive even (illegal factions step in) to break into the back of the truck. And high-jack the items. The truck-driver would have a panic button that he could quickly activate and notify PD&SD. This could promote heist RP and additional legal job - and its a huge risk, since stopping a truck would be difficult and he'd active the panic button quickly. NOTE: There should be at least 7 cops on duty in order to do this. (Combined PD&SD) Additionnal information: Why not? Another possibility for a legal job and have heist-crew RP'ers have something to do, rather jack stores. IF security guard is caught abusing and making it easy for robbers, aka - easily giving them the stuff (which is easy to spot if its OOC related) - he'd be removed and even face a temp-ban. Player would be able to get himself the security outfits the skin - or we could have a game-made skin for his custom character, same way we did with sheriffs. He could wear some sort of a long-sleeve shirt and a GREY kevlar and holster, similar as PD & SD has in their /uniform. Security truck Union depository
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Hey everybody. We're still figuring out how these clubs work but I figure I'd post the first topic. Straight to the point, what are some things you'd like to see out of the government on this server? -
Initial Thoughts? FAQ: 1) I see there's a few state agencies listed here? Will they be around during launch and can I get in them? ALL state agencies mentioned in the penal code will be NPCed during the first few weeks, if not longer (months). This does not include the courts - more to come on that for a later date. We are considering dissolving the 'city court' system and just having it all at the state level, which will provide streamlined service to the community. 2) bruh i aint doin a week for "X" wtf? Sorry. (times are up for debate, please post below) 3) I gotta be imprisoned for life if I go over 25 hours in certain cases? Yeah, the goal is to prevent insane crime sprees and for it to have a meaningful event for your character. Serious crimes should be taken, well, seriously. For your character, there should be significant reasons to commit crimes that would add up to that magnitude, and would warrant the risk of life in prison. Btw, you can still get parole. Anyway, this isn't a finished document, but please feel free to ask questions and post below.
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What are your initial thoughts? We still have more to post about the courts. Specifically, we don't know if we have the ability to maintain such a complex system (judges on every case in a timely manner, police and fire lawsuits, and so on). Additionally, we need officials for the following positions: Executive Branch: City Attorney [X], Public Defender [X], Asst. City Attorneys [Hiring], Asst. Public Defenders [Hiring] City Clerk [X] City Treasurer [X] City Engineer [Hiring] Legislative Branch: City Council Members [Hiring - 3] Judicial Branch: Judges [Hiring - 3] If you are interested in any of these positions, please send me your character's background and experience in these areas, as well as intentions for this role. I'll gladly speak to you about any of these roles as well. If you have any suggestions, please post below.
