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Deputy Mayor or Political Wildcard? Chloe Bennetts Isn’t Asking Permission Written by Hank Miller 17/05/2025 It began with a sentence. Measured. Intentional. Spoken not as a flourish but as a pivot. “Miss Chloe Bennetts will serve as the Deputy Mayor of Los Santos.” Mayor Hank Preston stood before the city, before the press, before the lens of a city government under scrutiny and made a move that was less political appointment and more personal declaration. Because the Fred Coleman era had ended quietly, necessarily, heartbreakingly and the city needed more than a placeholder. It needed a partner. Enter Bennetts. Not the obvious choice. Not the legacy candidate. A former ranger. A judicial aide. A woman who turned CHANGE, a grassroots movement into political leverage. She wasn’t supposed to be here and yet, she is. Twenty-one days. That’s all it took to go from Chief of Staff to the second-most powerful office in the city. When Mayor Preston was questioned about the speed of appointment, his answer was simple. “It wasn’t about time. It was about trust.” (Pictured: Mayor Hank Preston) Trust. The intangible currency of political capital. Built in backrooms, earned in emergencies, and sometimes, if you’re lucky, tested on the record. And so I met her. Chloe Bennetts. In a spare, sunlit government conference room, over a Dictaphone and mutual curiosity. What followed wasn’t an interview. It was a testimony. “I grew up on farmland. Lost my parents young. Drifted a lot after that,” she said. “I found shelter with my father’s best friend’s family, but it didn’t last. I left that life disarrayed, broken, directionless.” She earned a master’s degree in agriculture and resource economics, then spent her early 20s on the road. “Motels, diners, bars, you name it. I lived, but without stakes,” she said. “In hindsight, that freedom was more real than a lot of what passes for meaning in our lives today.” Everything changed during an outreach event hosted by San Andreas State Parks. “Pure coincidence. I stopped, I stayed, and I felt at home.” That’s when she found purpose, first as a civilian employee, then as a peace officer. “I picked up a badge because I couldn’t stand by. I watched others do the same job as me, but with their lives on the line. I couldn’t just watch anymore.” She built the Off Highway Patrol Unit from scratch, reformed the Civilian Unit, and eventually became sole supervisor of Field Operations. “I didn’t have the experience or the agency. But I had Rangers who needed someone to speak for them.” Then came the burnout. “I was a supervisor arguing with bureaucrats who didn’t understand or didn’t care. I looked my people in the eye and told them we were working on it, when really, I was hitting a brick wall.” She resigned, but not with regret. Her time in the judiciary began as an attempt to understand what came next. “I saw the other side of enforcement. You arrest people who don’t deserve it, you follow rules that make no sense. So I studied. I became a court clerk, then an assistant to Judge Scherer.” Frustrated by how advocacy, not truth, defined outcomes, she created the civic movement CHANGE. “At first, it was unofficial. Me and a few friends gathering grievances, connecting dots. But it grew. Because too many people had never felt heard.” She resisted political overtures until Preston reached out. “We met once. Then twice. It became real, not theater. He didn’t dismiss me. He listened.” (Pictured: Chloe Bennetts & Mayor Hank Preston) And now she acts. She launched the NRRC, the Natural Resources and Recreational Commission, and brought in actors across the spectrum: forestry services, nonprofits, activists, and everyday citizens. “We’re not gatekeeping. If you want in, you’re in.” Her next move though isn’t symbolic. It’s operational and, depending on who you ask, overdue. The Emergency Management and Mitigation Commission, still waiting on a formal nameplate, is being built in the absence of a seated City Council, in a city strained by overlapping jurisdictions and unanswered alarms. “The intent behind these commissions is to act where we can act, empowered by budgets, in a temporary manner,” Bennetts said. “To gather grievances, field realities, and more. To establish reports enabling the Office of the Mayor to propose policy.” It’s not just crisis management. It’s a response to dysfunction. One born from a string of public failures that, as Bennetts sees it, can no longer be ignored. “Is it normal for the Fire Department to administer fentanyl to a sixteen-year-old suffering from minor injuries before resorting to any other pain control methods?” she asked. “Is it normal for law enforcement efforts to be conflicting with one another, for information to be so compartmentalized that, sometimes even inside of a single agency, efforts are overlapping and budgets wasted?” Paleto became the breaking point. “Is it normal for what happened in Paleto to not have been foreshadowed? For the City Government to try and make amends while law enforcement runs around doing its own thing?” she asked. “I don’t believe either of those instances to be normal.” Bennetts describes the core issue in blunt terms: “We lack a key element today, of centralized information sharing, public reassurance, coordination, standardization, policy making, budget allocation and more. But she’s also aware of the limits. “We are forced to allow emergency budgets through executive orders. To take temporary measures through ordinances,” she said. “This is no way to rule. A breach of checks and balances, of the political process, and more.” Still, the commission moves forward, collecting data, engaging agencies, and building frameworks. “We are laying the groundwork for the City Council to act on, and doing what we can in the meantime where it seems urgent to do so.” And for those questioning whether this means a power grab? “Our intent is purely advisory, cooperative,” she said. “We will work with whoever wants to work with us, gather whatever information we can gather.” If that effort fails? “Then we will have to ask ourselves how to proceed.” Because this, ultimately, is about culture. And fixing it. (Pictured: Deputy Mayor Chloe Bennetts) I asked her about the criticism. Bennetts said. “If people have doubts, I’m easy to find. Call me. Meet me. Ask me questions. I worry because if one person voices it, ten others might feel it but stay silent.” As we came to the end of the interview Deputy Mayor Chloe Bennetts, left me with these stirring words and sentiment “I know I can be shut down,” she said. “My reach is limited. But if we want something done, if we want truth, or access, or transparency, I say let’s try. Let’s try together.” And so she builds. Commissions. Reports. Dialogues. She asked to be judged on delivery, not headlines. Maybe that’s the only standard that matters. © 2025 Insider Media Group. All Rights Reserved.

This thread will chart the development of Edward Volinski, a 42 year old independent journalist battling an alcohol addiction.

((This thread is a second attempt at documenting the life of Hank Miller, a Journalist for Los Santos Insider))

Tragedy and Terror: Officer's Life Ends Amid Politically Charged Bombing Written by Hank Miller 27/03/2025 It was supposed to be just another evening in Mission Row with citizens enjoying local bars. Instead, the night turned into chaos. Officers from the Police Department rushed into action following a credible bomb threat at the Republican Party Headquarters, a call that quickly devolved into a devastating tragedy. At a late press briefing, police spokesperson Michael Espinoza outlined the grim events with a gravity that hung thick in the air. “Our brave officers quickly worked to determine the validity of the threat,” Espinoza said. Authorities swiftly evacuated the area as the Los Santos Fire Department cut power and gas lines, an attempt to avert further catastrophe. Pictured: Assistant Chief Michael Espinoza The explosive, a daunting device concealed within a parked van, was chillingly described by personnel on scene as "three feet tall, five feet wide, and four feet deep," with a large destructive payload. It had two triggers: a timer, and a dangerously sensitive mercury tilt switch. Pictured: Suspect Van and Bomb Disposal Experts Pictured: Remote Bomb Disposal Robot Police sources also confirmed a sinister element, a manifesto found alongside the bomb. Espinoza didn't hesitate to underscore its disturbing implications: “Preliminary investigations indicated clear political motivations behind the attack.” In an intense race against the clock, the bomb squad neutralized one threat but still faced the precarious mercury trigger. An officer at the scene stated with momentary relief, "We turned the timer off." But as caution turned to action, tragedy struck. “The explosion occurred as officers took precautions against the remaining mercury trigger,” Espinoza solemnly revealed. Officer Vincent Glass, amidst his duty, lost his life in the fiery blast. Several others were injured, and extensive damage radiated outward, severely impacting nearby buildings, notably the residential complex at Fantastic Place. Sage Reinhart, from the Los Santos Fire Department, emphasized the immediate response, noting, "our team was on scene within seconds," swiftly handling a two-story fire and securing damaged structures. Pictured: Los Santos Fire Department Responding Pictured: Republican Party HQ Law enforcement quickly traced the suspect, a figure authorities are already labelling a "domestic terrorist" to Sandy Shores. In a tense standoff, SWAT teams confronted the suspect clutching a remote detonator. Espinoza confirmed grimly, "the suspect has been taken down," neutralizing the immediate threat. Yet uncertainties linger. Pressed about the suspect's broader connections, Espinoza offered careful restraint: “We have no reason to believe there is any further risk at this time,” withholding identification due to the ongoing investigation. The personal toll became palpable as Espinoza recounted a heart breaking conversation with Officer Glass’s family. “They are beyond devastated,” he shared quietly, his voice breaking slightly. He appealed for privacy as the family mourned their loss. Pictured: Damage Left by Explosive Device In the aftermath, displaced residents face stark uncertainty. One victim, now homeless, openly questioned, "Where am I supposed to sleep tonight?" Espinoza responded reassuringly, promising immediate shelter at "Mission Row Station" and coordination with local agencies. The Los Santos Fire Department urged affected residents to seek further assistance through the LS Fire Foundation. As dawn breaks, Los Santos wakes to confront not only the immediate pain of loss but deeper questions about motivations and the potential for broader implications of this violent act. Public Information For those impacted by the incident there are multiple places you can turn to for assistance: Sacred Heart Shelter - Call 311 for a hot meal, and somewhere safe and warm to go to. Staff will support you in anyway they can. Fire Foundation - Call 5209 for additional assistance and direction. LSPD Mission Row (In Person) On a personal note, I would like to thank all agencies at the scene for the dedication, bravery and professionalism shown throughout. Your jobs and your service is crucial to our city. Seeing you work first hand in such difficult circumstances, you should all be commended. For the people of Los Santos, now is the time to rally around, help each other and hold our families and loved ones a little closer. I would also like to thank the Arcani Group with the assistance they provided in producing some of these images. This article will continue to be updated as and when Los Santos Insider receives more information. Please remember our hotline is always open, call 151 and leave a message or if you want to speak to Hank Miller directly, call 1545. © 2025 Insider Media Group. All Rights Reserved.

Los Santos City Council: Asleep at the Wheel Written by Hank Miller 21/03/2025 Let’s not sugar coat it: The Los Santos City Council isn’t just asleep at the wheel—they’ve locked the doors, tossed the keys into the river, and curled up in the backseat for a nap. And I’m not talking about a light doze. No, this is a full-blown hibernation. Since January, City Hall has been eerily silent, the legislative process stalled, and the people of Los Santos left to wonder if their elected officials have mistaken public service for a spectator sport. Seven resolutions sit untouched, collecting dust while the city’s economy drifts dangerously toward uncertainty. I’ve covered Los Santos politics for a long time. I’ve seen the infighting, the grandstanding, the bureaucratic red tape so thick you could package and sell it. But this? This is different. This isn’t just government inefficiency; it’s negligence, plain and simple. It’s civic malpractice. Governance by absence. Neglect wrapped in apathy and served with a side of arrogance. Nothing has moved. No debate. No votes. Just…nothing. And that nothing has consequences. Let’s talk about the bills stuck in purgatory, the ones that could actually make a difference. C.B 006 - Los Santos County Economic Stimulus Program—a plan to inject much-needed support into local businesses—remains an idea rather than a reality. C.B 014 - Digital Inclusion & Equity Act of 2024, a bill designed to ensure low-income households have access to technology, sits ignored while the city’s digital divide grows wider. C.B 012 - Personal Information Protection Act of 2024, a bill meant to safeguard residents from data exploitation, gathers dust. And then there’s C.B 011 - Private Investigator Licensing Act of 2024, C.B 010 - The Medical Event Safety and Assurance Act, C.B 008 - Los Santos Community Re-entry and Education Program, and C.B 005 - Los Santos County Better Business Initiative—each a policy with the potential to improve lives, each stalled in an endless bureaucratic limbo. And while the council fumbles around in the dark, it’s the people of Los Santos who pay the price. I don’t need to look at a spreadsheet to know what’s happening. I see it every day. I see it in the struggling business owners who wonder how much longer they can keep the lights on, lack of staff and lack of customers to name the two glaring issues. Low income households aplenty, young people failing to get a decent education resorting to gangs, organised crime and criminality everywhere, resulting in a police force that is overstretched and underappreciated. And what’s the response from City Hall? A symphony of silence. Not a single council member has stepped forward to explain why these bills have been left to rot. No official statements, no press briefings—just a collective shrug. And yet, in a few months, these same officials will come knocking for your vote, promising bold vision, swift action, and a government that works for you. How convenient. Let’s be clear: This isn’t politics. This is abandonment. If they don’t want to do their jobs, they should make way for someone who will. If there was ever a moment for the council to wake up, it’s now. Not when election season is in full swing, not when public outrage reaches a boiling point, not when the media has exhausted every synonym for “inaction.” Now. Instead of standing around blinking at each other, why aren’t our elected representatives fixing the very system that keeps them from doing their jobs? Because if the council won’t act, the voters will. And when that reckoning comes, it won’t be a polite wake-up call. It’ll be an earthquake. The information contained within "OPINION" publications represent the views and opinions of the original creators, and does not necessarily reflect the views of Los Santos Insider. The publication by Los Santos Insider does not constitute an endorsement or affiliation with this content. This content has been made available for informational purposes only and Los Santos Insider does not make any representation or claim to the accuracy or completeness of "OPINION" content. © 2025 Insider Media Group. All Rights Reserved.

Paging the Governor: Your Election’s Overdue Written by Hank Miller 23/03/2025 Let me be clear I’m not in the habit of applauding government overreach. I believe in rules, I believe in process. I believe that power, when left unchecked, tends to rot from the inside. But I also believe in common sense, and there wasn’t a single ounce of that in the City Council chambers this week mostly because there wasn’t anyone in them. So, when Mayor Hank Preston stepped in and signed the budget without a quorum, I didn’t flinch. I exhaled. He didn’t throw a tantrum. He didn’t give a speech. He didn’t grand stand. He found the clause in the charter, the emergency line in the rulebook, and he pulled it like a fire alarm. Because it was a fire. The kind that burns through city services, police salaries, paramedic support, and fire department funding. And while I can already hear the howling from the procedural purists, spare me. This wasn’t a power grab. This was a hand on the wheel when the rest of the crew abandoned the bridge. But let’s not get too comfortable patting backs. Because when I opened the appropriations report, what stared back at me wasn’t a city on the brink, it was a city already knee-deep in broken priorities. Davis High School received over $31 million in payroll. That’s not me rounding up, that’s the math: thirty million in salaries, one and a half in overtime, two hundred grand for extra hires. And for what? Show me the positive educational outcomes. Because the only thing I see is kids fighting outside the school and a rise in gang recruitment that’s starting to feel systemic. Do you want a future for Los Santos? It starts in the classroom. And if this is what we’re paying for, we need to seriously rethink the invoice. Meanwhile, down in the Southern and Central Districts, the places that are usually last to get paved and first to get policed, the budget handed them nothing. Zilch. Payroll: zero. Investment: zero. Hope: dwindling. These are neighbourhoods with potential, but potential doesn’t pay for streetlights, encourage small business, or put support services where they need to be. This budget was a copy and paste job, no development, no progress, stagnation. You want to be tough on crime? Try providing actual solutions to parts of the city where crime breeds, not with speeches, but with actual dollars and practical ideas. And here’s where I take off my journalist hat, just for a moment. Because if I’ve learned anything in the years I’ve spent sitting through city council meetings and wading through campaign promises both in Los Santos and Chicago, it’s this: being a spectator to civic failure starts to feel like complicity. I care about this city. I care about safety, I care about jobs, and I care about education that does more than checkboxes. I want a city that works for everyone. Maybe it’s time to stop shouting from the sidelines and start thinking about how I help to change the playbook. Here’s the thing, democracy doesn’t just vanish because it’s inconvenient. You don’t get to freeze the process and still call it governance. Preston held the line, but a city can’t be run indefinitely by one man with a pen and a charter clause. We need a City Council, not someday, not eventually, but now. Debate, dissent, compromise, remember those? That’s how the job gets done. So if the Governor’s waiting for the perfect moment to call the election, let me help: it was yesterday. Do the right thing. Call the vote. Let the people speak. The information contained within "OPINION" publications represent the views and opinions of the original creators, and does not necessarily reflect the views of Los Santos Insider. The publication by Los Santos Insider does not constitute an endorsement or affiliation with this content. This content has been made available for informational purposes only and Los Santos Insider does not make any representation or claim to the accuracy or completeness of "OPINION" content. © 2025 Insider Media Group. All Rights Reserved.

PARADISE is a neo-noir crime drama series inspired by works such as 'Nightcrawler', 'Drive', 'Max Payne', and 'Shot in the Dark'. Currently ten acts in length, this thread follows the gradual development of Ashton Love, a gonzo photojournalist here in Los Santos to cover crime and urban decay. PARADISE features some adult themes and references to real-world social and political issues, including human trafficking, the drug epidemic, and the destabilization of the East. Some content written around the Ukraine conflict was written prior to invasion. Thread quality drastically improves over time (as I learn to edit!) LATEST CONTENT (UPDATED 29/JANUARY/2024) PARADISE PROJECT WEBSITE CLICKING EACH IMAGE BELOW WILL BRING YOU TO THE CORRESPONDING ACT (Click with middle mouse to open in new tab. Individual scenes contained in spoilers.) BEST BROWSED TO THE ATTACHED MUSIC ON EACH SCENE EACH TRACK IS CHOSEN TO FIT THE THEME THE POST IT'S ON RECOMMENDED & RELATED READS 'Katya Annikova', a story of struggles and sensuality 'The Truth Will Set You Free', story of Yunisa Flores of the LS Daily News One call, that's all! - An Episodic introspective to law and corruption Investigating the Void: A '70s-chic Gumshoe Story

This thread will show the progress of Elijah Higgins and his project Street Stories which aims to go straight to the source to get a deeper understanding of what motivates the various underworlds to provide the wildest documentaries / vlogs available on the internet. The project will aim to feature a variety of content such as: - Hood Vlogs - Scamming & Fraud - Drug Markets - Pimping & Prostitution - Gang Violence Content will be shared ICly via YouTube and a FaceBrowser page EPISODE 1 W/S Tiny Raskal Gang Hood Vlog (RP Screens) W/S Tiny Raskal Gang Hood Vlog (YT Vlog) EPISODE 2 1 on 1 Interview with a TRG gang member (RP Screens) 1 on 1 Interview with a TRG gang member (COMING SOON) (YT Vlog)

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HOBO HOLIDAY This post follows the life of Tyler Ford, an aspiring YouTuber who travels from country to country on vacation, attempting to keep costs as low as possible. This time, he's found himself in Los Santos.

This thread follows the life of Freddy "Tell" Teller, an Independent, washed-up political & social journalist.

"The Ramp House": A Thrilling Paradise for Extreme Sports Enthusiasts The world of extreme sports just got a whole lot more exciting with the grand opening of "The Ramp House," a state-of-the-art BMX skate park that promises to be an adrenaline-fueled haven for riders of all skill levels. Nestled in La Mesa, Del Perro Flyway by Supply Street, "The Ramp House" is set to revolutionize the BMX scene, offering a thrilling experience like no other. With its awe-inspiring features, cutting-edge design, and commitment to fostering a vibrant BMX community, this park is poised to become the ultimate destination for extreme sports enthusiasts. The Ramp House had their grand opening on the 9th of June in 2023. Sarah Byrne, the creator and implementer of this wonderful project, set it up together with the support of a number of friends. It all started six months ago when Sarah Byrne was introduced to BMXing, and taught how to do tricks on a BMX bike by her f friends and a professional coach. Over the course of months as they got involved more, they realized that the outdoor skateparks in Los Santos were often unsafe. They wanted to create a safe-space for all the skaters, BMXers or just people who want to enjoy the vibes and draw graffiti art without worrying about safety. Show your inner urban artist, “Draw Everywhere” motto where you can spray graffiti on any and every object you see, on every wall. State of art and intricate designed ramps for the best tricks you can perform on your board or BMX. Dedicated snack bar with awesome food and chill spots, overlooking the entire park where you can relax, vibe and eat. They even record their customers doing tricks sometimes, by hiring a private photographer. The Ramp House are planning to dynamically change the skatepark every other month with new ramps. They also plan to expand on the community front, more competitions, fundraising for causes, getting the locals involved and making sure that people find a safe place to do what they enjoy doing. As riders step into The Ramp House, they'll be greeted by an expansive playground specifically designed to cater to the demands of BMX riders. The park boasts a diverse range of ramps, jumps, and obstacles that have been meticulously crafted to challenge riders and inspire them to push their limits. Whether you're a freestyle rider looking to perfect your tricks or a seasoned professional seeking new challenges, "The Ramp House" has something for every BMX or skateboard enthusiast. One of the standout features of The Ramp House is its commitment to rider safety without compromising on the thrill factor. The park has been constructed with high-quality, durable materials that ensure a smooth riding surface, reducing the risk of injuries. Additionally, safety measures such as strategically placed padding, well-maintained rails, and proper signage provide riders with peace of mind as they explore the park's various sections. "The Ramp House" also goes beyond providing a thrilling experience; it aims to create a vibrant community. The Ramp House is not just a skate park; it's a testament to the boundless spirit of BMX riders and their unwavering dedication to their craft. It stands as a sanctuary where riders can come together, challenge themselves, and create lifelong memories. With its world-class features, commitment to safety, and vibrant community, "The Ramp House" is set to redefine the BMX landscape and become an iconic destination for riders seeking an electrifying experience. So, grab your BMX or skateboard, strap on your helmet, and get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey. The Ramp House awaits, beckoning riders to test their skills, conquer new heights, and embrace the thrill of extreme sports. It's time to experience the rush of "The Ramp House" and witness the incredible moments that will unfold within its boundaries. Get ready to defy gravity and unleash your passion at The Ramp House.

FEATURED ARTICLES NEWS • Politics Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • July 3rd, 2022 — 8:10PM Sun rises on Little Tokyo, committee passes bill to recognize district NEWS • Politics Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • June 30th, 2022 — 6:20AM San Andreans' stances on the Roe v. Wade repeal NEWS • Crime Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • June 27th, 2022 — 8:29PM White supremacist gang leader killed by three in Twin Towers, reports say NEWS • Crime Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • June 25th, 2022 — 7:20PM Local business owner pleads guilty to murder, sentenced to 8 years NEWS • Crime Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • June 15th, 2022 — 3:58AM Los Santos man wanted for four serial-killings in LS County. $50k bounty, DA offers NEWS • Local News Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • June 17th, 2022 — 9:17PM Local DJ Carl Medina gets rescued from state park; Park Rangers share tips NEWS • Crime Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • June 14th, 2022 — 8:40PM Sureno gangster stabbed Mexican Mafia member over 10 times, prosecutors say NEWS • Local News Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • June 11th, 2022 - 6:05AM "Local citizens have the right to know", DA Terenity Schwetz unveils Brady List for the public to see NEWS • Local News Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • June 8th, 2022 - 10:22AM 17 guns and over 1.3kg of drugs seized from Vespucci Neo-Nazi gangs NEWS • Local News Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • June 4th, 2022 - 08:59AM Beluga business proprietor builds Union in effort to help Eurasian migrants NEWS • Crime Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • June 4th, 2022 - 00:30am Snuff-film survivors speak out; the two tales of Alexis and Claire NEWS • Local News Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • May 30th, 2022 - 00:20AM Suey Sing re-starts Asian Market to support LS Asian communities NEWS • Entertainment Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • May 28th, 2022 - 7:00AM The rise and rise of the Dead End Brigade NEWS • Local News Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • May 28th, 2022 - 10:10AM Davis traffic junction marks new initiative by Davis sheriffs and City Council From the EDITING ROOM • May 27th, 2022 - 11:00PM EDITOR'S ROOM: Daily News and News Network enters negotiations for an advertising partnership. The proposed deal will see the Los Santos Daily News showcase advertisements contracted by the Los Santos News Networks within it's ad-space. NEWS • Crime Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • May 24th, 2022 - 10:58PM Mexican Mafia Murders; Operation Maria sweep six soldiers in major arrests. NEWS • Local News Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • May 21st, 2022 - 4:55PM Snacks and smiles, charity food-drive raises $53,000 NEWS • Politics Written by Yunisa DELGADO-FLORES • May 19th, 2022 9:35AM Abortion and religion, thoughts by Edward Ulf, Senator Lu and GOP's Jonathan Spencer

"God is not averse to deceit in a holy cause." - Aeschylus holy fuck translators are absolutely dogshit with tagalog huh!??!?!

UNNERVING ODDITIES OF THE GOLD COAST Hello ghosts and ghouls of San Andreas! I'm Mercy, a recent transplant to this horrible place from a different horrible place called Portland. My hometown of Portland is a really weird place with an undercity of old unmapped tunnels and fenced-off suburban parks with weird freemason obelisks. I used to love going around and committing minor breaches of the law (such as trespassing - honestly private property just makes life so much less fun) in order to find and photograph weird shit so I figure, what the hell. New state means new adventures. Not having grown up here though I don't know about any of this weird shit there most definitely is around this drought-stricken wasteland SO naturally I made a blog and here's how it works: STEP ONE: Comment with weird shit you've seen or heard about or things going on this page. STEP TWO: I will use my own time and money to go check this weird shit out and write a blog post about what I find there, any mysteries I solve, interviews with weirdos I meet. Now I'm not going into this with no content either - I heard a juicy rumor about a strange coyote mutilation up north so I'm gonna be chasing that lead alongside any that come in from you commenters. Blog updates will be posted on this thread and linked here as they come out. Stay spooky! [SUBMISSIONS ARE ENABLED!] Username: Comment:

How to roleplay a journalist _____________________________ Part 1 – Introduction to journalist roleplay Why roleplay a journalist? Roleplaying a journalist can be incredibly rewarding and fun provided you have the right mindset for it. It’s mostly legal roleplay (though there are of course options for corruption which may spice things up a bit) and as such, it’s not for everybody. As a journalist, you’ll find your character conducting investigations, interviewing public figures, writing up their findings and potentially broadcasting them too. With commitment and consistency, your character will also likely develop a certain level of fame and recognition. I’ll say this ‘til I’m blue in the face though: journalism roleplay is meant to be fun – and that’s the main reason why you should consider it! If you try it out and don’t find it fun, maybe it’s not for you (or maybe you’re putting yourself under too much pressure – take it one step at a time). _____________________________ What type of players could this appeal to? It’s fair to say that not everyone would enjoy journalism roleplay, but here are the typical traits of the people who do: Good writers. If you’re confident in your writing ability then this can translate very well into your character’s outputs. Writing is essentially going to be your character’s job; it’s what they’ll be judged against and paid for, so you either need to be confident in your current writing ability, or committed to improving it over time. Investigators. If you like roleplaying as a nosy sleuth then journalism is right up your street. A journo can spend a long time investigating a given topic before actually writing about it, plus you’ll often find that stories have “layers” which get deeper and deeper the more the investigation continues. Risk takers. If you want the juicy stories, you’re going to have to accept that your character is likely to end up in dangerous situations. Whether that’s as simple as venturing through a dodgy neighbourhood, or more involved like trying to infiltrate an organised crime outfit, life as a journalist is not without its risks. Organised people. All that investigating and writing is great fun, but being organised will help you pull it all together. If you as a player consider yourself as organised, either in your home or working life, then this should translate well. If not, then you may find yourself getting easily frustrated with the many stories you may be investigating at any one time. Fortunately, being organised is a skill that you can quite easily work on as you go along. Those who have broad shoulders. You have to be willing to accept that yeah – sometimes people are going to love your writing, and sometimes people aren’t. Some people may see your broadcasts as useful, and others may see it as spam. You’re going to be in the firing line with someone at some point, so having broad shoulders and not taking such comments to heart is important. Naturally, it’s also important to maintain a mature attitude when genuine critique and feedback is offered. _____________________________ What type of journalists are there? In the real world, there are so many different types of journalists based on the media they’re employed in (a magazine, newspaper, radio station, TV station, social network) and the niche they may specialise in – if they’re not a mainstream reporter. On roleplay servers, I’ve typically seen journalists manifest in one of two ways: the tabloid gossip reporter and the professional reporter. The differences are probably obvious, but I’ll list them here anyway: Tabloid gossip reporter: · Typically less concerned with printing the whole truth · Focuses on sensational and dramatic stories · Embellishes for entertainment · Willing to print rumours without substance · More likely to speculate · Stronger personality · May be bias, but isn’t ashamed about it · Marmite – you’ll likely love or hate them Professional reporter: · Generally speaking, more concerned with “truthful” reporting · Sees it as their job to inform and educate · May embellish slightly, but not at the expense of integrity/believability · Less likely to print rumours · Not likely to speculate · Generally try to present an unbiased ‘front’ even if there is underlying bias · Reserved, more serious personality. Arguably a little more forgettable? · They’re just the messenger – you’re not likely to have a strong opinion on them. You may choose either path for your character, or perhaps a mishmash of both. I’ve seen some really effective reporters who get the balance just right; they report on serious things but do so with personality. _____________________________ How do you report on an RP server? There are many ways and much of the time, it’s dependent on a few factors: · The capabilities of the script. Here on GTAWorld, LSNN has the following commands: /news for factionised members /interinvite to invite guests /interview for non-factionised individuals who have been invited Finally, there's /joinnews to join the news itself (this is mainly for the audience of course) · Whether you’re a lone wolf or part of a company. Lone wolves have historically tended to post articles in an ‘internet’ section on the forums, or similar. Some have set up their own separate websites before as well, or focused on using in-character social media. In companies, you may have access to dedicated websites and broadcasting capabilities. · Whether you’re willing to speak up. For the brave souls who aren’t afraid of a little voiced roleplay, you can also consider recording news updates yourself and posting them. In some cases, they could even be featured as regular updates on player-ran XM stations. Really cool if you’re willing to do it, here’s an example: So with this in mind, here are your primary options for journalism outputs: · Internet articles · Forum articles · Forum magazines (more in-depth pieces, covered later) · In-game broadcasts (once the capability is there) · Pre-recorded radio updates (when you’re willing to do some voice RP) Here’s an example of a radio update I did for another character of mine, which was played on a variety of stations at key points throughout the day (until I updated it): _____________________________ Part 2: Getting started Character setup Journalists in real life often come from a variety of backgrounds, so it’s not entirely necessary to have a full list of qualifications or previous experience. I’d advise you to make decisions for your character based on your own understanding/mastery of the English Language – if you feel like you still have some learning to do, it might be best not to give them 1st Degree Honours in English Language. If you’re feeling confident that you can deliver a character that demonstrates such prowess in writing and communicating, these are some of the subjects your character may have studied: · English Language · Media Studies · Journalism and reporting · Communications · Public Relations · Marketing There are more, but you get the gist. Other considerations for your character are: · How old are they? Young ones are more likely to be rough around the edges, but also more likely to be daredevils and risk takers. Time and burnt fingers tend to teach seasoned journalists when it’s best to back off from a situation, or let something go. · What’s their personality? If you’re roleplaying a gossipy reporter, it makes sense for your character to have a strong and outgoing personality. For serious reporters, you tend to find that these individuals are slightly more reserved and professional. · What’s their goal? Most people in the real world go into journalism because they’re driven to it for some reason. It’s not a massive money-maker, particularly when low down in the ranks, so reasons tend to be “the pursuit of truth” or “holding public figures accountable” and suchlike. · What’s their moral compass? Is your character going to play by the rules, or ‘break some eggs to make some omelettes’? Are they going to accept bribes? Are they going to let their own prejudices affect how they report on things? All important questions to answer about your character – and don’t forget this can all change over time! _____________________________ Your character’s first steps So you’ve made your character and are ready to get going with roleplaying a journalist. Getting started can be pretty intimidating – but it needn’t be. Here are a few top tips: · Just start writing. It doesn’t matter whether what you write will eventually be published; you can spend too long trying to overanalyse what to write and then never actually end up putting pen to paper. Write about anything your character sees during their day, and see if you can make it entertaining or interesting. · Get out and drive around. You’re bound to stumble upon something potentially of interest; a robbery, a fire, a business opening, someone with an interesting story to tell… but you’ll never know if your character stays stuck in their apartment all day (or offline!) · Start establishing a network. Get out there and meet people, make sure your character is making new friends and contacts all the time. Be sure that they know to contact you if they come across anything interesting – and thank them if they ever do get in touch with something. · Find your character’s tone of voice. This only really comes with consistent writing – but you’ll soon find that you as a player likely have your own quirk to how you write. Make the decision on how you’re going to inject your character’s personality and goals into their writing; just because it’s how you would write something, doesn’t mean it’s how they would. · Publish! If it’s on the forums, get some articles up. If you’re in a news company and you have the permissions, get some broadcasts done. If you’re producing voice clips, fire up the microphone and get it sorted. · Promote. Whether it’s using in-game advertising, social media or in other parts of the forums; make sure people know where to read your articles or find your broadcasts (or logs/records of your broadcasts, if it’s in-game). That’s all there is to it. Rinse, repeat and keep getting better as you go. _____________________________ What can you write about? There are a wide variety of topics that your character can choose to write about – much of it is dependent on what’s happening in the world, but there are other options which are almost constantly available to you if it’s a ‘slow news day’. Things to report on as they happen: · Crime. Keep an eye out for car chases and police activity. In most situations, your character is likely to be asked to keep a safe distance. Depending on how you’re roleplaying the character, you may decide to abide by these requests, or not. But remember – keeping the police on your character’s good side (at least in the beginning) might lead them to be less resistant to any requests you make in the future. · Fires and other disasters. Building on fire? That’s newsworthy. Where did it happen, how did it happen, is anyone hurt, did anyone die, who’s involved, was it deliberate? So many questions, and it’s your character’s job to find out and publish the answers. · Political updates. These can come from the Government, or from the legal services which may have their own press offices. It’s important to keep an eye on what these institutions publish, so that you can analyse it and potentially repurpose it for your reporting. · Events. Sometimes the Government or other organisations hold events like races, careers fairs and so on. It’s always good to attend these events and do a write-up afterwards; both players and their characters would no doubt appreciate reading about anything they’ve missed. Other subjects you can write on at any time: · Business reviews. Obviously, it’s dependent on the business being open, but this is also a great way to get to know who the influential people are in the city. Be careful though, your character will have a choice to make: do they remain truthful even if it pisses off the owner, or do they chum up to the owner and constantly post good reviews just to increase their network? Both have pros and cons! · Interviews with public figures. This is where the “not pissing people off too much” part comes in. If your character has maintained positive relations with certain people of interest, or the businesses they work for, they may be willing to have an exclusive interview. You’re then free to set the terms of what the interview covers, and if it goes well, they may be willing to come back for more in the future. · Area guides and informative pieces. People who are new to the city would no doubt find value in learning about the hottest spots in town – not just businesses, but “places to be” and “things to do”. Think about what players would find interesting to read; this is fine, so long as you then write it for their characters and from your character’s perspective. · A specialist subject. Perhaps your character is interested in fashion, or cars. Find a niche that others would be interested in reading about, along with something to say about it (perhaps a new fashion trend), and give it a go. · Opinion pieces. If you’re happy with your character losing a bit of their objectivity, then it’s fine for them to publish their opinion on a given matter as well – similar to how columnists and contributors do in real life. Pick a subject or a recent event, then analyse it through your character’s eyes. There are no doubt more – please let me know and I’ll add them! One important note: do not make things up completely. I have generally found that very people enjoy reading things which never actually happened – for obvious reasons. Surprisingly however I did receive a lot of requests for this in my time roleplaying a journalist; mainly because someone wanted me to publish a character’s “backstory” and establish them as some kind of badass. I personally advise against this; it’s up to the players to promote their own backstory. Their character’s reputation is then theirs to make and shape. Perhaps they’ll do this by working with you in the game, which is great, I just wouldn’t accept “this is what happened in Liberty City one week ago” type requests. I'd also add (thanks to @knppel for this one) that you should try to make your character focus on the stories, rather than on making your character be the story. It's fine for fame to be the goal; but people will easily get bored if you're clearly just doing it purely for the fame and attention (this sort of crosses both IC and OOC boundaries too). _____________________________ Section 3: Top tips for improving your journalism roleplay I did journo roleplay for a good couple of years, running news factions as well as doing my own things as an independent. I learnt a lot, so if you want to take your RP to the next level, here are a few tips from me: · Remain consistent. Set yourself goals for how many “outputs” you’ll produce in a given time frame, but don’t put yourself under undue pressure. It’s far better to consistently produce 1 article per week, than suddenly do 5 articles one week and none the next. Consistency is better than volume. · Have a brand and a personality. If your character works for a news company, you already have a corporate brand. But give them a personality too; make people enjoy hearing updates from your character. Make them interesting, give them depth. · Never stop getting your character’s name out there. It takes time to become known as “the news person”, but once you get there, finding stories becomes a hell of a lot easier. Why? Because many people will actually start sending YOU the stories rather than you having to go out and find them. Ironically this is how things work in real life: PR executives throw stories at journalists, and they get to decide what to use and what not to use. · Connect with media relations early. Most of the legal factions have their own dedicated press office or media relations department. Ask to be put in touch with them early and they’ll no doubt help your character along their journey... provided you aren’t always printing controversial stuff about them. · Don’t be afraid to piss people off. This may seem contradictory to the above point, but it isn’t: generally speaking, most people value the truth and can see through obvious brown-nosing. Good journalists are known for thoroughly investigating and informing the public, even if this ruffles feathers. · To earn money, you need advertisers. You’re not likely to have much interest in the beginning, but if you’re consistent and you can prove that you have readership, then there will be a demand to advertise with your publication or on your channel. Keep at it, and the money will come. · Put in extra effort. If you have the time and are willing to do so, think about how you could really show off your character’s journalism. Perhaps you could create your own magazine on Photoshop, or take the step into doing voiced reports, or something like that. It’s easier to stand out from the crowd when you do something different. · NEW: proof read. This one is hilariously relevant; you should proof read everything before you post it as an article or broadcast. As an example, this guide was originally meant for "another server" and, when I posted it, I hadn't properly proofed it. And so (as you'll see in the comments) other people picked up on this instead. This is exactly what happens with errors in the real world and in journalism RP - and is far from ideal! It's also a good idea to get someone else to proof your stuff first, as they tend to spot things that you don't. · HAVE FUN! It’s far, far too easy with legal roleplay to fall into the trap of treating this like a second job. It is absolutely not meant to be a second job. You’re playing any roleplay server to have fun, and you should never feel pressurised like you may do in a real life studying or work situation. If you ever feel like this, it may be time to take a break. Often in the past, this has come as a result of players or their characters criticizing my work; it takes a lot of maturity and some broad shoulders to consistently rise above that. If it gets a bit much, don’t worry at all about taking it slow. Your sanity and enjoyment should, as ever, be the key driving factor here. _____________________________ I hope you found my guide to roleplaying a journalist interesting – I would love to hear your feedback, comments and suggestions 😊

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