Headlines: Armed Robber Steals Sex Toy In Westchester; 10 Specialty Ice Cream Shops In L.A.
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—An armed robber pointed a gun at an employee of an adult store in Westchester, but only took a sex toy in the end. [KTLA]
—President Biden has nominated Costa Mesa-raised former federal prosecutor-cum-corporate law firm partner E. Martin Estrada to to serve as the next U.S. attorney for the Central District of California. [LAT]
—The Summit of the Americas, going down in L.A. this week, is "mired in tension." [NPR]
—The New York Times looks at 10 unique L.A. ice cream shops. [NYT]
—A Golden Girls-themed pop-up restaurant is coming to Los Angeles. Bring all your pals and your confidants. [Thrillist]
—A group of BIPOC cannabis business owners rallied at the state capitol in Sacramento to protest taxes and demand changes to California's social equity rules. [High Times]
—Are these the 20 best Mexican restaurants in Los Angeles? [Tasting Table]
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