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Video appears to show AK-47-armed robbers target people in WeHo

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:37 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating after security footage appeared to capture three robbers armed with an AK-47 hold multiple people at gunpoint.The robbery attempt at Santa Monica Boulevard and Orland Avenue was reported at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to the LASD.While three armed suspects approached a would-be victim, that person ultimately ran off, as did another person targeted by the trio, the LASD said. Nothing was taken and no one was injured.No information is available about the suspects, and the investigation is ongoing. Sam Bader contributed to this report.

Canary Champions Cup Delivers The Heat

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:37 GMT

The Canary Islands continue to make their mark on the cannabis industry with the volcanic island chain now home to hundreds of dispensaries.One of the fastest-growing cannabis contests on the planet also calls the islands home. Tenerife, where we spent our adventure, popped a lot more than our last visit. It seemed like the social clubs were starting to permeate more into the tourist-heavy parts of the area. Weed Island was the best view we’ve ever seen somewhere you can buy weed. As you sit down to rollup on the balcony at the shop, you are greeted by a stunning seascape.Canary Champions Cup Flower EntriesCanary Social Club CultureAll the clubs come in various formats. They range from nightclub-style venues that can hold hundreds of people to more traditional Dutch-style coffee shops. These facilities continue to get nicer and nicer. This is because of how safe people feel spending cash to make their shop look nice. One club owner told me they spent six figures over the last few mo...

Cannons blast: Locals expect a big year post-Coachella

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:37 GMT

Cannons blast: Los Angeles alt-indie-electro-pop band Cannons has just performed at both Coachella weekends, and we spoke to singer Michelle Joy between the two. We can at least confirm that their set at Weekend One was a resounding success, and we doubt that Weekend Two will go down any differently.This is a band on the rise, local heroes-in-making who straddle the line between alternative and pop in a manner that suggests they can appeal to many markets without ever sacrificing their integrity. It’s been that way from the beginning, when they formed at the end of 2012. Their journey has been organic.“The mission since the beginning has just been to make music that we like to listen to, that we enjoy,” says Joy. “Always keep it coming from the right place, and to grow together doing this project. Ryan (Clapham, guitar) and Paul (Davis, bass) grew up together, on the same street, and have been making music together for a very long time. So they had this special connection. But...

How To Use CBD Topicals Effectively

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:37 GMT

View the original article about How To Use CBD Topicals Effectively at Real Tested CBD.There are many different ways to use CBD, but a topical can offer the benefits of targeted effects. CBD topicals allow you to apply them to specific areas for more direct effects and relief where you need it most.Unlike inhalable or ingestible CBD, like flower or tinctures, a CBD topical can be applied directly to the skin to provide its benefits. CBD could be useful for a variety of issues or ailments, but most people use CBD topicals to help treat pain or skin issues. Let’s take a closer look at what types of CBD topicals are available and what product is best for what.What Is CBD?CBD, also called cannabidiol, is one of many naturally occurring compounds that can be found in hemp and cannabis plants. These natural compounds are referred to as cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are the active ingredients in these plants, and there are thought to be over 120 of them.Unlike THC, another cannabinoid commonl...

One dead following collision in Fremont

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:37 GMT

FREMONT — A person seriously injured in a crash Tuesday night has died from the injuries, police said.Authorities did not identify the person immediately early Thursday. The crash happened in the area of Peralta Road and Camden Street about 9:50 p.m.Officers who responded found the injured person in the roadway, Fremont police Sgt. Kim Macdonald said. Medics tended to the person at the scene, and an ambulance rushed the person to a hospital.The person died there.The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with police. Police did not announce an arrest.Please check back for updates.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Nearly 1 in 4 Los Angeles police pursuits ends in injuries or death, and the numbers have been rising Crashes and Disasters | Pedestrian dies from injuries suffered in East Bay collision last month Crashes and Disasters | Opinion: San Jose must prioritize making its streets and roads safer Crash...

Warriors, Kings radio broadcasters cherishing ‘long overdue’ first NorCal playoff showdown

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:37 GMT

SACRAMENTO — The first-round series between the Warriors and Sacramento Kings feels like a full-circle moment for Golden State play-by-play radio announcer Tim Roye.His last stop before taking the Warriors gig in 1995 was at Sacramento’s KFBK-AM radio, where he was part of the Kings broadcast team while also serving as the station’s sports director from 1989-95. During his time there, he worked closely with Gary Gerould, the Kings’ long-time radio announcer, and they formed a close relationship that still stands strong to this day.Over the years, the two often talked about what it would be like if the Warriors and Kings had ever met in a playoff series.“I wondered if the time would ever come in our lifetimes when these two teams would be good at the same time,” Gerould said in a recent phone interview.Roye recalled telling Gerould, “I’m going to stay in this business until we get one of these.”At the beginning of this season, a matchup...

7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 28-30

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:37 GMT

Another beautiful weekend awaits, and we have lots of choices for stuff to see and do, from great movies and shows to a fun Berkeley brewery day trip.As with everything these days, be sure to double check websites for any last-minute changes in health guidelines. Meanwhile, if you’d like to have this Weekender lineup delivered to your inbox every Thursday morning for free, just sign up at www.mercurynews.com/newsletters or www.eastbaytimes.com/newsletters.1 SEE & HEAR: Great live shows are all overFrom the Spring Dance Fest in San Jose to a collection of some cool vintage cars and planes, there are a lot of great shows and festivals in the Bay Area this weekend.2 PLAY & SIP: Tip a few in LorinEven some of our Berkeley friends didn’t know Berkeley has a neighborhood known as Lorin. It does, and it makes for a great brewery day trip.Priyanka Chopra stars in “Citadel.” (Amazon Studios) 3 WATCH:  A sexy new spy thriller“Citadel,” starring Priyanka Ch...

Meet the Team Behind PEGA Pool and Discover How They Are Revolutionizing Bitcoin Mining

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:37 GMT

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Hands-free law means exactly what it says: Roadshow

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:37 GMT

Q: A co-worker was cited recently by the CHP near Aptos because he had his cell phone in his hand. He explained to the officer that it was plugged into the charger and he was putting it on the cradle. Traffic was stopped!He has phone record evidence showing that the phone was not used during the time of ticketing, nor was it used for several hours prior to ticketing. Do you think he has a chance of getting off the ticket if he goes to court?Dennis KennedyA: His odds of winning are 50-50, at best. The first thing he should do is get a traffic attorney to advise him.If the officer does not show up for the hearing, the ticket will be dismissed. If your co-worker presents his evidence and the judge finds the argument credible, the judge may lower the fine. If your co-worker goes to traffic school and wins the challenge, the ticket could be expunged from his record. If he goes to traffic school and loses the challenge, he’ll pay a higher fine and the ticket will stay on his record....

What are the real Vegas odds for the Oakland A’s?

Published Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:37 GMT

OAKLAND — After the A’s announced they were finally preparing to leave this city, the team’s faithful reacted with despair, bitterness and a sense of inevitability.In the days after, however, skepticism crept back into the mix — as it always seems to with the A’s, who previously pursued new ballparks in Fremont and San Jose. So just how likely is it that the team is actually going to leave Oakland in 2024 and finish constructing a new home a mile off the Las Vegas strip by 2027?The team has secured a binding deal to buy land in Vegas, but it still needs to figure out the specifics of financing a $1 billion, 35,000-seat stadium with a retractable roof. And as they say, the devil is in the details.The larger question of whether the Vegas move is a done deal may come down to the A’s expectation that Las Vegas, Clark County and the state of Nevada will cough up as much as $500 million in public financing.A view shows Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL...