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L.A. city councilman accused of violating ethics laws

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:00 GMT

Los Angeles City Councilmember John Lee has been accused of violating government ethics laws as part of an investigation by the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission.Lee, who represents the 12th District, which encompasses the northwest half of the San Fernando Valley, is alleged to have accepted gifts in excess of the government set gift limit, allegedly failing to report gifts, misusing his position, and aiding and abetting another person's misuse of a city position.The other person in this instance is Mitchell Englander, a former Los Angeles City Councilmember who was sentenced to prison on federal corruption charges.The investigation revolves around multiple trips to Las Vegas when Lee was serving as Englander's chief of staff. During one of those trips in 2017, Lee allegedly accepted multiple gifts from a businessperson and a developer, most of which exceeded the allowable limit, the Ethics Commission states. That Vegas trip was a lynchpin in the case against Englander, which led ...

Phones, TVs, radios to send nationwide alert tomorrow, here's why

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:00 GMT

On Wednesday, Oct. 4, at approximately 12:20 p.m., two odd-sounding national alerts will go off on all TVs, radios and phones.Just remember: this is only a test. The messages are part of a nationwide test conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission.The point of these alerts is to test out the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency System.The alert will only last a minute on the radio, television broadcasts, cable systems, satellite radio, television providers and wireline video providers. The message will read:“This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public." Demonstration on USC campus turns violent In an actual emergency, this system provides the president with the capability to address Americans within 10 minutes.Meanwhile, the Wireless Emergency Sy...

6LACK Releases Homicide

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:00 GMT

6LACK Releases Homicide: Groundbreaking 6LACK has released two new singles simultaneously: “Homicide” (featuring Jessie Reyes) and “Mean It.” Both are great, though we’re making “Homicide” our Track of the Week.“‘Homicide’ sees both 6LACK and singer / songwriter Jessie Reyez coming together after many years of friendship and deep admiration for one another,” reads the press release. “Here, the two artists breathe life into the complexities of intense love, infatuation, and the synergy of the two, painting a portrait of a fatal tango between two lovers. The strong, years-long bond between the two artists is almost palpable through the track, as it tastefully bridges their equally-compelling vocals together.”The song seems to have 6LACK explaining that he can’t be out there cheating on his significant other, because she will get even.“She put some sugar in my tank, come up to my job, probably key...

Does CBD Help With Anxiety?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:00 GMT

Read the original article about CBD for Anxiety here.These days, it seems as if CBD has become a catch-all cure for almost every disorder. Have back pain? Try CBD. Have skin inflammation? CBD. Having a hard time sleeping? Take two CBD and call me in the morning.Of course, the truth is far more nuanced. Regulations from the United States Food & Drug Administration essentially prohibit any CBD vendor from making definitive medical claims about CBD, and that’s with good reason, as more evidence is needed before making most CBD-related claims. However, that is not to say that there isn’t some evidence out there that demonstrates CBD’s efficacy in addressing numerous physical and emotional problems.One such example is anxiety, and a variety of scientific studies have demonstrated that CBD may help people with anxiety-related problems.How might CBD help with anxiety?The positive impact that CBD may have on your body is tied to the way CBD alters the functioning of yo...

Man impersonates police officer in Campbell

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:00 GMT

Sept. 25Noon in the 500 block of Nido Drive: Someone entered an apartment window and took jewelry and cash.1:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of South Bascom Avenue: Two suspects took fragrances from a store and got into a white Honda Accord.7:06 p.m. in the 1300 block of Capri Drive: A man, 31, was reportedly passed out inside his car. He was contacted and found to be under the influence of a narcotic. Drug paraphernalia and heroin were located during a search incident to his arrest. He also had an outstanding warrant.12:25 a.m. in the 1200 block of Camden Avenue: During a dispute, a man, 34, who is restrained from the victim, choked and hit her. He took her phone to prevent her from calling 911 and fled. The victim sustained two minor cuts. The man was later located at a nearby business and denied the allegations.Sept. 267:30 a.m. in the 900 block of Camden Avenue: A chop saw was stolen from the back of a truck.Overnight in the 1600 block of Winchester Boulevard: Someone slashed the tire...

A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse is coming soon. Here’s what you should know

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:00 GMT

By Ashley Strickland | CNNAn annular solar eclipse will make its appearance in the skies over North, Central and South America on October 14, creating a singular spectacle for those in its path — and a rare opportunity for scientists.The dazzling celestial event will allow millions of people to witness “the awe and the wonder of seeing a beautiful ring of fire eclipse,” said Peg Luce, acting director of the Heliophysics Division at NASA headquarters.The “ring of fire” nickname comes from the appearance of annular solar eclipses, which are like total solar eclipses, except the moon is at the farthest point in its orbit from Earth, so they can’t completely block the sun. Instead, the sun’s fiery light surrounds the moon’s shadow, creating the so-called ring of fire.The annular solar eclipse will begin in the United States at 9:13 a.m. PT (12:13 p.m. ET) and pass from the Oregon coast to Texas’ Gulf Coast, appearing in Oregon, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico and Texas. The lunar shadow will a...

Powerball jackpot climbs to an estimated $1.2 billion for Wednesday’s drawing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:00 GMT

By Nouran Salahieh | CNNThe Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.2 billion after no ticket matched all numbers to nab the grand prize during Monday night’s drawing.The mammoth prize up for grabs Wednesday is the third largest in Powerball history. If won, the lucky player will have the option to claim a $551.7 million cash prize, before tax, according to Powerball’s website.The jackpot rolled for a 32nd time Monday with no winners for the $1.04 billion jackpot. Monday’s winning numbers were: 12, 26, 27, 43, 47 and Powerball 5.There have been no grand prize winners since July 19, when a single ticket sold in California nabbed a jackpot worth $1.08 billion.While there was no jackpot winner Monday, there were still some who scored big. Two tickets sold in New York and South Carolina won $2 million prizes and two tickets in Delaware and Michigan nabbed $1 million prizes, according to Powerball’s website.Related ArticlesCalifornia News | San Jose Powerball player so cl...

A woman was found trapped under a driverless car in SF. It’s not what it looks like, the car company said

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:00 GMT

By Andy Rose | CNNA pedestrian in downtown San Francisco was found critically injured and trapped underneath a driverless car Monday night. But the company that operates the autonomous car says it’s not at fault.San Francisco Fire Department spokesperson Justin Schorr told CNN early Tuesday that the victim has multiple life-threatening injuries.The driverless vehicle was operated by Cruise, a San Francisco-based self-driving car company and subsidiary of General Motors (GM). But the company says another vehicle was to blame for the pedestrian’s injury.“A human-driven vehicle struck a pedestrian while traveling in the lane immediately to the left of a Cruise AV,” said Cruise spokesperson Navideh Forghani in a statement to CNN. “The initial impact was severe and launched the pedestrian directly in front of the AV. The AV then braked aggressively to minimize the impact.” Forghani says the driver of the other vehicle fled the scene.Schorr said representatives of the company responded to...

Nationwide emergency alert test set for Wednesday morning. Here’s when you’ll get it on your phone

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:00 GMT

If you are anywhere near or within earshot of a cellphone, a radio or TV on Wednesday morning, you will hear the jarring sound of an emergency alert.The nationwide emergency alert test is expected to come at 11:20 a.m. in California, Vacaville Fire Department officials said in a social media post.If your mobile phone is on and within range of an active cell tower from a participating wireless provider, you should receive the national test.Related ArticlesNational News | 5 things to know about California’s new proposed rules for insurance companies National News | Wildfires can make your California red wine taste like an ashtray. These scientists want to stop that National News | Southern California tops wildfire risk rankings as insurance gets harder to find National News | Will Commissioner Lara’s plan ease California’s insurance crisis? National News | Editorial: Don’t let PG&E further gouge...

Four SF men charged in June fatal shooting in lower Haight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:47:00 GMT

(BCN) -- Four men have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in San Francisco's Lower Haight neighborhood in June, according to prosecutors. The suspects, Jeremiah Fisher, 28, Deniro Gulley, 24, Jamaree Willis, 21, and Chase Goodspeed-Taylor, 25, were indicted on murder and gun charges on Thursday. They pleaded not guilty to the raps against them, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office said in a statement.A 25-year-old man died in the shooting reported at 7:08 p.m. on June 5 in the 400 block of Rose Street. He was identified as Yeurra Blaylock III, according to the city's Medical Examiner's Office. Woman suffers ‘traumatic injuries’ after possible hit-and-run in SF Besides murder and firearms raps, Gulley and Willis are also each charged with 14 counts of burglary, and Taylor is charged with seven counts of burglary. Prosecutors allege that Gulley, Willis and Taylor committed these crimes while they were released from custody in felony offenses while on bail and o...