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LADWP eases watering restrictions after rainy winter season

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:54 GMT

After three years of drought, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has decided to ease its water restrictions thanks to a winter of consistent rain that helped to replenish reservoirs.Customers will be allowed to water three days a week instead of just two, according to the LADWP website.Water flies from a sprinkler on a lawn in Sacramento on July 8, 2021. (Rich Pedroncelli/Associated Press)Those with odd-numbered street addresses can now water on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Watering days for those with even-numbered street addresses will be on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. All watering must be done before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m., according to the LADWP. Summer showers fall in Claremont; T-storms could be next for Southern California The change, which went into effect on July 27, ends one of the strictest water restriction orders Los Angeles had ever seen.The LADWP serves about 4 million customers.

Teenager hospitalized in drive-by shooting in South Los Angeles 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:54 GMT

A boy was injured in a drive-by shooting in the Florence neighborhood of South Los Angeles on Monday night. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, shots rang out around 10 p.m. in front of a home on 79th Street near San Pedro Avenue. Video from the scene shows paramedics treating a teenager at the scene for a gunshot wound. Witnesses said he is 15 years old.  Man’s body found inside barrel at Malibu beach The teen was transported to a local hospital, where his condition is unknown. He is believed to have been the victim of a drive-by shooting, authorities said. It is unclear whether the teenager was the intended target. No suspect or vehicle description has been released. Anyone with information is urged to contact the LAPD. 

Saweetie has a Happy Birthday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:54 GMT

Saweetie has a Happy Birthday: Grammy-nominated rapper Saweetie has released two singles simultaneously — “Shot O’Clock” and, our pick, “Birthday.”“‘Comin’ live on my birthday, spendin’ hundred racks on a new chain,’ Saweetie raps over a pulsing bassline,” reads the press release. “Her collaborators then tackle a verse a piece, each putting their own spin on the swaggering anthem. The final result is the kind of unstoppable club monster that demands people to move.”True enough. And “Birthday” features guest spots by Tyga and YG, both of whom bring the fire. The song essentially sees Saweetie explain how she’s going to be celebrating her birthday, with new chains and going insane, while the fellas explain how they’ll be celebrating with her.“In the track’s suitably slick video, Saweetie serves eye-candy and attitude on her birthday and it’s clear she’s in control,” they s...

Is Delta-10 A New & Improved Delta-8? — Explaining The Hype Behind Delta-10 THC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:54 GMT

Gone are the days of using “THC” as shorthand for “delta-9 THC.” Now that scientists can more easily study cannabis plants, we know there are many “THCs” in the hemp plant. And, as the recent surge in demand for delta-8 THC shows, there’s a growing appetite for hemp-based THC alternatives.Although delta-8 is the most prominent THC isomer in today’s hemp market, other THC-related compounds have begun filtering into vape shops. For instance, searches for “delta-10 near me” have skyrocketed in the past few months. Delta-10 THC is similar to delta-8 in many aspects, but delta-10 fans suggest it’s unique enough to deserve a separate category.How Does Delta-10 Compare With Delta-8 THC?Chemically speaking, there’s only one significant difference between the THC cannabinoids delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10. The number associated with each of these compounds refers to the placement of a double-bond.If you were to examine ...

Man’s vehicle recovered after Campbell carjacking

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:54 GMT

July 245:53 a.m. in the 1500 block of White Oaks Road: Someone cut the fence to gain entrance then pried open the front door. The suspects broke into the safe and attempted to steal a van but were unsuccessful in ramming the gate to flee.9:22 a.m. in the 1800 block of South Bascom Avenue: A woman, 37, was reportedly shipping stolen merchandise to her home. She was in possession of receipts pertaining to further fraudulent transactions.5:46 p.m. in the 1200 block of Dell Avenue: A man, 55, threatened to run over the victim. He drove his car recklessly through the park and sideswiped a tree. He was found to be DUI and was arrested.1:05 a.m. in the 400 block of Kuehnis Drive: A woman, 53, was intoxicated and punched someone on the leg.1:43 a.m. at Hamilton Avenue and Creekside Way: A man, 21, had objective symptoms of alcohol intoxication and was found to be DUI.July 257:34 a.m. in the 600 block of East Campbell Avenue: A transient man, 50, was seen vandalizing the concrete steps and b...

What you need to know about the incandescent light bulb ban

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:54 GMT

By David Goldman | CNNNew York — America’s ban on incandescent light bulbs, 16 years in the making, is finally a reality. Well, mostly.A rule issued in 2007, rolled back by the Trump administration, and updated last year by the Biden administration, effectively bans the sale of common incandescent light bulbs. The rule went fully into effect Tuesday, August 1.Here’s what you need to know.What is banned?The rule passed by President Joe Biden’s Department of Energy in April 2022 states that light bulbs must emit a minimum of 45 lumens per watt. A lumen is a measure of brightness.That effectively outlaws the manufacture and sale of common incandescent bulbs, the kind you screw into the vast majority of light sockets in your home. That’s because traditional incandescent bulbs provide just 15 lumens per watt, according to light bulb manufacturer Philips.By contrast, most LED bulbs will get you 75 lumens per watt, or more.What is not banned?Not all incandescent light bulbs are banned as p...

Oakland: Body found after fire along Interstate 980

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:54 GMT

OAKLAND — Investigations were underway early Tuesday morning after a body was found near the scene of a fire on the side of westbound Interstate 980 in Oakland, according to authorities.A spokesperson with the California Highway Patrol said officers were called to a fire near the 17th Street off-ramp on I-980 at around 1:30 a.m. The fire was quickly extinguished with the help of the Oakland Fire Department.A body was located in the surrounding area, according to the CHP. As of Tuesday morning, authorities could not confirm a cause of death or whether the body exhibited any signs of trauma related to the fire or otherwise.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Two fires at Berkeley apartment building investigated as possible arsons Crashes and Disasters | Arizona man sentenced to 14 months for illegally trafficking guns to California Crashes and Disasters | East Bay man gets 10 years in prison for 2021 homicide due to self-defense allegatio...

Quick Cook: Eggplant and tomato stew with rosemary polenta recipe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:54 GMT

This gardener’s harvest meal will make the whole house smell of summer. Pan-fried eggplant, onion and tomato glazed with balsamic reduction ooze flavorful juices atop a pillow of creamy rosemary polenta. I like to top the whole thing with a few sprigs of fried rosemary for some extra color and aroma.The dish is equally delicious using basil in place of rosemary for both the polenta and to top the eggplant. I like the concentrated tomato flavor of dry farmed Early Girls, if you can get your hands on them. Otherwise, you can use a similar sized tomato, such as Roma.Eggplant and Tomato Stew with Rosemary PolentaServes 4INGREDIENTSFor the polenta:3½ cups seasoned vegetable broth1 cup polenta1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary¾ cup shredded ParmesanFor the eggplant and tomato stew:3 tablespoons olive oil1 red onion, thinly sliced1 very large eggplant (~ 1 ½ pounds), chopped into 1-inch cubes2 pounds tomatoes, halved and then quartered1½ teaspoons salt1 tablespoon balsamic reductionF...

Lifeguard discovers body inside a plastic barrel at Malibu beach

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:54 GMT

By Taylor Romine and Elizabeth Wolfe | CNNA man’s body was found inside a plastic barrel at a beach in Malibu, California, after a lifeguard spotted the unusual item floating offshore, officials announced.The body was inside a 55-liter black drum, which was discovered at Malibu Lagoon State Beach, Lieutenant Hugo Reynaga with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said Monday.Homicide investigators are examining the circumstances surround the death of the man, who was identified as a Black adult, the sheriff’s department said in a release.Investigators do not yet know how long the body had been in the container, Reynaga said, adding it did not appear to be significantly decomposed.There were no indications of blood spatter or other signs of violence, the lieutenant said.A state park maintenance worker first spotted the large drum floating in the lagoon around 3 p.m. Sunday, Reynaga said. The worker retrieved the heavy barrel using a kayak and left it unopened on the shore, he s...

This beer is made from recycled San Francisco shower water

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:24:54 GMT

By Jacopo Prisco | CNNYou wouldn’t know if you tasted it, but Epic OneWater Brew is a beer with a peculiar ingredient: it’s made with water recycled from the showers, sinks and washing machines of a residential building.Epic OneWater Brew is a beer made with water recycled from the showers, sinks and washing machines of a residential building.(Epic Cleantec) The beer is safe to drink, thanks to a series of treatments that include microfiltration and ultraviolet light, and it is meant to bring attention to the issue of water scarcity and reuse.“Buildings globally use 14% of all potable water,” says Aaron Tartakovsky, CEO and co-founder of Epic Cleantec, the San Francisco-based water treatment company that made the beer in collaboration with a local brewery. “Almost no buildings reuse that water — that’s what we’re trying to change.”The beer is a Kölsch-style ale — a crisp, light-bodied drink originating from Germany — and was made with recycled graywater from Fifteen Fifty, a 40...