Police investigate pharmacy burglaries in San Fernando Valley

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:22:18 GMT

Police investigate pharmacy burglaries in San Fernando Valley Police are investigating a string of pharmacy burglaries in the San Fernando Valley and believe at least two are related. The Saint Mary Pharmacy near Roscoe Boulevard and White Oak Avenue in Northridge was hit by thieves around 3 a.m. Thursday and the owner told KTLA he’s fed up with constantly hearing about one break in after another.Video shared by the owner shows five suspects smashing the front window of the pharmacy. The alarm went off and nothing was stolen, but the place was ransacked, the owner said.Video shared by a Northridge pharmacy owner shows suspects breaking into the business on Oct. 5, 2023. The suspects were last seen driving off in a Black Dodge Durango.Another pharmacy was burglarized in Pacoima near Van Nuys Boulevard and Norris Avenue Wednesday night.The armed suspects wearing dark clothing broke in and stole drugs and other items before taking off in a dark-colored Dodge Durango, authorities said. Police respond to a pharmacy break in in Pacoima on Oct. 4, 20...

Girl Scouts discontinue popular cookie one year after its release

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:22:18 GMT

Girl Scouts discontinue popular cookie one year after its release One popular Girl Scout cookie has been discontinued just a year after its debut.Raspberry Rally, the online-exclusive cookie flavor, has been discontinued, multiple media outlets reported. Costco says its one-ounce gold bars are selling out fast The cookie flavor won’t be available during the upcoming Girl Scout cookie season, which typically takes place between January and April, according to officials. The cookie was introduced as the “sister” cookie to the iconic Thin Mints, a mint-flavored chocolate-covered cookie. The Raspberry Rally consisted of a raspberry-flavored cookie that was also covered in chocolate like the Thin Mints.The Raspberry Rallies quickly sold out soon after its online release, which prompted sellers on eBay to sell the popular cookie with prices ranging from $4 to $330. “If you’re buying these cookies at a huge markup, you could and should instead be using that money to support girls by buying other varieties or supporting the program in other ways,” the G...

How Nectar Dry Herb Vaporizers Are Setting Themselves Apart

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:22:18 GMT

How Nectar Dry Herb Vaporizers Are Setting Themselves Apart Ever wondered why you taste burnt ash instead of the subtle notes of your herb when smoking traditionally? It’s all in the method. Traditional smoking burns the herb, releasing not just flavors, but also harmful toxins. Now, imagine a device that bypasses this combustion process, unlocking only the pure, untainted essence of the herb. Welcome to the world of dry herb vaporizers, the cutting-edge devices prioritizing both flavor and the user’s health. Nectar Medical Vapes is one brand setting the gold standard in this industry.In many regions of the world, vaporizers are not regulated in their own right. Often bundled under the same umbrella as e-cigarettes and nicotine products, this leaves room for subpar products to flood the market and confuse unsuspecting consumers. In most European countries, for example, patients with medical cannabis prescriptions are legally mandated to use vaporizers. However, while any deviation, like smoking, could strip them of their medical cleara...

Single Review: Ken Anthony shares ‘Emotions, a piercing track about pain and recovery

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:22:18 GMT

Single Review: Ken Anthony shares ‘Emotions, a piercing track about pain and recovery New to the game, Ken Anthony’s rap songs are both raw and purposeful. ‘Emotions’ is a perfect example of this. If first singles are anything to go by, Maryland-born rapper Ken Anthony is about to make a big impression on the music scene.The artist, born in the city of Gaithersburg but now based in Virginia, has shared two singles, which reveal him to be an exciting, lyrically incisive artist.Ken’s new release, ‘Emotions,’ sees the artist bracingly tackle themes of how loneliness, boredom, drug usage, nihilism, and uncertainty about your place in the world can sometimes spill over into suicidal thoughts.Ken shows he’s well equipped to tackle these subjects competently if it’s heavy subject matter. Lyrically, the rapper is frighteningly graphic as he talks through the exact methods that might lead him to end his own life. “Where my gun, I feel so numb I need my clip, no magazine I am ready to aim”, he raps, adding, “I’m gonna grab that fucking knife, slit my wrists.” But…even as...

Pedestrian Dies in Motorcycle Collision on San Antonio Drive [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:22:18 GMT

Pedestrian Dies in Motorcycle Collision on San Antonio Drive [Albuquerque, NM] One Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident near Louisiana BoulevardALBUQUERQUE, NM (October 5, 2023) – Early Tuesday, a pedestrian lost their life in a collision involving a motorcycle on San Antonio Drive.Emergency responders rushed to the scene shortly after midnight, near the intersection of San Antonio Drive and Louisiana Boulevard, on September 19th.According to reports, the motorcyclist was traveling north on San Antonio Drive and had the right of way with a green traffic signal. However, for reasons that are currently under investigation, the pedestrian suddenly crossed the path of the motorcyclist, leaving the rider with no time to avoid the collision.The impact resulted in life-threatening injuries to the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene by arriving medical personnel.As of now, authorities have not disclosed the identity of the pedestrian. An active investigation is underway to uncover further details about this fatal motorcycle collision on San Ant...

Sid Dorey: Non-binary Artists Have a Place in Music and We Always Have

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:22:18 GMT

Sid Dorey: Non-binary Artists Have a Place in Music and We Always Have In the rich tapestry of contemporary music, Sid Dorey emerges as a voice resonating with the spirit and challenges of our era. Hailing from Nashville, this Indie-Pop prodigy artfully intertwines deeply personal experiences with pressing societal narratives, lending a fresh Gen Z touch to the industry where genuine self-expression eclipses staged advocacy.Marking National Coming Out Day (October 11th) with the release of “Alien Party,” Sid crafts a potent anthem, echoing the emotions and sentiments of the non-binary and trans community. But its scope stretches even wider; this track evokes feelings of universal alienation, resonating with anyone who’s ever felt on the margins. “What I like about this song coming out on National Coming Out Day is it is a celebration but also the truth about how it feels to be non-binary,” they elucidate. This sentiment is underlined by the traction the song has gained on platforms like TikTok, expanding its interpretation...

Unlocking Liquid Gold: The Visionary Behind CaskX Revolutionizes Whiskey Investment

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:22:18 GMT

Unlocking Liquid Gold: The Visionary Behind CaskX Revolutionizes Whiskey Investment In an era where volatile markets and unstable economies challenge the conventional wisdom of asset diversification, one entrepreneur is offering an unconventional yet historically sound investment vehicle—whiskey. Meet the man behind CaskX, Jeremy Kasler, and his revolutionary platform that’s turning whiskey casks into liquid assets, quite literally.The Man Behind the Barrel: The Genesis of a VisionaryBorn and raised in London, Jeremy began his professional journey in the niche field of international property marketing. A natural explorer, he then diversified his career by launching an alternative assets company in Hong Kong, specializing in a groundbreaking approach to art investment. After selling the company in 2019, Jeremy was not the type to rest on his laurels. The concept for CaskX began taking shape in his mind, and he initially introduced it to markets in Sydney and Hong Kong. However, in 2020, Jeremy found the ideal ecosystem for his innovative venture in Los Angeles...

Trump claims presidential immunity for Jan. 6 actions

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:22:18 GMT

Trump claims presidential immunity for Jan. 6 actions By Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer | Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a judge Thursday to dismiss the Washington federal election subversion case against him, arguing the Republican is immune from prosecution for actions they say were taken in his official role as president.The motion amounts to the most pointed attack yet by defense lawyers on the federal case charging Trump with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden. It tees up a fight over the scope of presidential power, forcing courts to wrestle with whether the actions Trump took in his failed bid to remain in office fell within his duties as commander in chief or whether they strayed far outside his White House responsibilities and were there therefore illegal.“Breaking 234 years of precedent, the incumbent administration has charged President Trump for acts that lie not just within the ‘outer perimeter,’ but at t...

Top horror films 2023: Our No. 1 pick ranks among best horror movies of all time

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:22:18 GMT

Top horror films 2023: Our No. 1 pick ranks among best horror movies of all time The horror movie genre has been a bit of a mixed bag in 2023.On one hand, fright fans witnessed the release of one of the most thrilling horror films in years.On the other hand, viewers got a bunch of sequels — including a goodly number worth watching — as well as some fairly fresh takes on old ideas.And on yet the other hand — since we are taking horror here and monsters can have as many hands/claws as they want — there was a seemingly never-ending parade of (at best) macabre mediocrity and (more often than not) horribly bad films.I’ve combed through a huge number of these flicks and have come up with a list of some of the top horror releases from 2023.The timing, of course, is pegged to the Halloween season, when even non-horror fans seem to like a good jump scare or two.All 10 of my picks were released widely in 2023, although some may have premiered earlier, most likely at film festivals.So, try mixing some of these new offerings in with your old favorite...

Evidence: Trump’s financial statements integral to loan deal

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:22:18 GMT

Evidence: Trump’s financial statements integral to loan deal By Michael R. Sisak and Jennifer Peltz | Associated PressNEW YORK — Former President Donald Trump has said he never thought his yearly financial statements “would be taken very seriously.” But evidence Thursday at his New York civil fraud trial showed the statements were integral to some of his business empire’s loan deals.A state lawyer showed letters that former Trump company controller Jeffrey McConney sent to a bank, saying he was providing copies of Trump’s 2015 and 2016 financial statements as required under the conditions of a loan for his Seven Springs estate north of New York City.McConney was the first ex-insider from the Trump Organization to testify at the trial, where New York Attorney General Letitia James is alleging that Trump and his business deceived banks, insurers and others with fraudulent financial statements that vastly overvalued Trump Tower, Mar-a-Lago and other assets.Trump denies any wrongdoing and says James, a Democrat, is just tr...