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Shockwave therapy can provide fast, permanent pain relief from strained muscles, doctors say
Patients seeking pain relief may have a new option.Injuries like torn ligaments and tendons and strained muscles could sideline you for months. But many patients are finding fast and permanent relief with some unconventional treatments.Loud clicking is the sound of acoustic waves targeting scarred muscle tissue in Katherine Brunn's right shoulder. The Trabuco Canyon resident tried to catch a falling platter."I went down. Dropped it. I felt like I had totally dislocated my shoulder," she said.The sudden, odd movement injured her tendons and muscles. Her options were months of rehab or possibly surgery. But her chiropractor, Dr. John Lee offered...
Beloved Gusto Bread bakery sees success after small business program at Long Beach City College
While it can be very rewarding, creating a business from scratch can be full of hardships. Long Beach offers many resources to help aid the process of starting up a new business.Thanks to business programs offered by Long Beach City College, small business owners receive the knowledge and skills in negotiation, marketing and employee management that can immediately be put into action.Arturo Enciso, a first-time business owner, found the help he needed to start up his artisanal bakery Gusto Bread through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program, administered through LBCC."There were like 10 of us, and we met for...
City of LA takes steps to clear out massive 'junkyard property' in La Tuna Canyon
The city of Los Angeles is taking action to clear out a large "junkyard property" in La Tuna Canyon some say has become a massive dumping ground.Armed with a warrant granted late Monday, a team of Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, building and safety staff and police officers entered the property in the 8600 block of La Tuna Canyon Road Wednesday morning to conduct a more detailed assessment of the littered grounds.The large property is filled with old cars, tires, wheels, large appliances and piles of trash.Councilman Monica Rodriguez, who represents the 7th District which encompasses the Northeast San Fernando...
Exotic car brands like Aston Martin will stick with gasoline power well into the future
It's definitely a stunner: the latest drop-dead-gorgeous drop-top from Aston Martin, the DB12 Volante. Six figures worth of sinewy sheet metal from a high-end British brand that rarely misses a beat when it comes to style and luxury cachet.Of course, famously the brand of choice for the world's most famous secret agent, James Bond. Hardly anyone doesn't think of 007 when they see an Aston Martin.But even if that pairing had never happened, the DB12 and other Astons would still have appeal as stand-out super machines that sound as good as they look. The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 - co-developed with...
2 men accused of stealing backpack full of Tito's vodka from Ralphs store in Seal Beach
Two men were arrested for stealing 10 bottles of Tito's vodka from a Ralphs grocery store in Seal Beach, police said.The Seal Beach Police Department posted body camera footage of the incident on Instagram, which shows officers taking the suspects into custody.The two men were on their way to Long Beach when police stopped them. It appears they were on bikes, according to the footage.An officer's body camera captured him going through a backpack and taking out the 10 bottles, one at a time.The incident remains under investigation.
Maryland hospital honors Gryphon, beloved therapy dog retiring after 7 years of helping patients
Anyone who's been in the hospital knows it can be stressful, scary, and depressing. But, when a friendly face walks through the door, it can make all the difference even if it has a lot of fur.Maryland's WBAL-TV attended a goodbye gathering for a special staff member at Carroll Hospital in Westminster. A crowd of well-wishers gathered in the lobby of the hospital broke out their phones to capture the special retirement celebration.But, this commemoration isn't for a doctor or a nurse. It's for a dog named Gryphon, who's handler Dona Costlow couldn't be more proud of."Gryphon is a very...
Your credit report may have some serious errors - Here's what to look out for
There's a good chance your credit report has some mistakes, and those errors can change everything -- your mortgage rate, your car loan, and even your chances of getting a cell phone!Here are some ways you can audit your own credit report.A look at the errorsYour credit score is crucial to every financial decision made about you, but a recent Consumer Reports study revealed close to half of the people living in the U.S. found mistakes on their report.More than one in four of those people found errors serious enough that they could negatively affect their credit."The really concerning thing...
Teen fatally shot while working at SoCal smoke shop: 'You took the most precious soul ever'
An 18-year-old who just graduated high school was shot and killed while working at a smoke shop in Lancaster, and the suspects on Wednesday remained outstanding.The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Smoke Hookah on West Avenue I, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Homicide investigators are still trying to piece together what exactly happened, but it stemmed from some sort of argument between the victim and two men who entered the store.One of the suspects took out a gun and shot the victim before they both took off running. Authorities have not confirmed what the fight was...
Bodycam video shows moments before deputies open fire on rooftop gunman who shot at LASD helicopter
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released dramatic body camera footage of a shooting in which deputies opened fire on a man who shot at an LASD helicopter while standing on the roof of a home in West Rancho Dominguez.The incident happened on the evening of June 13.According to the sheriff's department, deputies responded to a report of an armed man possibly under the influence in a backyard in the 14600 block of Cahita Avenue, just south of Rosecrans Avenue.The person who called 911 told dispatchers the man, who was identified by investigators as 30-year-old Jerman Magana, was "high on...
Metro's 'tap to exit' pilot program, aimed at reducing fare evasion, could soon be expanded
A Metro pilot program aimed at reducing fare evasion and boosting rider safety could soon be expanded across the transit system, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced Tuesday.Hahn, who chairs Metro's Board of Directors, said she supports expanding the "Tap to Exit" policy, following promising results of the pilot program at the North Hollywood station. According to the agency's Transit Watch App, there has been a roughly 40% reduction in reported crime and incidents at the station since the policy was implemented."The numbers cannot be ignored -- the Tap to Exit program is even more effective than many of...
Campers celebrate inclusivity and fun at Rad Camp's annual summer camp
128 campers from the organization RAD Camp are enjoying a week-long summer camp filled with festivities. RAD Camp, which stands for "rising above disabilities", is a nonprofit that aims to uplift and empower children and adults with developmental disabilities."This is RAD Camp, also the best place to be in Orange County this summer. We are celebrating our 10th year at RAD Camp. And so today is our 60s and 70s theme and what better way to do that with a festival," said Meghan Clem, co-founder and co-executive director of RAD Camp."I am now a mom of two kids with...
Chino Valley school district sues Gov. Newsom over California's new gender-identity law
A San Bernardino County school district involved in an ongoing legal battle with the state over the district's gender-identity policy sued Gov. Gavin Newsom Tuesday over a new law banning districts from requiring that parents be notified of their child's gender identification change.The Chino Valley Unified School District and a handful of parents argued the law violates the rights of parents protected under the U.S. Constitution."School officials do not have the right to keep secrets from parents, but parents do have a constitutional right to know what their minor children are doing at school," Emily Rae, a lawyer representing the...
Suspected DUI driver smashes through wall near Tarzana home in fiery crash
An alleged drunk driver smashed through the wall near a home in Tarzana, causing the car to be engulfed in flames overnight, police said.The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday near Reseda Boulevard and Rosita Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the flames. Video from the scene appears to show multiple cars in the driveway that were also damaged.It's unclear if anybody was inside the home at the time.An ambulance was called to the scene, presumably for injuries that the driver sustained. That individual was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Mirage casino, which reshaped Las Vegas, set to close Wednesday ahead of massive Hard Rock makeover
The Mirage is about to vanish from the Las Vegas Strip.Gambling ends and the doors close Wednesday at the iconic tropical island-themed hotel-casino that opened in 1989 with a fire-spewing volcano outside, and Siegfried & Roy's lions and dolphins inside.Frenzied final days have seen standing-room crowds wagering to win $1.6 million in slot machine progressive jackpot winnings that state regulations say have to be disbursed before the lights go out and a massive transformation of the property begins.Guest rooms are already empty. The Beatles-themed Cirque du Soleil show "Love" ended its 18-year run earlier this month. When gamblers are gone,...
Willow Bay, Disney CEO Bob Iger take majority stake in Angel City FC
Angel City FC is now the most valuable women's sports team in the world following an agreement by Willow Bay and Bob Iger to purchase a controlling stake in the National Women's Soccer League franchise at a $250 million valuation.Bay, the dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and Iger, the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, will become the new majority owners of the Los Angeles-based club, pending league approval and the closing of the transaction."I can't imagine a more exciting time in women's sports," Bay told ESPN. "It's actually an historic moment in sports and...
Investigation underway after Huntington Beach police shoot, injure man
An investigation was underway after police shot and injured a man near a gas station in Huntington Beach overnight.The incident happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday near Goldenwest Street and Heil Avenue, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department.Investigators said officers responded to a call for service when they made contact with a man. At least one officer opened fire, striking that man.Details about what prompted the shooting were not available, but the Orange County Sheriff's Department was assisting with the investigation.The man was taken to a hospital to be treated. No one else was hurt.DEVELOPING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.
Family devastated after mother of six children dies in Pomona hit-and-run crash
A family is heartbroken after a 57-year-old mother of six children was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Pomona.Carol Fuentes was hospitalized for more than a week before she died. Family members say she was just three minutes from her home when a driver slammed into her vehicle and then ran off.Officers responded to a three-car crash in the area of Garey and Orange Grove avenues around 9 p.m. July 5, according to the Pomona Police Department. Fuentes and another person were injured in the crash.Police say the driver of a Ford Expedition fled the scene and remains on the...
Disneyland offering $69 ticket deal to Anaheim residents in celebration of 69th anniversary
Wednesday marks Disneyland's 69th anniversary and the theme park is celebrating by announcing a special ticket offer for Anaheim residents.For a limited time, Anaheim residents can enjoy a day at Disneyland or Disney California Adventure for as low as $69 with a 1-Day, 1-Park ticket.The offer is available for purchase starting Wednesday for visits between Aug. 5 - Sept. 26, 2024.Valid admission and theme park reservation for the same park on the same date are required for entry. More information is available on Disneyland.com.Walt Disney officially opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955. To recognize the anniversary, Disneyland guests Wednesday will also be treated to a birthday celebration cavalcade.Disney is the parent company of this station.
Advocates say homeless encampments in Sepulveda Basin raise fire risk
Just a month after a firefighter was injured battling a blaze in the Sepulveda Basin, homeless encampments in the area continue to grow and advocates are saying the city needs to take action before more fires break out.The basin includes a 200-acre wildlife reserve that the public has enjoyed for decades. But the Audubon Society, which monitors the reserve, says over the last several years homeless encampments have set up there, causing hazards."This area is not designed for people to live in," says Katheryn Barton with the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society. "There are not sanitary, adequate sanitary facilities."The encampments...
Encino home burglarized twice in less than a week
For the second time in less than a week, the home of an Encino family was burglarized.Los Angeles police say two masked burglary suspects smashed a glass door Monday around 9 p.m. and broke into the residence.Armed security guards responded to the home off Libbit Avenue and Ventura Boulevard to find the house ransacked.Just four days earlier, burglars broke into the same house when a nanny was home with two children. In that burglary, the suspects also broke a glass door to gain entry and took belongings from the primary bedroom.It's unknown what was taken in the most recent burglary.A description of the suspects was not immediately available.
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