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New cannabis cafe bill heads to governor’s desk
California is on the verge of a potential shift in its cannabis industry, as the state Legislature has passed a bill that could pave the way for cannabis cafes where patrons can enjoy both cannabis and a meal. The proposed legislation, Assembly Bill 1775, which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, would allow cities to authorize dispensaries to serve food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even host live entertainment, alongside the consumption of cannabis products.
Backup generators bail out Rancho Palos Verdes community amid landslide crisis, power shutoff
Residents in about 140 Rancho Palos Verdes homes remained under an evacuation warning Sunday as Southern California Edison shut off electricity in the area, but they were spared immediate evacuation thanks to the presence of backup generators.The shutoff at noon Sunday in the Portuguese Bend community came amid worsening landslides that have accelerated across 680 acres following heavy rains in spring 2023, causing damage to homes, roads and utilities.SCE said the land movement is now considered a public safety threat and will be disconnecting service to 140 residential customers on Sunday at 12 p.m."There is no playbook for an emergency...
‘Don’t forget who you are,’ says outgoing Cal Cities President Daniel Parra
Kayla Sherwood is a contributing editor for Western City. She can be reached at ksherwood@calcities.org. Fowler Mayor Daniel Parra will conclude his 2023-24 term as League of California Cities President in October. He sat down with Western City to reflect on his term as president, his path to local office, and his advice for young leaders. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
Observing Obon in the OC
ANAHEIM — Orange County Buddhist Church held its annual Obon Festival July 20-21, with scores of visitors descending on the large campus in Anaheim. Obon (Gathering of Joy) is an opportunity to commemorate our deceased loved ones and reflect on the Dharma. The two-day event featured food, shop-ping, and taiko drum performances.
Boo Ha Ha Oktoberfest set to bring haunts & hops to Orange County
Get ready to mark your calendars, because on Saturday, October 26th, the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa is the place to be. The Boo Ha Ha Music & Beer Oktoberfest is back and promises to be a night of epic fun and high-energy performances. This year’s event isn’t just your average Halloween party — it’s also the birthday bash for Menace of The Woody Show, presented by Alt 98.7. If you’re looking for a night filled with great music, unlimited beer sampling, and some serious costume competition, this is the event you don’t want to miss, brought to you by Brew Ha Ha Productions.
The Original Lobster Festival is returning to Orange County from Sep. 6 to 8
Craving some live Maine lobster? Oh, so many choices…. what to do? EAT IT ALL at the 28th Original Lobster Festival from Sept. 6 to 8 in Orange County!. Get your tickets now and enjoy signature live Maine lobster feasts, lobster on a stick, surf & turf, bisque, fried rice, grilled lobster, hibachi style, fries, cocktails + more!
Arson probe launched after car is engulfed in flames in Compton, allegedly torched by street racers
An arson investigation is underway in Compton after street racers allegedly set a car on fire.It happened just after midnight Saturday in the parking lot of a CVS Pharmacy store on Central Avenue and Alondra Boulevard.Authorities said they initially responded to the area after receiving reports of a street takeover. When they arrived, the crowds dispersed and they found a car on fire.No arrests have been made.The incident remains under investigation.
Football Game Recap: El Segundo Comes Up Short
If El Segundo was feeling good off their 56-12 takedown of Sierra Vista last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The game between the El Segundo Eagles and the Peninsula Panthers wasn't particularly close, with the El Segundo Eagles falling 28-14. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 565th, while the Panthers are ranked 279th).
Quarterback Dillon Gabriel Makes Oregon Ducks Debut, Offense Faces Struggles
Dillon Gabriel, the highly anticipated transfer quarterback from Oklahoma, made his debut for the Oregon Ducks in their season opener against Idaho. While the Ducks faced offensive struggles, including allowing sacks and struggling to establish a consiste
Angels attempted a suicide squeeze and it was a total disaster
If there is any wonder why the Los Angeles Angels are one of the worst teams in the league, look no further than this play. The Angels and Seattle Mariners were tied at 4 in the bottom of the 8th inning of their game Saturday night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. Taylor Ward led... The post Angels attempted a suicide squeeze and it was a total disaster appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic Gamethread: #13 LSU vs. #23 USC, 6:30 P.M., ABC
This is it, y’all. It’s been nine months since we last saw the Fightin’ Tigers of LSU, four years since LSU got off to a 1-0 start, and 21 years since LSU and USC split the national championship. Winner gets the undisputed claim of 2003 national champions, what do y’all think?
Lifespan Through Kimono: Show by Japan’s Yamano Colleges in conjunction with USC Gerontology Conference Sep. 6 at 5:30PM
The University of Southern California (USC) Leonard Davis School of Gerontology presents “Lifespan Through Kimono” at California Science Center on Friday, September 6 at 5:30 p.m. “Lifespan Through Kimono” is a show of the kimono collection of the Yamano Gakuen, Yamano Beauty College, and Yamano College of Aesthetics...
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