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Busting Health Myths: Debunking the Top 7 Misconceptions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:41:26 GMT

There are countless health wisdoms that have been circulating for years (and even decades or centuries!), but not all of them are true. In fact, some of these myths can be harmful and may prevent people from taking the necessary steps to maintain good health. From the idea that you need to drink eight glasses of water a day to the notion that you should avoid all fats, we found the real facts behind the fallacies. Read the full story on our sister site, The Leader News, here. Advertising disclosure: We may receive compensation for some of the links in our stories. Thank you for supporting LA Weekly and our advertisers.The post Busting Health Myths: Debunking the Top 7 Misconceptions appeared first on LA Weekly.

Rider Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Avenue L [Lancaster, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:41:26 GMT

Motorcycle Crash on Avenue L near 25th Street West Left One FatalityLANCASTER, CA (April 20, 2023) – Monday evening, a motorcyclist was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on Avenue L.The incident happened on April 17th, at around 9:30 p.m. on Avenue L and 25th Street West.Based on the preliminary investigation, a blue Toyota sedan heading east on Avenue L made a left turn against a red arrow to travel northbound on 25th Street West. The driver lost control and collided with a motorcyclist traveling westbound. However, the driver did not stop to render aid to the rider and instead fled the scene.Eventually, paramedics arrived and transported the motorcyclist to a hospital where the victim succumbed to their injuries. At this time, the identity of the deceased rider has not been disclosed.A statement from the sheriff’s office claimed that the blue Toyota possibly had significant damage on its passenger side. In addition, police said the rider’s speed might be a factor in the...

Puffco and Arizona Drop Cupsy Collab for 4/20

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:41:26 GMT

In one of the season’s most unexpected 4/20 collaborations, Puffco and AriZona Beverages are dropping an ice-tea homage edition of the Cupsy. We have to admit the kings of digital dabs are dropping a collaboration with the 99-cent beverages of my childhood that were not on my bingo card for the holiday season, but we’re ready to party. “Puffco has long admired AriZona’s unwavering quest to bring affordable, great-tasting beverages to the masses, and we see a lot of synergy in the way we develop our products to celebrate the beautiful flavors of the cannabis plant,” said Roger Volodarsky, CEO and founder of Puffco. “This creative effort is all about marrying our innovative design with AriZona’s iconic cherry blossom print to offer another pathway for people to enjoy a cannabis experience that emphasizes taste.”The Cupsy is a highly effective stealth smoking apparatus The original looks like a standard coffee cup, so you can just leave it in your cup holder and take bong loads at work...

4/20 Pizza And Black Pot Supper Club At Post & Beam – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:41:26 GMT

In the spirit of 4/20, La Morra Pizzeria is teaming up with Pure Beauty for a Limonene Dream pizza special recipe inspired by the potent, herbal and citrus flavors of Pure Beauty flower. The limited edition pie is made with naturally fermented sourdough and confit meyer lemon, herbed ricotta, mint, basil, parsley, mozzarella, pink peppercorn, and topped with organic cannabis flowers. Also included is a small batch, not-for-sale, extra virgin olive oil or “Pure Oil,” infused with flower rosin  containing a total of 10mg of THC. The superfood special is available today through Sunday, April 23, for pickup and delivery at lamorrapizzeria.com, Postmates and DoorDash. A portion of all proceeds from the Limonene Dream pizza will be donated to the Down North Foundation, a mission led, nonprofit that aims to reduce recidivism rates in their community by employing formerly incarcerated individuals and providing additional resources such as housing, legal representation and transportation. Al...

Tesla ex-engineer, accused of stealing trade secrets, to pay electric car maker

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:41:26 GMT

A former Tesla engineer accused of stealing trade secrets has agreed to pay the electric car maker to settle the dispute.Tesla last May sued Alex Yatskov, claiming he had taken proprietary information from work devices and accounts, accessing it via his personal devices and putting confidential details about a Tesla supercomputer — nicknamed Dojo and used for projects such as autonomous driving — onto his personal computer.The company, led by CEO Elon Musk, asked Yatskov to bring in his personal devices for “forensic imaging,” and although he handed over his phone and his personal laptop, the laptop was a “dummy” device, not the one he had used to take the confidential data, the lawsuit alleged.Yatskov, who resigned from Tesla the month it sued him, fired back with a June filing in U.S. District Court in San Francisco. He likened Tesla’s “tale of deception and espionage” to a spy novel by John le Carré” that required “so many illogical leaps...

Man said his missing wife moved out, police find her body in the freezer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:41:26 GMT

A Michigan man who was arrested Tuesday on a bench warrant was charged Wednesday with concealing the death of his wife, whose body was found in a chest freezer.Terrell Lee York, 54, of Deerfield Township, is being held in the Isabella County Jail after being arraigned by Judge Sarah Spencer-Noggle on a charge of concealing the death of an individual, a five-year felony. York apparently didn’t show up for a court date on a drunken driving charge in 2021 that prompted his arrest by Isabella County Sheriff’s deputies who were checking the well being Tuesday of Patricia Marie York, who reportedly had Alzheimer’s Disease.Terrell Lee York After a call from Patricia York’s relatives, who were worried because they had not been in contact with her for two years, deputies went to the home York was renting in the 800 block of West Baseline Road.When police began asking questions about his wife’s whereabouts, York “would not say specifically where she was living,” and would not answer ques...

Kane Brown, Tauren Wells, Goose among top concerts picks for the month

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:41:26 GMT

Here are three upcoming concerts worth checking out:Kane BrownThe country music superstar, known for such chart-topping hits as “What Ifs,” “Heaven,” “Lose It” and “Thank God,” brings his Drunk or Dreaming Tour to the SAP Center in San Jose on April 27. Brown is on the road in support of his gold-certified third full-length studio effort, 2022’s “Different Man.” Dustin Lynch and LOCASH are also on the bill. Showtime is 7 p.m. and tickets start at $71, ticketmaster.com. Tauren WellsThe richly soulful singer has delivered so many great songs during his career, including “Hills and Valleys,” “Known,” “God’s Not Done with You,” “Famous For (I Believe),” “Millionaire (Good Like That)” and the title track to his third full-length studio album, 2022’s “Joy in the Morning.” Reading that list of tunes makes us further convinced that Wells&...

Warriors need more from Jordan Poole, but will his ankle allow for that?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:41:26 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Jordan Poole posing more of a downhill threat and getting to the free-throw line could be the difference-maker the Warriors need to counter the upstart Sacramento Kings.Poole can be most impactful when he’s aggressive attacking the rim and making smart plays with the ball. He led the team with 550 points in the paint this season. He also got to the free throw line a team-high 415 times. But concern over his bum left ankle might hinder him from being able to do that.Poole started this first-round series strong. He was smart and effective on offense and disrupted some on defense.Poole scored 13 points on 4 of 7 shooting and got to the free-throw line four times in the first half of Game 1 on Saturday.But he sprained his ankle late third quarter and hasn’t been the same since.Poole has tallied just eight points — six of which have come on free throws — over the last six quarters of this series. He has shot 1-for-10 from the field during that span...

Quick Cook: Make your own Strawberry Lemongrass-Ade

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:41:26 GMT

Fresh lemongrass adds extra zing to this spring thirst-quencher that is picture perfect pink. Easily grown in the garden or purchased from major grocery stores or Asian markets, lemongrass has a peppery, citrus flavor with a hint of ginger that pairs beautifully with strawberries and fresh lemon and lime juice. Enjoy it on its own or with a splash of bubbly water, Prosecco or vodka.You can adjust the sweetness to your liking with more or less sugar, or even substitute honey or agave. Letting the lemongrass mixture sit overnight will bring out its flavor even more, but two hours will suffice.Strawberry Lemongrass-AdeServes 8 to 10INGREDIENTS6 cups water, divided3 stalks lemongrass3⁄4 cup sugar1¼ pound fresh strawberries, stems removedJuice from 2 lemonsJuice from 3 limesDIRECTIONSRelated ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Deconstructing the BLT Restaurants, Food and Drink | A different kind of mimosa — psst, asparagus is involved Restaurants, ...

Oakland police advise public about wave of robberies, carjackings

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:41:26 GMT

(BCN) -- The Oakland Police Department advised the public Wednesday to be aware of a rising number of armed robberies and carjackings that have been reported throughout the city at various hours. Police said the suspects use their vehicles to target motorists by intentionally causing a traffic collision or by blocking victims' vehicles. The armed suspects then rob the victims of their personal property and sometimes their vehicles, according to the advisory. The Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Vegas Police provided some methods to reduce the risk of becoming victims of such crimes, including the following: be vigilant and aware of your surroundings while driving and report any suspicious activity immediately; always keep your vehicle's doors locked, and windows rolled up when driving, especially in high-risk areas; If you are involved in a vehicle collision and believe you are in danger, call the police immediately; If you are being followed or believe you are in...