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WeHo Halloween Carnaval’s epic return makes for massive cleanup operation 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:10 GMT

The highly anticipated WeHo Halloween Carnaval made its long-awaited return after a four-year hiatus on Tuesday night, with thousands dressing up and flocking to West Hollywood to attend one of the nation’s largest Halloween celebrations. Now, the race is on to clean up after a night of nonstop partying and reopen Santa Monica Boulevard, which closed between La Cienega Boulevard and Doheny Drive for the festivities. Street sweepers were seen maneuvering from curb to curb on Santa Monica early Wednesday morning, and cleanup crews were also power washing sidewalks, picking up trash and removing portable toilets. Sanitation officials told KTLA 5’s Carlos Herrera that this year’s mess is not as bad as previous years, despite festivalgoers partying extra hard for the first Halloween Carnaval since 2019.  The simple reason why your streaming bill keeps going up Attendees believe that the festival lived up to the hype, emphasizing just how much they missed the celebration that was c...

NEIL FRANCES feels Fuzzy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:10 GMT

NEIL FRANCES feels Fuzzy: Los Angeles indie-dance duo NEIL FRANCES‘ Jordan Feller and Marc Gilfry met years ago while both were working on other projects.“I produced a song for his previous band,” says Feller. “We then happened to re-connect when I moved to L.A. in 2016. We were both looking to do something new so I sent him some demos I’d been working on with the intention of having someone else sing them and put them out. When we shared the songs we’d written with some friends they gave us positive feedback, with one friend in particular sharing the songs with Chris Douridas at KCRW. To our complete surprise Chris played one of the songs on the radio and the rest is kinda history.”They describe their sound today as, “Fuzzy and for the weekend.” That’s perfectly appropriate, given that their new album is called It’s All a Bit Fuzzy.“The album was recorded over the past 12 months,” says Feller. “Our initial idea...

Delta-8 Brands You Can Trust

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:10 GMT

Delta-8 THC is the new star among cannabinoids. With a quick rise to the top of the market, the number of delta-8 products available has boomed. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that all delta-8 THC products for sale today are of equal high-quality. Getting a high-quality delta-8 product is key to an enjoyable experience. If you are curious to try delta-8 but are unsure where to start, read on for a breakdown of delta-8 brands you can trust.What Is Delta-8 THCDelta-8 THC, D8 for short, is a naturally occurring compound in cannabis and hemp plants. Although it can be found naturally, delta-8 is a minor cannabinoid that is found less abundantly. For that reason, most delta-8 THC products sold today are made using CBD processed in a lab into delta-8.There are over 100 cannabinoids in hemp and cannabis plants, and it is said delta-8 is similar to delta 9. From a chemical standpoint, they differ mostly due to a difference in placement of a double bond on the carbon chain. Delta-8 THC ha...

Christen Brown from Santa Barbara: An Inspiring Journey To Revolutionize Two Industries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:10 GMT

(Picture Credit: Christen Brown from Santa Barbara)Nestled among the rolling hills and serene beaches of Santa Barbara, California, Christen Brown has carved out a space for herself as a titan of industry, expertly navigating through the distinct worlds of Ophora Water and On Camera. Christen Brown from Santa Barbara is committed to catalyzing positive change, and her unwavering entrepreneurial spirit is the driving force behind her remarkable achievements.(Picture Credit: Christen Brown from Santa Barbara)A Guiding Light in the World of On CameraOn Camera stands as a beacon of hope for those intimidated by the camera’s unyielding gaze. For over three decades, this media training powerhouse has been at the forefront of equipping a diverse range of professionals — from legal minds and corporate moguls to Hollywood celebrities and elite athletes — with the tools needed to face the lens. At the helm of this success is Christen Brown from Santa Barbara, whose rich media experience...

Mark Corey: From Fashion Lover to Hat Visionary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:10 GMT

In the vibrant fashion district of Los Angeles, a hub where streetwear culture thrives, Los Angeles streetwear designer Mark Corey is pioneering a fresh, innovative approach to headwear. His label, YoHaTdawg, is transforming the landscape of hats and redefining what headwear can be.As a visionary designer guided by his passion for fashion, Mark is the creative force propelling YoHaTdawg to make waves in the streetwear scene. With YoHaTdawg, Mark is on a mission to revolutionize headwear, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary.Nestled on the iconic Melrose Avenue, YoHaTdawg represents a unique presence dedicated to pushing boundaries and unleashing the untapped potential of hats. Driven by Mark’s avant-garde outlook, YoHaTdawg is rewriting the rules and bringing a new perspective to the world of headwear.The birth of YoHaTdawgIn 2018, amidst the bustling and ever-evolving fashion landscape of Los Angeles, Mark embarked on a creative journey that would change the game of headwear...

Unlocking the Full Potential of CapCut’s Creative Suite

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:10 GMT

In the modern world, the power of visual storytelling is unparalleled, and the demand for high-quality video content, as well as the need for an online photo editor, continues to surge. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, a content creator looking to make your mark or a business aiming to captivate your audience, video editing skills are indispensable. Enter CapCut’s Creative Suite, a versatile and robust video editing tool developed by ByteDance, the innovative force behind TikTok. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the world of CapCut’s Creative Suite, exploring its advanced video editing techniques and its immense potential for social media marketing.The Key Benefits of CapCut’s Creative SuiteUser-Friendly Interface: An Intuitive Toolkit for All LevelsCapCut’s Creative Suite prides itself on its remarkably user-friendly interface. Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps into video editing or a seasoned professional, youR...

Taming Gene Editing with CRISPR QC CEO and Co-founder Ross Bundy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:10 GMT

Ridding the world of disease is on everyone’s wish list. Most don’t think it is possible. But, the world of genetic medicine has been constantly evolving, and the Nobel Prize-winning gene editing technology, CRISPR, has brought unprecedented possibilities. Along with it, many unique challenges. Ross Bundy, CEO and co-founder of CRISPR QC(a platform created to help predict and optimize gene editing results) dives into this vast “wild” frontier of gene editing with its immense potential and the serious need for quality control.Bundy describes the field of gene editing as the “Wild West” of the life sciences, as the concept of gene editing is a relatively new and rapidly advancing landscape. With CRISPR, its founders, Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier, simplified the process and made it look much more accessible.CRISPR brought about the ability to efficiently and effectively edit genomes. Bundy explains, “Sequencing became a big thing. Researchers could sequence, c...

Who’s behind new bid to legalize sports betting in California?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:10 GMT

California voters last year dealt a crushing bust to a pair of competing ballot initiatives to legalize sports wagering, but the Golden State is too big of a prize for gaming interests to just fold and walk away. Now, a mystery player has anted up for another round at the ballot box.Proponents have filed with the state Attorney General’s Office to launch a pair of proposed measures for the November 2024 ballot that would allow on-site and online sports betting in the Golden State through the state’s recognized Indian tribes. But California’s gaming tribes aren’t on board, and it’s unclear who’s bankrolling the effort.“That seems to be the million dollar question — who are these people?” said Robert Linnehan, regulatory writer and editor at XLMedia, which specializes in online gambling and sports betting. “Why did they take it upon themselves to submit two ballot measures on behalf of the tribes who say they want nothing to ...

Former A’s executive asks MLB owners to reject Las Vegas move

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:10 GMT

Editor’s Note: Major League Baseball owners are scheduled to meet Nov. 14-16 in Nashville, during which time they are expected to vote on the A’s proposed move to Las Vegas. Andy Dolich, whose five-decade career as a pro sports executive spanned the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB, including a 15-year run with the A’s, sent this letter to 29 major league owners. (A’s owner John Fisher was not included; nor was MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.) For the A’s to move, 75% of the owners must vote their approval.It is my understanding that MLB team owners are moving closer to voting on the A’s relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas.From 1980-1994 I was the VP of Business Operations under the Haas family ownership when the Oakland A’s were winning games, filling seats and exemplifying the very best of teamwork, leadership and trust throughout the Northern California market.Relocating this franchise to Las Vegas would be a major mistake for Major League Baseball a...

Apple has plans to eventually, maybe revolutionize health care

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:10 GMT

By Mark Gurman and Drake Bennett | BloombergIn 2011, a startup called Avolonte Health set up shop in a small office park in Palo Alto, California. The company operated out of a bland, two-story building bristling with security cameras. Engineers interviewing for jobs there weren’t even told what they’d be working on. Once new hires made their way into the lab, however, they learned that they would be trying to revolutionize diabetes care.Avolonte wasn’t just any health-care company. It was a project of Apple Inc., and its mission came directly from Steve Jobs. Apple’s co-founder and then-chief executive officer, ill with the pancreatic cancer that would take his life near the end of that year, had tasked a group of his key executives to develop a noninvasive blood sugar monitor. It would be a potentially life-changing technology for diabetics, who would no longer need to prick themselves to monitor their blood glucose. Medical device makers had tried for years to develop something l...