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Coffee shop hosts banned book display

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A midtown coffee shop gave book lovers a chance to read books that have been banned in the state of Missouri.'Blueprint Coffee' teamed with 'Left Bank Books Foundation' at the high low building on Washington Avenue. They gave readers a few hours to browse the banned books. The 'American Library Association' says 273 books have been banned for any number of issues relating to race, gender, or sexuality.It ranks Missouri third in the nation for the number of banned books. Shots fired at Kirkwood school’s trunk-or-treat event Left Bank Books General Manager Daniell King says, "What's ironic is that, generally speaking, a book getting banned does make more people interested in it because they're curious about why, and so our goal is to make sure we have as many of those to provide for folks as possible, or order them. We believe very much in the freedom to read."Also at the event, visitors could write postcards to their legislatures to let them know what they thought of ba...

Four minority-owned marijuana manufacturers join forces under one roof

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

Finding a physical location to open a cannabis business in Denver is challenging. Ask local Sarah Woodson and she’ll tell you it’s among the biggest barriers to entry for new entrepreneurs.Woodson would know. In addition to opening Denver’s first legal marijuana tour bus company, The Cannabis Experience, she’s the founder of The Color of Cannabis, an organization that advocates for BIPOC representation in the industry. One of the pillars of her work is a 10-week course that supports social equity business applicants — people of color and other marginalized groups that were disproportionately harmed by the war on drugs — and helps them bring their ideas to life.Last year, while scouting potential brick-and-mortar locations with one of her class graduates, Woodson found a creative solution to one of the challenges facing cannabis entrepreneurs: A 10,000-square-foot warehouse in Montbello where multiple product manufacturers could share the space and, importantly, the rent....

October heat wave blasts Southland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

Halloween is only a couple weeks away, but it's still spookily hot in Southern California.Highs in the 80s are predicted for the beginning of this week in downtown Los Angeles, eventually rising to 88 degrees on Thursday before finally cooling off on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Southern California weather The San Fernando Valley will be even warmer, which highs in the mid 90s expected most days. The Inland Empire is predicted to be similarly hot, though in coastal areas like Santa Monica, daily highs will likely barely break 80 degrees this week.Once temperatures fall on Saturday, Southern California residents can expect a nice weekend. Daily highs in the lower 80s on Saturday will give way to the upper 60s and low 70s for the next week or so.

Man found in driveway of his Duarte home with fatal gunshot wound

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

A man was pronounced dead after being found with a gunshot wound in the driveway of his Duarte home Monday morning.The shooting in the 1000 block of Kellwil Way was reported around 1:45 a.m., according to a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department news release.Authorities investigate a fatal shooting in Duarte on Oct. 16, 2023. (KTLA)Someone inside the home called authorities, reporting hearing several shots fired. Arriving deputies found the unresponsive victim with a gunshot wound down in his driveway. The unidentified man, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene, Detective Gomez said. Woman shoots man trying to get into her Hollywood Hills home The shooter apparently fled in a vehicle but investigators did not have a description of the suspect or the vehicle. No weapon was found at the scene and a motive for the shooting was unclear.

John McCutcheon Loves Live Seeger

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

Pete SeegerWe Shall Overcome (Columbia)John McCutcheon Loves Live Seeger: Folk artist John McCutcheon told us about his love for a classic Pete Seeger live album.John McCutcheon: I remember that Christmas in 1965  when my parents giddily announced that we were going to get “the best Christmas present ever” in July, a brand-new baby.  Number nine.  I was number one, just turned thirteen and apparently the only one of my siblings that had been subjected to The Talk.  I knew how this all had happened and it wasn’t remotely exciting to me.  It was equal parts disgusting and unimaginable.  My mother?  No way.  My dad?  Sure, but with my mother?(Columbia)Being the eldest, I was left in charge of the seven younger ones while Dad drove Mom off to the hospital on the first day of July the following summer.  I had watched just enough westerns to know that women regularly died in childbirth, so I waited for the dreaded phone call.  When it finally came and I learned that mother and newborn wer...

How Are Delta-8 THC Products Made?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

Delta-8 THC is one of the most recent cannabinoids to appear in the hemp industry. Said to be like a milder version of delta 9, delta-8 THC has seen a boom in consumer demand. From oils and tinctures to vapes and edibles, delta-8 is just about everywhere these days.Aa this newfound and legal high continues to make its mark on the cannabinoid-based product industry, more and more users and potential consumers are asking the question: how is delta-8 made? So, let’s find out.What Exactly is Delta-8 THC?Delta-8 THC is a cannabinoid, like CBD and traditional THC (delta 9 THC), that can be found in hemp and cannabis plants. Delta-8 is a minor cannabinoid that is found in small quantities. Because of this, many delta-8 products are made using CBD, but more on that a little later.First, we should understand a little more about delta-8 from a chemical standpoint. Not only do delta-8 and delta 9 share a similar name, but they also have similar chemical structures, but with a key difference. D...

Will Miles and Mona Mourning Dove return to Los Gatos home next year?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

DEAR JOAN: For the second consecutive year, a pair of mourning doves – we call them Miles and Mona – have set up housing just outside our front door. This year, they had six squabs, two each time.Is that an unusual number of births for one season?  And how long can we expect to see our feathered friends, of whom we have become quite fond?— Larry Gerston, Los GatosDEAR LARRY: It would appear that Miles and Mona have found the perfect roosting spot and gracious hosts.Mourning doves typically lay two eggs at a time and can have up to six broods. The doves are poor nest builders, but they are wonderful parents, with both taking turns on the nest and sharing feeding duties after the eggs hatch.Mourning doves are prolific for a reason. They are the most hunted birds in North America, with hunters shooting about 20 million a year.The average lifespan of the birds is only two to four years, but the lucky ones can live 10 to 15 years or even longer. The oldest known mourning dove was 3...

Photos: Mountain View’s Shoreline Park celebrates 40th anniversary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

It’s a recreational oasis. An entertainment venue. And a public works success story.On Sunday, families flocked to Mountain View’s bayside to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the creation of Shoreline at Mountain View, a 700-acre wildlife refuge, lake and recreation spot built largely on the site of a landfill.Related ArticlesLocal News | Historic Big Sur property, once owned by William Randolph Hearst, to get new owners Local News | How a fight over 1,000 feet of Bay Area road led to lawsuits and allegations of corruption Local News | California State Parks ‘reintroducing fire’ with prescribed burns at Santa Cruz County Local News | Celebration opens new Heinlenville Park in San Jose’s Japantown Local News | Prominent Bay Area environmental group names new leader Four years after its 1983 opening, a Mercury News article reported that “the hiking-trail, concert-stage, wildlife-pr...

The world’s top 10 best cruise lines, according to travelers

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

Conde Nast Traveller recently unveiled its 2023 readers choice awards, which saw thousands of the travel site’s readers voting on the world’s best destinations, airports, hotels, resorts and cruise lines.The resurgence of the latter might have been unimaginable in March 2020, but there’s no doubting cruising’s comeback. New and refurbished ships are sailing, and first-timers are clambering aboard for domestic cruises, CN Traveller’s editors note.Globe-spanning cruises, such as Regent Seven Seas’ 34,000-mile itinerary for 2024 — a $400,000 cruise for two with stops in 31 countries  — sold out in 2.5 hours, according to ThePointsGuy’s Gene Sloan. And the company’s 2025 lineup broke that record, with every cabin booked before reservations even opened to the public.The CN Traveller awards divide cruise lines into six categories, with Norwegian Cruise Line topping the “mega ships,” which carry 4,000 or more passenger...

TasteFood: Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts everyone will love

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:18:34 GMT

If one vegetable symbolizes autumn, it’s the Brussels sprout. If one vegetable generates controversy, it’s the Brussels sprout. The prolific and humble crucifer peaks in the fall, and when it appears on the menu, it can divide your dinner table into two camps: lovers and haters.Enough with the polarization. In fostering a spirit of unity, this recipe will help. It employs a few simple techniques that may — just may — win over any declared sprout-hater. An important technique is to roast the sprouts. This method will soften their assertive flavor and accentuate their natural sweetness. Roasting grapes together with the sprouts will add more sweetness as their winey juices release. A puckery-sweet balsamic syrup finishes the vegetables, providing a shiny shellack and encouraging caramelization.While this may be sufficient to change minds, why stop there? Once the sprouts and grapes have roasted, toss them with toasted walnuts and a cooked grain, such as farro o...