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Juul to pay Colorado $32 million to settle lawsuit over marketing vaping products to teens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs will pay Colorado nearly $32 million to settle a lawsuit over marketing practices aimed at teenagers, the Colorado Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday.The $31.7 million payment to Colorado is part of the $462 million that Juul Labs agreed to pay to six states and the District of Columbia to settle claims that the company illegally marketed its electronic cigarettes to young people and misrepresented the health risks associated with vaping.The payment is in addition to the $438 million that Juul Labs last year agreed to pay to 33 states over similar claims.“This settlement is a victory for the state of Colorado and everyone who fell victim to Juul’s reckless, deceptive and unconscionable marketing tactics,” Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said in a news release.The state sued Juul Labs in 2020 after a nearly yearlong investigation into the company’s practices. The state found Juul targeted “cool kids” who would want to ...

By-the-wind sailors washing ashore in California number in the millions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

Blue, jellyfish-like blobs known as by-the-wind sailors, or Velella velella, continue to wash ashore by the millions along Southern California’s coast this week. While it might look like a massive die-off or another catastrophic event, experts say it is perfectly natural and normal.“We’ve seen (Velella velella) colonies wash up along our coastline over the years,” said Cassandra Davis, manager of volunteer programs at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. “In 2014 and 2015, trillions of them washed up along the eastern Pacific coast.”By-the-wind sailors washed ashore by the thousands at Emma Wood State Beach in Ventura County, California, on April 11, 2023. (Parry Annis)By-the-wind sailors washed ashore by the thousands at Emma Wood State Beach in Ventura County, California, on April 11, 2023. (Parry Annis)By-the-wind sailors, shown in this undated photo, are known as colonial hydroids, meaning they’re comprised of a colony of tiny creatures similar to the Portuguese man o' war...

Water main break damages garage door, floods Northridge street

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

A forceful water main break flooded a Northridge neighborhood early Wednesday morning, damaging at least one home.The main broke sometime after midnight in the 10900 block of Melvin Avenue, where one resident who was up working late noticed the deluge and alerted authorities."I just came out to see if everyone was OK and called 911, made sure people were on their way," said Ricky Rocha.Of particular concern was a nearby home, where the spewing water pushed in a garage door.LADWP crews were on scene Wednesday morning to repair the main, leaving Melvin Avenue closed until the work is completed.

Presale Codes for Avenged Sevenfold Life Is But A Dream… Tour Part 2 with Falling in Reverse

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

Hail to the Kings! Avenged Sevenfold announced they will be adding a part 2 to their summer tour, dubbed “Life Is But A Dream…” with special guest Falling in Reverse. The new leg of the tour will include 17 new dates, launching September 16 in West Palm Beach, FL and wrapping October 15 in Fort Worth, TX, and including a date here in Southern California on October 7 at the North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista — see below for all dates. Passwords and presale codes for the Avenged Sevenfold Life Is But A Dream… Tour Part 2 with Falling in Reverse tickets are as follows:Presale codes for Avenged Sevenfold Life Is But A Dream… Tour Part 2 with Falling in ReversePresale tickets for Avenged Sevenfold Life Is But A Dream… Tour Part 2 with Falling in Reverse go on sale today, April 12 and we’ve been told the following presale codes and passwords may work. Details are subject to change, and vary by event date:Email subscriber presale code or password: WELOVEYOUTi...

Bryan Tacadena Talladena and Antonia Mendez Ruiz Killed in Motorcycle Crash on Magnolia Avenue [Fullerton, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

Two Pronounced Dead after Chain-Reaction Collision near Flower AvenueFULLERTON, CA (April 12, 2023) – Sunday, Bryan Tacadena Talladena and Antonia Mendez Ruiz were killed in a motorcycle crash on Magnolia Avenue.The incident occurred around 9:20 a.m., near Flower Avenue.According to reports, a gray Audi sedan and a white Yamaha R6 motorcycle were traveling at a high rate of speed on northbound Magnolia Avenue. For reasons under investigation, both the Audi and the motorcycle struck a Toyota Sienna that was turning east onto Flower Avenue.Investigators said the rider hit the rear passenger side of the van while the Audi struck the front passenger side. Upon impact, the Audi veered off the roadway and hit a bicyclist and an elderly female pedestrian.Medics arrived and transported the rider, 35-year-old Talladena, to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Meanwhile, crews pronounced 68-year-old Ruiz dead at the scene.In addition, paramedics transported the ma...

Nearly Two Thirds of Americans in Relationships Are Dissatisfied With Their Sex Life

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

Not every sex session will be mind-blowing! And if an uneventful sexy time is going to be the case, there’s no shame in wanting to just skip it. However, that is the case for some Americans — only 36% of the ones polled by OnePoll (that LELO commissioned) rated their sex life as “excellent.”So, what do some Americans do to keep things spicy in the bedroom?How important is it to have a healthy sex life?Most of us already know — and even experts agree — that a great sex life plays an important role in a relationship. It’s widely believed that when a couple makes time for intimacy, it can lower stress levels and blood pressure, it can lead to better communication with their partner, and can even decrease the chances of getting a divorce. Unfortunately, among the 5,000 Americans that were surveyed, only 36% ranked their sex life as exceptional.This doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re miserable either. In a statement by Luka Matutinovic (Chief Marketing Officer of LELO), they stated, “...

One Injured in Five-Vehicle Crash on Highway 92 [Foster City, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Collision on San Mateo Bridge Resulted in InjuryFOSTER CITY, CA (April 12, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a five-vehicle crash on Highway 92 left at least one person with injuries.Officers responded to the collision around 3:30 p.m. on the San Mateo Bridge in Foster City.Upon arrival, units discovered the wreckage blocking the left and center lanes midspan. Vehicles in the eastbound are only able to pass in one remaining open lane, causing major traffic back-up.Eventually, responding medical personnel arrived at the scene and treated one person who sustained a minor injury.At around 4:15 p.m., emergency crews managed to clear the westbound lane. All lanes reopened shortly before 6 p.m.The California Highway Patrol is investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding the Highway 92 five-vehicle crash.Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as possible.Driving can be very dangerous and almost anyth...

The Great LA Musical Instrument Donation Drive

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

The Great LA Musical Instrument Donation Drive: A special show to benefit Entertainment Through Music (ETM-LA), attendees are encouraged to bring instruments to donate. As for the music, that’s special too. L.A. punk icon Geza X, of Mommymen infamy, is playing his first set in many years. Kira of Black Flag is there, and we’ll get the debut performance of Bronson Caves featuring Screamers’ Paul Roessler and Black Flag’s Des Cadena. Geza X was included in our 2019 People issue, and he said of his work on Meredith Brooks’ smash “Bitch” single, “I knew it was a smash hit, so I recorded the whole thing on spec. The studio that Josie Cotton and I built in our garage when we were dating, City Lab, I recorded it all there. At the end of the recording, Meredith brought in another woman who became her permanent manager. That woman brought Perry Watts-Russell from Capitol. He signed her on the spot, on that one song. That went double platinum, and is probably the bigge...

What to watch: ‘Blindspotting’ back with more laughs, drama and Bay Area scenery

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

The Bay Area takes center stage in two series dropping this week, the second season of “Blindspotting” and the Apple TV+ thriller “The Last Thing He Told Me.”We also have what might be the best animated feature of 2023, and a Michelle Williams performance that deserves Oscar chatter. We even have a cult classic in the making.Here’s our roundup.“Blindspotting Season 2”: From summoning up the energy to throw a birthday party for her son Sean (Atticus Woodward) in Tilden Regional Park to a challenging 48-hour visit with her husband Miles (Rafael Casal) at San Quentin, Ashley (Jasmine Cephas Jones) is trying to keep from unraveling. That’s at the soul of the second season of Starz’ Oakland-set “Blindspotting,” a Bay Area favorite that succeeds where previous series have failed — showing the everyday struggles of families with loved ones in prison. And it does so with a mix of drama and comedy. East Bay natives Casal and Daveed Diggs are the creators behind the show as well a...

California announces multi-state settlement with Juul over marketing vaping to kids

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:49 GMT

California and five other states announced a nearly half-billion-dollar settlement Wednesday with e-cigarette giant Juul Labs to resolve accusations that the company promoted addictive nicotine vaping to teens.California will receive a total of $175.8 million — the highest amount of any state settlement yet reached with Juul — of the $462 million total settlement amount, Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office said. The money will help the state pay for e-cigarette research, education, and enforcement efforts, and Juul will also will be barred from targeting youths in its advertising and promotions under the terms of the deal.“Today is another step forward in our fight to protect our kids from getting hooked on vaping and nicotine,” Bonta said. “By using advertising and marketing strategies to lure young people to its products, JUUL put the health and safety of its vulnerable targets and the California public at risk. Today’s settlement holds JU...