BRIEFLY : RESIDENT INTERRUPTS BURGLARY; VAN TAKEN.GRANADA HILLS - A man who interrupted a burglary at his home was forced into a closet at gunpoint while the intruders continued to ransack ran·sack tr.v. ran·sacked, ran·sack·ing, ran·sacks 1. To search or examine thoroughly. 2. To search carefully for plunder; pillage. the home and then drove off in his mini-van, police said. The man surprised the burglars around 1:30 p.m. in a home in the 17000 block of Golden Lane. He was quickly locked into a closet, said Officer Chris O'Donnell. The suspects - three to four men, two of them armed - drove off in the victim's Plymouth Voyager The Plymouth Voyager and Plymouth Grand Voyager were minivans marketed by DaimlerChrysler (they were sold by the Chrysler Corporation until 1998). The Voyager was originally a full-size van from 1974 to 1983, but the name was used again for a minivan in 1984. , blue with wood trim, with license plate number 2THC THC tetrahydrocannabinol. THC n. Tetrahydrocannabinol; a compound that is obtained from cannabis or is made synthetically; it is the primary intoxicant in marijuana and hashish. 189. The victim was not injured. SOURCE: - Daily News Settlement reached in hair surgery case A Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. surgical hair-restoration clinic Friday agreed to a $644,724 settlement in a false advertising lawsuit brought by county and state prosecutors. The Bosley Medical Group did not admit wrongdoing wrong·do·er n. One who does wrong, especially morally or ethically. wrong  do in the settlement
but agreed to changes in its advertising and disclosure practices, said
Deputy District Attorney Lisa K. Kaas.
The District Attorney's Consumer Protection Division and the state attorney general alleged the company should have warned consumers about potential pain and scarring associated with the cosmetic surgery cosmetic surgery, plastic surgery for cosmetic purposes, such as the improvement of the appearance of the face by removing wrinkles or reshaping the nose. it provided, and the surgery doesn't prevent ongoing hair loss. As part of the settlement, Bosley agreed to make those disclosures in future advertisements, and promised to warn consumers not all patients will achieve results depicted in photo advertisements, Kaas said. SOURCE: - Daily News Tow truck driver dies when gas can ignited SUN VALLEY - A tow truck driver was killed Friday night when he accidentally ignited a can of gas in the cab of his truck, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. police. Firefighters found the victim after responding to the 6:30 p.m. blaze, which occurred in the 7300 block of Tujunga Avenue, said LAPD 1. LAPD - Link Access Procedure on the D channel. 2. LAPD - Los Angeles Police Department. Sgt. Ray Davies Raymond Douglas Davies, CBE (born June 21, 1944 at Fortis Green, London) is an influential English rock musician, best known as lead singer-songwriter for The Kinks - one of the most influential, prolific and long-lived British Invasion bands - which he led with his younger . It was unclear what set off the gasoline. Police were waiting for the Coroner's Office make a positive identification of the victim. He was 20 to 30 years old. SOURCE: - Daily News Officials identify teen killed crossing street SYLMAR - A 14-year-old boy struck and killed by a car as he walked across Hubbard Street was identified Friday as Gerardo Vargas. Vargas had been talking to friends near the side of the road in the 14200 Hubbard Street around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, and had turned to walk away when he stepped in front of a car, said Officer J. Shelby, of the Los Angeles Police Department's Valley Traffic Division. The driver of the car that hit Vargas was not cited, Shelby said. SOURCE: - Daily News CSU See DSU/CSU. 1. CSU - California State University. 2. CSU - Cleveland State University. 3. CSU - Channel Service Unit. to host meeting for black men in area Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas will be the opening speaker today when Cal State Northridge, inspired by last year's Million Man March on the nation's capital, hosts its first conference on African-American men. The conference from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. will include workshops on family, health, spirituality, academics, discrimination and economic advancement. The event will be held in the University Student Union at 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. SOURCE: - Daily News 3,000 expected to go to sobriety festival PACOIMA - The sixth annual Clean and Sober Festival will kick off today at David M. Gonzales Private First Class David M. Gonzales (June 9, 1923–April 25, 1945) was a United States Army soldier who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor — the United States' highest military decoration — for his heroic actions during World War II. Park with game and food booths, contests, entertainment and information and education about alcohol, tobacco and drug use. More than 3,000 people are expected to attend the festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 10943 Herrick Ave. The event is sponsored by the Northeast Valley Health Corporation and nearly 40 other community-based agencies and service providers. Participants can receive information on local resources available. SOURCE: - Daily News |
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