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This Godfather of California’s Punk Scene Founded Goldenvoice Before Going to Prison For Smuggling Weed
In the early 80s, Gary Tovar named Goldenvoice after he smoked a strain of Thai weed. He threw the biggest punk shows in the country, filling up spaces like The Grand Olympic Auditorium with 5,000 punks. Decades later, Tovar still plays a part by consulting and helping to formulate some of the biggest punk shows today.
Swarm of Police in Riot Gear Destroy Peaceful Pro-Palestine Encampment At UCLA During Early Morning Raid, Over 200 Arrested
At 4 AM, CHP broke through the fencing on the other side of the encampment and set up a police line, consistently firing flash-bang grenades into the air. They also fired on protestors with “less-lethal” munitions and rubber bullets, causing an injury to one protester’s face that required stitches.
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Burglar Steals Safe From East Hollywood Mexican Restaurant, Runs Up $80,000 In Damages and Stolen Gear
The burglar was wearing a white hoodie and spray-painted the lens of the security cameras. Insurance will only cover $20,000. The owner of El Zarape Melrose says he doesn’t know if this was personal or just a delinquent act by a stranger: “I’m sad, I don’t know how I’m going to do it.”
Justice 8 Supporters Feel Defeat At Latest Ruling. Enamorado Reported to Be Bleeding While Jailed
Enamorado's attorney alleges, "He is not getting the treatment he deserves for what is a valid medical reason.” Nonetheless, the supporters for The Justice 8 are bracing themselves to keep fighting.
Victorville Judge Rules Prosecutors Have Enough Evidence to Charge Seven of the ‘Justice 8’ With Conspiracy, Denies Bail
"Why are these folks incarcerated with no bail? I’m a criminal defense lawyer. I’ve represented people who are charged with murder, child molestation, and rape. And even they were afforded bail," said one of the activist's defense attorney.
Joining ‘Justice 8’ Protest, California Councilwoman Calls Persecution of Edin Enamorado: “Typical of Our Corrupt Law Enforcement”
“The crazy part is that even murders have a bail set, but here there’s a no-bail hold,” said attorney Christian Contreras at the press conference. “This is deeply unconstitutional." The Justice Eight are due to spend Christmas in jail.
Menthols for $25? L.A. Retailers Ignoring Flavored Tobacco Ban Continue to Sell Without Consequences
As of early October, no retailers or individuals in the city of Los Angeles have been prosecuted for violating the state or local ban.
