Local Hype: Why The Bomb Squad Truck Failed, Plans For Expanded Convention Center & Illegal Weed Farms

BREAKING: Moore says the amount of explosives likely exceeded the weight rated for the TCV, according to the preliminary investigation. Essentially, the bomb squad guessed the weight based on appearance but did not actually weigh the devices before detonating the #lapdblast pic.twitter.com/bnitda9Cig

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 -Expansion plans revealed for L.A. Convention Center and J.W. Marriott

"The Convention Center expansion, designed by Populous, would expand the facility's footprint through the construction of a new structure bridging over Pico Boulevard, connecting the original West Hall with the 1990s South Hall.  A full buildout would add approximately 193,000 square feet of exhibit space - resulting in a net total of roughly 1 million square feet of space across the facility - as well as 60,000 square feet of new meeting rooms and nearly 100,000-square-foot multipurpose hall at the top level."

-Oversight Panel Subpoenas Sheriff Villanueva Over Alleged ‘Abuse of Power’ 

 

"In the past two years, Villanueva’s department has opened criminal investigations into two key watchdogs — the inspector general and a member of the oversight panel. It has also investigated a former department official who played a role in disciplining deputies, and the sheriff has publicly accused the former county CEO of illegal activity."

 

-There's a lot of illegal cartel farms growing weed in our surrounding deserts and it really sucks for other farmers.

 

-Over $1 Billion In Marijuana Plants Seized In Antelope Valley Drug Bust

 

"The joint operation on June 8 resulted in a total of approximately 373,000 plants and 33,480 pounds of harvested marijuana, worth an estimated street value of $1.193 billion, according to L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva."

 

-Illegal marijuana farms are booming in Southern California’s Mojave Desert