On Wednesday night, the Encinitas City Council will consider an ordinance that could ban smoking on sidewalks and in parked cars. In Encinitas, outdoor smoking is already prohibited in parks, trails, beaches and lots. Extending the ban to sidewalks is getting a little pushback from frequent visitors like Bryce Jarmon and Ellen Smith. “[Smoking] it ruins the environment and the atmosphere of a place,” Jarman said. “Especially publishes COVID with restaurants on the sidewalks. A lot of people dine in that area, it does a good public service to reduce that smoke,” Smith added. However, the ban on smoking inside…
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The Camry is a very popular sedan, with very high vehicle sales. However, for the 2023 model year, the Camry has a new midsize sedan competitor in Toyota’s lineup with the new Crown. The Crown, which replaces the discontinued Avalon, is returning to America for the first time in half a century. While both sedans have multiple positive attributes, the 2023 Toyota has one major strength over the 2023 Toyota Camry: It’s more luxurious. The 2023 Toyota Crown is more luxurious than the 2023 Toyota Camry Toyota Crown 2023 | Toyota If you like the Toyota brand and want a…
Banpu Pcl, Thailand’s biggest coal producer, plans to increase its investments in US shale gas as it prepares for a New York listing of its US unit this year. The Bangkok-based company is accelerating acquisitions in the US as it reduces its reliance on coal, Chief Executive Officer Somruedee Chaimongkol said. “There remains a huge potential for energy and natural gas business in the US that can help Banpu achieve its shift away from coal,” he said in an interview on Monday. Thai companies from Banpu to Gulf Energy Development Pcl and PTT Global Chemical Pcl have been expanding overseas…
Volkswagen is radically altering its plans for the upcoming ID.2, giving the entry-level electric model an all-new exterior and interior design that is slated to be tentatively shown in a concept car in March. Set to go on sale in select global markets in 2025 at a target price of $24,000, the compact 5-seater will receive VW’s iconic Golf name, according to experts at the automaker’s Wolfsburg headquarters in Germany They also hint that a GTi performance variant has been discussed during recent strategy meetings for the new model. The ID.2 will be the first VW to be based on…
ReportLinkerBiolubricants generated from biomass and other waste can reduce the carbon footprint of manufacturing processes and energy generation. Biolubricants are gaining popularity and acceptance worldwide due to their non-toxic, sustainable and environmentally friendly properties.New York, Feb. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com announces the publication of the report “Biolubricants Market Forecast to 2028 – Impact of COVID-19 and Global Analysis by Base Oil, Application and End Use ” – https://www.reportlinker.com/p06419228/?utm_source=GNW They are also derived from renewable vegetable oils. Increasing environmental problems and increasing health problems due to the use of mineral oils are driving the demand for biolubricants.Based on the…
California Highway Patrol officers are chasing the driver of a suspected stolen vehicle. The chase began in the area of Rosecrans and Atlantic avenues in Compton before turning onto the northbound 710 Freeway. Authorities then chased the suspect down the 5 Freeway near the east LA interchange. Eventually, the suspect in the chase led officers onto the westbound 10 Freeway. The suspect in the chase exited the freeway and was seen rear-ending CHP officers and crashing into doors. The driver continued east on 7th Street. The suspect then returned to the southbound 710 Freeway and has been driving at speeds…
By Bob QuallWhen I was 12, I was in the Cub Scouts. He didn’t make it to the Boy Scouts, but I remember one of his mottos was “Always Be Prepared.” This advice would have come in handy when I sailed the high seas in 1967. I like to think I was prepared when I was working on my career and when I still lead trips in Kenya. Not so as captain of the “King Midas”. Here’s what happened. In 1967, I was an assistant district attorney in Santa Barbara. I got the same job with the San Diego County…
A plan by the Biden administration to empower private citizens to monitor oil wells and pipelines for methane leaks is being criticized by industry leaders who say it sets a dangerous precedent. Under the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed super emitter response program, people with expertise and equipment approved by the agency would be authorized to monitor oil industry operations to detect emissions of the powerful greenhouse gas. ‘greenhouse effect and notify companies of any large volume leaks. Operators would have five days to look into any credible third-party reports of methane and 10 days to fix most leaks. Environmental activists…
New data from Kelley Blue Book (KBB) reveals that in January 2023, the average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in the United States saw a slight decrease to $49,388, although premium vehicles represent now a bigger part of the market than ever before. In particular, luxury vehicle sales accounted for 19.6 percent of the global market in January 2023, a new record and up from 18.6 percent in December 2022. Those in the market for a premium model they paid an average of $65,953 last month. While that represents a decrease of $1,560 from December, buyers are still…
Courtesy of Infiniti As the appetite for large luxury vehicles continues to grow and options increase, competition has never been tougher. One long-standing contender in this category is the Infiniti QX80, the luxury brand’s V8-powered, body-on-frame SUV. Ahead of a full redesign planned for 2024, I recently got to test drive the 2023 Infiniti QX80, a truly stylish vehicle that still impresses despite its longevity, even when battling in a class that includes tough competitors like the BMW X7 . Cadillac Escalade, Audi Q8, Jeep Grand Wagoneer and more. Read on for a full breakdown of the QX80’s design, drive…