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Federal Cannabis Arrests Dip 24% in 2022

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Advocates are celebrating federal cannabis arrests dropping 24% in 2022After frequently noting all the cannabis progress happening around the country and the world in recent years, we were a bit caught off guard by the large jump in cannabis arrests during the first year of the Biden administration. That 2021 jump in arrests was the biggest in a decade, as we noted last year. This was despite Biden’s promises to pursue decriminalization, now two and a half years ago. Nevertheless, 6,606 people will be arrested by the DEA and partner agencies in 2021. There were further resounding messages from the community that this was the opposite direction we had expected to see cannabis enforcement take in the Biden Administration. The 5,061 people arrested on federal cannabis charges last year represent a 24% drop from the year before. It also nearly erases the jump from 2021 when the decade-highs in arrests represented a 25% jump from the year before. NORML noted that while arrests were down,...

TRANSFIX Las Vegas: A Bigger, Brighter Art Adventure

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

Everything’s bigger in Vegas—and blingier and brighter too—and this year that goes double for experiential art as TRANSFIX opens a choose-your-own-adventure concourse of more than 50 interactive light, sound, video, lasers, digital media, and occasionally fire-based sculptures and installations face to face with the Strip. The spactacle’s presence is announced by the towering, benevolent glow of artist Marco Cochrane’s R-Evolution—a 45 foot tall, gently kinetic and luminous woman staring across Las Vegas Blvd. at the Wynn and Encore properties. She is made of light but remains a monumental, statuesque presence throughout the day as well, guiding the curious toward the Resorts World Las Vegas.Marco Cochrane: R-Evolution at TRANSFIX Las Vegas (Photo by Chelsa Christensen)The Hilton folks have turned over a 200,000 square-foot (nearly five acres) parcel of land to a team of creatives with big ideas. The leadership includes architecture and events professionals with a collective b...

Woman Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Harris Street [Lemon Grove, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

40-Year-Old Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Collision near BroadwayLEMON GROVE, CA (May 26, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, one woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Harris Street.Authorities responded to the scene shortly after 12:30 a.m., at the 3400 block of Harris Street near Broadway.Per reports, the driver of a vehicle hit a female pedestrian and fled the scene before police arrived. Medical personnel pronounced the 40-year-old woman dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released her identity.Following preliminary duties, witnesses described the involved vehicle as a white pickup-truck, possibly a Ford F-150. Those who witnessed the Harris Street collision are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.Lemon Grove Officials are offering a $1,000 reward to anyone who can give details that can lead to the suspect’s arrest. Once available, officers will provide further details.No words can mend the broken hearts a...

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Four-Car Accident on Highway 580 [Livermore, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

One Dead, One Hospitalized after 4-Vehicle Collision near First StreetLIVERMORE, CA (May 26, 2023) – Thursday morning, one victim was killed and another was hurt in a four-car accident on Interstate Highway 580.Authorities responded to the scene around 3:30 a.m., near First Street.Per reports, the driver of a Ford Mustang rear-ended a Ford F-350 in the left lane. The Ford F-350 driver then pulled over to the right shoulder.The driver of a speeding 2006 Chevrolet pickup-truck then failed to brake in time and struck the front passenger side of the Mustang. Shortly after, a speeding Ford Expedition also rear-ended the Chevy pickup-truck.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the driver of the Mustang dead at the scene. Crews also treated the Chevrolet driver for major leg injuries.At this time, police have not yet released the identities of those involved. Once available, further details will be provided about the fatal four-car accident on Highway 580.Sincere...

Oakland Section pitchers combine for 44 strikeouts in thrilling section championship

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

KIPP King Collegiate’s Leilani Garcia and Oakland High’s Bronwyn James had a pitcher’s duel for the ages on Thursday afternoon. Garcia, a sophomore, struck out 18 for KIPP, which won the Oakland Section softball title 1-0 in 10 innings.On most days, that would be the most remarkable pitching performance of the game. But her Oakland counterpart was even more dominant, striking out 26. That included the first 19 KIPP batters James faced, eight of those being strikeouts looking. “These girls were just exchanging strikeout after strikeout after strikeout after strikeout,” KIPP coach Jose Torres told the Bay Area News Group on Friday afternoon.Garcia had KIPP’s only hit of the day in the seventh, with Cynthia Tapia also reaching base safely. Oakland was able to scratch out two hits against Garcia. Mathilda James, Daijha Teague, and  Ezeanie Thompson were able to reach base too. Torres said the game, which he described as grueling, flew by in under two hours.“It’s been a...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Palo Alto the week of May 15

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

A house in Palo Alto that sold for $6.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Palo Alto in the past week.In total, 13 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $3.7 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $1,852.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of May 15 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.9 million, single-family home in the 800 block of Meadow DriveThe 1,389 square-foot single-family residence in the 800 block of Meadow Drive in Palo Alto has been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in May and the total purchase price was $2,850,000, $2,052 per square foot. The house was built in 1956. The house features three bedrooms and two bathrooms.East Meadow Drive9. $2.9 million, single-family residence in the 900 block of Hutchinson AvenueThe property in the 900 block of Hutchinson Av...

East Bay school district: Student took over classroom projectors and displayed racist images

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

BRENTWOOD — A student temporarily took control of school-room projectors earlier this week and used it to display racist images in those classes, according to Brentwood Union School District officials.District Superintendent Dr. Dana Eaton in an emailed statement said the student briefly “hijacked” the projector in the classrooms of three teachers, and that the projectors “displayed racist images.”“Teachers acted immediately and were able to stop the projections from continuing,” Eaton said. “When the principal became aware, she immediately contacted our technology department both to investigate the incident and work to eliminate access for this to happen again.”Related ArticlesEducation | California poet’s Biden inauguration poem moved out of Florida elementary school library after a parent complained Education | California school investigating substitute teacher seen on video using the N-word Edu...

SF Bay Ferry to run weekend schedule on Memorial Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Bay Ferry will be operating on a weekend schedule for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, the ferry service announced. Weekend schedules will be implemented on the following routes:Oakland & AlamedaRichmondPier 41 Short HopVallejo Old Navy closing down SF Market Street location In accordance with regular weekend service, there will be no ferry service Monday on the following routes:Alameda SeaplaneHarbor BaySouth San FranciscoThe ferry will also be providing Special Ballpark Short Hop service for the SF Giants game on Monday. First pitch for the Giants' Memorial Day game against the Pittsburg Pirates is at 2:05 p.m. Pre-game departures on the Ballpark Short Hop will be at 12:50 p.m. and 1:40 p.m.

Alameda police warn about gift card scam totaling thousands of dollars worth of fraud

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

(KRON) -- Police are warning residents about an ongoing gift card scam, the Alameda Police Department (APD) announced Thursday on social media. APD discovered the scam is happening in their own city, the Bay Area and other parts of California. Almost $6,000 worth of fraudulent gift cards were removed from various retailers across Alameda, the department said. Often times the customers who buy these gift cards don't realize they've fallen victim to a scam. East Bay police department warn residents of trending ATM scam Here's how the scam works, according to APD:Scammers steal gift cards in bulk from retailers across the city.They take the cards home and write down the numbers and other essential information from the gift cards by scratching off the hidden number on the back of the gift card.Scammers then repackage the gift cards and put a fake scratch-off label over the already-seen number, making it seem the card was never used.The tampered gift cards are brought back to the stor...

Stewart Cink contending in Champions debut with consecutive 68s in Senior PGA

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Senior PGA Championship wasn’t Stewart Cink’s first choice for his first tournament after turning 50.The potential prize would be a lot more than a consolation.Cink shot a second consecutive 4-under 68 for the early clubhouse lead in the second round of the Senior PGA on Friday at the new Texas headquarters of the PGA of America. Padraig Harrington, who opened with a 64 for a two-shot lead, played in the afternoon.Steve Stricker, who won the first senior major of the season two weeks ago at the Regions Tradition, shot 67 and trailed Cink by one.Making his PGA Tour Champions debut four days after his 50th birthday, Cink committed late to the event about 35 miles north of Dallas.An eight-time winner on the PGA Tour, including the 2009 British Open, Cink wanted to make sure he wasn’t in the field at Colonial in Fort Worth, about 60 miles southwest of PGA Frisco’s Fields Ranch East course.He didn’t figure he would get into the Charl...