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Advocates Want Cannabis Descheduled Not Rescheduled

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:07 GMT

Last week’s leaked letter from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recommending that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance under federal law was lacking for advocates who want to see it descheduled. All of the OG cannabis reformers are weighing in. Congressman Earl Blumenauer has been involved in cannabis reform for 50 years. He founded the Congressional Cannabis Caucus in 2017. “This is a step in the right direction, but it is not sufficient. I hope it is followed by more significant reforms,” Blumenauer said. “This is long overdue.”Blumenauer noted he pushed the Biden Administration to deschedule marijuana last December. Later in the spring, he called for more transparency in the wider Controlled Substances Act scheduling process. NORML, the nation’s oldest marijuana reform organization, noted the DEA said as recently as 2016, cannabis had no current accepted medical use regardless ...

One Killed in Two-Car Crash on Highway 290 [Harris County, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:07 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision on Barker Cypress Left One DeadHARRIS COUNTY, TX (September 7, 2023) – Thursday morning, a two-car crash on Highway 290 left one person dead.Officers responded to the scene at around 6:29 a.m., on Highway 290 near Barker Cypress.For reasons currently unknown, two vehicles collided while traveling on Highway 290.Emergency crews arrived at the scene of the collision shortly after. There, they pronounced one person dead at the scene.Following the crash, officials shut down the areas of the road surrounding the crash. Crews then performed cleanup and preliminary duties before reopening.The authorities ruled out intoxication as a factor in the rear-end crash.At this time, officials have not released any more details regarding the two-car crash on Highway 290. However, police will release more information once it becomes available.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim. May you find co...

Oswaldo Cardenas Jr. Dead, Alyssa Whitten Arrested after Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on River Road [Forestville, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:07 GMT

18-Year-Old Killed, 35-Year-Old Woman Arrested after Fatal Pedestrian Accident near Rio Vista RoadFORESTVILLE, CA (September 7, 2023) – Sunday, Alyssa Whitten was arrested and Oswaldo Cardenas Jr., died in a pedestrian crash on River Road.The incident occurred around 5:20 a.m., near Rio Vista Road on September 1st.Per reports, Whitten was driving a Buick Enclave and struck the male pedestrian for reasons unknown. Whitten then fled the scene without rendering aid or contacting authorities.Due to the impact of the collision, 18-year-old Cardenas Jr., suffered fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead.On Wednesday, officers located the Buick engulfed in flames on Llano Road and Doyle Drive. As a result, police arrested the registered owner, 35-year-old Whitten and charged her with felony hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt du...

Man Pronounced Dead in ATV Crash on Neroly Road [Oakley, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:07 GMT

Pickup Versus ATV Collision Near Elm Lane Kills 22-Year-Old Antioch ManOAKLEY, CA (September 7, 2023) – Tuesday morning, an ATV crash on Neroly Road in Oakley left a man from Antioch with fatal injuries.The deadly collision happened shortly before 7:00 a.m. at the 5200 block of Neroly Road, near Elm Lane.Based on the initial investigation, a four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle lost control while going southbound on Neroly.Subsequently, the ATV’s wheels entered a locked-wheel skid and veered into the northbound lanes. The ATV then hit the front-side corner of a pickup truck, ejecting the rider into a vineyard.Unfortunately, the first responders declared the ATV rider dead at the scene. He was only identified as a 22-year-old man from Antioch. It was unclear if the pickup driver suffered injuries from the crash.In the end, authorities closed Neroly Road at Elm for several hours as Oakley police investigated the incident.Authorities will release additional information as it becomes ...

The six most expensive homes that reported sold in Los Gatos the week of Aug. 28

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:07 GMT

A house in Los Gatos that sold for $5.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Los Gatos in the past week.In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2.8 million. The average price per square foot ended up at $1,150.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Aug. 28 even if the property may have been sold earlier.6. $1.2 million, condominium in the 500 block of Clearview DriveThe sale of the condominium in the 500 block of Clearview Drive in Los Gatos has been finalized. The price was $1,230,000, and the new owners took over the condominium in August. The condominium was built in 1977 and has a living area of 1,409 square feet. The price per square foot was $873. The condominium features two bedrooms and two bathrooms.Clearview Drive5. $2 million, condominium in the 16200 block of Gellatt CourtThe property in the ...

Man killed in Oakland Embarcadero shooting early Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:07 GMT

OAKLAND — An early-morning shooting near the city’s waterfront left a man dead on Thursday, according to authorities.The man was shot at 4:59 a.m. on the 100 block of Embarcadero West, near Jack London Square. He was pronounced dead after being taken to a hospital.The man killed was not publicly identified, pending confirmation and notification of Police did not release any information about possible suspects.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | East Bay construction workers robbed in broad daylight Crime and Public Safety | Person dead after being shot by Hayward police Crime and Public Safety | Oakland man gets 55 months for selling meth by the pound Crime and Public Safety | Oakland man’s Instagram posts come back to haunt him in federal court Crime and Public Safety | East Bay shooting leaves man dead, woman critically injured The homicide was Oakland’s 82nd of 2023. There were...

Danny Masterson gets 30 years in prison for raping 2 women

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:07 GMT

By Andrew Dalton | Associated PressLOS ANGELES — A judge sentenced “That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday for the rapes of two women two decades ago.Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo handed down the sentence to the 47-year-old Masterson after hearing statements from the women about the trauma they experienced and the suffering caused by the disturbing memories in the years since.The actor, who has been in custody since May, sat in court wearing a suit. Masterson watched the women without visible reaction as they spoke.“When you raped me, you stole from me,” said one woman who Masterson was convicted of raping in 2003. “That’s what rape is, a theft of the spirit.”“You are pathetic, disturbed and completely violent,” she said. “The world is better off with you in prison.”The other woman Masterson was found guilty of raping said he “has not shown an oun...

Big changes to BART service schedule starting Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:07 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Starting on September 11, Bay Area Rapid Transit will have a new service plan streamlining with riders' post-pandemic commute patterns. BART's goal is to make public transit more attractive and efficient after ridership numbers plummeted in recent years.One of the biggest changes includes more service on nights and weekends without 30-minute wait times. "No BART rider will wait more than 20 minutes for a scheduled train, no matter what hour of the day, or day of the week," BART officials wrote.Service on the busiest weekday line, the Yellow Line, is increasing so that trains arrive every 10 minutes from Pittsburg/Bay Point.Only the newest trains, dubbed "Fleet of the Future," will run for the base schedule. Old trains, known as "Legacy Trains," will retire. BART Chief Communications Officer Alicia Trost said "Fleet of the Future" trains are cleaner, have better surveillance cameras, and are more efficient than the old trains. BART provided examples of what i...

Air district launches new tool to search notices of violation around region

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:07 GMT

(BCN) -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District announced Thursday a new web tool where people can search for all notices of violation that the district has issued in the past five years. The tool can be found here for people who may be interested in finding out which facilities in their communities were accused of violating air quality laws. Quarantine in effect for portions of Santa Clara County due to oriental fruit flies People can search by locations, facility names, date ranges, current enforcement status and the amount of the penalty, according to the air district. For penalties of $100,000 or more, the district also sends out public announcements. "As part of our commitment to transparency, the air district has developed a new web tool for the public to track notices of violation that have been issued for facilities in their communities," said air district executive officer Philip Fine. "The air district is committed to vigorously enforcing air quality regulat...

First lady Dr. Jill Biden tests negative for Covid-19

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:44:07 GMT

COVID-19 antigen home tests indicating a positive result are photographed in New York on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends in the U.S. in May 2023, you'll still have access to a multitude of tests but with one big difference: who pays for them. For the first time, you may have to pick up some or all of the costs, depending on your insurance coverage and whether the tests are done at home or in a doctor's office. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)(AP/Patrick Sison) COVID-19 antigen home tests indicating a positive result are photographed in New York on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. When the COVID-19 public health emergency ends in the U.S. in May 2023, you'll still have access to a multitude of tests but with one big difference: who pays fo...