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Amsterdam-style coffee shop bill passes State Assembly

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:10 GMT

(KRON) -- A bill that would allow local governments across the State of California to license Amsterdam-style cannabis "coffee shops" has been passed in the State Assembly. The bill, AB 374, which was proposed by Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, passed with broad bipartisan support, receiving a 64 to 9 vote."Cannabis cafes in the Netherlands capitalize on the social experience of cannabis by offering coffee, food, and live music, all of those opportunities are currently illegal under California law," read a press release from Haney's office. "AB 374 will allow struggling cannabis businesses to diversity away from the marijuana-only 'dispensary' model and bring much needed tourist dollars into empty downtowns." Zendesk announces it’s laying off 8% of workforce “Lots of people want to enjoy legal cannabis in the company of others,” said Haney. “And many people want to do that while sipping coffee, eating a scone, or listening to music. There’s absolutely no good reason fr...

Millbrae man arrested for alleged sexual assault of 11-year-old family member

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:10 GMT

(KRON) -- A Millbrae man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old family member, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Di Li, 42, was identified as the suspect after a thorough investigation. Alameda County judge robbed at gunpoint in Oakland: sheriff San Mateo County Sheriff's detectives obtained a $2 million arrest warrant for Li. On May 31, he was located in San Francisco and placed under arrest, according to police. He was charged with 20 counts of sexual assault of a minor and booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility.

Sports on TV for Friday, June 2

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:10 GMT

(All times Eastern)Schedule subject to change and/or blackoutsFriday, June 2AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL5:30 a.m.FS2 — AFL: Carlton at Melbourne5 a.m. (Saturday)FS2 — AFL: Geelong at WesternAUTO RACING7:25 a.m.ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain10:55 a.m.ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain6 p.m.FS1 — NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Qualifying, World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison, Ill.7:30 p.m.FS1 — NHRA: Qualifying, New England Dragway, Epping, N.H.6:25 a.m. (Saturday)ESPN2 — Formula 1: Practice, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, SpainCHL HOCKEY10 p.m.NHLN — Memorial Cup: TBD vs. Seattle, Semifinal, Kamloops, British ColumbiaCOLLEGE BASEBALL12 p.m.ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Texas Tech vs. UConn, Regional, Gainesville, Fla.SECN — NCAA Tournament: Ball St. at Kentucky, Regional1 p.m.ACCN — NCAA Tournament: NC St. vs. Campbell, Regional, Columbia, S.C.3 p.m.ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Tulane at LSU, ...

76ers coach Nick Nurse wants Harden back, can co-exist with Embiid

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:10 GMT

CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Nick Nurse inherits a Philadelphia 76ers team in which Joel Embiid blossomed into an MVP, Tyrese Maxey developed into a rising star and James Harden flashed his old All-Star form in the playoffs.Yet for all that talent, the Sixers are home watching the NBA Finals.Nurse, officially named Philadelphia’s coach on Thursday weeks after he was fired by the Toronto Raptors, had loftier expectations for a franchise that instead suffered through a third straight second-round playoff exit. “This team could be playing tonight,” Nurse said.But they’re not, of course. The Denver Nuggets host the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Finals. Meanwhile, the Sixers introduced yet another new coach touting yet another new vision after yet another season without a championship.With the Sixers on the postseason sidelines, and weeks after they fired Doc Rivers, they turned to Nurse to try solve those second-round woes. Better yet, win them a title.Just don’t expect Nurse to dwell much on the ...

Mississippi hostage-taker killed after fatally shooting officer in 8-hour standoff

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:10 GMT

BRANDON, Miss. (AP) — An intruder who went into a Mississippi home armed with three guns and wearing a bulletproof vest took a woman hostage and later shot two police officers, killing one and wounding the other during an eight-hour standoff Thursday that ended in his death, police said.The violence took place in the Jackson suburb of Brandon, where officers had called in backup from several law enforcement agencies; among them was Madison Police Department officer Randy Tyler, who was shot twice in the chest with a rifle, said Brandon Police Chief Wayne Dearman.Tyler had worked for eight years as an officer in Madison, another Jackson suburb. The Madison department said he was a member of its special response team and directed the training of newly hired officers. Tyler previously retired as police chief in nearby Ridgeland.The shooter was identified as 22-year-old Gabriel Matthew Wilson of Pearl, Mississippi, said Dearman at a news conference.Brandon police received a call at 1:20...

Big-name Texas attorneys hired to present impeachment case against Ken Paxton

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:10 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Two prominent Texas attorneys with a long list of famous clients will present the case for impeachment against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and called for transparency Thursday once the trial gets underway this summer in the state Capitol. The hiring of Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin, announced by a state House committee that has accused Paxton of bribery and misuse of office, underlines how aggressively a Republican-led investigation is moving to oust the state’s top lawyer in the face of backlash from the GOP’s hard right.Over decades in Texas, DeGuerin and Hardin have become practically as recognizable in courtrooms as the politicians and famous figures they have represented. For DeGuerin, that includes former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom Delay on charges of money laundering and Branch Davidian leader David Koresh. Both told reporters they were alarmed by the findings against Paxton and said they will present the case to the jury — in ...

West’s 3-run homer, Rogers’ pitching help Tennessee top Alabama 10-5 in WCWS opener

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:10 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Rylie West hit a three-run homer and No. 4 seed Tennessee defeated No. 5 seed Alabama 10-5 on Thursday in the opening game of the Women’s College World Series.Jamison Brockenbrough and Katie Taylor had two hits and Kiki Milloy scored twice for the Lady Vols (50-8). Tennessee will play No. 1 seed Oklahoma on Saturday, with the winner of that game advancing to the semifinals in the double-elimination bracket.Tennessee’s Ashley Rogers, a first-team National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American, gave up two runs in four innings to improve to 19-1 this season.Jenna Johnson and Kenleigh Cahalan each had two hits and Marlie Giles hit a solo homer for Alabama (45-21). Jaala Torrence gave up six runs — two earned — in 2 1/3 innings for the Crimson Tide. Alabama’s Ashley Prange committed three errors that led to four unearned runs. She had six errors all season combined before Thursday.Tennessee opened the scoring in the second when Taylor doubled ...

Drag shows on US military bases canceled by Pentagon after Republican criticism

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:10 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration has stopped U.S. military bases from hosting drag shows after criticism from some Republicans, amid a broader push in conservative-led states targeting LGBTQ+ celebrations. Hosting drag shows is “inconsistent with regulations regarding the use of (Defense Department) resources,” said Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh in a statement Thursday.At least one show was canceled as a result. Organizers of an event at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada canceled a drag show timed to Pride Month, which began Thursday, according to a Facebook post quoted by Fox News. In her statement, Singh did not directly address LGBTQ+ rights but said the Defense Department was “proud to serve alongside any and every young American who takes the oath that puts their life on the line in defense of our country.” Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who sharply criticized top Pentagon leaders earlier this year and questioned them about drag shows, tweeted that the ...

Idaho hospitals working to resume full operations after cyberattack

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:10 GMT

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Two eastern Idaho hospitals and their clinics are working to resume full operations after a cyberattack on their computer systems. Officials with Idaho Falls Community Hospital said the attack happened Monday, causing some clinics to close, some ambulances to be diverted to nearby hospitals and their cafes to only accept cash. Mountain View Hospital, also located in Idaho Falls, was similarly affected by the computer virus, officials said. Hospital information technology staff identified the attack quickly and immediately acted to limit the impacts and keep all patient information safe and secure, officials said.Work to fully recover from the attack was ongoing on Wednesday.“Both hospitals remain open and are safely caring for all their patients and the vast majority of clinics are seeing patients as usual,” officials said in a blog post on the Idaho Falls Community Hospital website. Healthcare organizations have been an appealing target for cyber attackers...

US retaliates for Russia’s suspension of New START treaty by revoking visas of nuclear inspectors

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:32:10 GMT

OSLO, Norway (AP) — The Biden administration is retaliating for Russia’s suspension of the New START nuclear treaty, announcing Thursday it is revoking the visas of Russian nuclear inspectors, denying pending applications for new monitors and canceling standard clearances for Russian aircraft to enter U.S. airspace.The State Department said it was taking those steps and others in response to Russia’s “ongoing violations” of New START, the last arms control treaty remaining between the two countries, which are currently at severe odds over the Russian invasion of Ukraine.“The United States is committed to full and mutual implementation of the New START treaty,” it said. “Consistent with that commitment, the United States has adopted lawful countermeasures in response to the Russian Federation’s ongoing violations of the New START treaty.”The department said the visa revocations and application denials, as well as a U.S. decision to stop sharing information on the status or locations ...