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Injunction blocks NY cannabis dispensary licensing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:43 GMT

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A New York State Supreme Court judge issued an order Monday, temporarily blocking the Office of Cannabis Management's efforts to distribute and process cannabis dispensary licenses.The injunction was granted after a group of veterans filed a lawsuit claiming the Conditional Adult Use Cannabis Retail dispensary application program violates the 2019 Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, which says the state must implement an equity plan. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Individuals like service-disabled veterans, who are also social equity applicants, who should be prioritized under the MRTA - the marijuana regulation taxation act -  the plaintiffs are arguing that they’ve been harmed by being left out of this first mover's advantage," said Fatima Afia, Attorney at Rudick Law Group.The injunction granted Monday prevents the OCM from granting new conditional adult-use recreational dispensary licenses...

Endangered Person Advisory issued for Florissant teen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:43 GMT

FLORISSANT, Mo. – The St. Louis County Police Department issued an endangered person advisory early Monday evening for a missing Florissant teenager.According to the advisory, the incident occurred just after 7 p.m. in the 3500 block of Sugar Crest Drive.The advisory says Kamille West is diagnosed with numerous medical conditions, including schizophrenia and psychosis, and has the mental capacity of a young child. West made threats to a parent before leaving their home.West is described as a Black female, standing 5’2” and weighing 115 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, and a dark complexion. She’s wearing a black t-shirt with gold, blue jean shorts, and pink Nike shoes.Anyone with information on West’s whereabouts is asked to dial 911 to reach their nearest law enforcement agency, or call the St. Louis County Police Department at 314-355-1200.

Bike theft spikes in Boulder with $100K worth stolen in one month

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:43 GMT

More than $100,000 worth of bicycles have been stolen in the past month, leading Boulder police to encourage cyclists to lock up their rides.According to a Boulder police tweet on Thursday, 45 bikes worth $103,000 were stolen within the last 30 days in Boulder. Police said a majority were stolen between 21st Street and 30th Street and along the Arapahoe Avenue to Pearl Street corridor. In most cases, a thief was able to cut a cable lock.Boulder police officer Mitch Trujillo said the spike is specific to smaller areas near campus and the most likely reason is simply that the opportunity is there for thieves to cut through the cable locks. Trujillo said one to two bikes are stolen everyday.“It’s populated by a lot of students with bikes who haven’t got the education on how to limit their risk or lessen the opportunity or how to lock up their bike properly,” Trujillo said. “It’s a small, densely populated area.”Trujillo said police currently ha...

CU Boulder finds community outreach helps prevent gang violence in Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:43 GMT

Gangs have been part of Kelly Mahana’s family for generations, and it’s at the forefront of some of his earliest memories.At 5 years old, Mahana witnessed his father’s murder. At 10, he committed his first felony. Throughout his life he struggled with addiction, suffering three near-fatal overdoses.Mahana spent more than half of his life in prison, including 13 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to second-degree kidnapping.When Mahana got out, he thought he’d go back to prison right away. It was the only life he knew, and without any education or work experience, he couldn’t sustain a life outside his gang or the prison system.But Mahana didn’t go back to prison. Through a few key interactions, opportunities and community support, Mahana overcame addiction and distanced himself from his gang. He worked two full time jobs at nonprofits helping people like him for more than three years until he saved up enough mone...

5 Freeway shut down after tanker truck catches fire near Castaic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:43 GMT

A tanker truck caught on fire on the 5 Freeway near Castaic Monday evening, prompting a closure of the vital thoroughfare between Los Angeles and Kern counties.The fire was first reported around 5:30 p.m., just north of Pyramid Lake, which is located about 26 miles north of Santa Clarita.According to the California Highway Patrol online incident log, smoke was seen pouring out of the truck's cab, which was fully engulfed. All occupants of the truck were able to safely evacuate, CHP said.The burned wreckage of the cab of a tanker truck that caught fire near Castaic on Aug. 7, 2023. (KTLA)The truck was located on the freeway shoulder, but traffic was significantly backed up due to the fire. Large plumes of smoke were visible for several miles.Video from Sky5 showed several fire trucks dousing the tanker from the opposite side of the freeway.It's unclear what the tanker was hauling, but the CHP website mentions it could possibly be transporting sodium nitrate.CHP shut down the 5 Freewa...

Third suspect arrested in connection with murder of teen in Irvine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:43 GMT

A third and final suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old in a quiet Irvine neighborhood. Hailey Angelique Rangel, 20, of Lake Elsinore, was arrested by Irvine Police Department detectives on Sunday near Green River Road and the 91 Freeway, according to an IPD release. Rangel was part of a group accused of killing Costa Mesa native Nicholas Alistair Neaimi-Pour in a car-to-car shooting near Athel Avenue and Sego Street around 12:37 p.m. on Thursday.  According to police, the victim entered the passenger side of a black Mercedes sedan along the curb of Athel Avenue. A short time later, a white Honda Civic driven by Rangel pulled up next to the Mercedes. At this moment, the male passenger in the Honda exited the vehicle and opened fire on the victim, striking him multiple times, authorities said. Neaimi-Pour exited the Mercedes and collapsed in the street following the shooting. 911 callers reported hearing him screaming f...

Food delivery robots under attack from vandals, thieves; local businesses starting to be affected 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:43 GMT

The popularity of remote food delivery skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the trend has continued to help businesses thrive years later. Unfortunately, some of the autonomous delivery vehicles are taking a beating, with several viral videos showing people kicking the robots over and even stealing the products inside. Businesses who use self-driving delivery technology are starting to be affected by the prevalence of vandals and thieves disrupting the delivery process. “We have to remake the food, but luckily we still get reimbursed for that,” said Steve Avila, general manager of Blu Jam Café in Hollywood. “I can see how [delivery companies] can be hurting from it, especially because it seems like [the delivery robots] are pretty expensive.” Unfortunately, some of the robotic delivery vehicles are taking a beating, with several viral videos showing people kicking the autonomous bots over and even stealing the products inside. (TikTok/@filmtherobotsla)Unfortunately, so...

Tory Lanez sentencing pushed back in Megan Thee Stallion shooting case 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:43 GMT

Family and supporters of Canadian rapper Tory Lanez gathered in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on Monday for the sentencing of Lanez in the 2020 shooting of rapper Megan the Stallion, which was postponed and is now expected to be announced on Tuesday. Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, was convicted for shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the foot outside of an L.A house party in 2020. A jury convicted the 31-year-old rapper of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, having a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence. Following the shooting, Megan Thee Stallion, whose real name is Megan Pete, suffered injuries that needed surgery to remove bullet fragments from her feet.Prosecutors are asking that Lanez be sentenced to 13 years in prison, while the defense is asking for time served and one year of alcohol treatment, citing his positive impact on the community as reasoning for a lighter sentence. “This young man was n...

Growing Good Inc. CEO Cathryn Dhanatya to Speak on What Business Leaders Can Learn From Nonprofits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:43 GMT

Cathryn L. Dhanatya, Ph.D., co-founder and CEO of Growing Good Inc., a professional services firm specializing in the nonprofit and startup sectors, will speak on the top takeaways business leaders can learn from the nonprofit sector, as part of the Masterminds speaking series by Asian-American storyteller and keynote speaker Jerry Won.The talk, which will be held on August 18 at Century City, Los Angeles, will be in front of a live audience, and will later be released online at the end of September.In her role leading Growing Good, Dhanatya acts as a strategic advisor that teaches nonprofits about the things they can learn from the business sector, such as creating a robust organizational structure and ensuring the financial capacity in order to be able to produce long-term and sustainable positive impacts. However, for the Masterminds series, she flips the idea around, imparting business leaders with lessons from her extensive work with the nonprofit sector and how businesses can ...

8 Self-Made Women To Watch In 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:20:43 GMT

We live in a world where gender equality remains an ongoing journey. However, some remarkable women have defied stereotypes and societal expectations to carve their own paths to success. These extraordinary individuals, embodying the spirit of self-reliance, have left an indelible mark on their respective fields, showing us that greatness knows no gender bounds.Today, let’s embark on an empowering journey in the lives of these inspiring mentors. Whether in technology, art, science, business, or philanthropy, each story is a testament to the power of determination, hard work and an unwavering belief in their abilities. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences not only show that women can become resilient but also highlight their strengths and contributions to life.By celebrating their achievements, we honor these exceptional women. These self-made women have been beacons of hope, broken barriers and opened doors for future generations. Check out their amazing stories and have the co...