Home

Cannabis stocks rise on call to lower marijuana risk category

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:11 GMT

By Carmen Reinicke and Riley GriffinMarijuana stocks surged on Wednesday after the Drug Enforcement Agency said it would review its classification of cannabis following a letter from the US Department of Health and Human Services that urged it to loosen rules on the substance.The MJ PurePlay 100 Index, which tracks cannabis stocks, jumped 13%, the most since October, on the news. Goodness Growth Holdings and Columbia Care Inc. were among the biggest gainers in the index, up 26% and 39%, respectively. Tilray Brands Inc. ended the day 11% higher, while Canopy Growth Corp. rose 13%. Verano Holdings Corp. gained 17% and Cresco Labs Inc. advanced 22%.Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine recommended to the Drug Enforcement Agency that cannabis be classified as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act, according to a letter viewed by Bloomberg News. A DEA spokesperson confirmed the department had received the letter and the agency will initiate its own review.A Sched...

Israeli police kill Palestinian teen assailant after stabbing. Israelis hurt in West Bank bombing

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:11 GMT

By JOSEF FEDERMAN (Associated Press)JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police on Wednesday shot and killed a 14-year-old Palestinian boy who stabbed a man in a Jerusalem light-rail station, officials said, while Palestinian militants detonated a bomb near a convoy of Israeli troops escorting Jewish worshippers to a holy site in the occupied West Bank.The attacks came hours after fighting erupted in a Palestinian refugee camp between local residents and their own security forces, leaving a 25-year-old Palestinian man dead.The bloodshed was the latest in a deadly wave of violence that has gripped the area over the past year and a half and shows no signs of slowing.The Israeli army confirmed there were injuries in the late-night explosion in Nablus – a stronghold of Palestinian militants in the northern West Bank. But it had no immediate details on the number of wounded or extent of the casualties. Amateur video on social media showed a large plume of white smoke rising into the air ...

Crash, fuel spill close WB 60 Freeway in East L.A.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:11 GMT

Westbound lanes of the 60 Freeway in East Los Angeles were closed Wednesday afternoon due to a crash that spilled fuel across the road.The crash happened around 2:45 p.m. near the 710 Freeway interchange and involved a big rig and at least one passenger vehicle, according to the California Highway Patrol.Roughly 90 gallons of diesel fuel spilled onto the freeway, prompting Caltrans to issue a Sigalert for westbound lanes.Westbound lanes of the 60 Freeway in East Los Angeles were closed due to a crash that spilled fuel across the road. Aug. 30, 2023. (KTLA)Sky5 footage showed the traffic backup extended for several miles.CHP anticipated the freeway would be closed for two hours.This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

Man Killed in Big Rig Collision near Guard Road [Lodi, CA]

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:11 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 12 Left One DeadLODI, CA (August 30, 2023) – Thursday evening, a big rig collision near Guard Road claimed the life of a man.The traffic collision happened, on August 24th, at around 4:00 p.m. on Guard Road, west of Interstate 5.According to reports, a Nissan was heading west on Highway 12 and a large rig was heading east on Highway 12. The Nissan driver tried to get through traffic in the eastbound direction by crossing over solid double yellow lines, colliding with the large truck.The incident occurred near a 30,000-gallon propane tank, and both vehicles were forced into the tank. As a result, both vehicles caught fire.Despite life-saving efforts, one victim died at the scene due to the extent of their condition. At this time, the driver’s identity remains undisclosed pending notification of next of kin.The Sweet James team sends their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the victim. May the memories of your loved one and th...

Letters: Restore church | In slayings’ wake | Sweden example | MTC tax | Transgender community

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:11 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.City must finish jobof restoring churchRe: “Historic San Jose church comes into view after eyesore tarp is removed” (Aug. 29).Jim Salata has chutzpah, a much-needed quality that’s not thick on the ground in San Jose. Tired of waiting for the city to get the job done, he put his crews to work removing the torn plastic sheets and scaffolding from the First Church of Christ, Scientist at 43 East St. James St.In other words, he accomplished in half a day what the city has been unable to do in the last five years.Now the city government needs to step up not by blowing smoke, but by running Z&L Properties out of town by whatever means necessary and restoring the building to its former grandeur.Thank you, Jim.Judith HurleySan JoseSlayings remind to keepan eye on one anotherRe: “Relative is arrested in stabbing deaths” (Page B1, Aug. 26).I was shocked when I read about the recen...

2 homes for the price of 1 at Lakeside

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:11 GMT

Nestled along the pristine 21-acre Lake-Park District at One Lake, Lakeside by Brookfield Residential beckons homeowners to the idea of an all-in-one lifestyle destination — with the promise of a little something extra. Buy the upper home. Buy the lower home. Combine into one home for multigenerational living or investment opportunities. These stacked, self-contained, contemporary flats come with private entrances and just the right amount of connected living — as well as lake views and One Lake’s unmatched amenities.A stunning home in the Lakeside neighborhood at One Lake. The distinctive design means potential buyers can buy two homes for the price of one. Residence One (lower home) features approximately 1,454 square feet with two to three bedrooms and starts from the high $500,000s. Residence Two (upper home) spans approximately 2,323 square feet, offers two to three bedrooms and starts from the mid-$600,000s. Combining the upper and lower homes offers up to 3,777 square fe...

How a series win against Reds got SF Giants back on postseason track

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:11 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — To snap out of a concerning downward spiral that saw seven straight series losses, a Giants team built to win as a collective needed a few individuals to step out and lead.A rookie home debut. A near-no-hitter. An impassioned speech. It took all these things to dig the Giants out of a slump and rolling into a crucial series victory against the Cincinnati Reds.The Giants lost their potential series sweeper, 4-1, on Wednesday afternoon at Oracle Park. Logan Webb allowed two runs on seven hits with six strikeouts in his outing. It was no biggie: The Giants began this series a half-game back of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the third wild card spot, the Reds 1.5 games back of them, and ended it tied with the Diamondbacks for the third spot with Cincinnati one game back of them. Baby steps.“They shut us down (today),” manager Gabe Kapler said. “But the momentum from the last several games hasn’t changed.”The Giants were struggling when t...

Windows shattered in several parked vehicles in Nob Hill: photos

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:11 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Six parked vehicles had their windows shattered early Wednesday morning in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood. San Francisco Police Department officers responded to the 1100 block of Sacramento Street at 2:09 a.m. regarding a vehicle that was burglarized.Arriving on the scene, officers found six parked vehicles with their windows shattered. A witness recounted seeing several unknown suspects removing items from the vehicles before fleeing the scene. Owners of Oakland group homes slapped with lawsuit Photos from the scene showed vehicles with their side and rear windows busted out and glass strewn on the street. Items also appeared to have been removed from at least one vehicle and left on the street. Another photo of the scene showed the entryway to a neighboring building that also had its glass smashed.As of Wednesday afternoon, no arrests have been made, according to SFPD. Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact SFPD.

1 dead, 1 wounded in Oakland shooting Wednesday

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:11 GMT

(BCN) -- An Oakland resident was killed and a San Francisco resident was wounded in a shooting early Wednesday in Oakland, police said. The shooting occurred just after midnight in the 500 block of East 18th Street near Lake Merritt. Officers responded and located the two victims. The Oakland resident was pronounced dead where officers found him, Oakland police said. Windows shattered in several parked vehicles in Nob Hill: photos The San Francisco resident was taken to a hospital and is expected to live, according to police. Anyone with information about the case is asked to please call the Oakland Police Department's homicide unit at (510) 238-3821 or the department's tip line at (510) 238-7950. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

Edman’s 2nd straight walk-off hit off Hader gives Cardinals 5-4 win

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Tommy Edman has something in common with Albert Pujols.Edman hit a two-run homer off Josh Hader in the ninth for his second walk-off hit in two days off the All-Star closer, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat San Diego 5-4 on Wednesday.“He’s just got such a good fastball,” Edman said. “Just trying to stay as short as I possibly could and got to try to stay on top of it, just because that fastball is pretty explosive. So, it’s trying to not do too much and it’s fun when you accidentally hit a homer.”Edman became the first Cardinals player with consecutive walk-off RBIs since Pujols against the Chicago Cubs on June 4-5, 2011.“The best part is just seeing your teammates surrounding home as you’re rounding third base,” Edman said. “And just the feeling of being able to come through for your guys. We fought all day.”St. Louis trailed 4-3 before Masyn Winn doubled off Hader (0-3) with two outs in the ninth and Edman sliced a sinker to the opposite field and into the Cardina...