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Banks remain wary of marijuana industry, even after Missouri legalization vote

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:34 GMT

Jason Nelson just wants to get as close to “fairly normalized business banking” as possible.But as the owner of Swade dispensaries and Sinse Cannabis cultivation, that’s much harder than it sounds.He’s a customer at Triad Bank in St. Louis, one of the few banks in Missouri willing to work with cannabis businesses. His employees have direct-deposit for payroll, 401-K contributions and full benefits packages. But there’s a lot that’s not normal, like the company’s inability to have a business credit card. “That’s just a non-starter for us with a cannabis business,” Nelson said.Major credit card companies want nothing to do with a business that sells a product the federal government still considers illegal — even in states that have legalized marijuana. That means all transactions for cannabis businesses nationwide are done in cash.Few banks nationwide serve cannabis businesses and their owners — or even their auxiliary partners – for the same reason.“There’s this divide...

Off duty LAPD officer killed in crash on 210 Freeway in Azusa 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:34 GMT

An off-duty LAPD officer died early Saturday morning after appearing to have crashed into the back of a semi-truck on the 210 Freeway in Azusa. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. in the eastbound span of the 210 Freeway near Grand Avenue. Preliminary reports suggest that the semi-truck had broken down in the middle of the freeway and the off-duty officer’s car crashed into it.An off-duty LAPD officer died early Saturday morning after appearing to have crashed into the back of a semi-truck on the 210 Freeway in Azusa. (KeyNews TV)LAPD and CHP are investigating the incident. This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

Saratoga crime report for the week of April 21

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:34 GMT

APRIL 4DUI: At 11:45 p.m., deputies stopped a motorist at Saratoga and Kosich avenues for traffic violations. An investigation revealed the suspect was driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and booked into main jail.APRIL 7Altered license plate, possession of burglary tools and stolen property, unlicensed driver: At 9:32 p.m., deputies stopped a motorist at Glen Brae and Via Real drives for an equipment violation. An investigation revealed the driver did not have a valid license, and the temporary license plate of the rental vehicle was altered. Further investigation revealed the driver and two passengers were in possession of possible burglary tools and stolen property. The driver was cited and released at the scene.APRIL 9Robbery, criminal threats, misappropriation of lost property: At 4:20 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance at the 76 gas station on Big Basin Way. An investigation revealed the suspect demanded cigarettes and made criminal threats t...

Los Gatos council to vote on revoking commissioner’s censure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:34 GMT

Los Gatos Town Council will decide whether to revoke its censure of a planning commissioner at its Tuesday, April 18, meeting after the American Civil Liberties Union threatened to sue the town for violating that commissioner’s First amendment rights.Council had voted to censure Planning Commissioner Kylie Clark on Feb. 15 after several residents complained that an email she wrote to the state , in which she said “rich, white, anti-housing men” were thwarting future housing development in town, was racist against White people.The Northern California chapter of the ACLU threatened in March to sue the town if council did not remove Clark’s censure and update the policies that lead to the “retaliatory discipline” she received. Revoking the censure would require a majority vote by town council.“We’re obviously happy with the latest development,” said Shilpi Agarwal, legal director of the ACLU. “We sent our original letter because of our concerns, and we really do hope that moving forwar...

CA Department of Justice investigating officer-involved shooting in Newark

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:34 GMT

NEWARK, Calif. (KRON) – The California Department of Justice is launching an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday night and resulted in one death, according to the Newark Police Department.  Suspects accused of killing 5-year-old girl believed they were shooting at rival gang car: DA Shortly after 4:30 p.m., members of the Newark and Fremont Police Departments were involved in a shooting in the 39000 block of Cedar Boulevard while attempting to take a carjacking suspect into custody. Two suspects were struck by gunfire during the officer-involved shooting, and one of the suspects died, police said.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The California DOJ and the Alameda County District Attorney...

Car crashes into toll plaza at Carquinez Bridge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:34 GMT

(KRON) – A vehicle crashed into a toll plaza on the Carquinez Bridge Friday night, according to the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department. CA Department of Justice investigating officer-involved shooting in Newark The accident occurred around 10 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 80. The number five lane was blocked due to the vehicle being turned over to its side at the toll plaza tower. Crockett-Carquinez FD were unable to locate the driver of the vehicle after arriving to the scene. An H-32 helicopter searched the area for the driver, but an update as to whether the driver was located has not been released.KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }The cause of the crash is unknown.

Trump raised $34M so far in 2023, including indictment bump

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:34 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has raised more than $34 million for his 2024 White House run since the start of the year, according to his campaign.Trump’s latest fundraising report due to be filed Saturday with the Federal Election Commission will show he raised more than $18.8 million between his main campaign account and a joint fundraising account over the the first three months of the year, the campaign said.Of that $18.8 million, $4 million was raised after March 30, when Trump was indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan on charges related to a hush money case stemming from the 2016 election. The fundraising numbers were first reported by Politico.Trump began raising money off the news of his indictment, and his campaign said he took in $15.4 million in the two weeks after the charges were filed and the reporting period closed for the fundraising reports.Trump, who is also facing several other criminal investigations, has tried to use his legal troubles to g...

Blue Jackets fire coach Brad Larsen after 2 seasons

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:34 GMT

The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired coach Brad Larsen after two seasons without a playoff appearance.General manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced the move Saturday after the team finished last in the Eastern Conference and 31st out of 32 NHL teams. While the Blue Jackets were ravaged by injuries throughout the season after beginning it with expectations to contend, the decision was made nevertheless to move on from Larsen, who had a contract through next season.Goaltending coach Manny Legace also will not be back after five seasons on the job.“This season has been extremely disappointing and the responsibility for that lies with all of us,” Kekalainen said in a statement. “These decisions were difficult and not made lightly given our respect for both Brad and Manny as coaches and people. Brad has been part of our organization for more than a decade, and we are extremely thankful for his hard work and many contributions — both on and off the ice — during that time.”Columbus lost 102 o...

Driver strikes, kills DC man changing tire on I-495 shoulder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:34 GMT

A man who pulled over to change his tire on the Capital Beltway in Maryland was struck and killed by a driver Friday afternoon, according to authorities.Maryland State Police said that 55-year-old Olumide Stephen, of D.C., was fatally struck around 2 p.m. while on the right shoulder of Interstate 495, just before the Baltimore Avenue exit near College Park.Stephen had his hazard lights on while changing out his right rear passenger-side tire when police said that 21-year-old driver Surya Padmanabhan went off the road and crashed into Stephen “for reasons unknown at this time.”Police said that the crash is still under investigation. Padmanabhan, of Boyds, Maryland, has not been charged in relation to the crash. WTOP’s Jessica Kronzer contributed to this report.Source

United States wins figure skating World Team Trophy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:36:34 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Reigning world pairs silver medalists Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier finished first in free skate on Saturday to lead the United States to its fifth figure skating World Team Trophy.Knierim and Frazier, first after the Friday’s short program, received 147.87 points in the free skate to finish 4.18 points ahead of Japanese skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara to give their team a 17-point lead.Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii of Italy were third with 130.22 points.The United States finished with 120 points, 25 ahead of South Korea. Host Japan was third with 94 points. Italy was fourth with 83 points followed by France (80) and Canada (68).Jason Brown landed a triple axel, double axel sequence and six more triple jumps to receive 183.43 points and finish third in the men’s free skate. The 10 points he received was enough to secure the gold for the Americans.“It’s been so fun getting to talk on behalf of my team the last few days, but I’m just going to let the skatin...