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A California cannabis competition is looking for judges: Here's how to sign up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:16 GMT

An annual cannabis judging competition hosted by a prominent weed culture magazine is returning to Southern California for another year of head-to-head competitions, and experts are sought to crown the state's top cannabis suppliers.The 2023 Cannabis Cup, orchestrated and organized by High Times, invites Southern California residents to participate in the annual marijuana battle royale. High Times is inviting SoCal residents of legal age to join the Cannabis Cup as judges by purchasing a take-home judging kit and providing their expertise on products provided by large-scale operations and mom-and-pop pot shops. Participating judges can evaluate sativa and indica flowers, gummies, chocolates, other edibles and pre-rolled joints.The competitions is open to all brands across California, but will be judged primarily by Southern California consumers, High Times said.It's the third time the Cannabis Cup has been held in California, a state that High Times says has a "legendary" cannabis h...

Air quality improving in California, but still worst in the nation, report shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:16 GMT

The American Lung Association has released its annual ‘State of the Air’ report, and the news isn’t good for California.Golden State cities swept the top spot in all three pollution categories: ozone, year-round particulate matter (PM), and short-term particulate matter - all of which come largely from man-made sources like vehicles, factories and refineries.Natural sources include forest fires and volcanoes.The Los Angeles-Long Beach metro area ranked #1 again with the most high ozone days of the 227 metropolitan areas that were ranked. Bakersfield was #1 in both year-round and short-term particulate pollution (aka. smog).Sacramento, Fresno and Visalia also landed in the top 10 in each category.The data used to create the rankings came from official monitoring sites across the nation and shows 119.6 million Americans -nearly 36% of the population- live in places with failing marks. But the news isn’t all bad.“Overall, this is 17.6 million fewer people breathing unhealthy air compar...

Cover Story: How Jon Fisher Is Redefining Success With Help From Michelle Phillips and Kathie Lee Gifford.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:16 GMT

Technology has transformed the way billions of people all over the world live, work, and connect with each other. Not only has it made their lives easier, more efficient, and more convenient but it has also empowered those looking to make a positive impact on the world. From social media campaigns to crowdfunding platforms, technology has become a powerful tool for raising awareness, mobilizing communities, and effecting change.Over the past decade, blockchain technology has proven to be one of the most effective ways for such a change to be achieved. From the use of a new cryptocurrency to boost Ukraine’s recovery after the invasion to making it easier to track donations. Now, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have opened up new possibilities for charitable giving and social activism after having exploded in popularity back in 2021. This is where the collaboration between tech entrepreneur Jon Fisher and iconic vocalist Michelle Phillips comes in. The duo has recently come up with a uniqu...

Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision on State Route 15 [San Diego, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:16 GMT

Male Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Adams AvenueSAN DIEGO, CA (May 5, 2023) – Thursday night, one man was fatally struck in a pedestrian collision on State Route 15.Authorities responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m., on the northbound lanes just south of Adams Avenue.According to the California Highway Patrol, the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado struck a male pedestrian in the area.Due to the extent of injuries, medics pronounced the male pedestrian dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.Meanwhile, the 57-year-old driver of the Chevy pickup remained at the scene. Following preliminary duties, it is unknown if drugs or alcohol were involved in the collision.In the end, authorities closed multiple lanes for at least two hours as crews investigate the area.San Diego Officials are asking anyone with information about the State Route 15 pedestrian crash to contact the CHP at (858) 293-6000.The team at Sweet James offers t...

Celebrating All-Star Moms with Fabulous Gifts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:16 GMT

 Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and have we got the most perfect curated gift list for you to choose from! Distinctive Assets, the LA-based entertainment marketing company credited with launching the promotional craze of celebrity swag over two decades ago, will once again be producing and distributing its annual “Mother’s Day in Hollywood” celebrity gift boxes. Distinctive Assets will pamper twenty-five of the world’s most famous moms with a broad array of fabulous gifts that are innovative, unique and useful! All-star mommies on this year’s gift list include Jennifer Love Hewitt, Mandy Moore, Priyanka Chopra, Emily Vancamp, Jennifer Lawrence, Maria Sharapova, Allison Williams, Blake Lively, Keke Palmer, Kaley Cuoco, Hilary Swank, Chrissy Teigen, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Paris Hilton, Michelle Williams, Gina Rodriguez, Meghan Trainor and Rihanna (among others). “These gifts celebrate some of our favorite women as they tackle the challenging role of working mother. T...

San Jose: Sushi Confidential opens restaurant inside Casino M8trix — with sushi till 3 a.m.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:16 GMT

You might say Sushi Confidential is on a roll.Owner “Sushi Randy” Musterer has expanded his restaurant realm once again, this time opening a sushi bar inside the Casino M8trix in North San Jose. The move comes a year after the third Sushi Confidential opened in Morgan Hill.The casino location will serve both classic and inventive sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri and small plates from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily. Orders can be made from the gaming floor, and the sushi is also available in the casino’s Epic Bar and its Zone 8 Sports Bar and Grill. Late night takeout is an option also.Look for his most popular menu items — Cabo Conspiracy (spicy crab) and Geisha Girl (spicy tuna with salmon) rolls and Poke Tacos among them — along with a new roll designed for this location. The M8trix Roll, which features spicy crab, avocado, cucumber and jalapeno, is topped with tuna, yellowtail, salmon, mango, sweet & sour, unagi sauce, habanero tobiko and green onions.Related Art...

MLS clash between SJ Quakes and LAFC set for Levi's Stadium Saturday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:16 GMT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) -- In Santa Clara on Saturday, the San Jose Earthquakes will face off against the Los Angeles Football Club at 4:30 p.m. The team is expecting about 40,000 fans to flock to the stadium. It's also a Cinco de Mayo theme. Warriors cruise to victory over Lakers in Game 2 of Western Conference semis They're going to have live music and food. Now as for the game itself, it is a very important Western Division matchup between the fifth-place Quakes and the third-place defending champs, LAFC.They are expecting pretty heavy traffic around Levi's Stadium. So, if you're heading to the game, give yourself a little extra time to get there and to find a parking spot. If you don't need to be around the stadium on Saturday afternoon, it's best just to avoid the area.

Happ, Steele lead Cubs past Marlins 4-1 to end 3-game slide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:16 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ lined a deep two-run homer, Justin Steele tossed seven solid innings and the Chicago Cubs topped the Miami Marlins 4-1 on Friday to snap a three-game slide.Steele (5-0) allowed one run on six hits, all singles, and walked none to lower his ERA to an NL-leading 1.45. The left-hander has permitted two or fewer earned runs in 14 straight starts dating to July 22, 2022.Chicago’s Matt Mervis drove in an insurance run in the eighth with his first hit, a sharp single to right, in his major-league debut.Luis Arráez had three hits and Yuli Gurriel’s sacrifice fly drove in the only run for the Marlins, who have dropped four straight. Edward Cabrera (2-3) yielded three runs on five hits in five innings while striking out eight.Nico Hoerner had two hits and Seiya Suzuki added an RBI for the Cubs, who returned to Wrigley Field following a 1-6 road trip when they struggled offensively and lost five games by one run.Michael Fulmer pitched a scoreless eight and Mark Le...

Cologne ends Leverkusen’s unbeaten run in Bundesliga

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:16 GMT

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Cologne ended local rival Bayer Leverkusen’s 14-game unbeaten run by 2-1, and relegation-threatened Schalke earned a priceless win with a 102nd-minute penalty in the Bundesliga on Friday.Ahead of Leverkusen playing Roma on Thursday in the Europa League semifinals, Davie Selke’s two goals put an end to an undefeated run across all competitions which had lasted more than two months and hauled Leverkusen into contention for European places in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen was second to last when Xabi Alonso was hired as coach in October.Selke headed Cologne into the lead in the 14th minute but Leverkusen leveled in the 28th when Amine Adli was left unmarked to run onto a pass from Moussa Diaby and blast the ball past the goalkeeper. Selke restored the lead on the counter eight minutes later off a low cross from Jan Thielmann.Cologne fans hurled dozens of tennis balls onto the field early in the second half, causing a brief stoppage, in what appeared ...

Oilers-Knights the lone NHL playoff game on Saturday night

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:00:16 GMT

“Hockey Night in Canada” will actually be hockey night on the Las Vegas Strip.Game 2 of the second-round series between Edmonton and Vegas is the only NHL playoff game on the schedule Saturday. Previously planned for Friday, it was moved back a day on a crowded sports weekend across North America.The Golden Knights lead the series 1-0 after winning the opener 6-4 Wednesday night despite four goals from Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl. Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy is a fan of the extended break before getting back at it in Game 2 (7 p.m. Eastern, TNT).“For us, the extra day of rest in there at home is better than on the road, the way I feel,” Cassidy said. “You’re in your own beds and you’re in your sort of comfort zone, so I always prefer if there’s an extra day between (games) in a series not being on the road for it.”Not in favor of the shift? Oilers fans who saw their travel plans disrupted.Late Sunday, the NHL released a schedule indicating Game 2 would be Friday night. By Tuesday ...