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Northern Nights Brings Beats and Heat to Redwoods

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:49 GMT

We headed north to the redwoods for the latest installment of the original cannabis-friendly music festival, Northern Nights.The festival’s geography plays a significant role in its place in the history of cannabis progress. The venue, Cook’s Campground, sits in the heart of the Emerald Triangle stretching across the county line separating Mendocino and Humboldt. In addition to all the fine local cannabis, attendees spend their weekend enjoying up-and-coming EDM acts across numerous stages, and floating on the river.   This past weekend we got the chance to sit down with many of Northern Nights’ co-founders as they celebrated the festival’s 10th anniversary, including Andrew Blap, Peter Huson, Matty “Worldfamous” Wilson and Emily Wilson. The festival has long been associated with legal cannabis sales after hosting the state’s first at music festival in the wake of Prop 64’s implementation. Following Northern Nights’ lead, major festivals around the country jumped on board with...

One Pronounced Dead Following Pedestrian Accident on 405 Freeway [Sherman Oaks, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:49 GMT

Pedestrian Collision near Ventura Boulevard Left One KilledSHERMAN OAKS, CA (July 21, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, an auto pedestrian accident on 405 Freeway left one unidentified person dead.Authorities responded to reports of the collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, around 7:15 a.m. along the 405 Freeway, at Ventura Boulevard.Upon arrival, officers discovered the pedestrian was fatally injured, although they have yet to determine the circumstances that lead up to the collision.Furthermore, officials shut down a large portion of the roadway to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties, but have since been reopened.No further details regarding the 405 Freeway pedestrian accident have been released to the public. San Diego officials will provide more information once available.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim.It is important to have stron...

Former Silicon Valley tech executive charged by feds for alleged role in fraud scheme

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:49 GMT

SAN JOSE — A Silicon Valley-based tech executive was charged with wire fraud this week for his alleged role in a scheme to divert funds and business from his employers to a business he had a controlling and financial interest in, according to federal prosecutors.In documents filed Wednesday, Mountain View resident Kevin Chao, 64, was accused of defrauding his employer of millions of dollars in business and software-licensing fees while serving as its global business director. Prosecutors said he directed those funds to Zillsoft, a business that he controlled, without first disclosing his interest in the company to his employers.According to the U.S. Justice Department, Chao had a “duty to of loyalty” and a “duty to disclose outside business” to his employers. While a news release did not name the company that employed Chao, his LinkedIn profile lists him as global business director for San Jose-based Rockwell Software from January 2007 to January 2020.Prosecu...

Photos: The Coliseum goes to the dogs as Oakland A’s host “Bark in the Park”

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:49 GMT

It was a “ruff” day at the ballpark on Tuesday night as Oakland A’s fans brought their hounds to watch the game against the Boston Red Sox.Though loads of fun was had and many dog treats were consumed, the A’s lost to the Red Sox 3-0. From chihuahuas to Great Danes, there were canines of all shapes and sizes in the outfield plaza section, many wearing team jerseys or bandannas.As the Oakland A’s Brent Rooker hit a double in the fifth inning, Greg Farias, of Oakland, stood up and cheered with his 60-pound husky Sky in his arms.“We love all of the wonderful people and dogs, and just A’s fans in general; it’s really a community,” Farias said.The popular event takes place each Tuesday home game throughout the season. Fans and their four-legged friends can sit in sections 200-202 of the plaza outfield section.There are four more Bark in the Park nights this season. Click here for more info and to pre-register your pup.Greg Farias and ...

VP Kamala Harris says Florida rules on Black history pushed by Gov. DeSantis are ‘propaganda’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:49 GMT

By CHRIS MEGERIAN and BRENDAN FARRINGTONWASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris said extremists want to “replace history with lies” as she traveled to Florida on Friday to assail Republican efforts to overhaul educational standards, plunging into a battle over schooling that has rippled through classrooms around the country.“They dare to push propaganda to our children,” she said in Jacksonville. “This is the United States of America. We’re not supposed to do that.”Her trip came two days after the Florida Board of Education approved a revised Black history curriculum to satisfy legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate who has accused public schools of liberal indoctrination. The new standards include instruction that enslaved people benefited from skills that they learned.“How is it that anyone could suggest that in the midst of these atrocities that there was any benefit to being subjected to this level of dehumanization?” Harris asked.She did ...

Former Alameda County prosecutor, facing misdemeanor charge, strikes back in court

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:49 GMT

OAKLAND — In a defiant court appearance Friday, a former Alameda County prosecutor blasted the District Attorney’s Office for exposing his address and other identifying information in court documents related to his pending misdemeanor case.Amilcar “Butch” Ford, a veteran prosecutor who was charged this week by District Attorney Pamela Price’s office, said his information was public for two days, exposing him to potential harm by the killers, robbers and rapists he worked to put behind bars.Calling the breach “inexcusable,” Ford, a fierce critic of Price, alleged it was done intentionally.Leah Abraham, a deputy district attorney in Price’s office, said in court that the exposure of personal information was not done purposefully and redacted documents had since been filed.The incident prompted Ford’s former union, Teamsters Local 856, to send a letter to Price this week, saying the exposure of Ford’s address raises serious sa...

Car crashes into Round Table Pizza in Hayward after road rage incident: police

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:49 GMT

HAYWARD, Calif. (KRON) -- A road rage incident led to a car crashing into a pizza shop Friday afternoon, the Hayward Police Department confirmed to KRON4. The car drove into the Round Table Pizza located at 22457 Foothill Blvd. SF restaurant named among most ‘legendary’ in the world Two vehicles were involved in the crash: a white Toyota Corolla and a truck. Someone inside the Corolla shot at the truck.No injuries were reported from the crash. The driver of the Corolla who fired shots fled the scene, along with the Corolla's other occupant(s), according to police. The truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the police investigation.You can view photos of the scene (below).This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Eastbound traffic on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge blocked

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:49 GMT

(KRON) -- Eastbound traffic stopped on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on Friday afternoon due to a mental health crisis, California Highway Patrol said.Negotiators are at the scene trying to resolve the situation. There is no estimated time for the bridge to reopen. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and take a different route, if possible.This is a developing story. Stick with us for updates.

Data Doctors: Understanding the new initiative meant to make our devices more secure

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:49 GMT

Q: What will the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark mean for nontechnical people?A: Our appetite for smart gadgets in our homes has opened an attack vector for a variety of bad actors. Smart devices, such as TVs, thermostats, baby monitors, health monitors and security cameras can be vulnerable because they often incorporate weak security measures.Estimates are that nearly 17 billion smart devices are now connected to the Internet around the world and are a huge target for hackers.These devices pose risks to individual consumers and can be used in wide-scale cyberattacks on critical resources and infrastructure.Hackers go after the weakest link; in this case, it’s all our Internet-connected smart gadgets.A government initiative called the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark has been in the works since last year to encourage manufacturers to voluntarily provide more secure devices and offer consumers an easier way to identify them.It will be much the same as Energy Star or Underwriters Laboratory badges that d...

Justin Thomas headed to Minnesota to salvage Ryder Cup hopes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:33:49 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Justin Thomas never imagined using the second round of the British Open as a tune-up for the 3M Open next week in Minnesota.That speaks to the state of the game. And it’s not good.Thomas is in a slump for the first time in his PGA Tour career, bad enough that his season could end before the lucrative FedEx Cup playoffs begin, and it has jeopardized his chances of being in Rome for the Ryder Cup.He missed the cut Friday — that was inevitable after he made 9 on the final hole of his opening round for an 82, his worst score in a major. And he had no choice but to make plans for the 3M Open next week and the Wyndham Championship in North Carolina after that.“The golf in Minnesota is obviously slightly different than here in Liverpool,” Thomas said after a 71 in the second round. “But I’m hitting a lot of good shots. I’m just making so many bonehead mistakes.”Thomas went into the British Open at No. 75 in the FedEx Cup, problematic on several lev...