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Senate committee rejects anti-DEI language, restores library funds in Missouri budget

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

Anti-diversity budget language called a “job killer” by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce didn’t survive the Senate Appropriations Committee Wednesday, as the panel wrapped up its work on the state spending plan for the coming year.Over two days of work, the committee added more than $3 billion to the House-approved budget for state operations in the coming fiscal year. The biggest items added Wednesday were $300 million for the Department of Mental Health to build a new psychiatric hospital in Kansas City and $461 million to increase the pay of personal care workers who assist people with developmental disabilities.The committee also restored $4.5 million for state aid to public libraries, cut in the House because the Missouri Library Association and the ACLU are suing over legislation passed last year intended to block children from accessing sexually explicit material.The biggest new item overall was $2 billion for widening Interstate 70, added on Tuesday.The 14 spending bills wil...

Police: Missing 15-year-old found

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Ferguson has canceled an endangered person advisory for a 15-year-old girl who was last seen Wednesday afternoon.She was leaving a home on Behle Avenue after threatening to harm herself around 1:00 p.m. Trending: Woman tracks stolen AirPods, but says St. Louis police can’t help She was later found safely about her family.

Denver traffic: I-25 northbound lanes reopened after crash forces shutdown near University Boulevard

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

Police reopened Interstate 25 northbound lanes after a crash with serious injuries forced a complete shutdown for more than an hour Thursday morning in south-central Denver.Related ArticlesTransportation | I-25 northbound lanes reopened after multi-vehicle crash in south Denver forces closures, traffic Transportation | Private Jefferson County mountaintop where ladybugs breed and lions and bears live soon will be public open space Transportation | Pedestrian dies days later after trash truck hit him in Aurora Transportation | Crash west of metro Denver cleared, U.S. Highway 6 reopened between Golden and Highway 119 Transportation | Denver pedestrian seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash; police searching for driver The crash involved two vehicles, Denver police officials said in a posting on Twitter, advising commuters to find alternative routes. I-25 northbound lanes were closed at University Boulevard an...

Police: Fatal crash, stabbing suspect tried to ‘drag away’ female Walmart employee

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

A day after a 15-year-old boy was killed when a vehicle plowed into a group of teens near Westlake High School in Thousand Oaks, authorities in Simi Valley have released more information about a violent stabbing that took place in the city less than a hour earlier at the hands of the same suspect.Just after 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, Simi Valley police responded to a Walmart located at 255 W. Cochran St. for a report of an incident involving a customer.When they arrived on scene, the found an employee of the store had been pepper sprayed and stabbed by a man believed to be Austin Eis, a 24-year-old homeless man.Austin Eis is seen in this undated photo provided by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.Witnesses told police that Eis entered the store, pepper sprayed the employee and then stabbed him several times with a large knife. He then turned his attention to a second employee, attacking her and then attempting to "drag her away." He was confronted by several other employees who tried to c...

Family speaks out after L.A. County teen missing for months found safe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

The family of a 16-year-old girl who had been missing since Jan. 1 and was recently found safe held a news conference Wednesday to thank the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for their efforts in finding the teen.  Alinka Castaneda, 16, left her family’s home in Carson on New Year’s Day and was seen “entering an unknown vehicle” in the 23000 block of South Caroldale Avenue at 5 a.m., officials with the sheriff’s department said.   Footage from a Ring doorbell camera captured an unidentified man walking toward Castaneda moments before she disappeared. While the teen’s family initially believed her disappearance may have been an attempt to run away, they later received several distressing calls from the 16-year-old, which prompted fears that she may have been a victim of sex trafficking. Moses Castillo, a retired LAPD detective and a private investigator who worked on the case, told NewsNation that there was at least one suspected male adult kidnapper, b...

Can you fly with marijuana in your carry-on luggage?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

While many states have legalized marijuana, things may be looking up for cannabis users nationwide. But not too high up, especially for those planning to fly anytime soon.There are many items you're allowed to bring aboard an airplane but when it comes to marijuana, the rules become a bit more complicated.Marijuana itself remains illegal on the federal level, TSA reminds. That includes certain cannabis-infused products as well, like CBD oil.However, cannabis products containing no more than 0.3 percent THC on a dry weight basis or those approved by the FDA are the exceptions. These items are permitted in both carry-on bags and checked bags, according to TSA. When is it OK to drive after consuming marijuana? These rules apply regardless of the departure or arrival airports.“TSA’s response to the discovery of marijuana is the same in every state and at every airport – regardless of whether marijuana has been or is going to be legalized at the state level,” TSA spokesp...

Busting Health Myths: Debunking the Top 7 Misconceptions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

There are countless health wisdoms that have been circulating for years (and even decades or centuries!), but not all of them are true. In fact, some of these myths can be harmful and may prevent people from taking the necessary steps to maintain good health. From the idea that you need to drink eight glasses of water a day to the notion that you should avoid all fats, we found the real facts behind the fallacies. Read the full story on our sister site, The Leader News, here. Advertising disclosure: We may receive compensation for some of the links in our stories. Thank you for supporting LA Weekly and our advertisers.The post Busting Health Myths: Debunking the Top 7 Misconceptions appeared first on LA Weekly.

Rider Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Avenue L [Lancaster, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

Motorcycle Crash on Avenue L near 25th Street West Left One FatalityLANCASTER, CA (April 20, 2023) – Monday evening, a motorcyclist was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver on Avenue L.The incident happened on April 17th, at around 9:30 p.m. on Avenue L and 25th Street West.Based on the preliminary investigation, a blue Toyota sedan heading east on Avenue L made a left turn against a red arrow to travel northbound on 25th Street West. The driver lost control and collided with a motorcyclist traveling westbound. However, the driver did not stop to render aid to the rider and instead fled the scene.Eventually, paramedics arrived and transported the motorcyclist to a hospital where the victim succumbed to their injuries. At this time, the identity of the deceased rider has not been disclosed.A statement from the sheriff’s office claimed that the blue Toyota possibly had significant damage on its passenger side. In addition, police said the rider’s speed might be a factor in the...

Puffco and Arizona Drop Cupsy Collab for 4/20

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

In one of the season’s most unexpected 4/20 collaborations, Puffco and AriZona Beverages are dropping an ice-tea homage edition of the Cupsy. We have to admit the kings of digital dabs are dropping a collaboration with the 99-cent beverages of my childhood that were not on my bingo card for the holiday season, but we’re ready to party. “Puffco has long admired AriZona’s unwavering quest to bring affordable, great-tasting beverages to the masses, and we see a lot of synergy in the way we develop our products to celebrate the beautiful flavors of the cannabis plant,” said Roger Volodarsky, CEO and founder of Puffco. “This creative effort is all about marrying our innovative design with AriZona’s iconic cherry blossom print to offer another pathway for people to enjoy a cannabis experience that emphasizes taste.”The Cupsy is a highly effective stealth smoking apparatus The original looks like a standard coffee cup, so you can just leave it in your cup holder and take bong loads at work...

4/20 Pizza And Black Pot Supper Club At Post & Beam – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:58:23 GMT

In the spirit of 4/20, La Morra Pizzeria is teaming up with Pure Beauty for a Limonene Dream pizza special recipe inspired by the potent, herbal and citrus flavors of Pure Beauty flower. The limited edition pie is made with naturally fermented sourdough and confit meyer lemon, herbed ricotta, mint, basil, parsley, mozzarella, pink peppercorn, and topped with organic cannabis flowers. Also included is a small batch, not-for-sale, extra virgin olive oil or “Pure Oil,” infused with flower rosin  containing a total of 10mg of THC. The superfood special is available today through Sunday, April 23, for pickup and delivery at lamorrapizzeria.com, Postmates and DoorDash. A portion of all proceeds from the Limonene Dream pizza will be donated to the Down North Foundation, a mission led, nonprofit that aims to reduce recidivism rates in their community by employing formerly incarcerated individuals and providing additional resources such as housing, legal representation and transportation. Al...