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Marijuana growing company expanding operations to keep up with surge in St. Louis, elsewhere

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:25:13 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A massive marijuana growing operation is now expanding to keep up with record sales in St. Louis and beyond. People from outside the state are fueling the growing surge since recreational sales began in February.More and more it seems the road to weed leads to Missouri.“It’s like running a restaurant,” said Paul Baker, general manager of the GreenLight dispensary on the Missouri/Kansas state line in Kansas City.It’s the busiest of Greenlight’s 14 dispensaries in Missouri. It is the McDonald's of marijuana sales, with cars typically 10 or more deep in the drive-through, and workers inside filling orders like they’re Happy Meals.It was nowhere near this busy when only medical marijuana was legal in Missouri, Baker said. Prosecutor from Kim Gardner’s office dies on I-270 “That changed Feb. 2 (the first day of recreational sales). They opened the door, we went from about 10 associates to 35 associates. We need it. We need more,” he said.Most of the license plates in...

Thompson scores 30, Warriors adjust to beat Lakers 127-100

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:25:13 GMT

By JANIE McCAULEY (AP Sports Writer)SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 30 points with eight 3-pointers, Golden State limited Anthony Davis while allowing LeBron James 23 points, and the defending champion Warriors evened their Western Conference semifinal with the Los Angeles Lakers at one game apiece with a 127-100 win Thursday night. Stephen Curry added 20 points and 12 assists as Splash Brother Thompson shined to help Golden State make 21 more 3-pointers — giving the Warriors an NBA record for most in the first two games of a playoff series at 42. James’ Cavaliers hit 40 against Atlanta in the 2016 second round.Coach Steve Kerr switched things up and inserted JaMychal Green into the starting lineup for Kevon Looney, who had a career-high 23 rebounds in Game 1 but has been dealing with an illness. Kerr aimed to give a different look with scoring options and perhaps more free-throw chances by going hard at Davis in the paint — where Golden State got t...

Warriors cruise to victory over Lakers in Game 2 of Western Conference semis

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:25:13 GMT

The Golden State Warriors have evened up their series against the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals, defeating their cross-state rivals 127-100.The Warriors jumped out to a sizeable lead in the third quarter of Game 2 and never looked back, sending the Lakers home to Southern California with a 27-point loss.The clash of two sports titans continued Thursday in what is one of the most-watched NBA Playoff series in history. The Lakers stole Game 1 in the series earlier this week behind a dominant performance by Anthony Davis, defeating the defending champions in San Francisco by a score of 117-112. Davis led the Lakers with 30 points and 23 rebounds. On Thursday, the Warriors knotted things up on their home court, evening the series 1-1 before the teams head south to Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. Lance Blanks, former NBA player and Clippers scout, dies at 56 Golden State was led by Klay Thompson, who scored 30 points, including 8 three-pointers....

2 brief tornadoes hit Carson, Compton area, causing damage

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:25:13 GMT

Two tornadoes hit the Carson and Compton area Thursday morning, causing damage to businesses and leaving debris strewn around. The National Weather Service confirmed that a brief EF0 tornado occurred near the border of the two cities. Later Thursday night, NWS confirms a second EF0 tornado occurred about 13 minutes later, just a few miles east of the first tornado."Based on broadcast media video, there was minor damage to buildings, vehicle damage from debris, and tree damage," the agency tweeted. Damage caused by the weather event suggested that the incident had peak winds of 75 mph, according to a preliminary storm report from the NWS. Around 8:55 a.m., the Los Angeles County Fire Department was called to 169th and Walnut streets for a downed tree amid what was previously described as a strong weather cell went through the area.Aerial video from Sky5 showed other damage, including pieces of torn-off roofs and debris blown around.The roof of a business was damaged when a powerful w...

Klay Thompson’s 30 points help Warriors even series vs. Lakers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:25:13 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Klay Thompson was due for a big game.It finally came Thursday night.Thompson opened the floodgates in the second quarter, scoring 14 points and making four 3s, to help put the Warriors back into the driver seat of Game 2 as they cruised to a 127-100 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Western Conference semifinal series is now tied at one-win apiece before it heads to Los Angeles.Thompson put together his best game of the postseason night. He ended the night with 30 points on 11 of 18 shooting and knocked down eight of his 11 3-point attempts. He also had three rebounds and an assist in 31 minutes.Meanwhile, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green both notched double-doubles. Curry tallied 12 assists, the most he’s had in the playoffs under Steve Kerr, to go with his 20 points. And Green, who was frustrated after getting into foul trouble in Game 1, recorded 11 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists.The Lakers watched their seven-point lead at the start of the se...

The 10 most expensive reported home sales in Los Gatos the week of April 24

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:25:13 GMT

A house in Los Gatos that sold for $3.4 million tops the list of the most expensive real estate sales in Los Gatos in the past week.In total, 10 real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $1.6 million. The average price per square foot was $996.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of April 24 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $515,000, condominium in the 14200 block of Lora DriveThe 816 square-foot condominium in the 14200 block of Lora Drive, Los Gatos, has now been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled in March and the total purchase price was $515,000, $631 per square foot. The condominium was built in 1963. The condominium features 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms.9. $625,000, condominium in the 14200 block of Lora DriveThe 900 square-foot condominium in the 14200 block of Lora Drive in Los Gatos has now been sold. The transfer of ownership was settled...

Photos: Zendaya and her amazing plus one, other celebs in the house for Warriors-Lakers Game 2

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:25:13 GMT

Zendaya is at Chase Center pic.twitter.com/hJn7VoIEuP— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) May 5, 2023Oakland hometown girl Zendaya returned to the Bay Area Thursday night sporting a Warriors hat with boyfriend actor Tom Holland to watch the Warriors take on the Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at Chase Center. @TomHolland1996 & @Zendaya #NBACelebRow pic.twitter.com/LsalER1ilV— NBA (@NBA) May 5, 2023Dune star Zendaya was born in Oakland and went to the Oakland School of the Arts before her career skyrocketed.O ator Danny DeVito e o diretor Ryan Coogler Ryan Coogler também estão na área! #NBAPlayoffs #NBACelebRow pic.twitter.com/kOK3QwItF8— NBA Brasil (@NBABrasil) May 5, 2023Another Oakland native Ryan Coogler who directed the Black Panther movies was also in the house, as was Lakers diehard actor Danny DeVito.Joe Montana, George Kittle, and CMC at Lakers-Warriors game (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/0beOaZO7EN— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) May...

Kentucky Derby Odds

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:25:13 GMT

Field for Saturday’s 149th Kentucky Derby, with post position, horse’s name, jockey’s name and current odds:PP HorseJockeyOdds1. Hit ShowMannyFranco31/12. VerifyingTylerGaffalione24/13. Two Phil’sJarethLoveberry9/14. Confidence GameJamesGrahamv19/15. Tapit TriceLuisSaez5/16. KingsbarnsJoseOrtiz11/17. ReincarnateJohnVelazquez16/18. MageJavierCastellano17/19. SkinnerJuanHernandez19/111. DisarmJoelRosario27/112. Jace’s RoadFlorentGeroux33/113. Sun ThunderBrianHernandezJr.33/114. Angel of EmpireFlavienPrat6/115. ForteIradOrtizJr.9/216. Raise CainGerardoCorrales32/117. Derma SotogakeChristopheLemaire13/118. Rocket CanJuniorAlvarado31/120. ContinuarRyuseiSakai54/121. Cyclone MischiefJoelRosario51/122. Mandarin HeroKazushiKimura43/1AE. King RussellRafaelBejarano66/1Trainers (by post position): 1. Brad H. Cox; 2. Brad H. Cox; 3. Larry Rivelli; 4. J. Keith Desormeaux; 5. Todd A. Pletcher; 6. Todd A. Pletcher; 7. Tim Yakteen; 8. Gustavo Delgado; 9. John A. Shirr...

Soccer referees to wear body cameras after Sydney violence

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:25:13 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — Body cameras will be worn by referees in an amateur Sydney soccer league a week after one of their colleagues had his jaw broken by a suspended player.The 45-year-old referee, Khodr Yaghi, needed reconstructive surgery and spent four nights in a hospital after being struck by a man who went onto the field at the end of a match in the city’s west last week. Bankstown District Amateur Football Association said that from Friday, it will begin a body camera trial for referees in its senior men’s matches.“Once the trial is running and we have evaluated its effectiveness, we will look to roll out body cameras in other competitions,” the league said. Organizers are also cracking down on abuse directed at referees, saying some coaches and managers considered it “their right to question or worse, argue or abuse referees.”The man who struck Yaghi was charged by police with affray (threat of unlawful violence) and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Lo...

Missing 10-year-old last seen in Aurora

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:25:13 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Police say a 10-year-old boy has not been seen since he left a friend's house in Aurora on Thursday afternoon.Hezekiah Pope was last seen around 3:50 p.m. leaving the home in the 2900 block of South Granby Street, according to the Aurora Police Department.He is described as 4 feet 7 inches tall and about 80 pounds with short black hair. He was last seen wearing a multi-colored army-style jacket, black shirt with red writing, blue pants and black shoes.Anyone who's seen Hezekiah or may know where he is is asked to call 911.