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Other voices: The Supreme Court temporarily halted the corrupt Sackler deal. A permanent fix is needed.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:44:32 GMT

While the U.S. Supreme Court is sharply divided along ideological lines, it might surprise many Americans to learn that unanimous rulings happen every term, even in cases where lower courts have reached opposing conclusions.We see a good chance of the high court coming together for a 9-0 vote in the months ahead to shoot down a terrible injustice that festered in bankruptcy courts for years — until the notorious Sackler family inadvertently put a spotlight on it.The Sacklers made billions engineering an opioid epidemic that ruined countless lives and killed off Americans by the hundreds of thousands. You might have seen them portrayed on TV in Hulu’s “Dopesick” series, or the current “Painkiller” series on Netflix. Sackler family members have denied many of the allegations against them, and none has accepted full responsibility for the opioid plague.Their company, Purdue Pharma, admitted that it used false marketing to con doctors into prescribing...

1 killed, 1 hospitalized in apartment complex shooting in L.A. County 

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:44:32 GMT

A man was killed and another injured after a shooting at an apartment building in Rowland Heights late Saturday night. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were dispatched to the 1900 block of Sierra Leone Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Responding deputies found one man dead at the scene and another suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital in stable condition, authorities said. Residents of the neighborhood said that multiple shots were fired which sent the area into a panic. “Somebody just unloaded a whole clip of shots,” said Alfredo Leyva, who lives nearby. “After that, I just turned all the lights off in my apartment and looked out the window [and] the cops came with the helicopter.”  3 U.S. Marines killed, 20 injured during training exercise in Australia Video from the scene shows deputies with their weapons drawn using a patrol car for cover. It is unknown whether the suspect was on scene when auth...

Will Delta-8 THC Get Me High?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:44:32 GMT

View the original article about If Delta-8 THC Will Get You High at Real Tested CBD.There is a new cannabinoid that has taken the market by storm. Delta-8 THC is the newest star on the playing field in the health and wellness words of cannabinoids. Many people are starting to turn to delta-8 THC for its variety of effects, which are said to be similar to delta-9 THC but less intense.So, what does that mean? Will delta-8 THC make you feel high when consumed? Are there other potential benefits to the compound? Let’s take a closer look at what delta-8 THC is, why it is gaining so much popularity, and if it will make you feel “high” when consumed.What Is Delta-8 THC?Understanding what delta-8 is, is key to knowing whether or not you should give it a go, so let’s break down the compound itself first.Delta-8 THC is a cannabinoid that can be found in hemp and cannabis plants. Though found naturally, delta-8 is considered a minor cannabinoid that is not found abundantly like major cannabino...

Sunnyvale high school district seeks community input on trustee area elections

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:44:32 GMT

Trustee area hearingsThe Fremont Union High School District board recently passed a resolution signaling its intent to transition from at-large governing board elections to trustee area elections. The board is seeking community input on the development of the trustee area boundary map.A “pre-map” public hearing was held on Aug. 22, and another is set for Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 6:15 p.m. at the regular district board meeting.  By law, the board will not be able to review or consider maps at this hearing but will take public input on how the boundaries should be drawn.The board will then hold at least two more public hearings to review draft maps.Updates on opportunities for public input, the process for developing the trustee area boundary map, dates of relevant hearings and the draft boundary maps themselves will be posted to www.fuhsd.org/trustee-areas.American history essay contestThe Los Altos chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is sponsoring an American hist...

Simitian to hold sidewalk office hours at Los Gatos Farmers’ Market

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:44:32 GMT

Simitian’s sidewalk office hoursSanta Clara County Joe Simitian, whose district includes Los Gatos, is once again holding “Sidewalk Office Hours” at local farmers’ markets. Simitian will make an appearance at the Los Gatos Farmers’ Market next Sunday, Sept. 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Residents can drop by Simitian’s table without an appointment to ask questions and have discussions about county issues.Volunteer with LGS RecLos Gatos-Saratoga Recreation has released its Fall 2023 Activity Guide. The community center—which offers extracurricular programs, camps during academic holidays and full-time child care—is actively recruiting volunteers and instructors for its upcoming programs. For more information, visit bit.ly/LGSRecFall2023.Construction debris meetingConstruction of new buildings and demolition of old ones can mean exciting changes for the town, but they also produce a lot of waste. Now residents can learn more about how the local government addresses the bulky byproducts of devel...

Friends of the Milpitas Library holding 4-day book sale

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:44:32 GMT

Friends book saleThe Friends of the Milpitas Library are holding a book sale Sept. 7-10. Proceeds will go toward library programs and services.Thursday, Sept. 7, is members only night from 5-8:30 p.m. A valid Friends membership card is required for entry; memberships can also be purchased at the door.The sale is open to the public Sept. 8-10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. all three days.Sunday, Sept. 10, is bargain day,  when a paper grocery bag full of books and media goes for $5. Otherwise, books are $1.50 per inch; music and software CDs are four for $1; audio books, DVDs, VCDs and BluRay discs are $2 each; and software and games are $1 each or as marked.For sale and membership information, visit https://sccld.org/milpitas-library/friends.Greek Food FestivalThe 16th annual Milpitas Middle Eastern and Greek Food Festival is set for Sept. 15-17 at St. James Orthodox Church, 195 N. Main St.The festival mixes Middle Eastern and Greek culture with games, live music and dancing and most importantly, ...

Simitian to hold sidewalk office hours at West Valley College Farmers’ Market

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:44:32 GMT

Simitian’s sidewalk office hoursSanta Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian will hold “Sidewalk Office Hours” at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market at West Valley Community College on Saturday, Sept. 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Community members are invited to stop by to share their thoughts and concerns about local issues, ask questions and learn about county services. All questions are welcome, and no appointment is required.For more information, visit district5.sccgov.org/5th-district/sidewalk-office-hours.CEQA exemption for housingThe California State Assembly and State Senate have both unanimously passed legislation by Sen. Dave Cortese intended to speed up housing development in the state. Cortese’s District 15 includes Campbell.SB 406 aims to cut repetitive reviews under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) while keeping California’s main environmental law intact. The bill is headed to the Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for consideration.“SB 406 cuts red tape without compromising on env...

Latest line: A good week for Joe Biden, a bad week for the San Francisco Archdiocese

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:44:32 GMT

Joe BidenWhile his main rival for the 2024 election, Donald Trump, is booked on felony conspiracy charges in Atlanta, POTUS #46 and his family vacation at the scenic $15-million waterfront home of investor Tom Steyer at Lake Tahoe.    San Francisco ArchdioceseThe San Francisco Archdiocese, which serves 442,000 Catholics in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid more than 500 child sexual abuse lawsuits dating back decades.   BARTFaced with reduced ridership, the transit agency was hoping for a bailout from a bill to increase Bay Area bridge tolls by $1.50. It stalled due to skepticism from lawmakers. But talks in Sacramento continue. 

What we learned about San Jose State’s season-opening loss to No. 6 USC

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:44:32 GMT

LOS ANGELES — Chevan Cordeiro will have a new No. 1 receiver this season with Elijah Cooks gone to the NFL. But in a twist Saturday night in San Jose State’s season-opening loss at No. 6 USC, his primary target was a guy who was challenging him for the Spartans’ quarterback job a year ago.Cordeiro and Nick Nash connected six times for 89 yards and three touchdowns in the Spartans’ 56-28 loss at the L.A. Coliseum.San Jose State wide receiver Nick Nash (3) celebrates his touchdown against Southern California with wide receiver Matthew Coleman during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) “This performance gave me a lot of confidence in myself and for (Cordeiro) to give me the ball,” said Nash, whose big night included a diving catch in the back corner of the end zone while being held on the play.Nash is a full-time receiver after being in the QB mix since arriving in 2019, and his role ...

Inman: Projecting 49ers’ 53-man roster easier with Brock Purdy at full health

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 18:44:32 GMT

SANTA CLARA – Is it too early for Brock Purdy to pick up the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award?His full-speed-ahead return from elbow surgery is the 49ers’ ideal scenario, and it complements a preseason in which all other starters also escaped serious injury, as far as we know.The 49ers did spend the past month without Nick Bosa, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year. But that may not be the detriment you think. It could behoove them to delay his contract extension until after Tuesday’s 53-man roster deadline.See, Bosa does not count toward that, because he is on the reserve/did-not-report list. The 49ers could use that spot on one of several roster-bubble players who are injured.Here is a projected blueprint for how to whittle the roster to 53:QUARTERBACK (3)IN: Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold, Brandon AllenAnalysis: Last season’s ending screams for the 49ers to employ a three-man band. Sam Darnold winning the No. 2 job triggered Trey Lance’s trade to Dallas. And it welcomed A...