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The Dreaded Rebrand

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Rebranding, whether it applies to products or individuals, poses a significant challenge within the cannabis industry.As the California cannabis sector gradually emerges from the turmoil of recent years, those who contributed to its struggles seek to join the soon-thriving market. They endeavor to conceal their involvement in the previous failures.The detrimental effects of rebranding permeate every aspect of the marketplace, extending beyond the legal domain.The Ambition of the Shady Players in the Recreational MarketIndividuals who exploited the industry until now, leaving behind the chaos we find ourselves in, are observing the end of the dark times as bulk prices creep up. They are now witnessing the resurgence of value as the post-pandemic price crash subsides. Who would have predicted that the cannabis industry, only three years later, would find itself in such a predicament after experiencing its most prosperous sales period? However, sales eventually began to decline, and nu...

NEOH’s Sugar-Free Revolution: Smashing the Candy Cartel with a Sweet Uprising!

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

In the sugary world of candy bars, a rebellion is being waged. At the helm of this sweet uprising is NEOH, a pioneer with a commitment to sugar-free deliciousness. Bernhard Klee, an Austrian, entrepreneur in Seattle wants to help Americans to eat better on the go.NEOH tries to emulate the success of Red Bull, another Austrian export. In Austria NEOH bars already outsell Snickers and produce a variety of sweet products without sugar from cakes, wafers, bars all the way to chocolate bars and cookies. Bernhard Klee is a big admirer of Arnold Schwarzenegger and has exactly the same heavy accent.The candy industry in America is a hard nut to crack. With the “sweet triad” of Hershey, Nestle, and Mars maintaining a tight grip on the market, penetrating this sugary fortress is a herculean task. Yet, in this maelstrom of sweetness, sugar has arguably become America’s biggest “recreational drug”. NEOH, however, offers the same sweet taste for anyone craving for something sweet without t...

JOHN DEMSEY: Building on Foundations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

John Demsey, a true maverick and visionary, has left an indelible imprint on the beauty industry through his unparalleled entrepreneurial spirit. Hailing from Ohio, Demsey’s transformative journey commenced with his insatiable thirst for knowledge, culminating in his graduation from the esteemed Stanford University and the subsequent attainment of his M.B.A. from New York University. Empowered by his exceptional academic foundation, he embarked on  a mission to revolutionize the business of beauty. Demsey prides himself on being a “creative-among-suits” and a “suit-among-creatives,” a captivating duality that seamlessly bridges the realms of artistic innovation and business acumen. This distinctive perspective has been the cornerstone of his triumphs, propelling him to spearhead multiple luxury brands to unprecedented global achievements and establishing himself as a preeminent leader in the realm of prestige beauty. His work developing some of the majo...

Jesus Zeferino Avila Killed in Car Crash on American Eagle Avenue [Patterson, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

1 Dead and 1 Injured after Two-Vehicle Collision near Sperry AvenuePATTERSON, CA (June 26, 2023) – Early Friday morning, a two-car crash on American Eagle Avenue claimed the life of Jesus Zeferino Avila.The accident occurred around 4:41 a.m. near Sperry Avenue on June 9th.According to the CHP, a 2022 BMW driver lost control of the vehicle when he hit a dip in the middle of the intersection at high speed.As a result, the BMW became airborne, and hit a center median, before colliding with a 2023 Tesla.The BMW driver, identified as 28-year-old Jesus Zeferino Avila succumbed to his injuries. On the other hand, the Tesla driver, a 36-year-old Patterson resident sustained a minor scrape on their arm.At this time, it is unknown whether speed, drugs, or alcohol played a role in the crash. However, an active investigation is underway.Patterson police authorities urge anyone with information to call Dep. Rohn at the Patterson Police Services substation at (209) 895-5071.Sweet James send...

Single family residence in Fremont sells for $1.5 million

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

40812 Creston Street – Google Street ViewA house located in the 40800 block of Creston Street in Fremont has new owners. The 1,434-square-foot property, built in 1961, was sold on May 17, 2023, for $1,510,000, or $1,053 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a garage. The unit sits on a 6,000-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently been purchased:A 1,980-square-foot home on the 4900 block of Mansbury Street in Fremont sold in July 2022, for $1,650,000, a price per square foot of $833. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In November 2022, a 1,581-square-foot home on Audubon Park Court in Fremont sold for $1,700,000, a price per square foot of $1,075. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Tanglewood Park Drive, Fremont, in May 2023, a 1,347-square-foot home was sold for $1,315,000, a price per square foot of $976. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

Brock Purdy’s comeback takes another step one month before 49ers camp

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Brock Purdy’s elbow rehabilitation is progressing to its next step, a month before the 49ers open training camp.Purdy will throw in Jacksonville, Fla., under the guidance of private quarterbacks coach Will Hewlett and orthopedic specialist Tom Gormely, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Monday.That follows the plan Purdy outlined a month ago, when he began throwing a football for the first time since his March 10 surgery that repaired his torn ulnar collateral ligament with an internal brace.Purdy’s recovery timeline puts him in line to gain full clearance by the 49ers’ regular-season opener Sept. 10 at the Pittsburgh Steelers.“I want to just make sure my mechanics and everything are right,” Purdy said May 23 of his goals in Jacksonville. “So, I’ll go down, work with them for a couple of weeks, and then get back here.”Purdy spent last weekend up the coast from Jacksonville in Savannah, Ga. He worked out last year in Jacksonville with...

Controversial San Jose State prof who posed with Native American skull to resign after settlement reached

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

SAN JOSE – A controversial anthropology professor at San Jose State, who contended she was a victim of a “woke activist mob” for opposing the repatriation of Native American remains and posing in a photo with an ancient skull, has agreed to leave the university next year.Prof. Elizabeth Weiss and the university reached a settlement that allows her to retire with full benefits at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, after she claimed in a lawsuit that the university retaliated against her and violated her First Amendment rights when it locked her out of the collection of skeletal remains.Weiss and the university “have reached an agreement in which she has voluntarily submitted her resignation effective May 29, 2024, and will dismiss her lawsuit,” the university said in a statement.  “Dr. Weiss will remain a member of the SJSU faculty through the 2023-24 academic year.”Instead of working on the San Jose campus, however, she will be in New York City as a fellow at the Heterodox Academ...

Photo gallery: The top moments of the BET Awards 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: Busta Rhymes (C) accepts the Lifetime Achievement Award from Spliff Star (far L) onstage during the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: (L-R) Busta Rhymes accepts the Lifetime Achievment award from Swizz Beatz onstage during the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 25: Patti LaBelle performs onstage during the BET Awards 2023 at Microsoft Theater on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) US singer Patti LaBelle performs on stage during the 2023 BET awards at the Microsoft theatre in Los Angeles, June 25, 2023. (Photo by Michael TRAN / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images) Best Female Hip Hop artist winner US rapper Latto holds her aw...

$3,500 in Legos stolen from San Mateo mall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Police arrested four people in connection with a Lego Store theft at a popular San Mateo mall on Friday where police say the suspects walked out with over $3,500 worth of the Danish toy building blocks.At about 11:27 a.m. officers responded to reports of a theft at the Hillsdale Shopping Center Lego Store. Store employees said three suspects stole about $3,500 worth of Legos. One store employee followed the suspects into the parking lot, where the suspects were seen entering a Volkswagen Jetta, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | California attorney general faces tough questions as he touts organized retail theft crackdown Crime and Public Safety | 11 arrested at Great Mall in Milpitas, authorities recover 125 stolen items Crime and Public Safety | Bay Area lawmaker’s bill would discourage California employees from confronting shoplifters The vehicle quickly fled the scene and eluded capture after police searche...

Another massive power outage reported in Richmond, but this time, it's false

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 15:57:00 GMT

(KRON) -- Another Pacific Gas and Electric Company outage was visible on the PG&E map on Monday afternoon, and it seemed eerily familiar to an outage from last week. Teenage boy shot in Santa Rosa has died, police confirmed The company confirmed to KRON4 that the outage map's numbers were inaccurate, and there is no outage in Richmond at this time. By 12:20 p.m., the outage was removed from the map. Just last week, an outage in the East Bay left 28,000 customers without power. The outage was a result of a vehicle crashing into a power pole near West Ohio Avenue and Richmond Parkway., PG&E confirmed to KRON4.