California city votes to transform into Amsterdam pot smokers’ paradise

California pot smokers could soon visit their favorite cannabis lounge, order cannabis-laced food and catch some weed-friendly entertainment after the city of San Francisco moved one step closer to making it legal. Members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 7–4 on Tuesday in the first step to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in the city. San Francisco currently allows for pot smoking in certain pot dispensaries. If the measure passes, pot shops would also be able to sell food and nonalcoholic drinks while offering live entertainment. City Supervisor Rafael Mandelman said the move just makes good business sense. “Amsterdam does…

United Airlines must face lawsuit after allegedly charging passengers extra for ‘window seats’ with no windows, judge rules

A federal judge on Monday refused to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing United Airlines of charging passengers extra for “window seats” that lacked actual windows, allowing the case to move forward. U.S. District Judge James Donato ruled the plaintiffs plausibly alleged United breached its contractual obligations by selling seats…

Max Muncy caps three-homer night with walk-off blast in Dodgers win

Andy Pages’ big night was nearly wasted by Edwin Díaz’s first blown save as the Dodgers closer. Instead, it all set up Max Muncy for some walk-off heroics. In an 8-7 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night, Muncy hit three home runs. The first opened the scoring. The…

Warriors fall to lowly Kings in supposed postseason rehearsal

SACRAMENTO — There’s a reason why the Warriors dubbed this a dress rehearsal. Rolling out the lineup they hope to use to escape from the play-in, nothing came easy for a group about as close to full strength as the Warriors hope to get heading into the postseason. Steph Curry…

Hakeem Jeffries slammed for demanding Eric Swalwell drop out of Calif. gov race – but not resign from Congress

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries was slammed Friday for calling on Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) to end his California gubernatorial campaign — but not resign from Congress amid shocking sexual misconduct allegations. “Following the incredibly disturbing sexual assault accusations against Congressman Eric Swalwell, we call for a swift investigation into…

Brittney Griner signs with Connecticut Sun in huge payday

The Connecticut Sun are making a big splash for their final season. The team has agreed to a seven-figure contract to bring in Britney Griner, according to Sun sideline reporter Terrika Foster-Brasby. Griner, a nine-time WNBA All-Star and future Hall of Famer, is one of the most decorated players in…

Eric Swalwell loses endorsements for CA governor after sex assault reports

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s lead in the race for California governor is taking a huge hit as the Democratic frontrunner began losing endorsements Friday after bombshell allegations of sexual assault. But the backlash has been so severe it may even cost the congressman his job. The San Francisco Chronicle published an…

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