LAS LAS VEGA (KTNV) — What’s the hold-up on marijuana intake lounges?
The lounges were authorized by the state in 2014. Regardless of the authorization, guidelines and also policies on points such as times of procedure, the amount of there can be, and also notification to next-door neighbors are postponing the procedure of obtaining these lounges to the general public.
Clark Area commissioners held a conference on Tuesday looking for public remark. They additionally spoke with the state’s Marijuana Conformity Board, and also evaluated a record from the Clark Area’s Division of Company Certificate. The suggestion is to combine state and also regional needs for licensing, and also to at some point opening up lounges for public pot smoking cigarettes in unincorporated region locations.
“If you recall at the background of Nevada, when we initially did this I went to the state degree and also we passed a fantastic costs,” stated commissioner Tick Segerblom, that’s remained in assistance of public intake. “However after that the region had their very own concerns and also it took 3 years to obtain whatever with each other. I simply do not desire that to be the instance this moment.”
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While the various other region commissioners revealed problems, supporters of the lounges claim they suggest industry and also earnings.
“There are various other states that have intake lounges that run completely practical and also lucrative,” stated Nicole Buffong, board of supervisors for Chamber of Marijuana and also western local supervisor for Minorities for Cannabis. “I believe they listened to a little concerning that today, and also recognize that there are mosting likely to be several chances for organizations and also business owners ahead right into the market,to offer brand-new solutions on exactly how we take a look at and also eat marijuana.”
In the meantime, smoking cigarettes cannabis independently is the only choice in Nevada. Lawful intake in the general public industry remains to still be under evaluation.
TRUCKEE — With another weather system just about done with Northern California, roads in the Northern California high country are open but still potentially treacherous on Christmas Day.
As of noon, there are no restrictions on both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in the Sierra Nevada.
The same can’t be said for the smaller highways, however.
On Highway 89, Caltrans says chains or snow tires are required from Truckee to the Sierra/Plumas County line, and from Truckee to around 11 miles north of Truckee.
Highlighting how dangerous the conditions could be, on Christmas morning California Highway Patrol posted about a driver who nearly went completely off the side of the road near Emerald Bay. The vehicle had to be towed out.
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Further south, along Highway 88, Caltrans says chains are also still required on all vehicles from 6.5 miles east of Peddler Hill in Amador County to about 5 miles west of Picketts Junction in Alpine County.
Another impactful weather system is expected to arrive by Thursday in Northern California
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Cecilio Padilla
Cecilio Padilla is a digital producer for CBS Sacramento and a Sacramento-area native who has been covering Northern California for more than a decade.
Neither of the authors of “Homesteading 2.0” (Dec. 15 Review-Journal) lives in Nevada. Yet, they believe they are qualified to advocate for increased development of our public lands.
To date, much new development has focused on luxury housing and green energy projects, rather than the need for affordable housing. While the authors acknowledge our successful conservation efforts, they fail to mention that current residents are being heavily regulated by the water authority, facing penalties, and pressured to reduce water usage. Lawns are being replaced with desert landscaping, and ongoing development to accommodate growth is contributing to the urban heat island effect. This growth has led to more congested roadways, wildlife encroaching into urban areas due to habitat loss and reduced access to recreational spaces that residents once enjoyed.
One of the defining features of Las Vegas was the open space surrounding the valley, which has long been a unique advantage of living in the Southwest. We must carefully consider how much growth we are willing to support moving forward.
Due to rainy weather forecast, the Annual Menorah Lighting in Nevada City has been moved indoors to The Miners Foundry (325 Spring St, Nevada City). Co-sponsored by Chabad of Grass Valley and The Miners Foundry, this special and FREE Chanukah celebration will take place on Thursday, December 26, at 4:00 p.m., and the public is invited to join the fun.
This year, for the first time ever, the event will feature the lighting of a 12-foot illuminated menorah, the largest and brightest in Nevada County. The menorah lighting promises to be an inspiring and memorable moment, bringing the community and our elected officials together to celebrate the message of Chanukah.
The evening will also include a unique performance by a Hassidic fire performer from Brooklyn, adding excitement and energy to the festivities. Guests will enjoy live Chanukah music, singing, and dancing, along with warm Starbucks coffee. Delicious latkes and donuts will be served, and there will be Chanukah gelt and dreidels for everyone to enjoy.
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“Chanukah is about bringing more light into the world each day,” said Rabbi Nochum Yusewitz. “We’re grateful to be able to gather indoors this year to keep everyone warm and dry while celebrating the holiday together. Although it’s the 9th year we are organizing this, there are lots of ‘firsts’ this year so that’s very exciting.”
For more information about the event, about Chanukah or about Chabad call Rabbi Nochum at 530-404-0030 or email hello@JewishGV.com