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Judge rejects ex-Missouri lawmaker’s push to overturn revolving-door lobbying ban

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:01:37 GMT

Missouri’s ban on lawmakers and legislative staff working as lobbyists for two years after leaving office is a reasonable limit that does not overly burden free speech rights, a federal judge ruled last week.First enacted in 2018 as part of a voter-approved initiative called “Clean Missouri,” the law is designed to prevent corruption and the appearance of corruption, U.S. District Judge Doug Harpool wrote in his order in a case filed by former state Rep. Rocky Miller and legislative assistant John LaVanchy.“A former public official’s acceptance of a lobbying position months or even days after departing government, makes reasonable the belief that those officials may have exchanged political favors for their positions— and salaries —as lobbyists,” Harpool, a former Missouri House member, wrote in the decision delivered Thursday. “The appearance of impropriety is a reasonable and natural conclusion in such a situation.”Miller, a Republican from Lake Ozark, won four terms in the Missou...

St. Charles firefighters help prepare dinner for kids after mom sent to hospital

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:01:37 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - A mother in St. Charles is thankful after a terrible situation while making dinner on Sunday sent her to the hospital. But what the first responders did next after they helped the woman was to make sure the kids were fed.Alicia Watson said the Sunday pasta meal she was making quickly resulted in severe burns.“I was going to drain the potatoes, and the water tipped over,” she said. “When the water tipped over, I slipped and fell. The water fell back on my legs, so I instantly called the kids, and the kids kind of panicked, and of course the firefighters and paramedics came.”Watson had second-degree burns on her legs and feet from the boiling water.“She was transferred for evaluation, but she did have some little kiddos at home, and they were hungry and waiting for dinner,” said Capt. Kelly Hunsel of the St. Charles City Fire Department. “While waiting for dad to arrive, the crew stayed on scene and helped prepare dinner. Mom knew the kids would be fine by themselve...

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Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:01:37 GMT

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Home sales have slowed in this California city,prospective buyers can buy a home at a cheaper rate

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:01:37 GMT

Prospective buyers in California may have trouble landing their forever homes in cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco due to expensive home prices and low inventory; however, purchasing a home in the Golden State is still possible.For those with little flexibility on location, a new study from Realtor.com revealed that homes in Chico have been on the market for longer and aren’t as expensive as other homes In California. This is where California residents can find the cheapest homes Researchers found that Chico, located in Northern California, has a surplus in home inventory. On average, homes in the area have stayed in the market for 78 days, which is more than twice as long as they were a year ago, according to the report.In comparison, on average, homes in Los Angeles stay on the market for 61 days and in San Francisco, the average is 29. In San Diego, homes usually remain on the market for 30 days, according to Redfin data from February.Researchers noted that the housing s...

Producer Eric Leopardi and Kale Abrahamson Tackle AI Publicly

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:01:37 GMT

It’s no secret; artificial intelligence is quickly taking the world by storm. Everywhere you turn AI tools like ChatGPT is making headlines for yet another breakthrough innovation.In recent years, Hollywood A-listers have been lining up to get a piece of the next up-and-coming AI startup. From Ashton Kutcher and Elton John to Jay-Z and Leonardo Di Caprio; LA’s most in-the-know celebrity investors are showing AI has no signs of slowing down.However, some, including billionaire Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink founder Elon Musk, have drafted open letters calling for a pause on AI development highlighting its potential threats to humankind.Seeming unscathed by such warnings, NBC and Amazon producer turned tech entrepreneur Eric Leopardi has teamed up with crypto and NFT mastermind Kale Abrahamson as the latest Hollywood business duo to enter the AI space.Kale Abrahamson is among the few visionary entrepreneurs who capitalized big on the crypto and NFT craze. How big, you may ask? He raked ...

Matt McInnis: A Stellar Track Record for Genre Television

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:01:37 GMT

There’s something magical about genre television. It transports viewers to worlds beyond imagination, telling stories filled with unforgettable characters and thrilling adventures. For renowned TV producer Matt McInnis, his lifelong love affair with genre television began when he was just a child.It all started with a chance encounter on the set of The X-Files, where a nine-year-old McInnis first glimpsed the inner workings of a massive TV production. Fast forward to today, and that wide-eyed child has grown into an accomplished producer with an impressive resume that includes the critically acclaimed Marvel Television series Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Defenders, and the worldwide sensation The Witcher.McInnis’ passion for storytelling has led him to work on major international television series filmed in locations including New York, Los Angeles, London, Iceland, Cape Town, Toronto, and Vancouver. His dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, earning him a place in the P...

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Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:01:37 GMT

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Taking Control – How OMORFIE Founder Is Restoring Hair Health

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:01:37 GMT

Morgan Prescott is the founder of OMORFIE, an Australian beauty brand that helps women regain confidence in their hair. Here is everything you need to know about her hair empire. Years of heat styling, bleaching and coloring can severely impact the integrity of your hair leading to fine, brittle strands or even worse – hair loss. But it doesn’t have to be that way anymore thanks to an industry leading and preventive solution: OMORFIE.With 20 years of experience in all aspects of the hair industry (and after her own traumatic hair experience), salon stylist turned beauty entrepreneur, Morgan Prescott created OMORFIE – a magical hair care line that’s transformed into a self-care movement, helping women all over the world regain confidence in their tresses.“I wanted to create a solution that restores hair health and heals hair trauma,” Prescott tells us, adding that this was more than just a business venture for her, but also a personal mission. In 2018, she went through wh...

Sara Nicole Shorteno Dead, Chaz Long Arrested after Pursuit Collision on 2nd Street [Long Beach, CA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:01:37 GMT

74-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after 9-Vehicle Crash near Pacific Coast HighwayLONG BEACH, CA (April 3, 2023) – Tuesday, Sara Nicole Shorteno was killed and Chaz Long was arrested after a pursuit collision on 2nd Street.Authorities responded to the scene around 8:00 p.m., near Marina Drive and Pacific Coast Highway on March 28th.Officers initially stopped the driver of a silver 2006 Lexus occupied by a couple with a baby for a violation in the area. The male passenger, later identified as Long then jumped into the driver’s seat and drove away.Long continued traveling at a high rate of speed until he caused a domino effect collision involving nine vehicles. The impact caused several vehicles to sustain significant damage and spread debris across the road.Police officers then tased and arrested 39-year-old Chaz Lamar Long, of Antioch after he attempted to flee on foot. Officers later determined that he had an outstanding federal warrant for weapons violations.In additio...

Walnut Creek: 5 Tacos and Beers is finally opening this week

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:01:37 GMT

5 Tacos and Beers, the Mexican food concept from Los Moles chef Lito Saldaña, is finally making its Walnut Creek debut.The restaurant, which has been on our Most Highly Anticipated Restaurant list since the summer of 2021, will open its doors on April 5 at 1352 Locust St. in downtown Walnut Creek, where signage is up, and the patio is lined with container gardens brimming with succulents. The first 5 Tacos and Beers opened in Albany during the pandemic; a Berkeley location followed soon after.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | 9 best new Bay Area coffee and tea houses, from Danville to San Jose to Oakland Restaurants, Food and Drink | South Bay Cambodian community set to celebrate New Year Restaurants, Food and Drink | Dungeness crab season from Bay Area south will come to an early end to protect foraging whales Restaurants, Food and Drink | 7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, March 31-April 2 Resta...