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Rick Ross Showered With $100k Worth of Gifts by High Tolerance CEO

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:46:17 GMT

Rick Ross recently partnered with one of the biggest players in the cannabis industry High Tolerance. The CEO of High Tolerance, Manny, was so impressed with the rappers efforts to promote the brand that he gifted him with a set of extravagant jewelry worth over $100k.The jewelry set, made by Mazza New York, consists of a chain, a ring, and a pendant. The chain is studded with over 19 diamond carats and has a retail price of $40k. The pendant, made of 14k rose gold, is valued at over $30k.The ring is the most detailed piece in the collection, with over 22 carats of VS1 and f-colored diamonds and 14k gold, and has a retail value of over $60k. Rick Ross has joined forces with High Tolerance, and they are set to release their own brand of THC, called “Collins Ave” this summer. TMZ Hip Hop had previously reported that Ross signed on in March to help introduce their new product to the market.The stunning gifts that Rick Ross received is a testament to his successful partnersh...

A Glimpse Into Your New Obsession: Whole Goods Solar-Powered Lights

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:46:17 GMT

Calling all customers who need outdoor lights! Helping the environment has gotten just a little bit easier thanks to brands like Whole Goods and their affordable, solar-powered lights that meet every security need.Whether it be outdoor lights, patio lights, security lights, led lights, wall lights or motion sensors for the yard, their super-bright, high-quality LED models are both safe and eco-friendly, meant to leave the world just a little greener than before.With the climate crisis continuing to gain urgency, brands like Whole Goods are allowing consumers to make not just the right choice for themselves, but for the environment.Have You Heard? We’re in CrisisConsumers might already know this but it’s important to buy eco-friendly products to help save the environment given the world is currently in a climate crisis. Forest fires, huge changes in temperature, hurricanes, floods, the mortality of polar bears, the extinction of species— these are all major issues we read in headline...

One hospitalized after chemical leak at Safeway in Pittsburg

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:46:17 GMT

PITTSBURG — One person went by ambulance to a hospital Monday, and a hazardous materials team was called following the leak of a substance at a Safeway, officials said.Fire crews and paramedics were dispatched to the store on Bailey Road about noon, according to social media posts from the Contra Costa Fire Protection District.Authorities evacuated the store.The district said crews later determined the leaked substance to be Freon, a non-combustible gas that’s used as a refrigerant to produce cold air.An employee who was having trouble breathing was taken to a hospital, according to fire officials. There was no information immediately on the employee’s condition.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | San Jose motorcyclist dies after collision with truck Crime and Public Safety | Fiery crash after East Bay car chase leaves multiple people injured Crime and Public Safety | Death toll from India train accident climbs to mo...

Stanford softball’s season ends in extra-innings WCWS loss to juggernaut Oklahoma

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:46:17 GMT

The Stanford softball team nearly ended the longest winning streak in NCAA softball history.But Oklahoma slugger Tiare Jennings’ two-run double in the top of the ninth was the difference in the Sooners’ 4-2 win, extending the No. 1 seed’s winning streak to 51 games and ending Stanford’s season in the Women’s College World Series semifinals.Stanford’s freshman sensation NiJaree Canady pitched her way out of trouble several times in the late innings and gave the Cardinal hitters a chance to win the game, which Stanford nearly did in the eighth.But after a first-and-second, nobody-out rally in the eighth didn’t result in a walk-off hit, the Sooners broke the tie in the ninth when Jennings hit a Canady curveball to right-center for a two-run double. The game-winning hit sends the Sooners to their fourth-consecutive WCWS Finals and keeps their chance at a three-peat alive.The loss means all three of Stanford’s trips to Oklahoma City for the Women’s College World Series have ended in the ...

Pence files to run for president, setting up clash with Trump

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:46:17 GMT

By Jill Colvin | Associated PressNEW YORK — Former Vice President Mike Pence filed paperwork on Monday declaring his campaign for president in 2024, setting up a challenge to his former boss, Donald Trump, just two years after their time in the White House ended with an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and Pence fleeing for his life.Pence, the nation’s 48th vice president, will formally launch his bid for the Republican nomination with a video and kickoff event in Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednesday, which is his 64th birthday, according to people familiar with his plans. He made his candidacy official Monday with the Federal Election Commission.While Trump is currently leading the early fight for the nomination, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis polling consistently in second, Pence supporters see a lane for a reliable conservative who espouses many of the previous administration’s policies but without the constant tumult.While he frequently lauds the accomplishments of the ...

Steve Kerr drops heavy hint about Warriors’ playoff demise while lauding Miami Heat

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:46:17 GMT

The Warriors weren’t a championship team this season for a variety of reasons. But one of the key missing ingredients for Golden State’s success this season has been on display throughout the Miami Heat’s improbable postseason run to the NBA Finals.Joining Draymond Green on his podcast to break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Kerr on Monday praised several Heat players, including Duncan Robinson, Caleb Martin and Kevin Love, for their willingness to embrace varying roles.“None of those guys on Miami are sitting there saying, ‘Well, I didn’t play’ or ‘Man, they put in so and so,'” Kerr said. “They’re just all about winning.“And you know this from our groups that we’ve had,” Kerr said, referencing the Warriors teams that won four titles, “when you have that championship mentality, every guy is bought in, every guy is just trying to win, nobody cares about any of that stuff. You don’t go into the locker room s...

Woman arrested in Vallejo homicide

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:46:17 GMT

(KRON) -- A Vallejo woman was arrested on suspicion of homicide after she allegedly ran over a pedestrian on Donna Court. Police did not say if the arrested woman, Kalece Monae Farr, knew the victim. The Vallejo Police Department said a man was gravely injured on June 3 at 4:22 p.m. "Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from injuries as a result of being struck by a vehicle. The male was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased. A female adult was detained at the scene and identified as Kalece Farr," VPD wrote. After investigators spoke with witnesses and viewed evidence from the scene, Farr was booked into a Solano County Jail.The victim’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification by the Solano County Coroner’s Office. His death was Vallejo’s seventh homicide of the year, police said. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact Vallejo Police Officer William Carpenter at 707-651-7146 or William.C...

Three separate fires break out on 680 north, cause unknown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:46:17 GMT

(KRON) -- Three separate fires broke out on the I-680 north between Pacheco and Marina Vista on Monday. Forward progress on all three blazes has been halted, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Department. More trouble for downtown SF as owner of Hilton, Parc 55 cease payments on hotel properties Drivers are being advised to avoid the area as firefighters continue mop-up operations for the next several hours. Northbound lanes on the 680 remain closed. The cause of the fires is unknown at this time.No injuries or property damage has been reported.

East Bay Safeway evacuated due to gas leak; one sent to hospital

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:46:17 GMT

(KRON) -- A Safeway store in Pittsburg was evacuated Monday afternoon and one person was transported to the hospital due to a gas leak, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Department. The Contra Costa County FD was dispatched to the Safeway on Bailey Road at noon Monday. More trouble for downtown SF as owner of Hilton, Parc 55 cease payments on hotel properties Arriving at the scene, firefighters determined that the gas leaking was Freon. The store was evacuated immediately. One employee who was suffering from difficulty breathing was transported to the hospital. No other injuries were reported.

Jennings has game-winning double, Oklahoma tops Stanford, reaches Women’s College World Series final

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:46:17 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — It wasn’t pretty, but Oklahoma kept its historic win streak alive.Tiare Jennings doubled in the ninth inning to score two runs, leading the top-seeded Sooners past No. 9 Stanford 4-2 on Monday for a shot at their third straight Women’s College World Series title.Oklahoma increased its Division I record to 51 consecutive victories. The Sooners advanced to play No. 3 Florida State or No. 4 Tennessee for the national championship. Oklahoma (59-1) looks to become the first program since UCLA in 1988-90 to win three consecutive titles. The best-of-three championship series starts Wednesday.“We win a lot, and that’s fabulous,” Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso said. “But sometimes I think we’re so used to taking it for granted, and this means a lot. This means a lot. To get to the championship game means a lot.”Stanford (47-15) reached the World Series for the third time, and the first time since 2004.Because Oklahoma was unbeaten in the double-elimination bracke...