Mirkarimi has been in the spotlight after an illegal immigrant with a criminal record and a history of deportation was freed from jail instead of being turned over to immigration. That man was later arrested for the murder of kate steinle. Should win reelection in a landslide, he had no major opposition, and ran a lowkey campaign. We caught up with the mayor a short time ago and talked about his plans for the next four years. Whats your priority for the second term . A very strong eye toward public safety. Housing and homelessness are the two Top Priorities ill be spending a lot of time on. There are several races making headlines tonight. First, to ohio where voters rejected a statewide proposal that would have legalized marijuana for both medical and recreational use. In the end, the vote wasnt even close. Ohios approach been considered unique for combining in the same ballot. Tonight, a republican won the office with 55 of the vote. Matt beven describes himself as a conservative chr
News. Thats right. President obama spoke very candidly with dr. Sanjay gupta about a federal bill that could change the federal path toward medical marijuana. In the interview on cnn, president obama was asked about a senate bill that would make certain changes to federal law, including those towards state legal medical marijuana programs. You know i think i would have to take a look at details but i think carefully prescribed medical use of marijuana may in fact be appropriate and we should follow the science, as ideology on this issue. It would encourage research into medical benefits an reclassify it as a less dangerous drug. We caught up with students in berkeley for reaction. I think it is going toward a better direction. I dont think it is any worse than drinking. I think it would help relief a lot of pressure on like the police and government. Locally this comes as many people are expected to celebrate 420 tomorrow in places like San Francisco, in the haight and golden gate park
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1. Lower Columbia Q Center, 171 W. Bond St.
Featuring several new and local artists within the LGBTQIA+ community.
2. Astoria Art Loft, 106 3rd St.
Showcasing artists Mary K. Adams, Vicky Combs-Snider, Jacquie Hern and Chelsie Montgomery. Their work ranges in styles from photo realism to impressionism. Information about childrenâs art workshops will be available. The art will be viewable from 1 to 4 p.m.
3. West Coast Artisans Gallery, 160 10th St.
Presenting flower art by Mariko Maita, whose images are made from flower petals, leaves, grasses and seeds. Coconut oil and goat milk-based soaps and lip balm, created by Robin Davis, will also be available.