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Monday, December 11, 2023 7:57AM

LITTLE TOKYO, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Some members of the Little Tokyo community are hoping to save a long-time restaurant from being pushed out for a proposed marijuana dispensary.

Protesters on Sunday took over 1st Street outside Suehiro Cafe. The owner of the restaurant was served an eviction notice earlier this year.

Community members are now outraged after finding out the landlord did not renew the lease and filed paperwork to replace the restaurant with a marijuana dispensary.

The Japanese-American restaurant has been there since 1972.

Protesters held up signs that read “Little Tokyo is not for sale” and “Little Tokyo for the people not big business.”

“Unless we have the people here, it’s not Little Tokyo,” said David Monkawa, an organizer with Save Our Cities. “They can stick in as many murals, they can stick in museums and all kinds of things – and we love them – but if you kick out the people, it’s not Little Tokyo.”

Activists ask people to sign a pledge, launching a campaign to boycott businesses that they say are gentrifying the neighborhood. They say the fight is bigger than just one restaurant.

“We’re here to fight back and send a message to all of these

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Crystal River City Manager Doug Baber is slated to introduce a proposal during the upcoming regular City Council meeting on Monday at 5:30 p.m. that seeks to adopt a temporary moratorium on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries (MMDs) within the city limits.

The moratorium aims to halt the operation of new MMDs from Dec. 11, 2023, to July 11, 2024. If approved, this temporary measure will provide city staff the necessary time to formulate comprehensive land development regulations governing the use of property for the dispensing of medical marijuana, related products, and associated supplies.

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Dec. 1, 11 a.m.: A woman was in her bedroom on Arsenal Street on the phone when she heard a door shut and someone in her coat closet. She went to look and saw a woman in the closet. The resident confronted the person, who fled the apartment with $2,000 in winter clothing. Police were called and located the suspect on Arsenal Street a short time later. Rosemary Taverna, 46, of Watertown, was arrested for breaking and entering into a building for a felony.

Dec. 1, 12 p.m.: A man went into Bud’s Goods and Provisions on Pleasant Street and after speaking with an employee about the products he ordered pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes for $36. When he was asked to pay the man opened his jacket and showed the employee a firearm and said, “I’m going to pay the old fashioned way.” The man took the item off the counter and left the store onto Pleasant Street. Employees alerted police, who located the man a short time later near the bike path walking eastbound. He was taken into custody and officers found a firearm in his waistband.

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Posted: Dec 9, 2023 / 11:01 PM EST

Updated: Dec 9, 2023 / 11:01 PM EST

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Not far from Exit 27, Amsterdam Cannabis is finally budding with business. The dispensary was able to hold its grand opening on Saturday, December 9.

The Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary, or CAURD, license program moved forward after an injunction-halting process was lifted on Friday, December 1. “It’s relieving to finally have the go-ahead to open. We didn’t know what was going to happen,” said Chief Operating Officer, Anthony Marcellino.

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The location employs around 30 employees. The owners told NEWS10’s Anthony Krolikowski they have been trained and ready to work since before the injunction and now can.

“Some part-time, couple full-time people. We’re really happy to employ a lot of local people. Some people we’ve know, some people we just met and everybody’s doing really well,” described Marcellino.

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Products are shown behind glass and ordered with the help of staff. “Let in through the

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PEORIA HEIGHTS Ill. (WMBD) — Peoria Heights has its first recreational marijuana dispensary.

Cookies dispensary served hundreds of customers at Saturday’s grand opening. Another Cookies dispensary opened in Bloomington in October.

Cookies is known for its high-quality cannabis and clothing. Lee Ann Benge said the national brand had its design team specifically design merchandise for Peoria Heights.

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“Cookies actually designed a special clothing line specific for Peoria Heights,” said Benge. “We have Peoria ice hoodies, there’s some cool merchandise in there that was specifically designed by the cookies design team for this area.”

Cookies will be opening their next dispensary location in Chicago.

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TROY. N.Y. — Following the settlement of two cases and a lifted injunction on Dec. 1, a new adult-use marijuana dispensary opened in Troy Thursday in Brunswick Sqaure .

“It was a struggle to get here,” said co-owner Renee Lindo, “but we made it through.”

Lindo co-owns 420 Bliss with Al Attoh and Gregg Little. All three of them have been friends for years, she said, and all have a background with and care for Troy and the surrounding community.

It’s been about a year-long process for them, she said, as they jumped on the opportunity fairly quickly. But with the injunction filed in August, their soft launch opening party wasn’t until Thursday night.

The parking lot was full during the dispensary’s opening night party. (Erica Bouska – MediaNews Group)

Two parties filed lawsuits this summer: a coalition of medical marijuana companies; and a group of veterans who filed a discriminatory suit about the rollout of cannabis licenses. Both questioned New York rules that those with previous drug convictions be granted the licenses first.

Because of the suits, New York State Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant halted the processing and granting of any new licenses in the state. The state settled

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Explore the world of cannabis at Sapura’s prominent location in Coldwater, featuring a thoughtfully curated range of high-quality products.

COLDWATER, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — The cannabis industry in Coldwater, Michigan, has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past five years. Once a nascent market, it has now flourished into a vibrant sector, contributing significantly to the local economy and culture. This evolution mirrors the broader acceptance and legalization of cannabis across various states, marking a shift in public perception and regulatory landscapes.

In Coldwater, the cannabis industry’s growth has been fueled by a combination of factors. The region’s progressive regulatory framework has played a crucial role, providing a conducive environment for businesses to thrive while ensuring responsible usage and distribution. This regulatory support has been instrumental in attracting investment, fostering innovation, and creating jobs, thereby energizing the local economy.

Consumer trends in Coldwater have also evolved. There’s been a noticeable shift towards a more sophisticated understanding and appreciation of cannabis products. Customers are increasingly seeking quality, variety, and a premium shopping experience – trends that are shaping the offerings of local dispensaries.

Amidst this dynamic backdrop, Sapura Recreational Cannabis Dispensary distinguishes itself through a commitment to excellence and innovation.

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Two men accused in the robbery of a Warren marijuana dispensary last June were recently bound over on charges of attempted murder and armed robbery.

Micheal Demond Graham, 49, of Eastpointe; and Lavall Elston Perkins, 64, of Detroit were ordered to face the charges in Macomb County Circuit Court last month following a preliminary examination at which Judge Suzanne Faunce of 37th District Court in Warren found there was probable cause a crime was committed and they committed it.

The same charges against Rodney Terrance Robinson, 62, of Detroit, who was accused of being the lookout, were dismissed by Faunce due to a lack of evidence against him.

“They had no evidence he was the lookout,” said Robinson’s attorney, Stanley Szot.

Graham and Perkins were arraigned Monday in front of circuit Judge Edward Servitto and face a Jan. 3 pretrial in front of him in the Mount Clemens courthouse. Graham is being held in the county jail in lieu of a $600,000 bond and Perkins is being held in lieu of a $500,000 bond.

The incident occurred June 9 when one of the suspects caused a disturbance outside of the dispensary on Sherwood Avenue, north of 10 Mile Road, according

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BENTON HARBOR — It was a celebration Friday as Benton Harbor’s fourth marijuana retail store, First Class Dispo, held its grand opening and ribbon cutting.

The dispensary marks the sixth location for First Class Cannabis Co., said Heather Boji, who does event planning and human relations for the company. She said they partnered with Dispo to open First Class Dispo at 241 E. Main St.

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First Class Dispo employee Mike Voss weighs cannabis for a customer Friday in Benton Harbor.

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