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Northern California's Premiere Cannabis lifestyle magazine
Transcript of Kush No Cal October 2010
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northern california’s premier cannabis lifestyle magazine
10 | Baby Boomers & MMJ by Eve Harris14 | The Health Report: Arthritis by J.T. Gold20 | Strain Review: Super Goo by Michael Dillon38 | Cannabis Industry Report by AnnaRae Grabstein & David Lampach 42 | San Jose to Santa Cruz by Jane Quentin46 | Top Ten Halloween Movies by Mateo Ramirez48 | Going Green by J.T. Gold50 | The MMJ Art Attack by Mike Marino58 | Dive Bars: North Beach by Julie Cole60 | Grower’s Grove by Jade Kine62 | Sacramento Rocks: Great Music Venues by Charlotte Cruz66 | Essential Vaaap by Scott Lerner68 | We Dig This: Winchester Mystery House by Josh Kaplan69 | Hempful Hints: Hemp Beer by Valerie Fernandez70 | The Kush Life by Big Jay Kush76 | Dailybuds.com Dispensary Directory
24 Legal CornerOne of the hottest topics in the news today is marijuana, both medical and recreational and how cities, states and the federal government are handling this ever present topic.
34 Janis JoplinCoined as one of the top 100 American singers of all time, lived a wild life and died way too young in October 1970.
56 The California Redwood ExpressThe majestic giants of northern California, beauty unsurpassed awaits anyone driving the coast from Santa Cruz to Humboldt County.
64 Live Music PreviewAutumn concerts in a around the Bay area, Sacramento offers a variety of music genres that is sure to hit a beat with each of our readers. Be sure to catch one of these great shows.
72 Halloween RecipesOur Chef Herb cooks up some special treats for the child in all of us. Just be sure to keep these treats away from the kids!!!
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northern california’s premier cannabis lifestyle magazine
10 | Baby Boomers & MMJ by Eve Harris14 | The Health Report: Arthritis by J.T. Gold20 | Strain Review: Super Goo by Michael Dillon38 | Cannabis Industry Report by AnnaRae Grabstein & David Lampach 42 | San Jose to Santa Cruz by Jane Quentin46 | Top Ten Halloween Movies by Mateo Ramirez48 | Going Green by J.T. Gold50 | The MMJ Art Attack by Mike Marino58 | Dive Bars: North Beach by Julie Cole60 | Grower’s Grove by Jade Kine62 | Sacramento Rocks: Great Music Venues by Charlotte Cruz66 | Essential Vaaap by Scott Lerner68 | We Dig This: Winchester Mystery House by Josh Kaplan69 | Hempful Hints: Hemp Beer by Valerie Fernandez70 | The Kush Life by Big Jay Kush76 | Dailybuds.com Dispensary Directory
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here are only two weeks remaining before the monumental November 2, 2010 election when California voters get to vote for or against the initiative to legalize and tax cannabis in the State of California with Proposition 19. Irrespective of the outcome of the election, under Federal law cannabis is labeled a Schedule 1 drug and is still illegal (see the Legal Corner article on page 12 & 14 that discusses the latest legal issues surrounding marijuana). When you go to vote be sure you have read and understand both sides of Proposition 19 so you go into the polling booth as an informed voter. One of the biggest problems plaguing the cannabis industry as a whole is the lack of cohesiveness in the entire marijuana movement, from the governmental level to the provider to the consumer level. Not a day goes by that we don’t hear reports of in-fighting and bickering among members of the MMJ community. Unity not diversity is the solution to full and workable legalization here in California, with the goal of federal legalization in the not to distant future.
Prop 19 does not directly change any of the medical marijuana laws on the books. If passed, Prop 19 legalizes marijuana for adults over the age of 21, and of course that is a good thing. However, if passed, Prop 19 delegates the legal controls to the hands of cities and counties from the state government. So effectively a Californian’s voter approved state right to legal cannabis will be dependent on where they live, or where they happen to buy their marijuana and the rules can and most will likely vary in different areas. In fact, local governments will have the right to ban the sale of cannabis in their jurisdictions.
Another issue that is on the table to differentiate medical vs. non-medical cannabis is the sale of marijuana for profit. Prop 19 purports to permit marijuana sales for profit, and yes even to tax it. But hold on because there is nothing in Prop 19, (nor Prop 215 for that matter) that sets up a method of distribution from seed to sale. All of these details will again be left to local governments.
Notwithstanding legalization under prop 19, Prop 215 remains the controlling law of the land in California for medical cannabis users. Sounds confusing – well it is. Basically, if you suffer from a medical condition treatable by marijuana and you go to a doctor to get your MMJ recommendation, Prop 19 offers little or no additional legal benefits to you individually. California needs to try and get this mess cleaned up. In Colorado for example, the new state law for medical marijuana creates a 3 tier licensing system whereby the state licenses and taxes marijuana at cultivation, at the dispensaries, and also at the facilities that manufacture edibles and infused beverages.
So why is California so hesitant to create statewide legislation legalizing cannabis for profit once and for all? Why would the state legislature which is keenly aware of our desperate need for tax dollars in our financially depressed state, pass the buck (no pun intended) to the city governments?
The medical marijuana community in Los Angeles has witnessed the quagmire that has resulted in city government control over medical marijuana legislation. The city council, directed by a City Attorney with questionable intentions at best, has passed an ordinance controlling medical marijuana dispensaries that is not only being litigated by Dispensaries here, but the City of Los Angeles, has also filed lawsuits asking the court to tell them if what they are doing is legal.
Northern California cities such as Oakland and Berkeley have limited the number of dispensaries from the start and now are promoting ordinances that will support large grow facilities within those cities. Even though Prop 215 created a not for profit scenario, it is evident that the medical marijuana business has been lucrative for a chosen few in the Bay area. In contrast, San Diego County has exiled all dispensaries to industrial areas. As you can see, cities through California deal with the issue of marijuana in their communities in totally diverse ways.
Now is the time for the federal government to wake up and change the Schedule 1 classification of cannabis. Secondly, it is time for the states (especially California), not the individual cities, to create legislation that allows marijuana to be marketed like any other controlled substance, similar to tobacco and alcohol. Thirdly, it is time for medical marijuana providers, cultivators and consumers to unite together to dispel the misconception that marijuana is associated with negative or criminal behavior.
How can we do this? We can start by contacting our local politicians, state politicians, United States Congressmen and Senators and voice our opinion. We must let them know that their constituents are tired of the mixed messages being sent about marijuana. We can and should continue to support the work of the marijuana related non-profit entities that day in and day out are fighting for our individual freedoms, including our right to grow, possess and use marijuana if that’s what we choose to do. Without our collective voices, we will never be heard. Remember – each of us has a choice. So let’s vote, and make our opinions count!!
Kush Editorial Board, www.dailybuds.com
by EVE HARRIS
MICHAEL’S MIGRAINES
Michael* first realized in 2006 that his migraines responded to pot. Although many sufferers get an advance warning known as an “aura,” 66-year-old Michael doesn’t. Without any way to predict when the relentless pain will strike, he has learned to use cannabis as soon as a headache begins. “I prefer to use a vaporizer,” he said.
As a younger man Michael spent many hours at sea where he sometimes experienced motion sickness. Today, like many sufferers, Michael experiences nausea with his migraines and ironically, nausea is a side effect of his prescription migraine medication. Regardless of its cause, his nausea is relieved by marijuana -- “Thank goodness!” he said.
Like many in his age group, the West Virginia native first encountered marijuana in the ‘60s. For the next 40 years he was usually able to buy what he needed for motion sickness without a prescription. But last year, after asking friends for a referral, he selected a San Francisco clinic and made an appointment. There the doctor asked questions about his expectations for cannabis and about
his prior experience. When the bill arrived, Michael brandished his brand new Medicare card to pay the doctor’s fee.
Michael takes excellent care of his health and most days exhibits the vigor of a much younger man. But older patients may more frequently be challenged by impaired hearing or sight or have mobility constraints. The pain associated with age-related conditions such as arthritis often responds well to cannabis. Yet in most states, people must navigate the black market for medical marijuana. Asked if he prefers buying marijuana through a medical dispensary he responded “By all means! You can be sure of the quality, and it’s not part of a criminal enterprise.”
BARBARA’S BOX OF CHOCOLATES
Barbara* lost her gray curls after only two cycles of chemo. At age 69 she has recently completed 18 weeks of chemotherapy. During the 1970s she lived in Mendocino County among growers but now her home and her grandchildren’s home is the Bay Area. Using a prescription from an oncologist allows her to choose from among many types of products containing the medicine she needs.
When she began chemo she took prescribed anti-nausea medication which caused side effects. “I suffered severely one night for five hours. Then someone told me about medical marijuana and how it helped with nausea. I hadn’t smoked marijuana since 1993!” she said. “But after the second infusion I used marijuana – it was like taking a miracle drug.” The cannabis reduced her nausea “about 95%,” she said. She ate a small quantity of cannabis-containing chocolate candy when she returned home from each infusion and again the following day. Once or twice she also needed a third-day-dose. “After that I never took anymore,” she said.
Any cancer diagnosis is difficult and chemotherapy often produces side effects that leave patients miserable. “Darn it, it shouldn’t be illegal,” she said, because people without access are suffering. “I would recommend it to anyone and everyone – it made my life so much better!”
The Baby Boomers – generally considered those
born between 1946 and 1964 – won’t be eligible for
Medicare until next year. But that doesn’t mean that
Medicare cards aren’t being already used to pay for
doctors who prescribe medical marijuana.
A much-publicized report earlier this year from the
federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration found the percentage of people 50
and older using marijuana went from 1.9 percent in
2002 to 2.9 percent in 2008. The Facebook page “Baby
Boomers for Medical Marijuana” was founded by a
physician and has 812 members as of this writing.
*names altered at request of patients
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YOU’VE WOKEN UP SORE OR STIFF OF IF YOU’VE EVER HAD AN INJURY, maybe your knees or wrists let you know when it’s going to rain. Arthritis is not just an elderly disease; it can affect anyone at any age and can be painful, even debilitating. Like most health matters, there are preventative steps that can be taken to increase your chances of staying loose and healthy. For some people, the simple act of stretching daily can help improve movement and joint health and keep arthritis at bay.
The very definition of arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that causes swelling, stiffness and limited movement. Since there are over 100 types of arthritis, it may be difficult to diagnose the culprit, but there are a lot of ways to treat the symptoms. Osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis for example, cannot be cured. However, if you do suffer from one of the many forms, there are treatments, including medical cannabis that can help keep your symptoms under control and make your life more manageable.
31 million in the US alone suffer from arthritis
First and foremost, stretching is key. Not only is it key to treating or preventing arthritis, stretching is beneficial to everything your body goes through. Even if you sit all day, a good morning stretch for 15 minutes will keep you limber throughout the day. Exercise is the other key. Regular, low impact exercise keeps the joints loose and limber. Even 20 minutes a day can make a world of difference.
If you’re like most people, when something hurts, you want to apply heat. Heating pads, a hot shower—they seem to take all the pain away, but don’t be fooled. The real remedy for joint inflammation and pain is ice. I know, it doesn’t sound like any fun, but you need the cold to reduce
swelling, which in turn reduces pain. Physical therapists will charge you money to freeze your limbs. Save yourself the cash and do it yourself and give yourself at least 15 minutes of ice treatment. It works!
Once you have the swelling under control, it’s time to address the pain. Now you may want to start easy and maybe pop a couple of ibuprofen and see how it goes. If you prefer to medicate with cannabis, try a good indica to induce a body high. Cannabis treats the inflammation as well as the pain. Many people who suffer from arthritis (31 Million in the US alone) also find that tinctures and edibles help for long-term relief. Talk to your caregiver about what might work best for you.
Don’t assume that with age your joints are going to fail you. There are ways to stay healthy and promote joint wellness. Most health food or supplement stores carry glucosamine and chondroitin, which are the building blocks of cartilage. Taking care at a younger age is the best way to prevent trouble in your later years.
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Strain review:
by MICHAEL DILLON
ever there was a common stereotype for marijuana, it’s
that it makes people lazy. We all know and love the token ‘lazy stoner’ character. This pot smoking portrait is always
painted in such a negative light, rather that pointing out the positive aspects that may come from a relaxing, pain
free evening where you might avoid other more harmful intoxicants such as alcohol. And so the hypocrisy of our society goes. Well, if ever there was a ‘lazy stoner’ strain of pot, it’s probably Super Goo.
Super Goo Kush fittingly falls into this category by inducing your inner “lazy stoner”, but I don’t imagine any of you really mind that. Super Goo is a hybrid strain of cannabis originating in our very own backyard here in Northern California. It’s genetics are made up of a Super Silver Haze x Afghani Kush x Goo blend. It’s a fairly dense and sticky bud, making the name very fitting, and probably where the label came from in the first place. If you’re one of those ambitious joint rolling smokers, then you probably want to use a grinder for this stuff.
The physical characteristics of this strain are very appealing overall. When you pick it up and take in the site of these beautiful buds and a big whiff of the herbal goodness, you’ll know this probably won’t be the last time you smoke Super Goo. A frosty shimmer and THC wielding hairs surrounding plump green buds is something that I can definitely get used to. The smell has a predominantly earthy and herbal odor, with a slight hint of sweetness that really rounds it out. Naturally, Super Goo tastes quite similar to the smell with a peppery, hash flavor that ends with a sweet after taste. It’s kind of like eating a savory meal of steak
and mashed potatoes, then finishing it off with some peach cobbler for desert. Kind of like that, but not really.
Although it is a hybrid, the high of Super Goo falls more on the smooth, mellow, indica side of the coin, with that full body effect that’s perfect for relaxing with a good movie and some snacks. It’s certainly mellow, but may be a little too mellow for some... coming dangerously close to the debilitation line. As a bit of a warning, be careful with this strain if you’re somewhat of an amateur. It’s pretty damn powerful for someone that doesn’t smoke often. Even for an experienced smoker it can be intense, but it’ll almost certainly knock a newbie on their ass. That said, if you’re reading this you probably ingest marijuana somewhat regularly and can expect Super Goo to ease tension, relieve pain, and stir up a healthy appetite.
Super Goo should be generally available at dispensaries. The price should be comparable to what you’d expect for a good Kush... within the $40-$50 per eighth range, especially considering it’s commonly grown around here. If you can’t seem to find it, look for other Goo variations (Afghan Goo, Blue Goo, Purple Goo, Sweet Goo) to get a similar high and overall experience. Super Goo might be the mightiest of the Goo’s, but they are all pretty nice buds. Super Goo is definitely recommended for those that like a good indica, and deserves to be recognized as one of the better strains of Kush in California and beyond.
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Even if you try and stay up with the ever evolving news about marijuana, the current state of the laws here in California is at best vague and
ambiguous leaving us in a fog of confusion. What one needs to understand is that there
are three distinct levels of laws governing marijuana in California coming from the
federal government, state legislation, and local city and county ordinances.
Under federal law (The “Controlled Substance Act”), marijuana, medical or not, is still classified as a Schedule/ Class 1 narcotic with no medicinal purpose and is thus illegal. While the
Obama administration has issued directives to federal prosecutors not to pursue enforcement of federal marijuana laws in states where
medical marijuana is legal, and the American Medical Association has requested that the feds reduce the current classification, marijuana remains federally illegal.
Californian’s legalized medical marijuana via Prop 215 back in 1996. Unfortunately, the authors of prop 215 left too much for the imagination in the language of the act,
and although their intent may have been to provide safe access of medical cannabis to qualified patients, absent from the bill
was any guidance about how safe access would occur. While card carrying patients may have received the right to possess
and consume medical marijuana for their ailments, the courts throughout the state are now being inundated with lawsuits dealing
with how patients can get their medicine.
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The good news for all adult marijuana consumers in California is the further de-criminalization action taken by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger earlier this month when he signed into law a bill that reduces the charge for possession of up to an ounce of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. A civil infraction is very similar to getting a parking ticket, with no arrests, or trials, but only a fine of $100 per infraction. Schwarzenegger, made it clear that his action to reduce the possession laws to an infraction was based on fiscal considerations only and is no way an endorsement for the legalization of marijuana in the state (Proposition 19), which he is philosophically opposed to. The new law goes into effect in California January 1, 2011.
On the legalization initiative Prop. 19 proponents have gained ground with a recent poll released by the Public Policy Institute of California showed Californians now support Prop. 19 overall 52 percent to 41 percent.
But neither Prop 19 nor Schwarzenegger’s latest decriminalization action solve or even really address the patient’s safe access issues. There is nothing in existing or proposed California laws governing the distribution of cannabis at the state level. This leaves all of the power in the hands of local governments, and so far cities and counties in the state have done very little for patients.
In Los Angeles, where their brand new medical marijuana ordinance went into effect in June, more than 50 lawsuits have been filed by Collectives and patients groups against the city, and the city has filed over 100 lawsuits against Collectives. Although L.A. had announced that their goal under the new ordinance was to grant licenses to a total of 70 existing and operating Collectives, after a rigorous pre-registration process, only 41 Collectives were deemed eligible to even file for their MMJ license. Having only 41 Collectives in a city with a population approaching 4 million is hardly affording its citizens anything close to safe and sane access to their meds.
Other cities throughout the state want to avoid the Los Angeles fiasco and are attempting to nip it in the bud, literally and figuratively, the issues surrounding the cultivation and dispensing of medical marijuana.
Cities such as San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley, have MMJ ordinances that have severely restricted the number of dispensaries in each locale even though Oakland and Berkeley are now proposing the licensing and taxing of large cultivation factories to handle the ever increasing demand for product in their cities.
San Jose has Measure U on the ballot which asks voters in the Nov. 2 election to impose up to a 10 percent tax on medical marijuana facilities, and also includes other regulations about how and where dispensaries may operate.
Sacramento, has been pursuing an ordinance that if passed as proposed would reduce the number of dispensaries in the city. Sacramento also has an initiative on the ballot to tax cannabis.
Many cities in the state have either adopted moratoriums against medical cannabis facilities or are just waiting it out while litigation proceeds by and against other cities in the state. Cities are really trying to figure out what they legally can or cannot do, especially in light of the recent Appellate Court Ruling involving the City of Anaheim’s attempt to ban all dispensaries there. While the court did not outright rule against the Anaheim ban, the gist of the decision was that cities may not ban dispensaries within their jurisdictions without a compelling reason to do so. The matter has been remanded to the trial court for a new trial on whether cities can ban dispensaries and if so under what conditions.
Whatever your opinion is about Prop.19 or the local MMJ ordinances that are on the ballot in your city or county, we all have the right to vote for our beliefs. Candidates running for office publish their opinions about where they stand on marijuana and it is through the electoral process that they get elected and marijuana policies are mandated.
Let justice prevail! Please get out and vote!
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It’s hard to imagine that just seventeen days after the tragic death of Jimi Hendrix, that drugs and alcohol would leave yet another rock icon in its wake. With so much to offer musically and artistically, Janis Joplin lost her long battle with heroin addiction at the Landmark Motor Hotel in Los Angeles on October 4th 1970. Instead of wallowing in the harsh facts of heroin and alcohol addiction, let’s remember the power, emotion, passion, energy, and magic that this self-proclaimed “misfit” produced.
Attending high school in Port Arthur Texas during the late 50’s wasn’t easy for Janis. She was shunned, made fun of (for her acne scars, and freakish style), and made to be an outcast in her own hometown. This abuse may have been the impetus to Janis leaning towards the blues music of African-American artists of the time, such as Bessie Smith, Leadbelly, Odetta, and Big Mama Thornton. Singing the blues seemed a perfect fit, even for this young white girl, who had always felt left out, unattended to, and considered an ugly duckling. It seemed to give her a voice to scream against all the short-comings and hardships she had endured in life – and boy, did her voice scream.
Moving out of Texas and into the blooming hippie movement of San Francisco in 1963 was a double-edged sword for the burgeoning blues singer. She immersed herself in the scene, and befriended the members of upcoming Bay area bands like the Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead. These friendships and partnerships would also be part of her rise and fall, as running in these groups would not only pave the path to much of her success, but also played a part in her battle with deadly drugs and alcohol.
In 1966, the Haight-Ashbury was already making headlines for its flower-power “hippie” movement, with thousands upon thousands of kids relocating to these streets, in search of anything better than what may have been going on in their middle-American towns. This influx of “hippies” was more than just a movement, or a scene. It had become a lifestyle for many. The streets were filled with kids, looking to get high, have a good time, and explore the budding psychedelic music and drug scene. It was about as picture perfect of a scenario for the many young, lost souls in search of an answer – Janis included.
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She found what she was looking for, and soon joined the band Big Brother and the Holding Company (1966-1968). Their big break came at the now famous Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, where Janis simply Wowed the crowd with her unbridled soul, and unharbored vigor. She rose above all the other female soul singers of the time, and had finally found her voice. She was where she wanted to be, and was being recognized not for her acne or nerdy looks, but for her daring style and vocal capabilities. This moment may have been the pinnacle of her career. She went on to produce the famed album Cheap Thrills with Big Brother, with the breakthrough single, “Piece of My Heart”.
not ready to simply rest on her laurels, Janis left Big Brother in 1969 to embark on a solo career, forming the Kozmic Blues Band. Influenced by Otis Redding, and the Stax-Volt Rhythm and Blues bands of the 1960’s, she added horns to capture a bluesier, funky soulful sound than the harder, psychedelic bands of the time. Playing Woodstock in 1969 had its ups and downs based on Janis’ ever-growing habit (up to $200/day of heroin, and plenty of her favorite beverage, Southern Comfort), leading to mixed reviews, and leaving many wanting her to return to Big Brother and the Holding Company.
As the ‘60’s were ending, Janis was in search of a band that was truly hers, and disbanded the Kozmic Blued Band to form the Full Tilt Boogie Band. This new year of 1970 found Janis trying to clean up, and fall in love, and kind of be “normal”. She was able to pull it off for a while, even joining her old cohorts the Grateful Dead and The Band by train on the now famous Festival Express, (featured on the DVD by the same name) in which a tour to Canada was documented. It tells an interesting story of some great bands that were great friends, doing what anyone in their position would have done – thrown caution to the wind, to see where the train was rollin’….. This glimpse into the last year of Janis’ life is worth seeing. There are moments of power, emotion, and deep thought shown by the icon, but even more poignant are her moments of self-doubt. She exuded such self-confidence onstage, yet was often so vulnerable in interviews. She was very self-aware and fluid, yet seemed to only be a blink away from being that forgotten little girl again. She learned to wear her physical and emotional scars with pride and fashion by busting out of the ugly duckling persona with colorful scarves, feather boas, oversized hoop glasses, ear-rings and bracelets. Using these costumes helped to cover the scars of her past, and she used them masterfully both on and off stage. Thankfully her stage persona was not of the shy type, becoming a self-confident ringmaster, taking people from the edge of their seats, to the brink of hysteria - letting loose onstage. Maybe the only time that Janis felt “normal” was either onstage performing, or sadly, biding time between performances, losing herself in the dark depths of self- doubt, self-pity and addiction?
Since Janis’ passing, many have tried to personify her, and capture her sweet, raspy voice, yet no one has been able to come close. Although Janis may have been miscast as an ugly duckling, we may have never heard all the great music from her had she not seen herself that way. It was her rise, and fall.
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you happen to live in the South Bay and spend most of your time on the highway on your way to and from your large office/campus/mini city, short getaways are a must
for your sanity. The greatest short trip from San Jose is the drive over “the hill” on Highway 17 to Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz and San Jose are as different as Modesto and Sausalito. While San Jose is the ambitious father of the Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz is its lazy cousin who surfs all day.
Santa Cruz is a visual paradise. The redwoods meet the ocean here and the views of the Monterey Bay are breathtaking. You could spend an entire day just gazing at the ocean and coastlines from the cliffs. In fact, spending an afternoon gazing at the ocean and coastlines from the cliffs is not a bad idea. Talk about your Zen moments!
Santa Cruz itself is a surfing Mecca and if you plan to catch some waves, make sure you know what you’re doing because after summer passes, the rides here are not for the newbie. Santa Cruz has produced some of the world’s legendary surfers and if you go, check out the Surf Museum on Westcliff. It’s free and smells of Sex Wax.
Pacific Avenue is a great place to people watch and shop. There is an abundance of local shops that sell everything from vintage clothing to jewelry to the famous Santa Cruz skateboards, coupled with chain stores like Borders and Urban Outfitters if that’s your thing. There are plenty of outdoor dining spots and bars to keep you satiated and the local color comes out at night when the street musicians and college kids take to the streets. Santa Cruz is adorned with small towns that are all within a few miles of the city. These rugged neighborhoods are an escape all in themselves. Felton, a one-light town is a quaint village surrounded by redwoods with great food, grocery stores and a Mexican place called Don Quixote’s that brings in some amazing live music. You can drive on Highway 9 to Ben Lomond and eventually Boulder Creek, which will take you through the winding mountains into a sleepy mountain world that lends itself to hiking, biking and exploring.
There is no shortage of things to do in Santa Cruz, but the best thing to do is just hang out. Spend a day in the mountains hiking, then take to the beach and catch some sun, watch the sea lions and of course, you must visit the famous Boardwalk. It’s always free to get in (rides cost money) and you can do things like bowl, play miniature golf, win prizes at the arcade, and mostly, enjoy being on the beach and living out your Lost Boys fantasy. Santa Cruz is truly a magnificent place with a vibe all its own and it is nothing at all like the streets of San Jose. Isn’t that what a getaway is all about?
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Of course this tops the list. Jamie Lee Curtis will forever be marked in cinematic history along with Michael Meyers. This film should never be left off any Halloween list. The sequels are a must, too!
Horror fans of the world unite! It’s All Hollow’s Eve time and that means a lot of different things. It means that if you’re a celebrator, you have been planning your costume since the summer and are gathering last details to make you the perfect whatever. If you
are more of just a partygoer, then maybe you’re throwing an old sheet over your head and calling yourself a ghost, but really you just want to go out and mingle. If you have children,
you’re busy turning your little ones into princesses and Harry Potters and preparing for the onslaught of the inevitable sugar high. But if you’re a movie fan, and especially one of the strange and scary, this holiday is for you. Several theaters dedicatev the weekend or
week to some of Halloween’s best flicks. Even if they aren’t showing on the big screen, this is the time of year to dust off the old DVDs or hit the rental counter to load up on spooky.
This flick gave us Freddy Kruger and Johnny Depp. We will never look at striped sweaters or pirates the same. A great film to show the teenagers in your life.
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Still perhaps the scariest movie ever made. If you want to have the bejesus scared out of you turn off the lights and watch Linda Blair’s head spin and that creepy priest try to save her. It’s level -10 terrifying every single time.
This movie is a classic and if you haven’t seen it, you must. After the first time, it develops that kitsch factor and you may cheer on the chainsaw. Or at least I do.
The creepiest motel ever. If you have ever road-tripped and found yourself in the middle of nowhere exhausted and ready to call it a night, Psycho will have you question your choice of motels. Norman Bates is forever the scariest innkeeper in history.
Another classic. Friday the 13th scared each and every one of us as a kid and if you’re at all superstitious, Friday the 13th gives you the willies just a little bit.
For the true experience, see the show live at midnight at a local theater. The audience participation part of it must be done at least once, if not multiple times. If you rent it, invite your friends over to play along. Tim Curry in fishnets is truly a wonderful way to celebrate any holiday.
Heeeere’s Johnny, another creepy hotel and Jack Nicholson at his finest crazy. The creepy that is Steven King is never more evident than in this nail-biter.
Go into the light! The super short and super strange woman who littered horror flicks in the 1980’s is frighteningly sweet and little. Caroline has a strangeness about her that makes Poltergeist still one of the flicks that will always make your skin crawl.
Ok, sometimes you have just got to laugh and Scary Movie is a great way to feed your Halloween spirit without scaring yourself silly. Besides, isn’t Halloween supposed to be a fun holiday, too? Laugh yourself silly as every single scary movie scene you have ever known or seen turns into hilarious and outrageous satire.
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Every grocery store now boasts an Organic
section and for a lot of us, we think, “Oh good.
I’ll buy those bananas instead of the regular
ones” But what does that really mean? Is organic food really that much better for you? What else can be achieved by opting for the organically labeled food we see every day?
The word “organic” refers to the way that farmers grow and process their agricultural products. The most important and impressive goal of organic farming is to encourage soil and water conservation. Weeding, for instance, is a big part of growing anything and organic farmers, rather than use chemicals and pesticides,
often spread mulch or employ crop rotation techniques to combat unwanted weeds. Conventional farmers also use chemical fertilizers where an organic grower uses natural composts to feed their plants.
Pest control is a full-time job for any grower of anything, as many of you may well know. Organic farmers use things like birds, insects and traps to try to combat pests. There even a few ingenious plants that act as traps for certain flying insects. Conventional growers, of course, use chemical herbicides to keep bugs at bay.
The labeling on organic foods includes meeting a stringent list of requirements as set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Like diamonds, there are things to look for. 100 percent organic means that products are made from 100 percent organically grown ingredients and processes. Organic (the most common) means that products are at least 95 percent organic, and “Made with organic ingredients,” means that these products are made with at least 70 percent organic ingredients. The organic seal cannot be used on this packaging. So before you panic and ditch your Chiquitas
forever, know that you are A) making a good choice by eating fruit and B) not necessarily eating chemicals. Your conventionally grown produce may very well fall into the 70 percent range, and that’s pretty darned good.
It is worth knowing that there hasn’t been any definitive research that shows that organic foods are any more nutritious than those that have been conventionally grown. And even though conventional farmers use pesticides, the residue that may be left is small enough that it doesn’t pose a health risk. After all, we all ate and lived well before the “organic craze” began. What really matters here is that the organic gardener has a bigger purpose and dedication to renewable energy and care for the environment. So while you may feel good about yourself for eating organically, you should be feeling as mentally healthy as you do physically. Supporting organic farming is an important way to make a contribution to reducing the overall carbon footprint.
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hat happens when you take medical marijuana, place it in socialogical Mixmaster and add a brilliant dash of daring art and ardent activism? Simple. Beautiful creations of marijuana art, bursting from the creative womb of imagination and the everyday realities that combine to compose the artistic world of Jean Hanamoto,
and her husband, George. In April of 1998, George was able to get a recommendation from his doctor to use marijuana for his glaucoma, and we joined WAMM (Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medicinal Marijuana), a patients co-op in Santa Cruz. Her art has been inspired by all the wonderful, generous, kind and concerned people in this group that are working together to grow and give away this potent herb as medicine.
I recently had the opportunity to interview this fantastic artist about her life, her husband George, and the problems facing those in the medical marijuana community, who explained her love of life, her art, and the fact that on the front of medical marijuana use, the war isn’t over yet.
How powerful a tool is art combined with activism, and do you find that art and activism are powerful weapons in the battle of the wills to change people’s perception of “the evil weed”?
Very much so. My art has always celebrated the beauty and grace of this fine herb, and people are surprised by my colorful images. I’ve been entering marijuana “portraits” into various county fairs and shows over the last 13 years, and most were placed where everyday people saw marijuana as art for the first time. Even the California State Fair hung my piece “The Sink in WAMM’s Garden” prominently in the main rotunda. I was allowed to have a framed statement next to it explaining the WAMM philosophy (Wo/men’s
Alliance for Medical Marijuana in Santa Cruz) that treats patients like family, and had worked out a method to exchange medicine for labor in the garden.
How do you feel about the use of recreational marijuana in addition to the use of medical marijuana. Should it be legalized altogether?
My views have changed over the years, especially since coming from the cocoon of my experience with WAMM. I would like legalization to be seen as an opportunity to legitimize and support small growers, allowing them to be some the employers this country needs. I’m all for having an age restriction, and children need to be taught respect for use, but it’s outrageous that alcohol is legal and marijuana is not. When my husband, George, and I joined WAMM in 1998, the founder Valerie Corral had strict rules in place. It wasn’t for nothing that it was called the gold standard of medical marijuana organizations. Medical marijuana was respected and all the rules were followed. If anyone was caught selling, they were not given a second chance. Medicine was distributed free to our members, and most worked in the community garden to provide it. WAMM believed in medical marijuana only, and had no tolerance for anything other than that narrow group. The patient was the point.
Tell me more about George the Gardener and his garden projects? George has to be the guiding light in your art and he must give it a foundation that drives you and gives you strength.
George has indeed been the light of my life for 25 years. Without his love, I would not have had the freedom to be the person I’ve become. We had a small repair shop when we were first married called “George the TV man”, along with my business “Artworks Frame & Gallery”, in the tiny town of San Martin (for an article, the local newspaper called us Magnavox and Magnolias, we were such an odd pair. I was painting flowers then). When we joined WAMM, he just naturally became “George the Gardner Man”. When he was first diagnosed with Glaucoma, George was the one who very much wanted to be
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legal, and we met Valerie when we came to Santa Cruz for their then-annual HempFest. She was a speaker that day and we waited to talk to her afterward. She was so encouraging, and invited us to visit a WAMM meeting the next week, knowing we were enthusiastic and motivated. Our bond was immediate.
Being hired as “garden coordinator” for WAMM for the last three years before we moved was such a great pleasure for George. You would never know that he was close to 70 at that time. He worked as hard as anyone 40 years younger, and the work & marijuana kept him young. He loves to “experiment” with cross-pollination and growing methods, soil and fertilizers, happy in his own “cannabisian” world. At 76, he should be able to be safe and secure. He should not have to have worry about the law saying he is wrong in any way for using marijuana for his Glaucoma, high blood pressure, arthritis pain, and appetite. With health care so expensive and and pharmaceuticals that create so many side-effects, the calming pain and nausea- reducing effects of marijuana would replace many more dangerous drugs. Think that’s a big reason why it’s still illegal?
Do you find that there is an appreciation for your art outside of the Marijuana camp? Has your art in some way fostered an appreciation for the medicinal uses of the herb by those who may have been on the fence?
I’ve had many opportunities to talk seriously to individuals and groups about medical marijuana. I know from feedback that I’ve had a positive impact on countless non-smokers, many that came to me through my art. City and County fairs are usually not a showcase for outside-the-mainstream ideas, but I have been surprised by their willingness to “overlook” the fact that my subject matter is marijuana. Not only have I been awarded a number of 1st place ribbons over the years, but most of the time my work has been displayed on prominent, well-lighted walls.
Tell me more about the garden, and how it started, and how it grew and involved others in the medical marijuana community that.
When Valerie organized WAMM in the early 90’s, she was struggling with Epilepsy and had discovered what a difference smoking marijuana made vs. the heavy drugs she was receiving from her doctor. She decided she wanted to start a garden for herself and some friends, mostly ones dealing with AIDS at a time when there was very little help for them. The garden came first because she did not want to buy or sell what she considered medicine. With help from her husband, Mike, she and the other members raised their first crop. It was decided that after the harvest, WAMM would have regular meetings and distribute to each member their weekly share of the bounty. No one was charged, but they all made a promise that either they or their caregivers were to help in the garden. We could only grow for a limited number of patients (350 at its peak, but sadly places opened up regularly). Donations were encouraged and appreciated. Having a long waiting list for membership made everyone grateful for what we had, and regular weekly meetings kept us informed about which of our family needed a phone call, a visit, a ride, or help in other areas of their lives. Our membership ran from business executives to the out-of-work and homeless.
When we joined WAMM, the garden was so secret that only “proven” members were allowed on the property. When we finally were given permission to see it, it was a revelation. We’d never seen such a beautiful garden, and George was there every week after that until he became “garden coordinator”. Then it was 3-4 times a week from Morgan Hill, an hour-long trip. He loved it and did it for our last three years in the area. He was there at 7:00AM to open the gate to our working members, deciding what needed doing and getting everyone doing what was needed. It was a peaceful, sacred place, even more so after several of our long-time members had their ashes scattered in that beautiful setting. The sunsets over the ocean were spectacular, adding glorious color to this gorgeous, bucolic scene.
George has always loved growing things, but nothing ever fascinated him like growing marijuana. When his family was moved back to
California from the Topaz, Utah internment camp after WWII, they were given housing and jobs share-cropping strawberries
for Driscoll Farms. George spent his boyhood working in the fields, with time left for school, but not much else. Baseball was out of the question. Even so, farming is in his blood, and marijuana farming was most fulfilling. Not only could he spend quality time with equally hard-working and dedicated friends, he felt he was helping as many people as possible. It’s a joy to watch these plants grow to maturity, to learn about how to make them better each year, to see patients at meetings and to know we’ve helped with their everyday lives and
their pain. It’s a great reward. Belonging to a group with that much integrity was an honor.
Do you consider yourself a crusader and how do you define your role as one?
If crusading means putting my art into what was considered entirely inappropriate venues, or creating an art web site 13 years ago that was openly one of the few (or possibly the only one - I searched!) displaying marijuana art by a “marijuana artist” , or just being persistent in my calling without being intimidated, then I guess it’s yes. I feel so strongly about the medical part of the equation, and am so very fond of the recreational part, that I can’t very well deny being an advocate. It’s a miraculous plant.
I read too that you mentioned something about a DEA bust. Was this a personal bust?
That was the infamous DEA raid on the WAMM garden on Sept. 5, 2002. WAMM was well-known and trusted by both the city
and county of Santa Cruz, even listed in the yellow pages, which
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was unheard of then. We had their 100% approval and cooperation. WAMM was, after all, a group that was helping very sick and dying people in a totally non-profit way. We were conducting research not done anywhere else in the US, filling out surveys every week for months to gather vital statistics for medical studies. We took care of our members needs over and above providing them with their weekly supply of medicine, with patients able to get help with services, housing, and personal necessities.
Neither city or county law officials were informed before the DEA conducted the bust. The federal government knew the situation and went over the heads of the entire local government to prevent them from objecting. When George and I got there that morning after rushing from our home in Morgan Hill, they were already up the hill in the garden. We could hear the chainsaws destroying our life’s blood and imagined those booted feet trampling the fertile ground sprinkled with the ashes of our friends. The big gate at the bottom of the hill was closed, and a policeman was watching us, but we decided we would lock the gate behind them. When they came down with three big U-Hauls full of our precious harvest, we peacefully declined to take off the padlock, so they had to call the local sheriff ’s dept. to rescue them from all the sick people. This is the same sheriff that they bypassed to get to us, so he was not too happy with them. He negotiated with us to get Valerie and Mike back from a holding cell in San Jose in exchange for letting the U-hauls and black-glassed SUVs off of WAMM’s property. He refused to disburse any of the WAMM members, allowing us all to go up and inspect the damage. It was a crime scene. It was devastating. Our almost-ready-to-harvest year’s supply for over 300 members was nothing but a few broken stems. People were overcome with grief at the sight of the destruction. It was a crushing blow to George, and he sat there in the garden for a long time just mourning the loss.
They didn’t get everything. By the next week, we had arranged to distribute marijuana to our members on the steps of Santa Cruz City Hall. In front of a crowd of close to 1000 people, including the Mayor, the City Council, and numerous news vans, we were able to give each member their weekly share out of our remaining stores. It made the national news + the BBC. It gave us the opportunity to explain how we were conducting ourselves, and Valerie is always eloquent.
Any thoughts on your feelings towards how the Federal Government stands on medical marijuana?
If the Federal Government had any compassion or courage, it would take marijuana off Schedule 1. Why do they still pretend that it has no medical value? Are they completely blind to the truth? Apparently. George and I have found Mendocino County to be a wonderful place to live, but because of a backlash to destructive growers in the parks and forests, the sheriff and police are not really on our side. They have a hard time realizing that smokers are not automatically bad guys. Federal law says it’s still felonious to have and grow marijuana, even if Californians vote to legalize it in November. It has to be handled at the Federal level.
I love my job! I’ve always been adamant that art is free to be bold and ahead of it’s time. My art is legal everywhere, and I’ve fought to remind people that that’s the case. Don’t tell me no. I’m so stubborn! hahaha!
Jean Hanamotohttp://www.marijuana-art.com - Marijuana art, posters and graphics
http://www.camomoto.com - Marijuana camouflage tees & tanks
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curt
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t to
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hou
se to
wat
ch th
e qu
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cab
a-
ret s
tage
show
that
is N
orth
ern
Cal
iforn
ia.
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kits
chy
and
kool
, it’s
Pau
l Bun
yan
and
his
big
blue
ox, B
abe,
tuck
ed a
way
in th
e Tr
ees
of M
yste
ry. J
ust w
hat i
s
the
gend
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f Bab
e? C
ould
be
a gi
rlie
nam
e, e
h? T
here
is n
o
actu
al re
fere
nce
as to
the
sex
of th
e bi
g bl
ue b
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,
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ther
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a c
lue
in th
e G
reat
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stat
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of P
aul a
nd B
abe
stan
d ac
ross
the
high
way
from
a V
FW in
Mic
higa
n. O
ne n
ight
, in a
dru
nken
VFW
gal
axy
far, f
ar a
way
,
a bu
nch
of b
lear
y-ey
ed V
FWer
’s w
altz
ed o
ut o
f the
tave
rn
acro
ss th
e hi
ghw
ay fr
om th
e im
posi
ng st
atue
s, de
term
ined
to sa
ve th
e pl
anet
from
hav
oc w
roug
ht b
y th
ese
gian
t bea
sts
no d
oubt
. One
ver
y lo
aded
vet
eran
, with
a v
ery
load
ed d
ou-
ble
barr
eled
shot
gun
man
aged
to g
et o
ff a
coup
le o
f sho
ts to
off t
he la
rge
conc
rete
blu
e bo
vine
bal
ls sp
orte
d by
Bab
e! T
o-
day,
the
resu
lts o
f tha
t biz
arre
cas
trat
ion
rem
ain…
the
Babe
balls
are
still
mis
sing
in a
ctio
n!
Cal
iforn
ia’s
Tree
s of
Mys
tery
loca
ted
just
off
Hig
hway
101
near
the
Kla
mat
h Ri
ver
is P
aul
Buny
an’s
retir
emen
t
hom
e. E
xit
your
veh
icle
to
take
the
tou
r, an
d a
gian
t tw
o-
stor
y ta
lkin
g Pa
ul s
tatu
e sh
outs
out
gre
etin
gs to
the
fam
ily,
gene
rally
sca
ring
the
crap
out
of s
mal
l chi
ldre
n. T
here
is a
Nat
ive
Am
eric
an m
useu
m, c
afe,
mot
el a
nd a
gift
shop
with
uniq
ue re
dwoo
d ite
ms.
The
late
st in
Red
woo
d at
titud
e no
w
incl
udes
a r
ide
of r
edw
ood
altit
ude
aboa
rd t
he S
ky T
rail
Tram
. Sw
iss m
ade
prec
isio
n fo
r a tr
ip to
the
top
that
take
s 10
min
utes
to th
e Re
dwoo
d ca
nopy
. Tak
e a
shut
tle, o
r wal
k th
e
alm
ost m
ile lo
ng T
rail
of T
all T
ales
to th
e Sk
y Tr
ail.
The
trai
l
is d
evot
ed to
the
myt
holo
gy o
f all
thin
gs P
aul B
unya
n, a
nd is
wor
th th
e fo
rest
jaun
t.
It g
ets
even
wei
rder
, with
the
app
eara
nce
of a
noth
er
“larg
er th
an li
fe le
gend
” tha
t als
o ha
ils fr
om th
e la
nd o
f the
plai
d an
d pr
oud…
the
Gre
at W
hite
Nor
th o
f Can
ada!
Pau
l it
seem
s has
dee
p C
anad
ian
root
s. H
e w
as a
ppar
ently
cre
ated
arou
nd b
lazi
ng w
oodl
and
cam
pfire
s du
ring
tho
se f
rigi
d
Can
adia
n ni
ghts
whe
n lu
mbe
rjac
ks a
nd lu
mbe
rjill
s, sp
un
tall
tale
s of l
egen
dary
men
and
cre
atur
es o
f the
nor
th. I
t is a
ll
too
obvi
ous t
hat t
hese
con
vers
atio
ns w
ere
fuel
inje
cted
with
copi
ous a
mou
nts o
f Can
adia
n al
coho
l.
Sasq
uatc
h, b
ette
r kn
own
on t
he W
est
Coa
st a
s Bi
gfoo
t
was
als
o gi
ven
birt
h in
Can
ada.
Whi
le P
aul h
angs
his
axe
and
toqu
e in
Kla
mat
h, B
igfo
ot k
icks
bac
k in
Gar
berv
ille.
The
re’s
a sh
op w
ith a
ll th
ings
Big
Foo
t, an
d a
carv
ed fi
gure
of h
im/i
t to
pose
with
for
that
pho
to o
p th
at w
ill k
nock
’em
dead
bac
k in
Min
neso
ta. (
Bigf
oot
Foot
note
: The
re a
re r
e-
port
s of n
umer
ous a
ctua
l Big
Foo
t sig
htin
gs in
the
Del
Nor
te
Six
Rive
rs N
atio
nal F
ores
t! So
now
you
can
pitc
h yo
ur te
nt,
sett
le b
ack
and
cam
p w
here
Big
Foo
t get
s cam
py!
The
re a
re r
ustic
sec
lude
d ar
eas
for
tent
cam
ping
, and
plot
s to
par
k yo
ur R
V...th
e ne
w C
ones
toga
Wag
on o
f th
e
Am
eric
an a
spha
lt pi
onee
r bl
azin
g tr
ails
acr
oss
the
tour
ist
fron
tier.
Stat
e pa
rks
and
acre
s of
Red
woo
d tr
ails
invi
te h
ik-
ing,
whi
le n
etw
orks
of
rive
rs b
ecko
n to
the
hea
rty
whi
te
wat
er ty
pes
for
raft
ing
or k
ayak
ing.
On
foot
or
on th
e ho
of,
you
can
hike
or
ride
hor
seba
ck u
nder
neat
h th
e Re
dwoo
d
cano
py o
f na
ture
’s fo
rest
ed c
athe
dral
s. O
ther
out
door
ac-
tiviti
es in
clud
e be
ach
com
bing
bea
chbu
m st
yle
on b
each
es
mor
e ex
pans
ive
than
the
land
ing
stri
p ab
oard
an
airc
raft
carr
ier. C
resc
ent C
ity h
as s
ome
of th
e be
st s
urfin
g w
ater
s in
the
regi
on a
nd lo
ngbo
ardi
ng is
a re
ligio
n, so
han
g te
n w
ith a
Beac
h Bo
y be
at a
nd ri
de th
e w
et su
it w
ild w
aves
.
Ligh
thou
se a
ficio
nado
’s w
ill d
elig
ht i
n th
e C
resc
ent
City
ligh
t. It
’s ca
lled
Batt
ery
Poin
t and
is o
n an
isla
nd ju
st
off s
hore
. Bui
lt in
185
6, it
is st
ill a
wor
king
ligh
t, w
ith it
s alte
r
alm
ost m
ile lo
ng T
rail
of T
all T
ales
to th
e Sk
y Tr
ail.
The
trai
l
is d
evot
ed to
the
myt
holo
gy o
f all
thin
gs P
aul B
unya
n, a
nd is
wor
th th
e fo
rest
jaun
t.
It g
ets
even
wei
rder
, with
the
app
eara
nce
of a
noth
er
“larg
er th
an li
fe le
gend
” tha
t als
o ha
ils fr
om th
e la
nd o
f the
plai
d an
d pr
oud…
the
Gre
at W
hite
Nor
th o
f Can
ada!
Pau
l it
seem
s has
dee
p C
anad
ian
root
s. H
e w
as a
ppar
ently
cre
ated
arou
nd b
lazi
ng w
oodl
and
cam
pfire
s du
ring
tho
se f
rigi
d
Can
adia
n ni
ghts
whe
n lu
mbe
rjac
ks a
nd lu
mbe
rjill
s, sp
un
tall
tale
s of l
egen
dary
men
and
cre
atur
es o
f the
nor
th. I
t is a
ll
too
obvi
ous t
hat t
hese
con
vers
atio
ns w
ere
fuel
inje
cted
with
copi
ous a
mou
nts o
f Can
adia
n al
coho
l.
Sasq
uatc
h, b
ette
r kn
own
on t
he W
est
Coa
st a
s Bi
gfoo
t
was
als
o gi
ven
birt
h in
Can
ada.
Whi
le P
aul h
angs
his
axe
and
toqu
e in
Kla
mat
h, B
igfo
ot k
icks
bac
k in
Gar
berv
ille.
The
re’s
a sh
op w
ith a
ll th
ings
Big
Foo
t, an
d a
carv
ed fi
gure
of h
im/i
t to
pose
with
for
that
pho
to o
p th
at w
ill k
nock
’em
dead
bac
k in
Min
neso
ta. (
Bigf
oot
Foot
note
: The
re a
re r
e-
port
s of n
umer
ous a
ctua
l Big
Foo
t sig
htin
gs in
the
Del
Nor
te
Six
Rive
rs N
atio
nal F
ores
t! So
now
you
can
pitc
h yo
ur te
nt,
sett
le b
ack
and
cam
p w
here
Big
Foo
t get
s cam
py!
The
re a
re r
ustic
sec
lude
d ar
eas
for
tent
cam
ping
, and
plot
s to
par
k yo
ur R
V...th
e ne
w C
ones
toga
Wag
on o
f th
e
Am
eric
an a
spha
lt pi
onee
r bl
azin
g tr
ails
acr
oss
the
tour
ist
fron
tier.
Stat
e pa
rks
and
acre
s of
Red
woo
d tr
ails
invi
te h
ik-
ing,
whi
le n
etw
orks
of
rive
rs b
ecko
n to
the
hea
rty
whi
te
wat
er ty
pes
for
raft
ing
or k
ayak
ing.
On
foot
or
on th
e ho
of,
you
can
hike
or
ride
hor
seba
ck u
nder
neat
h th
e Re
dwoo
d
cano
py o
f na
ture
’s fo
rest
ed c
athe
dral
s. O
ther
out
door
ac-
tiviti
es in
clud
e be
ach
com
bing
bea
chbu
m st
yle
on b
each
es
mor
e ex
pans
ive
than
the
land
ing
stri
p ab
oard
an
airc
raft
carr
ier. C
resc
ent C
ity h
as s
ome
of th
e be
st s
urfin
g w
ater
s in
the
regi
on a
nd lo
ngbo
ardi
ng is
a re
ligio
n, so
han
g te
n w
ith a
Beac
h Bo
y be
at a
nd ri
de th
e w
et su
it w
ild w
aves
.
Ligh
thou
se a
ficio
nado
’s w
ill d
elig
ht i
n th
e C
resc
ent
City
ligh
t. It
’s ca
lled
Batt
ery
Poin
t and
is o
n an
isla
nd ju
st
off s
hore
. Bui
lt in
185
6, it
is st
ill a
wor
king
ligh
t, w
ith it
s alte
r
ego
func
tioni
ng a
s a
naut
ical
mus
eum
with
art
ifact
s, ph
o-
togr
aphs
of
ship
wre
cks,
seaf
arin
g m
emor
abili
a an
d a
gift
shop
with
gift
s fo
r th
e N
auti-
boy
or N
auti-
girl
in y
our
life.
Whe
n I e
xplo
red
the
isla
nd, t
here
was
a p
leth
ora
of c
oast
al
flora
, suc
cule
nts
and
wild
flow
ers
with
a ra
inbo
w o
f col
ors
and
hues
hug
ging
the
rock
y co
astli
ne c
liff.
If y
ou a
re p
lan-
ning
on
visi
ting
the
mus
eum
, you
hav
e to
wat
ch y
our
tim-
ing…
it’s
all d
epen
dent
on
the
whi
ms
of th
e Pa
cific
tide
s. T
he
isla
nd h
as a
stri
p of
rock
y sh
ore
to w
alk
to g
et to
the
loca
tion,
but o
nce
the
tide
is h
igh,
the
rock
y pa
tch
is c
ompl
etel
y un
-
derw
ater
and
acc
ess t
o an
d fr
om is
cut
off.
Hea
ding
sou
th p
aral
lel t
o th
e Pa
cific
Oce
an o
n H
igh-
way
101
, the
cha
rmin
g, a
rtsy
com
mun
ity o
f Eu
reka
wel
-
com
es y
ou to
its p
arad
e of
Vic
tori
an a
rchi
tect
ure.
Thi
s com
-
bina
tion
of a
rt a
nd a
rchi
tect
ure
is w
hat
defin
es E
urek
a’s
dow
ntow
n ol
d-to
wn.
Eur
eka’
s pe
culia
r Pa
cific
per
sona
is
punc
tuat
ed w
ith a
ple
thor
a of
art
gal
leri
es a
nd a
rtis
an st
u-
dios
, uni
que
shop
s an
d ea
teri
es, w
here
sho
ppin
g is
a n
ear
spir
itual
exp
erie
nce
and
the
food
is to
die
for!
Cru
isin
’ the
Har
bor w
ith th
e ex
peri
ence
d cr
uise
cre
ws o
f Hum
bold
t Bay
Har
bor
Cru
ise
is o
ne w
ay t
o na
utic
ally
exp
lore
the
are
a,
whi
le c
ritt
ers a
nd g
arde
ns d
ot th
e la
ndsc
ape
of E
urek
a’s S
e-
quoi
a Pa
rk a
nd Z
oo.
All
of th
e va
riou
s to
wns
and
citi
es a
long
Hig
hway
101
in R
edw
ood
Terr
itory
not
onl
y of
fer
uniq
ue s
hopp
ing
and
dini
ng e
xper
ienc
es, b
ut lo
dgin
g ch
oice
s ar
e va
ried
as
wel
l.
You
can
stay
at h
otel
or h
oste
l, mot
el, c
abin
or c
ampg
roun
d.
Plus
h it
or r
ough
it, t
he c
hoic
e is
you
rs. v
vvSo
me
of th
e ci
ti-
zenr
y, w
ho c
ompr
ise
the
loca
l cas
t of c
hara
cter
s, ar
e st
raig
ht
from
the
page
s of
a C
harl
es B
ukow
ski n
ovel
. It i
s a
coas
tal
high
way
for
tra
nsie
nts,
the
sam
e H
aiku
Hob
o H
ighw
ay
that
I us
ed to
trav
el in
my
days
livi
ng o
n th
e ro
ad a
nd o
n th
e
stre
ets..
.it a
ll w
as to
o fa
mili
ar a
nd n
ot m
uch
had
chan
ged.
..
only
the
nam
es o
f the
ragg
ed r
ucks
ack
arm
y ha
d ch
ange
d.
It w
as d
éjà
vu a
ll ov
er a
gain
, and
toda
y, th
e be
at g
oes o
n...t
o
a Pa
cific
Lef
t Coa
st R
edw
ood
beat
and
cad
ence
...
ego
func
tioni
ng a
s a
naut
ical
mus
eum
with
art
ifact
s, ph
o-
togr
aphs
of
ship
wre
cks,
seaf
arin
g m
emor
abili
a an
d a
gift
shop
with
gift
s fo
r th
e N
auti-
boy
or N
auti-
girl
in y
our
life.
Whe
n I e
xplo
red
the
isla
nd, t
here
was
a p
leth
ora
of c
oast
al
flora
, suc
cule
nts
and
wild
flow
ers
with
a ra
inbo
w o
f col
ors
and
hues
hug
ging
the
rock
y co
astli
ne c
liff.
If y
ou a
re p
lan-
ning
on
visi
ting
the
mus
eum
, you
hav
e to
wat
ch y
our
tim-
ing…
it’s
all d
epen
dent
on
the
whi
ms
of th
e Pa
cific
tide
s. T
he
isla
nd h
as a
stri
p of
rock
y sh
ore
to w
alk
to g
et to
the
loca
tion,
but o
nce
the
tide
is h
igh,
the
rock
y pa
tch
is c
ompl
etel
y un
-
derw
ater
and
acc
ess t
o an
d fr
om is
cut
off.
Hea
ding
sou
th p
aral
lel t
o th
e Pa
cific
Oce
an o
n H
igh-
way
101
, the
cha
rmin
g, a
rtsy
com
mun
ity o
f Eu
reka
wel
-
com
es y
ou to
its p
arad
e of
Vic
tori
an a
rchi
tect
ure.
Thi
s com
-
bina
tion
of a
rt a
nd a
rchi
tect
ure
is w
hat
defin
es E
urek
a’s
dow
ntow
n ol
d-to
wn.
Eur
eka’
s pe
culia
r Pa
cific
per
sona
is
punc
tuat
ed w
ith a
ple
thor
a of
art
gal
leri
es a
nd a
rtis
an st
u-
dios
, uni
que
shop
s an
d ea
teri
es, w
here
sho
ppin
g is
a n
ear
spir
itual
exp
erie
nce
and
the
food
is to
die
for!
Cru
isin
’ the
Har
bor w
ith th
e ex
peri
ence
d cr
uise
cre
ws o
f Hum
bold
t Bay
Har
bor
Cru
ise
is o
ne w
ay t
o na
utic
ally
exp
lore
the
are
a,
whi
le c
ritt
ers a
nd g
arde
ns d
ot th
e la
ndsc
ape
of E
urek
a’s S
e-
quoi
a Pa
rk a
nd Z
oo.
All
of th
e va
riou
s to
wns
and
citi
es a
long
Hig
hway
101
in R
edw
ood
Terr
itory
not
onl
y of
fer
uniq
ue s
hopp
ing
and
dini
ng e
xper
ienc
es, b
ut lo
dgin
g ch
oice
s ar
e va
ried
as
wel
l.
You
can
stay
at h
otel
or h
oste
l, mot
el, c
abin
or c
ampg
roun
d.
Plus
h it
or r
ough
it, t
he c
hoic
e is
you
rs. v
vvSo
me
of th
e ci
ti-
zenr
y, w
ho c
ompr
ise
the
loca
l cas
t of c
hara
cter
s, ar
e st
raig
ht
from
the
page
s of
a C
harl
es B
ukow
ski n
ovel
. It i
s a
coas
tal
high
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North Beach is not just a place to get primo spaghetti or a cappuccino. While North Beach may be a favorite stomping ground for tourists, as a local, North Beach is full of secret hideaways and some of the best dive bars in town. With the abundance of Muni stops, North Beach may quickly become a favorite place to crawl about the pubs. I prefer afternoon crawling in North Beach. If you have ever wanted to channel your inner Jack Kerouac, check out these great spots.
1. THE SALOON 1232 Grant Ave. (between Broadway St & Fresno St)
The first sign of any true dive bar is a cash only policy and that’s exactly what you get at The Saloon. What you also get is some amazing blues artists like Red Hacker who play here as often as every other week. This is no fancy stage with round tables and cocktail service. What you get is an older crowd who knows how to drink, bartenders who know how to pour and superfly old musicians who wear their gold chains with pride. The Saloon tends to get pretty crowded on the weekends, so even if you’re stumbling about during the day, stop in here for some history and a stiff one.
2. INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CLUB 1000 Columbus Avenue (between Taylor St & Chestnut St)
$2.50 happy hour from 4-8 at the International Sports Club (ISC) is reason enough to make even the grouchiest barfly smile. For a dive bar, it’s pretty nice. Pool tables, flat screen TVs and a bar on the wall for people watching make ISC a step up form duct tape holding pieces of the carpet together, but don’t be fooled: ISC is all dive. The owner is usually there (a good sign of a dive bar) and the jukebox hasn’t been updated since 1986. This is a great place to spend Sunday Funday. They show multiple games, make a mean bloody mary and will have you feeling like a champ in 3 drinks or less.
3. VIENI VIENI LUCKY SPOT
1431 Stockton Street (between Card Aly & Columbus Ave)
The luckiest part about finding Vieni Viene is actually finding it. Pay close attention to the addresses on the doors because this joint is not making any grand statement with their curb appeal or even exposure. You know you have arrived in true dive fashion when you notice the very large 86 list hanging from behind the bar. The jukebox is eclectic at best and the crowd is often old men from the neighborhood who have probably been in the same stools for decades. If you’re looking for a good place to hear some great old San Francisco stories from those who have lived them, this is the place. A truly classic dive bar with truly classic characters!
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is the plant that every Cannabis consumer thinks they know. It’s the closely related species of Cannabis that can’t get you high, but makes stronger, longer lasting clothes than any other fiber (without the need for extensive pesticide use, like with cotton) and provides a host of other planet-saving uses such as renewable fuel. California’s Proposition 19 would legalize all forms of Cannabis plants, and technically that includes hemp (although a 25 square foot garden of hemp isn’t much of a hemp farm). However, Prop 19 does suggest amendments to include industrial hemp later and legalization of both hemp and pot is immanent in California, regardless of Prop 19’s outcome. As the Cannabis movement expands from a rolling snowball into a full-blown avalanche of momentum, Cannabis legalization is going to show up in every election from now until it’s a reality. Industrial hemp bills gain support each year in California, despite Governor Schwarzenegger’s constant veto. With the topic of Cannabis legalization on everyone’s lips, marijuana enthusiasts everywhere are wondering - What will a legalized (or largely decriminalized/regulated) hemp and cannabis market look like? How will the dominoes fall? What does it mean for the consumer? While many imagine pot-bars and pre-rolled packs of joints sporting corporate logos, there’s a crucial bit of horticultural information that the Cannabis Movement is overlooking. If industrial hemp varieties of Cannabis are grown anywhere near outdoor marijuana crops, the marijuana crops would be essentially destroyed by an invisible but potent force of nature: pollen. While indoor production of marijuana has been on a dramatic rise for the last decade (especially the last 5 years), outdoor marijuana still accounts for the majority of overall annual production. Ironically, one of the major reasons that growing seedless pot, or “sinsemilla” (Spanish for “without seed”) outdoors is even possible is due to the current prohibition on hemp, which would otherwise pollinate nearby marijuana varieties and render them worthless. In
order to understand this ironic problem, we need to once again go back to the board and look at some Cannabis Botany.
Plants are scientifically defined and named according to their genus and species names. Cannabis is the “genus” name of the plant in question and the “species” names include familiar titles like sativa and indica – i.e., Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, etc. Hemp is technically defined as a subtype of sativa, but many consider Cannabis hemp to be quite separate from other sativa plants, mainly due to the total lack of THC, the primary psychoactive compound. Industrial hemp varieties produce less than 0.3% THC while medicinal varieties have 10-20+% THC. However, most of the time when botanical taxonomists define plant species; they do so based on whether or not a plant can interbreed with other closely related plants. In other words, plants typically defined as a species can only mate with other plants in that species. But Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica and Cannabis hemp can all cross-pollinate and produce hybrid seeds with each other. This is why many Cannabis botanists actually consider Cannabis to be the name of the species, with other names like sativa and indica designating sub-species or varieties. Ok, so all Cannabis plants, hemp and pot both, can breed together - what’s the big deal? Hold on for one more bit of botany and it’ll become clearer.
Despite the similarities between pot and hemp as far as cross-pollination is concerned, the THC producing varieties of Cannabis (sativa and indica) are also quite different from hemp in one very important trait. Sativas and indicas grow into separate male or female plants (the botanical term for this is dioecious). Producers of medical marijuana grow only the female plants because those flowers, when unfertilized, swell up with psychoactive resin instead of non-psychoactive seeds. Growing female
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marijuana flowers exclusively is easy because the flowers are on separate plants. Hemp plants, on the other hand, are “monecious”, which means that they produce male and female flowers on every stalk. Because male flowers cannot be removed from the crop, massive amounts of pollen are released into the air and can be carried by the wind for many miles. If pollen from these monecious fiber varieties of hemp lands on a crop of female marijuana plants, the marijuana plants will immediately lose potency and value because the flowers that should be filling with potent resin are filling up with non-psychoactive seeds instead.
In a 1998 article titled Hemp and Marijuana: Myths and Realities, David West, Ph.D. points out: “Hemp fields, in fact, could be a deterrent to marijuana growers. A strong case can be made that the best way to reduce the THC level of marijuana grown outdoors would be to grow industrial hemp near it. An experiment in Russia found that hemp pollen could travel 12 kilometers. This would mean that a hemp field would create a zone with a 12-kilometer radius within which no marijuana grower would want to establish a crop.” 12 kilometers is about 7.5 miles. Noted Cannabis author Jorge Cervantes also points out that pollen from the mountains of Morocco can travel across the Mediterranean Sea to Spain onto crops intended to be seed-free (The straight of Gibraltar is about 9 miles wide at it’s narrowest, indicating an effective pollen range of well over 10 miles). Cervantes claims that pollen can drift up to hundreds of miles under dry conditions.
So, let’s say conservatively that hemp can pollinate other outdoor cannabis crops at a 7 – 10 mile range with enough influence to essentially ruin crops intended to be seedless. If that’s our radius, then hemp crops can create a 20 mile wide circle around them where cultivated marijuana would become seeded. Seeds produced by the union of hemp and medicinal forms of Cannabis would not only displace THC in the pollinated plants, they would produce a resulting generation of offspring that could self-seed and later, produce pollen of their own. With a viable range of 10 miles in all directions, it’s easy to see how just a few seasons worth of pollen drift could create self-seeding hemp plants in many of the same areas where marijuana is currently grown outdoors. Perhaps hemp fields wouldn’t immediately pollinate large outdoor grows a hundred miles away, but after a few seasons of pollen spreading, self seeding plants would pop up in remote guerilla grows all over the place. Remote grows ruined by seeds would more than likely be abandoned as it would not be worth the risk to haul out worthless plants. Those seeds will likely start again next season as hemp and its pollen would continue to spread beyond the boundaries of industrial cultivation each year.
So, if you grow outdoors and you live at least 10 miles from the next nearest marijuana garden or hemp field, you may be alright. But since everyone in California is within 10 miles of an outdoor marijuana garden (and everyone in the famed Emerald Triangle is within about 10 feet of an outdoor marijuana garden), it won’t take long for pollen drift to impact the areas that produce the most outdoor pot each year if hemp is also planted. Some hemp producers that grow strictly for fiber harvest the plants before flowering, eliminating much of the pollen. Still, those same fiber crops traditionally need to have a portion of the crop left standing to produce seed for the following season. Even a small portion of a hemp field left to seed could produce enough pollen to frustrate outdoor growers miles away. Any hemp crop grown for seed would have to flower and inevitably would produce vast amounts of pollen in the process. In fact, there are few plants on earth that produce as much pollen as Cannabis and people with pollen allergies will want to stock up on allergy medicine if industrial hemp is to be grown in your area.
The real question is not whether or not hemp will impact outdoor marijuana in a post legalization world, but rather how much impact it will have and how quickly it will occur. Pollen remains viable over great time and distance if kept dry, but wet
conditions will destroy pollen immediately, so seasonal factors will greatly affect the issue and how quickly the drift occurs. Geographically protected mountain gardens far from hemp fields may never see this effect if the prevailing winds come from hemp free areas. For other areas, Cervantes suggests planting as late as August outdoors, after the hemp crops have finished flowering, but this would undoubtedly also reduce the potential yield from such outdoor gardens. June and July would be filled with pollen in the air, but are also usually filled with sunshine and currently supply a great deal of energy and crop size to outdoor gardens.
Hopefully, an increased awareness of this issue can help the Cannabis movement make the best decisions as we move toward legalization. Local municipalities traditionally used for outdoor marijuana production can perhaps regulate where hemp is grown and choose sites that keep pollen out of the main prevailing winds. Hemp crops grown strictly for fiber can be harvested before flowering while crops grown for seed could perhaps be grown in less populated areas. As we get closer to legalization, outdoor pot grows will become more common and the first few years after legalization will undoubtedly come with an influx of outdoor production. However, the influence of industrial hemp will show up at some point and it’ll be the “Pandora’s Box” of the Cannabis world. Given a long enough timeline, hemp will escape and seed itself everywhere, just as it did in Kentucky and other states where it still grows wild after more than 6 decades of eradication efforts. Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars spent annually to eradicate wild hemp, it still flourishes across much of the Midwest. More than any other type of Cannabis, hemp highlights the idea of eradication as preposterously foolish. Its durability and adaptability makes the task of getting rid of it impossible. But that’s also the way nature designed it and one of the many reasons why it’s such a valuable crop resource.
As for outdoor marijuana production, well, it’s gonna take a hit at some point. How much and when will depend on many factors. As the methods and supplies for controlled environment growing become more efficient, cheaper and more widely available, more growers will turn to controlled environments – grow rooms and greenhouses where the air can be filtered not only for pollen, but mold and mildew spores as well, which is a good thing. Of course, it’s very convenient to simply plant outdoors and let nature do her thing, but greenhouse grown sinsemilla will always be superior to pot that didn’t come from a controlled environment. So perhaps the silver lining to this will be an influx of cleaner, high quality greenhouse bud in the long run. Let’s not forget that the super potent hybrid varieties of marijuana that exist today are the direct result of prohibition. In countries where Cannabis is grown for hash, little work is done to improve the genetics of the plants. I mean, who cares about a few points worth of THC one way or the other when you’re just gonna turn the whole acre into hash anyway. But as prohibition attempted to eradicate pot in the US, grower ingenuity and resourcefulness teamed up with some Dutch breeding and – voila! – We now have plants that push the upper limits of how much THC marijuana can hold. We can grow more and stronger medicine in smaller spaces than ever before. Plus, we also now have strains in every flavor under the sun from chocolate to pineapple to artificial grape flavor (how does nature even know how to make the smell “artificial grape flavor”, anyhow?). So keep that chin up – hemp is a good thing. So are greenhouses and I think those looking to position themselves according to future trends would be wise to invest in a greenhouse with air filtration anyhow. There may be a few seasons worth of extensive outdoor production in a post-legalization setting, but sooner or later, hemp will do what it does best and we’ll just have to take our cue from the plant and learn to adapt to our new, post legalization environment.
Remember – that which doesn’t kill us only makes our medicine stronger.
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The Crest is a gem of a space that shows independent films as well as hosts concerts and other events. The main theater, where most shows happen, reeks of history and bands of ages past. There really isn’t a bad seat in the house and the sound is top notch. The downstairs theater has a lot to be desired, but it sort of adds to the charm of the Crest. The consensus about the Crest is that it is exceedingly beautiful. Think American Music Hall with elevated seating and sans the pillars that can obstruct your view. Where else can you see Henry Rollins, a movie with subtitles or a kindergarten play all in the same space?
The Torch Club could easily fall into the category of dive if not for the stellar sound system and quality of acts that come through the doors. Once a bar that catered to politicians, The Torch Club has become Sacramento’s most popular blues venue. The drinks are always strong (dive flag!) and the dance floor is large and conducive to making a jackass out of yourself. You will always find old timers who can out-swing dance the youngest couples and they are happy to show you a thing or two. It can get crowded on the weekends, so arrive early for a good spot and get ready to get real real funky!
Since 1934, Old Ironsides (named after a ship) has been a favorite local watering hole in our state’s capitol. In the 1990’s they turned into a nightclub as well. The lunch menu is also good if you find yourself day drinking at Old Ironsides. It happens; don’t judge. With the $3 happy hour, it’s hard not to find the joy in day drinking. They do an open mic night and the local acts that take the stage are always entertaining. There’s nothing like an old haunt with a rockin band to set the mood for a night of friendly frolicking.
LIVE MUSIC IS MY THERAPY. Some people may find comfort in sitting around a circle in group therapy talking about their issues and feelings, but I find that seeing a band rock to a packed house is the best way to cleanse the soul and clear the cobwebs. And it doesn’t have to be a big area show either. An intimate club with a soulful singer can take me out of a funk and into the blues faster than a cup of whisky and a slide guitar. Some of the best places to catch a show are the ones you catch accidentally or take up upon a review or recommendation. The right venue is as important as the act. You can have the greatest band but if the sound is crappy or the mood is wrong, even the best musicians have a tough time winning a crowd over. Maybe the right venue is a park outdoors with an impromptu jam session or a small, gothic theater with just the right amount of gaudy to bring out the drama. Sacramento has no shortage of great spots to catch an act and although limited, the following venues are guaranteed to enhance your group therapy session.
Crest Theatre1013 K Street | Downtown 904 15th Street | Downtown
The Torch Club Old Ironsides1901 10th Street| Downtown
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Justin Bieber 10.28.10 @ HP Pavilion (San Jose)
Usher’s little protégé is just old enough to drive a car, and is probably the hottest pop star on the planet right now. He Just won MTV’s VMA for Best New Artist, and “Bieber Fever” seems to be taking hold of the entire nation. His tightly choreographed live show is really well done, and Biebs even plays drums live sometimes (with a really funny face to go along with). Like him or not, you can’t ignore this rising star... and chances are one of his songs will make you come around. See him in San Jose October 28th. www.justinbiebermusic.com
Of Montreal 10.29.10 @ The Warfi eld (SF)
Georgia’s Of Montreal come to San Francisco on October 29th, and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll get to The Warfield on this Friday night. The Kevin Barnes led group is one of the best ‘indie-
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rock’ bands around right now, although it’s tough to pigeon-hole them into ‘indie-rock’ (funky psych pop?). They’ve been around for quite a while and their most recent albums are really top notch productions. The Of Montreal live set is very impressive as well, and they certainly won’t disappoint. www.ofmontreal.net
Gorillaz w/ N.E.R.D. 10.30.10 @ Oracle Arena (Oakland)
It’s pretty safe to say that the Gorillaz are an established and tremendous world-wide popular music success. Their debut self titled album, released in 2001, sold over seven million copies and 2005’s Demon Days was very successful (and quality) as well. The most recent work, Plastic Beach, is equally wonderful and their tour in support of their latest album is quite the production. The Guinness World Records deemed David Albarn (lead singer of Blur) and James Hewlitt’s mastermind project the most successful virtual band of all time, and for good reason. It’s kind of hard to believe they’ve been around for almost a decade... time flies! N.E.R.D. haven’t been doing too shabby themselves and this pairing of groups is going to be epic indeed. Get to Oracle Arena in Oakland on October 30th for a show that should cloud your dreams for days. www.gorillaz.com, www.n-e-r-d.com
B.B. King 10.31.10 @ Uptown Theatre (Napa)
At age 84, B.B. King has worn the crown as the king of blues for a really really long time. Even at that ripe age B.B. continues to tour the globe, despite saying ‘farewell’ numerous times since the mids 2000’s. It’s almost hard to believe that we still have the opportunity to see this living legend playing the blues live! He may not be around playing live shows for too much longer, so here’s your opportunity to see him in a great setting up in Napa on Halloween. www.bbking.com
Florence and the Machine 11.5.10 @ Fox Theater (Oakland)
London’s soulful baroque pop-rockers, Florence and the Machine come to Oakland for a single show in early November, and Fox Theater will certainly be packed and tickets will be hard to come by. Lead singer Florence Welch and company have been active since 2007, but are only recently seeing mainstream success in the US... and it’s about damn time! They performed on MTV’s VMA award show in September, and are surely going to follow up 2009’s debut album Lungs with something delicious. Keep an eye on this group, and go see them at Fox Theater on the 5th! www.florenceandthemachine.net
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Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation 11.6.10 @ Greek Theatre (UC Berkeley)
Massive and Attack and Thievery Corporation pair up for a powerhouse trip-hop billing that sets itself apart at the top of that genre, and arguably atop all electronic concerts. Both are heralded live shows, and this concert at the Greek Theatre @ UC Berkeley should be a truly unforgettable night. They know how to entertain a crowd and deliver sounds that you probably didn’t even know existed. www.massiveattack.com, www.thieverycorporation.com
Freelance Whales 11.19.10 @ Rickshaw Stop (SF)
The Freelance Whales album Weather Vanes was released back in April on Frenchkiss/Mom & Pop Records. The experimental pop natives of Queens bring a superior live & energetic show with a lot of activity on stage... sort of like a jam band but not quite as repetitive as say, a Dave Matthews concert. Check out some youtube videos of them -- particularly where they set up as a 5-piece in the Subway of NY. You’ll get the point. Definitely a fun, happy environment to jam on here. www.freelancewhales.com
Robyn 11.23.10 @ The Warfi eld (SF)Swedish pop singer Robyn has been a worldwide star since her late 90’s hits “Show Me Love” and “Do You Know (What It Takes)”, which brought her to the attention of music lovers around the globe. 2005’s “With Every Heartbeat” off her fourth album, Robyn, continued that pop success, and solidified her as a force to be reckoned with. Her most recent work is a trilogy of albums released over the course of 2010. The first, Body Talk Pt. 1, was released in June, Body Talk Pt. 2 was released in September, and Body Talk Pt. 3 will be released in December. In the meantime she is touring around the world, and comes to San Francisco’s Warfield on November 23rd. Don’t get caught dancing on your own - get to this show! www.robyn.com
Pretty Lights 11.24.10 @ Fox Theater (Oakland)
Pretty Lights is an electronic duo from Colorado, made up of Derek Vincent Smith and Adam Deitch. They have released three full length albums, all of which are available for free download on their website (you can and should make a donation too). Their live setup is still evolving, but it sounds great and should be a good fit for Fox Theater. Fun fact: the name Pretty Lights comes from an old Pink Floyd poster reading “Come enjoy the pretty lights with Pink Floyd!” www.prettylightsmusic.com
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The medical cannabis industry is a budding grove
of innovation, and the new Essential Vaaapp EV101 does
not fall short of continuing to push the boundaries of safe and effective
cannabis consumption. This new vaporizer is a handheld, portable way to
safely consume cannabis.Aside from edibles, using a vaporizer is the healthiest
way to consume cannabis. For use in edibles, THC is extracted from cannabis without the application of direct heat,
which in turn creates no smoke. The extracted THC is then combined into butter or oil, for example, for standard use in cooking.
A vaporizer also extracts THC from cannabis without creating any smoke. It works like this: indirect heat within a confi ned glass space causes the marijuana to become warm, and when hot air gets sucked through the warm space a THC-enriched vapor is created. This vapor, although white and somewhat dense, is not smoke—fi re never touches the marijuana, and no smoke is ever created.
The advantage is enormous: THC extraction is twice as effi cient (meaning you can vape less marijuana to reach the same high) as lighting cannabis on fi re (like a joint, pipe, or bong), and there is no harmful smoke to inhale into the lungs. Unlike tobacco, research shows that the cannabis plant is
not carcinogenic. However, smoke is highly carcinogenic, and can damage the lungs.
The downside of using a vaporizer has always been its bulkiness and diffi culty of use. Most vaporizers require being tethered to a wall for a constant stream of electricity, take about fi ve minutes to warm up, and are large boxes with medical tubes sticking out of them. Rather than healthfulness, vaporizers imply a level of pot smoking that only serious and well-versed users ever tackle.
Simply, the Essential Vaaapp destroys the stigmas plaguing a more widespread use of healthfully consuming cannabis via vapor. The EV101 is a non-electronic, hand-held, and portable vaporizer made in Northern California. Designed by current CEO Whitedeer of the coastal California Rumsen tribe, the EV101 brings the ease of use and portability of a small pipe to the world of vaporizers. With three easily removable and cleanable vials that connect to a base the size of a small pipe, the EV101 is the ultimate way to inhale marijuana easily and safely in any place or situation. In addition to applying the effi ciency and safety of vaporizing to a small and portable piece, the Essential Vaaapp is a prime example of the type of economy associated with medical marijuana. The EV101 was designed as is built in the United States by what the company describes as “environmentally conscious shops.” The company is “dedicated to manufacturing this device in the United States where it not only helps our economy but saves lives by avoiding contributing to environmental devastation caused by unregulated manufacturing processes and non-existent chemical recycling.”
The Essential Vaaapp EV101 is the quickest and easiest way to enjoy the safe and effi cient vapor of medical cannabis.http://www.essentialvape.com/index.php
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History, mystery, architecture, ghosts, gardens, secret rooms, fine art, trap doors, hand-craftsmanship, museums, spirits, firearms, geometric anomalies, and eccentricity are all in abundance at the famed Winchester Mystery House, in Santa Clara, CA. If that weren’t enough, intrigue and superstition are waiting around every ornate corner of this “haunted” mansion.
The “spirit house” as it’s playfully described, is the never-ending expression of a very rich, eccentric old woman named Sarah Winchester, (widow to the late William Wirt Winchester - heir to the Winchester Rifle fortune). With earnings of over $1,000.00 a day (this being pre-tax era) Mrs. Winchester had an endless amount of money to pour into her passion - her house. This is more like a small city, with everything one might need. Electricity powered by her own generator. Lavish orchards, gardens and facilities, manned year round still to this day. Some craftsmen have spent their entire careers on the house, with multiple generations now devoting themselves to the upkeep of this magnificent creation. The ornate wood-work, and mosaic-parquet floors are a marvel in and of itself. The Victorian finishing around the entire complex tells the stories of eras upon eras of extra detailed hand craftsmanship.
The construction of strange rooms was brought on by Mrs. Winchester’s connection to the spiritual world. She felt so close to them that she was constantly changing her home to confuse and ward off the evil spirits. After months of work, she would have it destroyed, or changed on a whim. Details like stairwells that lead to ceilings, trap doors to escape in an instant, and the lack of mirrors were all
part of her attempt to stay one step ahead. Whether they worked or not, is up to interpretation. Beyond your own beliefs about ghosts, spirits, or haunted mansions, this facility is amazing and worth seeing in person. The physical house has so much to see, and absorb, that it’s easy to wander off and get lost. It’s that expansive, (not to mention expensive…)
Rates to see this masterpiece are in the $22-33 range, depending on the tour, and age of visitor, but it is well worth the money and the trip. You will be taken back to a different time. Taken to a place where one person’s attitude and persona was free-flowing. There was no such thing as hearing “No” to Mrs. Winchester. If she wanted it, she got it. The house is filled with one amazing artifact after another. And it’s a time capsule into the very wealthy of that period. It’s interesting to see how well the ultra rich lived. Not too different in standards from today’s wealthy class.
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When partaking in your medicinal needs, what better way to wet your whistle with than a cold beer, right? Whether you’re watching Up In Smoke on a Tuesday for the four hundred and twentieth time, or if you and your crew are partying during the game on Sunday…. Whichever the scenario, suds and buds have always been a match made in heaven. There’s nothing better than a frosty cold one to quench a bad case of dry-mouth, and as long as you can handle the pairing of medicine/spirits, a fi ne time should prevail. Now, before you laugh and say that Beer doesn’t have medicinal benefi ts like its fellow party favor Marijuana, keep in mind that beer has recently been found to have the same health benefi ts as wine. Drinking up to 2 glasses a day can reduce chances of stroke, as well as heart and vascular disease. Hmmmm….Well Cheers to that, huh!?!
Thankfully there are some very serious people involved in bringing the best of both worlds together, (… well, sort of – It’s not really Marijuana-Beer, unless you’re in Europe, where they allow Hemp Beer to be made with up to .03 mg of THC…. but for us Yanks) HEMPBEER.COM has a variety of beers made from Hemp, representing its famous cousin MaryJane in the most positive light possible. Whether it’s Humboldt Lager from our Northern neighbors, Burke’s Hemp Ale from Australia, or Cannabia from Germany, the world seems aware of the benefi ts of using Hemp in beer. And why not? The Hemp plant is also cousins with the Hop plant, a main component in making Beer. So now we have Hemp and its nefarious cousin Marijuana – and now it’s somehow in the same family as the Hop!?! WTF man, why has this taken so long to bring to light? This is all starting to make sense now. Maybe the same people who control the advancements in technology have also held the fi le on the whole Hemp/Marijuana/Hop/Beer family tree. Well no longer is this family of fun being hidden in the aisle of warm imports at the German Deli. These Beers are fi nally available for consumption through the HEMPBEER.COM website, sold in giftpacks starting at $18.95. This may seem pricey for a couple of brews, but it’s less than two Coors Lights at the local “velvet-rope” bar in town. Besides, it’s HempBeer, and if these plants are so close in nature, it’s a no-brainer to marry them through the advancements of man. Let them eat cake…. Let them drink Beer…. and Let them smoke Herb….
KUSH mag is sure you’ll fi nd something to match your tastes. Whether it’s a nice Sativa, and a Brown Ale, or a nice bowl of Indica, and a tall Hefeweizen, you just can’t lose when you pair these two together. A little bit of medicinal buds, and some suds, (made from our favorite plant, HEMP). Awesome!!!!!!! Give it a taste…. And try the HempBeer too….
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AS A CHILD GROWING UP AS A FAN OF RAP MUSIC AND
HIP-HOP CULTURE, I couldn’t help but to notice that weed, blunts, and getting high
was an occurring theme that still remains constant throughout the music. In my quest to be one with the
culture, experimenting with weed was just as organic to me as buying my fi rst pair of shell toe Adidas. If you know me or have ever had the chance to kick it with me, you know “I get high to my hip hop” is my motto and creed! My illustrious career within the entertainment industry has taken me all over the world. From world tours with Eminem and 50 cent to national DJ tours with DJ Green Lantern, I have smoked big blunts with the best of them. Sometimes crappy weed in the middle of a small city in Germany, or sometimes your homie that’s down with the Yakuza get’s you the bomb bud while your doing shows in Japan. Which anybody who knows the drug laws in Japan can tell you, can be as diffi cult as sneaking in to a White House party, nearly impossible. NEARLY, hah.
THE KUSHLIFE are my memoirs and experiences with celebrities on our search for the ultimate high! Being from the east coast an artist like Devin the Dude wasn’t exactly on my radar, especially within the aggressive natured, grimy NYC hip hop scene. With his laid-back rap fl ow and high guy swag, it’s easy to see how this Houston representative quickly captured the attention of the likes of Dr. Dre, J Prince and Rap a Lot Records. I was familiar with Devin from his verse from the Dr. Dre Chronic album, “I just wanna Fuk U” song and loved his performance. But I didn’t grow to fanatic status until aft er touring with Eminem and D12 on Th e Anger management tours. My smoke patnas for the tour were DJ Green Lantern and Bizzare from D12. On tour there’s much down time. Th e term hurry up to wait is widely used within the industry to describe how the powers that be rush you around to get you where you need to be on time. Th e only problem is, most artist are late for everything so management usually tacks on at least 2 hours to the time they tell you that you need to be there. From the promoter and management’s perspective, it
in their best interest to have the artists at the venue waiting, as supposed to them waiting on you. Which translates into more smoke time for us! While sampling the best strands of what the local city has to off er, we would smoke many blunts, discuss rap politics, and play Devin the Dude. Th is is where my luv for the homie spawned.
THIS PAST SUMMER marked the return of the Cypress Hill SmokeOut! Finally, the opportunity to see Devin again and interview him for my new brand KLUB KUSH. Aft er making sure the promo booth was set up, it was time to go get my interview. I started off making my rounds within the backstage area dropping off Klub Kush Vol. 1 DVD’s to all the trailers and dressing rooms. Aft er his highly anticipated set, I got the chance to kick it with an old friend and put big smoke signals in the air. During the interview we talked about how he’s a big fan of the white widow strand. We also talked about his fi rst time smoking the lovely cannabis plant. He told me that as a kid he was always very athletic and in to sports. He would always see a guy hanging around the playground smoking herb. Devin and his brother would warn the guy that smoking is bad for him and if he continued he would never be able to excel in sports. Th e young herbalist challenged Devin to a foot race. Aft er losing the race, Devin’s new ideology was if you can’t beat em, join em!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE KUSHLIFE! Follow Big Kush Jay on Twitter @klubkush as he takes you on a rollercoaster ride with your favorite hip-hop weed heads. Klub Kush is the premier urban lifestyle brand of the cannabis community. Go to www.dailybuds.com to see exclusive kushlife webisodes.
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AS A CHILD GROWING UP AS A FAN OF RAP MUSIC AND
HIP-HOP CULTURE, I couldn’t help but to notice that weed, blunts, and getting high
was an occurring theme that still remains constant throughout the music. In my quest to be one with the
culture, experimenting with weed was just as organic to me as buying my fi rst pair of shell toe Adidas. If you know me or have ever had the chance to kick it with me, you know “I get high to my hip hop” is my motto and creed! My illustrious career within the entertainment industry has taken me all over the world. From world tours with Eminem and 50 cent to national DJ tours with DJ Green Lantern, I have smoked big blunts with the best of them. Sometimes crappy weed in the middle of a small city in Germany, or sometimes your homie that’s down with the Yakuza get’s you the bomb bud while your doing shows in Japan. Which anybody who knows the drug laws in Japan can tell you, can be as diffi cult as sneaking in to a White House party, nearly impossible. NEARLY, hah.
THE KUSHLIFE are my memoirs and experiences with celebrities on our search for the ultimate high! Being from the east coast an artist like Devin the Dude wasn’t exactly on my radar, especially within the aggressive natured, grimy NYC hip hop scene. With his laid-back rap fl ow and high guy swag, it’s easy to see how this Houston representative quickly captured the attention of the likes of Dr. Dre, J Prince and Rap a Lot Records. I was familiar with Devin from his verse from the Dr. Dre Chronic album, “I just wanna Fuk U” song and loved his performance. But I didn’t grow to fanatic status until aft er touring with Eminem and D12 on Th e Anger management tours. My smoke patnas for the tour were DJ Green Lantern and Bizzare from D12. On tour there’s much down time. Th e term hurry up to wait is widely used within the industry to describe how the powers that be rush you around to get you where you need to be on time. Th e only problem is, most artist are late for everything so management usually tacks on at least 2 hours to the time they tell you that you need to be there. From the promoter and management’s perspective, it there. From the promoter and management’s perspective, it
in their best interest to have the artists at the venue waiting, as supposed to them waiting on you. Which translates into more smoke time for us! While sampling the best strands of what the local city has to off er, we would smoke many blunts, discuss rap politics, and play Devin the Dude. Th is is where my luv for the homie spawned.
THIS PAST SUMMER marked the return of the Cypress Hill SmokeOut! Finally, the opportunity to see Devin again and interview him for my new brand KLUB KUSH. Aft er making sure the promo booth was set up, it was time to go get my interview. I started off making my rounds within the backstage area dropping off Klub Kush Vol. 1 DVD’s to all the trailers and dressing rooms. Aft er his highly anticipated set, I got the chance to kick it with an old friend and put big smoke signals in the air. During the interview we talked about how he’s a big fan of the white widow strand. We also talked about his fi rst time smoking the lovely cannabis plant. He told me that as a kid he was always very athletic and in to sports. He would always see a guy hanging around the playground smoking herb. Devin and his brother would warn the guy that smoking is bad for him and if he continued he would never be able to excel in sports. Th e young herbalist challenged Devin to a foot race. Aft er losing the race, Devin’s new ideology was if you can’t beat em, join em!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE KUSHLIFE! Follow Big Kush Jay on Twitter @klubkush as he takes you on a rollercoaster ride with your favorite hip-hop weed heads. Klub Kush is the premier urban lifestyle brand of the cannabis community. Go to www.dailybuds.com to see exclusive kushlife webisodes.
With WU-TANG’S ownRAEKWON THE CHEFI CAN STILL REMEMBER the 1st time I saw Wu-Tang Clans classic video of “Wu Tan faint nuttin to F@ck with. It was a snowy fall day back in 1993, the homies and me were up to our usual shenanigans. A couple of 40s of OE, some Phillie Blunts, a 20 sack that we all pitched in $5 a piece, and the long forgotten video channel THE BOX. Before the internet, and before MTV/BET embraced hip hop videos in a major way we had THE BOX!! All across the country local cable networks provided an all rap video channel where the people dictated what played, by simply calling a 900 number and paying 99cents. I’m sure a lot of kids got in trouble with their parents by running up the phone bill, but these were the things we did for Hip Hop!
ALL THE VIDEOS from hip hop’s top brass were in constant rotation. Videos from Snoop, Nas, & Rakim, all with cool, slow mellow fl ows over melodic samples. When out of nowhere we heard this loud and boisterous war cry come on “WU-TANG CLAN COMIN AT YOU!!” the premier for the video. I swear it ran back to back for hours on end before anything else got play that day, apparently my crew and I weren’t the only ones blown away. No group had ever attacked the rap game with such ferocity and calculation. From that point on, Wu-Tang hasn’t taken their Timbaland boots off the neck of hip-hop!!
WITHIN EVERY SUPER GROUP there’s going to be stand out rappers. Of course with the Wu it’s hard to stand out. But amongst Method, Ghost, RZA, and the
late great ODB, Raekwon the Chef is my favorite! Growing up a stocky kid myself, to see the cool stocky rapper, with incredible fl ow and swag it was hard not to gravitate to him. As each member went on to do their own thing, Raekwon has consistently kept his name and verses buzzing over his now 17 yrs in the rap game.
RAE AND I HAVE SMOKED OUT many studio sessions and numerous backstage dressing room areas over the years. One day he expressed to me how even though he has smoked all diff erent kinds of strains all over the world, he had never seen weed on the vine. So of course I felt it was my duty to represent the cannabis community in the realest way, and take him to his fi rst grow set up!
WHILE TOURING this lovely southern California facility and tasting the beautiful fruits of the grower’s labors we discussed many current topics within hip-hop and medical marijuana politics. Rae breaks down the science behind Only built for Cuban Linx II, 90s super group Capone and Noreaga’s War Report II, and his newly formed ICE H2O record label.
GO TO WWW.DAILYBUDS.COM to check out an exclusive video look at the interview where Raewkon correlates the Wu Tang movement to the growing/seeding process of growing cannabis. A clip no true Wu Tang fan can resist!! Do remember to check out Klub Kush DVD Magazine Vol. 2 for this full interview and many more from your favorite hip hop weed artists. For daily Kush Life reports follow @klubkush on Twitter!! Who will Big Kush Jay smoke out next, stay tuned!
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Roasted pumpkin seedsIngrEdIEnts3 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 pinch cayenne pepper 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds, washed and dried cooking spray 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste 5 tablespoons tablespoon THC olive oil 2 tablespoons white sugar
dIrECtIOns Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons of sugar, the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper, and set aside. Place the pumpkin seeds on the prepared
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baking sheet, spray them with cooking spray, and sprinkle with salt to taste. Bake the seeds in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Heat the THC olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and stir in the toasted pumpkin seeds along with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Cook and stir the seeds until the sugar forms a coating on the seeds, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the caramelized seeds into the bowl of sugar-spice mixture, toss to coat, and let cool.
Jack’s cheese LanteRnsIngrEdIEnts2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup pineapple or apricot preserves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 large pretzel rod, broken in half 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup THC butterdark rye bread red pepper black olive slices crackers
prEparatIOnCombine cheddar and cream cheeses, THC butter, pumpkin, preserves and spices in medium bowl; beat until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, until cheese mixture is firm enough to shape. Shape mixture into round pumpkin, place on serving plate. Using a knife, cut shallow vertical lines down the sides of the pumpkin. Place pretzel rod in top for stem. Cut rye bread into triangles for eyes, cut red pepper into triangle, for nose, and cut olives in half to make the mouth. Serve with assorted crackers.
pumpkin saLad IngrEdIEnts 1-3/4 cups cubed peeled pumpkin 4 teaspoons THC olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sunflower kernels 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
dIrECtIOnsPlace pumpkin cubes on a baking sheet. Brush with THC oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Cool completely. In a large bowl, combine the sunflower kernels, pecans, cilantro, onion and pumpkin. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cumin and ginger. Pour over pumpkin mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
BLack Bean and pumpkin chiLiIngrEdIEnts 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped 4 tablespoons THC olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups chicken broth 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons chili powder 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt
dIrECtIOnsIn a large skillet, saute the onion, yellow pepper in THC olive oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through.
pecan pumpkin muffins IngrEdIEnts 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup THC olive oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING: 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cold THC butter, cubed
dIrECtIOnsIn a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, buttermilk, THC olive oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans. Fill six greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups three-fourths full. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans and flour; cut in THC butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.
Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.
LeftoveR haLLoween candy tReatsIngrEdIEnts 30 large marshmallows 5 tablespoons THC butter 1 tablespoon peanut butter 6 cups Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate M&M’s
dIrECtIOns In a large saucepan, combine the marshmallows, THC butter and peanut butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cereal and M&M’s. Pat into a 13-in. x 9-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into bars.
pumpkin cookiesIngrEdIEnts 3/4 cup THC butter, softened 1-1/3 cups sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 egg 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon milk 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup chopped dates 3/4 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
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FROSTING: 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup THC butter, softened 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
dIrECtIOns In a large bowl, cream THC butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in honey and egg. Add pumpkin and milk; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the dates, pecans and poppy seeds. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, THC butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cream and vanilla until smooth. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
pumpkin desseRt BaRsIngrEdIEnts 1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1-1/3 cups sugar, divided 1/2 cup THC butter, melted 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 5 eggs 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water Whipped topping and ground nutmeg, optional
dIrECtIOns In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/3 cup
sugar; stir in THC butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in 2 eggs just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, separate remaining eggs and set whites aside. In a large saucepan, combine the yolks, pumpkin, brown sugar, milk, salt and cinnamon. Cook and stir over low heat for 10-12 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Remove from the heat. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into pumpkin mixture; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine reserved egg whites and remaining sugar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold into pumpkin mixture; spread evenly over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Garnish with whipped topping and nutmeg if desired.
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DISPENSARIESANDERSONThe Green Heart Collective 3065 West Center St.Anderson, CA 96007(530) 365-8500 Arcata
Arcata Saicenter1085 K St.Arcata, CA 95521(707) 496-9769
Humbolt Medical SupplyP.O. Box 4629Arcata, CA 95518(707) 825-6700
Humbolt Patient Resource Center980 6th St.Arcata, CA 95521(707) 826-7988
The Humbolt Collective601 I St. Ste 2Arcata, CA 95521(707) 822-9330
BERKELEyBerkeley Patients Group2747 San Pablo Ave.Berkeley, CA 94702(510) 540-6013
Cannabis Buyers Club of Berkeley3033 Shattuck Ave.Berkeley, CA 94702(510) 849-4200
Berkeley Patients Care Collective2590 Telegraph Ave.Berkeley, CA 94704(510) 540-7878Cameron Park
MMCA4100 Cameron Park Dr.Cameron Park, CA 95682(530) 667-5362
CARMICHAELCalifornia Hollistic Collective7614 Fair Oaks Blvd.Carmichael, CA 95608(916) 944-1604
CHICOCalifornia Harm Reduction Cooperative, Inc.2700 Hegan Lane Ste 102Chico, CA 95928(530) 345-6303
Cascade Wellness Center15430 Highway 99N Ste #BChico, CA 95973(530) 230-2121
D.O.C. (Doctors Orders Cooperative)4950 Cohaseset Rd. Ste #10Chico, CA 95926(530) 891-1420
North Valley Holistic Health2961 Hwy 32 Ste #17Chico, CA 95926(530) 592-4327
CLEARLAKELake Co D&M14491 Olympic Dr.Clearlake, CA 95422(707) 994-1320
Triple C Collective14196 Lakeshore Dr.Clearlake, CA 95422(707) 701-4160
COLFAxGolden State Patient Care Collective233 Hwy 174Colfax, CA 95713(530) 346-2514
CORTE MADERAGoing Green402 Tamal PlazaCorte Madera, CA 94925(415) 891-8552
Marin Holistic Solutions200 Tamal Plaza Ste #135Corte Madera, CA 94925(415) 945-9416Cotati
Native Herbs Collective7000 Graveinstein HwyCotati, CA 95431(707) 795-0420
DUNSMUIRGreen Collar Compassion Collective5711 Sacramento Ave.Dunsmuir, CA 96025(530) 235-4543
EUREKAHummingbird Healing Center2701 Harrison Ave.Eureka, CA 95501(707) 497-6213
FAIRFIELDTree Of Life4227 Lozan Lane #6Fairfield, CA 94534(707) 421-0420
FORT BRAGGHerban Legend17875 North Hwy 1Fort Bragg, CA 95437(707) 961-0113
FREMONTP.P.M.1189 South DeAnza Blvd.Fremont, CA 94538(408) 973-0864
GRASS VALLEy
Nevada County Co-Op1061 Main East St. Ste #201Grass Valley, CA 95945(800) 978-7616
GILROyMediLeaf Collective1321 B 1st St.Gilroy, CA 95037(408) 847-2400
GUERNEVILLEMarvin’s Garden14016 Armstrong Woods Rd.Guerneville, CA 95446(707) 869-9687
HAyWARDGarden Of Eden21227 Foothill BlvdHayward, CA 94541(510) 200-9555
KELSEyVILLETriple C Collective9781 Point Lakeview Rd.Kelseyville, CA 95451(707) 277-0121
LAKE TAHOE – SOUTHTahoe Wellness Collective3445 Lake Tahoe Blvd.South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150(530) 544-8000
LUCERNEGood Karma Growers Collective6045 Second Ave.Lucerne, CA 95458(707) 274-2144
MERCEDThe Blue Horizon1477 G Street, Suite DMerced, CA 95341(209) 725-8633
MIDDLETONHomegrown Holistic Collective21136 Calistoga Rd.Middleton, CA 95461(707) 987-9882
MILPITASSF Bay THC1669 South Main St.Milpitas, CA 95035(408) 262-3412Mount Shasta
Hearts Of Mount Shasta Inc.408 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd.Mount Shasta, CA 96067(530) 926-6337
The Green Heart Collective108 Chestnut St. Ste BMount Shasta, CA 96067(530) 918-9440
NAPAGoing Green735 8th St.Napa, CA 94559(707) 253-2646
NEWARKN.B.D Medical Cannabis Collective7180 Thornton Ave.Newark, CA 94560(510) 744-1261
NOVATOGreen Tiger Collective7586 Redwood Blvd.Novato, CA 94945(415) 898- 4437 (TIGER)
OAKLANDCoffee Shop Blue Sky377 17th St.Oakland, CA 94612(510) 251-0690
Harborside Health Center1840 EmbarcaderoOakland, CA 94606(510) 533-0146
Purple Heart Patient Center415 Fourth St.Oakland, CA 94607(510) 625-7877Orangevale
Enso Wellness6224 Walnut Ave.Orangevale, CA 95662(916) 988-8500
Magnolia Wellness Collective9198 Greenback LaneOrangevale, CA 95662(916) 865-7351
REDDINGCal Patients Collectives2728 Churn CreekRedding, CA 96002(530) 221-3790
Family Tree Care Center2753 Bechelli LaneRedding, CA 96002(530) 605-3636
Herbs and Edibles991 Lake Blvd.Redding, CA 96003(530) 246-4372
Medicali Collective2610 Churn Creek RdRedding, CA 96002(530) 221-4804
Nature’s 4201133 HilltopRedding, CA 96003(530) 605-0545
Nature’s Nexus1647 Hartnell Ave Ste #21Redding, CA 96003(530) 222-6700
Northern Patients’ Group11111 Ryolite Dr Ste #1Redding, CA 96003(530) 242-6490
Planet Herb Medical Marijuana Collective2051 Hilltop Dr Ste #A8Redding, CA 96002(530) 232-0896
Redding iCenter2030 California St.Redding, CA 96003(530) 605-3424
Redding Wellness1840 Churn CreekRedding, CA 96002(530) 221-1900
River Valley Collective1530 Placer St.Redding, CA 96001(530) 244-4701
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The Hampton Collective2745 Bechelli LaneRedding, CA 96002(530) 222-6337
Trinity Gardens2160 Railroad. AveRedding, CA 96001(530) 510-4462
Trusted Friends, Inc.1943 Pine St.Redding, CA 96001(530) 229-0454
Trusted Friends, Inc.3016 Churn CreekRedding, CA 96002(530) 222-3645
RICHMOND7 Stars Holistic Healing Center3288 Pierce St. Ste #M108Richmond, CA 94804(510) 527-STARS
Granddaddypurp Collective2924 Hilltop Mall RdRichmond, CA 94806(510) 243-7575
SACRAMENTO
1 Love Wellness Cooperative1841 El Camino AveSacramento, CA 95815(916) 231-5683
A Therapeutic Alternative3015 H. SteetSacramento, CA 95816(916) 400-3095
Above Average Collective3621 Marconi Ave.Sacramento, CA 95821(916) 285-5554
All About Wellness Collective1900 19th St.Sacramento, CA 95811(916) 454-4327
Alternative Medical Center8665 Folsom Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95826(916) 386-3588
American Collectives Dispensary1855 Diesel Dr. Ste #1Sacramento, CA 95838(916) 927-02373
American Holistic & Mr. Nice Guy’z Deliveries 1855 Diesel Dr. Ste #1Sacramento, CA 95838(916) 669-9337 or (800) 281-3017
Another Choice9555 Folsom Blvd. Ste #ESacramento, CA 95816(916) 821-4480
Canna Care320 Harris Ave. Ste #GSacramento, CA 95838(916) 925-1199
Capitol Wellness Collective2400 14th St.Sacramento, CA 95817(916) 325-9000
Capitol Wellness Collective2100 29th St.Sacramento, CA 95817(916) 739-1471
Country Club Health Services2235 Parktown Circle Ste #420Sacramento, CA 95825(916) 856-2709
Delta Health and Wellness2418 17th St.Sacramento, CA 95818(916) 231-9934
D.O.C. Sacramento1704 Main AvneueSacramento, CA 95838(916) 564-2112
El Camino Wellness Center Collective2511 Connie Dr. Ste #200Sacramento, CA 95815(916) 473-2427
Florin Wellness Center7047 South Land Park Dr.Sacramento, CA 95831(916) 391-8200
Fruitridge Health & Wellness Center2831 Fruitridge Rd. Ste #FSacramento, CA 95820(916) 706-3806
Grass4381 Gateway Park Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95834(916) 419-6322
Green Solutions1404 28th St.Sacramento, CA 95816(916) 706-3568
Horizon Non-Profit Collective3600 Power Inn Rd. Ste #1ASacramento, CA 95826(916) 455-1989
Hugs Alternative Care, LLC2035 Stockton Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95817(916) 452-3699
IndiCare5847 Auburn Blvd. Ste #6Sacramento, CA 95841(916) 332-3358
J St. Wellness2321 J St.Sacramento, CA 95816(916) 492-8718
Marconi Medical Co-Op2105 Marconi Ave.Sacramento, CA 95821(916) 565-1943
Northstar Holistic Collective1236 C St.Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 476-4344
P St. Health Care Cooperative2012 P St.Sacramento, CA 95811(916) 930-1920
R & R Wellness8701 Center Parkway Ste #130Sacramento, CA 95823(916) 585-3483
River City Wellness Collective3830 Northgate Blvd. Ste #ASacramento, CA 95833(916) 736-6337
RxPotShop5816 RosevilleRd. Ste #10Sacramento, CA 95842(916) 538-1006
Sara Jane & Co. Cooperative, Inc.908 21st St.Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 446-8985
Sacramento 420 Evaluations2100 Watt Ave. #190Sacramento, CA 95835(916) 480-9000
Sacramento Healing Center2014 10th St.Sacramento, CA 95818(916) 930-0939
South Sacramento Care Center114A Otto CircleSacramento, CA 95822(916) 393-1820
The Green Temple3244 Fulton Ave.Sacramento, CA 95816(916) 670-2299
The Holistic Collective4261 B. Auburn Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95841(916) 285-5822
Therapeutic Wellness Center430 North 16th St.Sacramento, CA 95811
Valley Health Options1421 Auburn Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95815(916) 779-0715
Unity Non-Profit Collective1832 Tribute Rd. Ste #ESacramento, CA 95815(916) 564-1824
SAN FRANCISCO1944 Ocean Collective1944 Ocean Ave.San Francisco, CA 94127(415) 239-4766
Alternative Patient Caregivers953 Mission St. #108San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 618-0680
Bay Area Safe Alternatives Collective1326 Grove St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 409-1002
Bernal Heights Dispensary33 29th St.San Francisco, CA 94110(415) 642-5895
Divinity Tree958 Geary St.San Francisco, CA 94101(415) 614-9194
Emmalyn’s211 12th St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 861-1000
Good Fellows Smoke Shop & Medical Cannabis473 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 255-1323
Green Acres6256 3rd St.San Francisco, CA 94124(415) 657-3484
Grass Roots Clinic1077 Post St.San Francisco, CA 94109(415) 346-4338
Green Door843 Howard St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 541-9590
Ketama Collective14 Valencia St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 861-2451
Love Shack502 14th St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 552-5121
Market St. Cooperative1884 Market St.San Francisco, CA 94102(415) 864-6686
Medithrive1933 Mission St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 556-2000
Nor-Cal Herbal Relief Center1545 Ocean Ave.San Francisco, CA 94112(415) 469-7700
Releaf Herbal Center1284 Mission St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 355-0420
Sanctuary669 O’Farrell St.San Francisco, CA 94109(415) 885-4420
SF Medical Cannabis Clinic #1122 10th St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 626-4781
The Green Door843 Howard St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 541-9590
The Hemp Center4811 Geary Blvd.San Francisco, CA 94118(415) 386-4367
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HopeNet Co-Op223 9th St.San Francisco, CA 94102(415) 863-4399
Valencia St. Caregivers208 Valencia St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 621-0131
The Vapor Room Cooperative607A Height St.San Francisco, CA 94117
SAN JOSE408 Compassionate Center2730 Aiello Dr. Ste #BSan Jose, CA 95111(408) 229-2373
A Better Way Collective3851 Charter Park Dr. Ste #QSan Jose, CA 95136(408) 445-9333
All Bay Cooperative 351 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, CA 95126(408) 289-8998
Amsterdam’s Garden2170 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126(408) 717-3035
Arc Healing Center885 W. Julian St.San Jose, CA 95126(408) 564-5118
Blue Harvest Collective1660 Alum Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95116(408) 251-9600
Bay Pacific Care1851 Little Orchid St.San Jose, CA 95125(408) 297-1696
California Naturopathic Agricultural Assn.2175 Stone Ave Building #1San Jose, CA 95125(408) 288-7990
Cal-Med Wellness Collective Centers1926 O’Toole Ave. Ste #BSan Jose, CA 95131(408) 432-6170
Cinnabar Health Collective910 Cinnabar St.San Jose, CA 95126(408) 295-0420
Eko Fresh6140 Camino Verde Dr.San Jose, CA 95119(408) 226-4372
Elemental Wellness711 Charcot Ave.San Jose, CA 95131(408) 433-3344
Elixir Medicinal Cannabis Collective2417 Stevens Creek Blvd.San Jose, CA 95128(408) 217-8955
Emerald Crossing560 East Gish Rd.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 512-2300
Fat Boy [email protected]
Fortune Wellness Center2231 Fortune Dr. Unit #ASan Jose, CA 95131(408) 432-1776
Harborside Health Center2106 Ringwood Ave.San Jose, CA 95131(408) 321- 8424
Herb Appeal450 Drake St.San Jose, CA 95126(408) 297-4372
Herbal Leaf Care Collective1621 Almaden Rd.San Jose, CA 95125(408) 280-0900
Holistic Health Care 8888 Tully Rd. Ste #107San Jose, CA 95111(408) 294-6973
Holistic Herbal Healers5406 Thornwood Dr, Suite #175San Jose CA 95123(408) 226-5500
Holistic Pain Mangement Institute (HPMI)1850 S 10th St. #10San Jose, CA 95112(408) 280-7551
La Vie MMx2081 Bering Dr. Ste #YSan Jose, CA 95131(408) 573-7123
MedEx2000 Senter Rd.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 930-6339
MediLeaf Collective2129 South 10th St.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 418-3630
MediLeaf Collective1340 Meridian Ave.San Jose, CA 95125(408) 448-4798
MedMar Healing Center170 South Autumn St.San Jose, CA 95110(408) 385-9600
Meridian Herbal Patient Co-Op455 ½ Meridian Ave.San Jose, CA 95126(408) 275-6472
Natural Herbal Pain Relief519 Parrot St.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 283-9333
New Age Healing Collective914 South BascomSan Jose, CA 95128(408) 298-2788
Nirvana Wellness Center1855 O’Toole LaneSan Jose, CA 95131(408) 954-9888
NorCal Health CenterMedical Cannabis Co-Op25 North 14th St, Suite 60San Jose, CA 95112(408) 294-6532
Pallative Health Center1670 Zanker Rd. Ste #ASan Jose, CA 95112(408) 437-1420
Pallative Health Center7246 Sharon Dr. Ste #NSan Jose, CA 95129(408) 899-4901
Pharmers Health Center Cooperative3131 S. Bascom #220San Jose, CA(408) 899-4901
Proper Treatment1837 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95112(408) 289-9111
Purple Elephant Cooperative642 East Santa ClaraSan Jose, CA 95112(408) 275-8089SCVCS, Inc.2-51 O’Toole Ave.San Jose, CA 95131(408) 775-7054
SV Care Collective1711 Hamilton Ave.San Jose, CA 95125(408) 264-4200
San Jose Patients Group824 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95112(408) 295-5411
Santa Cruz Naturally93 North 14th St. Ste #4San Jose, CA 95112(408) 416-3398
Silicon Valley Veterans Care Collective282 San Jose Ave.(408) 975-WEED
Simply Chronic Healing970 Story Rd.San Jose, CA 95122(408) 462-5673
SJCBC, LLC1082 Stockton Ave.San Jose, CA 95110(408) 247-0400
South Bay Apothcary Collective (SBAC)1907 Concourse Dr.San Jose, CA 95131(408) 428-9827
South Bay CannaMed Patient Association (SBCPA)334 Commercial St.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 279-6700
South Bay Compassionate Relief Center90 Great Oaks Blvd. Ste #202San Jose, CA 95119(408) 224-6000
South Bay Healing Center991 Saratoga Ave. Ste #140San Jose, CA 95129(408) 899-4676
South Bay Natural Remedies Dispensary2950 Daylight WaySan Jose, CA 95111(408) 512-2300
The Leaf Lab855 Commercial St.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 634-5323
The Portal herbal Health Collective1141 Ringwood Ave. St #100San Jose, CA 91531(408) 526-0500
Theraleaf Careness Cooperative606 Saratoga Ave. Ste #DSan Jose, CA 95129(408) 246-4420
University Ave. Wellness Center630 University Ave.San Jose, CA 95110(408) 564-5244
yerba Buena Collective2365 Quimby Rd. Ste #ASan Jose, CA 95122(408) 238-8812
SANTA CLARAAngels CareCollective891 Laurelwood Rd. Ste #1001Santa Clara, CA 95054(408) 986-0131
SANTA CRUzGreenway Compassion Relief140 Dubois St.Santa Cruz, CA 95060(831) 420-1640
Santa Cruz Patients Collective115 Limekiln St.Santa Cruz, CA 95062(831) 425-SCPC
SANTA ROSAAlternatives, A Health Collective3020 Santa Rosa Ave.Santa Rosa, CA 95407(707) 526-9333
Organic Cannabis Foundation301 East Todd Rd.Santa Rosa, CA 95407(707) 588-8811
Sonoma Patient Group2425 Cleveland Ave. Ste 175Santa Rosa, CA 95403(707) 526-2800
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SAUSALITO
Caregiver Compassion Group495 Gate 5 Rd.Sausalito, CA 94965(888) 542-73033
SEBASTOPOL
Peace In Medicine6771 Sebastopol Ave.Sebastopol, CA 95472(707) 823-4206
The Green House Wellness Center4290 Graveinstein Highway SouthSebastopol, CA 95472(707) 548-4700
SHASTA LAKE530 Collective1550 Locust Ave.Shasta Lake, CA 96019(530) 275-0420
UKIAHCompassionate Heart2020 Industry Rd.Ukiah, CA 95482(707) 462-5100Vallejo
Greenwell Cooperative714 Marin St. Ste #BVallejo, CA 94590(707) 980-7774
North Bay Alternative Healing1516 Napa St.Vallejo, CA 94590(707) 980-7221
Solace Health Collective1614 Sonoma Blvd.Vallejo, CA 94590(707) 652-5474
Stan The Man’s Collective1235 Warren Ave.Vallejo, CA 94591(707) 557-5433
DELIVERy SERVICESBERKELEyGreen Life Compassion CaregiversBerkeley/Dublin/San Ramon/Pleasanton(888) 421-0893
Northstone OrganicsBerkeley/Oakland(707) 485-8814
Waterleaf CollectiveBerkeley/SF/Alameda/Contra Costa(510) 224-4420
BUTTE COUNTy
S.O.S. Scripts Only ServiceButte County(530) 354-1812
Thompson DeliveryButte County/Oroville/Chico(530) 693-0201
CHICO
Affordable Butte CannabisChico and Surrounding Areas(530) 230-7716
CONTRA COSTA COUNTyKGB Wellness Co-opContra Costa County(925) 395-3687
EL DORADO COUNTy
Shaman TherapeuticsEl Dorado County & Surrounding(916) 605-6534
FAIRFIELDSpeedy Weedy RxFairfield/Napa/Vacaville/Dixon(707) 624-5552Hayward
Collective Wheels Of Compassion Hayward(510) 688-7096
HILLTOP RICHMOND
JC Cando Delivery ServiceHilltop Richmond/El Sobrante/ San Pablo(925) 209-4354
KERNValley Green Deliveries Kern/King/Tulare Counties(661) 910-2431
LAKE TAHOECorinas Mtn. MedsLake Tahoe/South/West/North Shore(530) 318-5857
LAKE TAHOE – NORTH
Northshore Alternative MedicinesNorth Lake Tahoe/Surrounding Areas(530) 414-0779
LIVERMORE
P.O.M.A.H. (Peace Of Mind Alternative Healing)Livermore/Pleasanton/Dublin(415) 944-4444
High FlightLivermore/Sunol/Pleasanton/Dublin(952) 336-7706
MARIN
NorCal Organic HerbMarin/Sonoma/Mendocino(707) 540-5194
Northstone OrganicsMarin/Sonoma/Mendocino(707) 485-8814
Compassionate CollectiveMarin/Sonoma/Napa(707) 326-3355
7 Nortern Kind Delivery ServiceMarin/Sonoma/Napa/Mendocino(707) 934-5759Napa
Vanjo GroupNapa/Solano/Yolo Counties(888) 826-4456
The Giving TreeNapa/Sonoma/Napa/Solano Counties(877) 420-0215
NORTHERN CALIFORNIANorCal Compassionate CommuneNorthern California(530) 246-9002Oroville
A & B DeliveryOroville/Forbestown(530) 589-9865
PLACER COUNTyCanyon CollectivePlacer County(530) 406-9341
PLEASANTONC.P.C. Compassion Patients CarePleasanton/Dublin/Livermore/Sunol(925) 395-1837
ROCKLINNatural Herbal RemediesRocklin/Marysville/30 Mile Radius(916) 751-9849
SACRAMENTOA Natural Solution CollectiveSacramento(916) 722-6337
Above All Dispensary (916) 342-4130www.abovealldispensary.com
Alternative Meds Co-OpSacramento/Yolo Counties(530) 405-6872
Greenbay Delivery (916) 972-1990www.greenbaydelivery.com
Green Earth Delivery (916) 222-2520www.greenearthdelivery.net
Green Meds CollectiveSacramento(916) 295-4633
NorCannaSacramento(877) 420-2015
Northern Exposure(916) 431-0482www.northernexposure.com Ugly Bud(916) [email protected]
SAN FRANCISCOGreen CrossSan Francisco(415) 648-4420
Northstone OrganicsSan Francisco(707) 485-8814
The Canny BusSan Francisco (Bay Area)(415) 665-8224
SAN JOSEMedEx2000 Senter Rd.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 930-6339
The Green SamaritansSan Jose, CA(408) 578-8595
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCOBlue HeavenSouth San Francisco to Sunnyvale(650) 361-8009San Jose
420 MediGrowers Collective & DeliverySan Ramon/Dublin/Pleasanton/Danville(925) 640-5899
Plant Providers PlusSan Jose & Surrounding Areas(408) 824-1184
The Green SmaritansSan Jose(408) 512-2803
South Bay CollectiveSan Jose/Santa Clara/Campbell/Los Gatos(408) 666-2509Santa Cruz
West Coast MedsSanta Cruz/Fresno/Holister(831) 316-8301Santa Rosa
420 Herbal St.Santa Rosa(707) 528-9420Sonoma County
North Coast CollectiveSonoma/Central Valley/Foothills/Redding(707) 535-9570
The Green House Wellness CenterSonoma County(707) 548-4700
SOUTH BAy480 Delivery ServiceSouth Bay to Peninsula(408) 876-3224
The Union CollectiveSouth Bay(800) 921-5012
SUNNyVALEShade Of Green CollectiveSunnyvale/Mountain View/Los Altos(408) 824-1371
TRUCKEETahoe Herbal CareTruckee(530) 563-8423
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WALNUT CREEKC.P.C. Compassionate Patient CaregiversWalnut Creek/Alamo/Danville/ San Ramon(925) 395-1836
yUBAAmericannYuba/Sutter/Butte/El Dorado/Placer(530) 282-6747
DOCTORS CARMICHAEL
Qualified Patient Id Center 4748 Engle Rd. #105Carmichael CA 95608(916) 642-3107 NorCal Certifications 6403 Coyle Ave. #460Carmichael CA (916) 863-1000
COLFAxCompassionate Health Options333 S. Auburn St. #6Colfax, CA 95713(530) 346-8800(530) 346- 8809 fax
CUPERTINO
Cali 420 Doctor10601 S De. Anza Suite #305Cupertino CA 95012(408) 320-KUSH(5874)
OAKLANDCompassionate Health Options1322 Webster St. #308Oakland, CA 94612(510) 465-0420(510) 465-0421 fax
THCeval Center1127 Webster St. #12Oakland CA 94607(888) 933-3732
SACRAMENTO
420 Med Evaluations 2015 Q St. Sacramento CA. 95811916.476.6142
M.C.N.C2222 Watt Ave. Sacramento CA 95825916-333-3831
Med/Rx1851 Heritage Lane #299Sacramento, CA877-563-4156 Take Care 4202410 Fair Oaks Blvd. Sacramento CA 95825916-538-4216
SAN FRANCISCOCompassionate Health Options1200 Howard St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 255-1200(415) 255-1215 fax
Dr. Ruben Ruiz2460 Mission St. #220San Francisco, CA(415) 550-0822
Green Relief 1224 Sutter St. #740San Francisco CA 94109(415) 351-1919
Greenway 393 Tehama San Francisco CA (415) 312-5070 Price Less Evaluations3490 20th St. Ste 302San Francisco, CA 94110(415) 796-2254
Social Med Ex 3150 18th St. #340San Francisco, CA 94110(415) 324-9875 SAN JOSE420 Evaluations115 North 4th St. Ste #106San Jose, CA 95112(408) 998-0980
Be Legally Green826 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126(650) 669-4062
Compassionate Health Options25 N 14th St. #740San Jose, CA 95113(408)298-0420(408) 298-0410 fax
Safe Harbor Med Evaluations2102 Ringwood Ave.San Jose, CA 95131(408) 383-9911
SF Bay Clinic1669 S. Main St.San Jose, CA (408) 262-3412
THCeval Center598 E Santa Clara St. #200San Jose CA 95112(888) 933-3732
SANTA CRUzCompassionate Health Options140 Dubois St. Suite BSanta Cruz, CA 95060(831) 457- 0420(831) 457-0422 fax
SANTA ROSACompassionate Health Options741 5th St.Santa Rosa, CA 95404(707) 568-0420(707) 568-0400 fax
TRUCKEE
Compassionate Health Options10038 Meadow Way, Suite DTruckee, CA 96161(530) 550-8866(530) 550-8899 fax
VALLEJOCompassionate Health Options301 Georgia St. Suite 125Vallejo, CA 94590(707) 558-0420(707) 558-0421 fax
OTHER SERVICES HempFushionwww.hempfusion.com
Steep Hill Cannabis Analysis Laboratory(510) 698-4446
FAIRFAxMarin Alliance for Medical MJ6 School St. Plaza Ste #215Fairfax, CA 94930(415) 256-9328
OAKLAND
Official City ID Cards & Patient Info1733 BRd.wayOakland, CA 94612(510) 832-5346
SACRAMENTO
California Naturopathic Agricultural Assn.2150 Bell Ave. Ste #130Sacramento, CA 95838(916) 333-4622
SAN FRANCISCO
Good Fellas Smoke Shop1432 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 875-9628
Haight Ashbury Gift Shop1448 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 355-9200
Haight Street Tobacco1827 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 221-3415
Pipe Dreams1376 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 431-3553
Puff Puff Pass1467 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 558-9593
The Cannabis Company1334 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 829-7554
SAN JOSEBlunts Tabacco1814 Hillsdale Ave.San Jose, CA (408) 269-3832
Bull Dog Life Styles Smoke Shop291 S. Capitol Ave.San Jose, CA(408) 729-3605
Buzz Smoke Shop4155 Hamilton Ave.San Jose, CA(408) 963- 6406
Chem Dry of Silicon Valley3378 Valley Forge WaySan Jose, CA 95117(925) 526-5103
Chill Mode1140 Fair Ave.San Jose, CA(408) 292-1235
Cigarettes and More1916 Camden Ave.San Jose, CA (408) 371-7400
Monsters of Rock #2 Smoke Shop1189 South DeAnza Blvd. Ste #ASan Jose, CA 95129(408) 366-0199
San Jose Hydroponics1999 Monterey Rd. #100ASan Jose, CA 95112
Smoke Shop3259 Stevens Creek Blvd.San Jose, CA(408) 615-1131
Smoke Town2095 North Capitol Ave.San Jose, CA 95132(408) 835-9282
Up In Smoke1711 Branham LaneSan Jose, CA 95118(408) 264-1100
SAN MATEO
Puff Puff Pass2499 El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403(650) 349-2283
SMOKE SHOPS 420 Smoke Shop 436 E. Santa Clara St. SJ, CA. 95113(408) 998-2353 Millenium Smoke Shop 1000 Melody Ln. #100Roseville, CA. 95678(916) 772-6969 Millenium Smoke Shop 440 Colfax Ave. Grass Valley, CA. 95945(530) 477-9420 Millenium Smoke Shop 13466 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603(530) 887-0420 Rx Mayhem5207 Madison Ave. Sacramento CA 95841(916) 332-8981 Still Smokin 5323 Elkhorn #BSacramento CA (916) 332-6190 Still Smokin 212 Harding Blvd. #J Roseville CA (916) 774-0964
(650) 349-2283
List of Advertisers
420 Evaluations p 5
A Better Way Collective p 30
All About Wellness p 9 & 39
All Bay CoOp p 12
Above Average Collective p 16
Alternative Medical Center p 9 & 43
Americans for Safe Access p 63
Another Choice p 59
Arc Healing Center p 4
Blue Harvest p 22
Cali 420 Doctor p 31
Cann Academy p 36
Canna Care p 44 & 45
Cinnabar Health Collective p 25 &
Chem Dry of Silicon Valley p 54
Choice Health Mutual p 18
Delta Health and Wellness p 49
Divinity Tree Wellness Co Op p 27
El Camino Wellness Center p 51
Elixir p 43
Fat Boy Medibles p 25
Florin Wellness p 9 & 67
Fruitridge Health & Wellness Collective p 29
Grass (CENTERFOLD)
Green Point Insurance p 54
Harborside p 55
Hemp Fushion p 55
Holistic Herbal Healers p 32
Hugs Alternative Care LLC p 30
J Street Wellness p 12
Ketama p 22
KUSHCON p 71
Lavie mmx 19
Leaf Lab Inc p 21
Med Ex (backcover)
Med Mar Healing Center p 28
Natural Herbal Pain Relief p 2
NBD Medical p 17
Nevada Country Co-Op p 21
Northstar Holistic Collective p 83
Palliative Health Center p 82
Proper Treatment p 49
Releaf San Francisco p 3
R&R Wellness Collective p 9
Rivercity Wellness p 33
Santa Cruz Naturally p 21
Sacramento 420 Evaluations p 13
San Jose Patients Group p 16
Sara Jane Cooperative p 23
Simply Chronic Healing p 32
SJCBC LLC p 67
South Sacramento Care Center p 37
Steep Hill Lab p 41
The Green Temple p 59
The Hemp Center p 12
Unity Non-Profit Collective p 15
Universtiy Ave Wellness p 36
Vapor Room Coop p 7
yerba Buena Collective p 11
