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VOL. 28, N0. 19
May 9, 2014
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Commission OKs zoning for medical marijuana dispensaries
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By Promise Yee
OCEANSIDE — The Planning Commission recommended a land use zoning amendment to allow medical marijuana dispensaries on May 5. The commission recommended the zoning change in a 3-2 vote, with Commission Chair Robert Neal and Commissioner Robert Ross casting the two no votes. Fellow commissioners spoke in favor of the zoning change that would provide medical marijuana patients a safe place to fill a doctor’s prescription. Following the meeting Commissioner Louise Ravera Balma said after listening to speakers for and against the zoning change, the need for patients to have access to prescribed medical marijuana outweighed the city’s opposition. Balma said the city’s claim of an increase in crime only cited one robTURN TO ZONING ON A7
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Bob Partlow, left, shakes hands with Terry Weaver in front of their new sign near the Santa Fe underpass. The two artists joined forces for the piece, which greets people coming into downtown Encinitas. See full story on page A12. Photo by Jared Whitlock
County supervisors place regulations on e-cigarettes By Rachel Stine
REGION — Out of concern for public health, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors passed new regulations on electronic smoking devices on Tuesday. The Board’s action bans the use of electronic smoking devices, including e-cigarettes, anywhere conven-
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The Rancho Santa Fe School District responds to a grand jury report on safety. B3
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San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer agrees to restore funding to the San Dieguito River Park. B4
tional cigarettes cannot be smoked. Smoking cigarettes is prohibited around public buildings, parks and trails, restaurants, and smoke-free workplaces. Eight cities in San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Oceanside, have already enacted such regulations of e-cigarettes.
The many murals of Encinitas highlight the talents of local artists. B1
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Electronic cigarettes are electronic or battery-operated devices that produce a flavored water vapor for inhalation. The vape liquid typically contains varying amounts of nicotine. The devices are not yet regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration TURN TO ECIGARETTES ON A21
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Collin Apodac spoke against the electronic smoking bans before the Board of Supervisors. Representing the Vape a Vet Project, Apodac works with active duty military and veterans to quit smoking by using e-cigarettes to gradually reduce their nicotine intake. Photo by Rachel Stine
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