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Colton to accept applications for cannabis cultivation beginning March 1
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The City of Colton will be accepting applications for cannabis commercial cultivation beginning on March 1, 2018.
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they will begin accepting applica- operations in areas away from Back in November, the Council tions for commercial marijuana schools and public parks. Only voted to allow cannabis commerolton announced during cultivation beginning on March 1. two permits will be provided dur- cial cultivation within city limits, ing a trial period, as previously so long as applicants followed their City Council meetThe commercial marijuana operstated by city officials. ing on February 20 that Marijuana, cont. on pg. 2 ator applicants will establish their
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Sons of American Legion begin another year of ‘loving ser vice’
By Anthony Victoria
t’s a new year of service for Sons of American Legion 155 Commander John Mejia and volunteers.
On February 20 the Sons of American Legion held a blood drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross--the organization’s latest efforts to provide a lending hand to help and save others.
“We have to remember that one pint of blood can save up to 3 lives,” said Mejia. “Maybe tomorrow someone you know may be a recipient.”
The next event the Sons of American Legion will be hosting will be a golf tournament on April 27 to help raise funds to support veterans at the Veterans Home of California in Barstow and help enlisted U.S. Marines at Camp Pendleton. In July, Mejia and company will
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Sons of American Legion 155 Commander John Mejia, right, and company will once again be putting on events to help civilians and servicemembers in need.