Kush So Cal October 2010 by Randy MALINOFF

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One 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.

20 | Strain Review: Blackout OG by Michael Dillon

12 Legal Corner

50 Janis Joplin

Coined as one of the top 100 American singers of all time, lived a wild life and died way too young in October 1970.

56 Grower’s Grove

In search of sativas. Don’t be fooled. Many strains marketed as sativas are really indica dominant hybrids. Read and learn!

68 We Dig This: Halloween

Some of the scariest places for the Halloween holiday are right here in So Cal. Be sure to check out these creepy places -- but don’t say we didn’t warn you!!!

72 Halloween Recipes

Our 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!!! 6

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from the editors

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, both 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 no one can say that is a bad thing. However, if passed, Prop 19 puts the legal controls in the hands of cities and counties and not 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 afraid to create statewide legislation legalizing cannabis for profit once and for all? Why would the state legislature which is keenly aware of the 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. If this is what cannabis advocates, whether medical or recreational want, not to mention the fact that it took the city of Los Angeles almost two and one half years to adopt this onerous ordinance, then it may be time to rethink the marijuana movement strategy. 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

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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.

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 address the patient’s safe access issues. There is nothing in existing or proposed California laws governing the distribution 12

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of cannabis at the state level. This leaves all of the power in the hands of local government, and so far cities and counties in the state have done very little for patients. In Los Angeles, where a 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 some of the Collectives. The city had announced that their goal under the ordinance was to grant licenses to a total of 70 existing and operating Collectives in Los Angeles, but that the total number of Collectives eligible to register to be licensed could be as many as 186, depending on compliance with a rigorous pre-registration process. After the preregistration process was completed, the city was supposed to assign a priority number establishing the order in which each eligible collective would then go through a complex registration and licensing endeavor. Unfortunately, when all of the dust settled from the preregistration, only 41 Collectives were deemed eligible to even file for their MMJ license. Because 50 (plus or minus) lawsuits against the city had already been filed, the city out of desperation made a pre-emptive strike by filing lawsuits against all of the Collectives that the city determined to be ineligible to register . The ordinance which many feel contains numerous provisions which are extremely onerous or in some instances impossible to comply with will now need to stand up to judicial scrutiny to survive. All of the L.A. lawsuits have been assigned to Judge Anthony Mohr, who will get to decide the fate of dispensaries and safe access of Medical marijuana in the city. Oral arguments commenced in late September on some of the issues challenging the constitutionality of the L.A. ordinance. In the first hearing arguments began on two of the constitutional issues being raised. The first was a challenge to the 2 year Sunset Clause in the ordinance terminating the current ordinance only 2 years from the date it went into effect on June 7th 2010. This clause states that the ordinance will expire June 6th, 2012. Troubling to the Judge as well as the plaintiffs challenging the Sunset clause is the fact that in the event the L. A. City Council has not taken action to either pass a new MMJ ordinance by June 2012 or at least extend the current ordinance, all Collectives would have to immediately close their doors in June, leaving L.A. once again in a state of flux. The Sunset clause is problematic for at least 2 reasons. First, by the time we go to print with this article it will already be October 20th, 2010, meaning the ordinance may expire in just a little over a year from now. While oral arguments are proceeding based on Judge Mohr’s courtroom schedule, none of the issues in any of the lawsuits have been resolved, nor does it appear that they will likely be resolved anytime soon. Secondly, although the city has issued a statement that the Collectives can stay open and do business during the pendency of the lawsuits, by the time the litigation has been resolved the ordinance may have little time left in it or may have expired altogether. Besides some of the other inherent compliance and viability issues, under its current conditions, many if not all of the Collectives determined eligible to be licensed, would need to move their 14

Collective, at great cost and expense, not to mention inconveniences to their current members, to a far away location that complies with the zoning portions of the ordinance i.e. 1000 feet from schools, churches, libraries, etc., only to find that the ordinance expired a short time thereafter. The next issue which only resulted in a short discussion before the court day ended was Patient’s Rights to Privacy. When drafting the ordinance, the City Attorney intentionally wiped out almost all patient’s rights by including language that requires each Collective to keep on file all of the patients personal medical information as well as their contact information, driver’s license and other very personal documents. Adding insult to injury, all of the patient’s information must be turned over to the Police department just because they request it. There is no subpoena or court order required. All that has to happen is that a cop walk into a Collective and ask for it, and the Collective is supposed to say here you go.

“it is like me going into my pharmacy to pick up my blood pressure medication, and a police officer following me in and asking the pharmacist for my medical records and personal information.” While Judge Mohr did not rule on either of the above issues, he admitted he had some real concerns with both of them. At one point Judge Mohr stated about the patients privacy situation, “it is like me going into my pharmacy to pick up my blood pressure medication, and a police officer following me in and asking the pharmacist for my medical records and personal information.” Mohr said “I have a problem with that.” When Judge Mohr questioned the City Attorneys about their thinking on the privacy concerns, the Deputy City Attorney responded that infringement of a medical marijuana patients constitutional rights to privacy are necessary here because this is marijuana we are talking about. Further oral arguments will continue until all of the issues, of which there are many, have been heard by Mohr. Meanwhile even if you are one of the Collectives that made the short list of “41” that are eligible to register for a MMJ license, you are in legal limbo like everyone else. The city will not allow any of the “41” or any other party for that matter to even start complying with the ordinance. Everything is on hold and in the minds of the City Attorney’s office, in L. A. anyone distributing medical marijuana in Los Angeles is doing so illegally. Let justice prevail! Please get out and vote!

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Strain review:

by MICHAEL DILLON

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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 confined 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—fire never touches the marijuana, and no smoke is ever created. The advantage is enormous: THC extraction is twice as efficient (meaning you can vape less marijuana to reach the same high) as lighting cannabis on fire (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 difficulty of use. Most vaporizers require being tethered to a wall for a constant stream of electricity, take about five 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 efficiency 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 nonexistent chemical recycling.” The Essential Vaaapp EV101 is the quickest and easiest way to enjoy the safe and efficient vapor of medical cannabis. http://www.essentialvape.com/index.php

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Joshua Tree by JANE QUENTIN

Now that Indian Summer’s heat wave is

finally letting go of its grip, it’s time to make more trips to the desert. Joshua Tree is a favorite destination for hikers, campers and explorers all throughout the year, but it definitely has a tendency to get fiery-pits-of-hell hot in the summertime. Autumn however, is usually very pleasant and if you’re not ready to give up on camping for the season, Joshua Tree is an excellent place Joshua Tree is a National Park that encompasses 800,000 acres of two deserts-The Colorado Desert and The Mojave Desert. Joshua Tree is unique in that in encompasses two entirely different landscapes and offers up some of the most interesting shapes and formations in the desert. And if you do make the trip this fall, the colors change on many of the trees, creating rings of fire –like blossoms that are stunning in their vibrancy. Camping at Joshua Tree is the only way to go, as the hotels in the area are scattered off the highway and offer none of the experience that is Joshua Tree. There are a dozen or more campgrounds that offer varying amenities, but remember, camping at Joshua Tree falls more into the “roughing it” category than anything else. It is imperative that if you go, take plenty of water, food and supplies that you will need for fire, sleeping and hygiene. And don’t forget a shovel. 34

he trip t e k a m o d “if you e on g n a h c s r o l o c this fall, the ating e r c , s e e r t e many of th ...” s m o s s o l b e –lik rings of fire Joshua Tree is famous for its hiking trails and the fall is the idea time to see the foliage at it’s final stages before the windy winter arrives. Hiking trails range from easy difficulty to difficult for the serious trekker. Trails like Mastodon Peak Trail (3 miles) offers excellent views of Eagle Mountain and the Salton Sea, with a summit elevation of 1.27 miles. This is a good, strenuous hike with great reward at the finish. The moderate trail, 49 Palms Oasis Trail (3 miles), is a hike to an oasis surrounded by stands of fan palms and pools of water. If you want a long, all day adventure, try the Boy Scout Trail (16 miles) and marvel at the scenery through the edge of the Wonderland of Rocks. A great way to see Joshua Tree is by mountain bike. It’s obviously easier to cover a lot of ground on a bike, and the terrain lends itself to the adventurous but also caters to the beginner. So if you’re into rock-hopping, there are plenty of options and if you want to cruise and take photos, there is plenty of flat surface to do just that. Also, if you are going to rock climb, and if you are an enthusiast, you really should since Joshua Tree is one of the most popular rock climbing areas in the world . Note from the National Parks website: There are differing regulations depending on whether a climb is being done within the designated wilderness area or not; check with a ranger for current regulations. Joshua Tree is more than just the inspiration for U2’s arguably best album. Joshua Tree is a place to expel your demons (and no, I’m not thinking about the peyote scene in Young Guns) and let

“Joshua Tree is more than just the inspir ation for U2’s arguably best album” the vastness of the desert absorb your daily drudgery. Ending up around a campfire in Joshua Tree with more stars than you have ever imagined above and friends sitting around a campfire is one of the best ways to recharge the old batteries. Joshua Tree is notoriously cathartic and those of you with the yearnings to explore the spiritual side of nature will not be disappointed. Head East on the 10 or the 60. You can’t miss it.

As A child growing up As A fA f n of rAp music And fAn 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 first 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 within the entertainment industry Icareer CAN sTIll REmEmbER thehas 1sttaken time Ime sawall over the world. From world tours with Eminem and 50 Wu-Tang Clans classic video of “Wu Tan faint nuttin tocent F@ to national DJ tours with DJ Green Lantern, I have smoked big ck with. It was a snowy fall day back in 1993, the homies and blunts with the best of them. Sometimes crappy weed in the me were up to our usual shenanigans. A couple of 40s of OE, middlePhillie of a small city in sack Germany, orall sometimes some Blunts, a 20 that we pitched inyour $5 ahomie piece, that’s down with the Yakuza get’s you the bomb bud whilethe your and the long forgotten video channel THE BOX. Before doing shows in Japan. Which anybody who knows the drug internet, and before MTV/BET embraced hip hop videos in in Japan canhad tellTHE you, can be as to a alaws major way we BOX!! Alldifficult across as thesneaking country in local White House party, nearly impossible. NEARLY, hah. cable networks provided an all rap video channel where the

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people dictated what played, by simply calling a 900 number the Kushlife memoirs with and paying 99cents. I’mare suremy a lot of kidsand got experiences in trouble with celebrities on our search for the ultimate high! Being from the their parents by running up the phone bill, but these were the east coast an artist like Devin the Dude wasn’t exactly on my things we did for Hip Hop! radar, especially within the aggressive natured, grimy NYC hip hop scene. With his laid-back raphip flow andtop high guywere swag, it’s All THE vIdEOs from hop’s brass easy to see how this Houston representative quickly captured in constant rotation. Videos from Snoop, Nas, & Rakim, all the attention the likes of Dr. J Prince and Rap a Lot with cool, slowofmellow flows overDre, melodic samples. When Records. I waswe familiar withloud Devin his verse out of nowhere heard this andfrom boisterous warfrom cry the Dr. Dre album,CLAN “I justCOMIN wanna Fuk U” songthe and loved come onChronic “WU-TANG AT YOU!!” his performance. But IIdidn’t fanatic status after premier for the video. sweargrow it ranto back to back foruntil hours touring with Eminem D12play on that The day, Anger management on end before anythingand else got apparently my tours.and MyI weren’t smoke patnas the blown tour were Green Lantern crew the onlyforones away.DJNo group had and Bizzare D12. On with tour such there’sferocity much down time. The ever attackedfrom the rap game and calculation. term hurry up to is widely used within industry to From that point on,wait Wu-Tang hasn’t taken theirthe Timbaland describe the powers that be rush you around to get you boots off how the neck of hip-hop!! where you need to be on time. The only problem is, most WITHIN supER gROup there’s going artist are lateEvERy for everything so management usually tacks on to least be stand out rappers. Of course with Wuyou it’s hard at 2 hours to the time they tell youthe that need to be to standFrom out. But Ghost, RZA,perspective, and the it there. the amongst promoterMethod, and management’s

late great ODB, Raekwon the Chef is my favorite! Growing up a stocky kid myself, to see the cool stocky rapper, with in their best interest to have the artists at the venue waiting, incredible flow and swag it was hard not to gravitate to him. as supposed to them waiting on you. Which translates into As each member went on to do their own thing, Raekwon has more smoke time for us! While sampling the best strands of consistently kept his name and verses buzzing over his now what the local city has to offer, we would smoke many blunts, 17 yrs in the rap game. discuss rap politics, and play Devin the Dude. This is where my luv for the homie spawned. RAE ANd I HAvE smOKEd OuT many

studio sessions and numerous backstage dressing room areas pAst his pAOne p st day summer marked of the over this the years. he expressed to methe howreturn even though Cypress Hill SmokeOut! Finally, the opportunity to see Devin he has smoked all different kinds of strains all over the world, again and interview him for my new brand KLUB KUSH. he had never seen weed on the vine. So of course I felt it was After making sure thethe promo booth was set up,initthe wasrealest time to my duty to represent cannabis community go get my interview. I started off making my rounds within way, and take him to his first grow set up! the backstage area dropping off Klub Kush Vol. 1 DVD’s to all the trailers and dressing rooms. After his highly anticipated WHIlE TOuRINg this lovely southern California set, I got the chance to kick it with an old friend and put big facility and tasting the beautiful fruits of the grower’s labors smoke signals in the air. During the interview we talked we discussed many current topics within hip-hop and about how he’smarijuana a big fan ofpolitics. the white Wescience also talked medical Raewidow breaksstrand. down the about his first time smoking the lovely cannabis plant. He told behind Only built for Cuban Linx II, 90s super group Capone me that as a kid he was always very athletic and in to and Noreaga’s War Report II, and his newly formed ICEsports. H2O He would always see a guy hanging around the playground record label. smoking herb. Devin and his brother would warn the guy that smoking for him and if he continued he would never be gO TOis bad WWW.dAIlybuds.COm to check able to excel in sports. The young herbalist challenged Devin out an exclusive video look at the interview where Raewkon to a foot race. After losing the race, Devin’s new ideology correlates the Wu Tang movement to the growing/seedingwas if you can’t beat em,cannabis. join em! A clip no true Wu Tang fan process of growing stAy stA t tA Ay A y tuned for more can resist!! Do remember to check out Kushlife! Klub Kush DVDFollow Big Kush Jay on Twitter @klubkush as takes youfrom on a Magazine Vol. 2 for this full interview and he many more rollercoaster ride with your favorite hip-hop weed heads. your favorite hip hop weed artists. For daily Kush Life reports Klub is the premier urbanWho lifestyle of the followKush @klubkush on Twitter!! willbrand Big Kush Jaycannabis smoke community. Go to www.dailybuds.com to see exclusive out next, stay tuned! kushlife webisodes.

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.

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!

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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.

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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Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band 10.21.10 @ Irvine Meadows

The venerable King of island and vacation jams, Jimmy Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band visit all of the SoCal Parrotheads on what should be a cool autumn evening in Irvine. A seasoned touring veteran, Buffett has been playing live since the 70’s and has released dozens of albums in that time. His live show almost always includes “The Big 8”, which has expanded to 9 or 10 songs in recent years and is comprised of “Margaritaville”, “Come Monday”, “Fins”, “Volcano”, “A Pirate Looks At Forty”, “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Why Don’t We Get Drunk”, “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes”, “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere”, and “One Particular Harbour. Expect something very close to that set list on this, 2010’s “Under The Big Top Tour”. Good vibrations all around at Irvine Meadows on this Thursday evening concert. www.margaritaville.com

The Temper Trap w/ Delphic 10.22.10 @ Fox Theater (Pomona), 10.23.10 @ Club Nokia

With their debut album, Conditions, being released just last year The Temper Trap are quickly becoming one of the most buzzed indie bands around these days. Their smooth, atmospheric sound has been featured in a slew of commercials via their hit song “Sweet Disposition”. A 5-piece band performs live and has gotten rave reviews during their recent tour. These Aussie boys are certainly worth getting familiar with, and you can start with one of these shows! Joining them on these dates are Manchester’s dreamy dance pop group Delphic, who released their debut album Acolyte in the US on Dangerbird Records in June. www.thetempertrap.com, www.delphic.cc

Ra Ra Riot w/ Villagers, Givers

Gorillaz w/ N.E.R.D.

10.20.10 @ The Music Box

10.27.10 @ Gibson Amphitheatre

Ra Ra Riot is a delightful indie pop rock outfit from Syracuse, NY that you should definitely know about. They released their second full length album, The Orchard, in August and are on the road in support of that wonderful piece of work. If you’re unfamiliar, a really great track worth checking out is “Can You Tell”. Joining Ra Ra Riot on this bill are two bands, Villagers & Givers, both worth checking out and getting familiar with. All should be really great live sets, and worth whatever the the Music Box at the Fonda is charging. What better way is there to end a hump-day Wednesday than with quality live music?? www.rarariot.com, www.facebook.com/villagers, www.giversmusic.wordpress.com

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 Gibson on October 27th for a show that should cloud your dreams for days. www.gorillaz.com, www.n-e-r-d.com

This page: Gorillaz Right from Top: Robyn, Of Montreal, Jimmy Buffett, Temper Trap, Starfucker, Florence and the Machine, Ra Ra Riot, N.E.R.D.

Starfucker 10.28.10 @ Detroit Bar (Costa Mesa)

ThePortland based indie electronic band Starfucker, or STRFKR for the language sensitive, have been pumping out great music since 2006. Their sound is very accessible for music fans of all kinds, and their live show is really, REALLY good. All members are multiinstrumentalists, making for a very active and energetic stage performance. With two full lengths, two EP’s, and one B-side album already released, they plan to release another full length album in early 2011. These guys could become huge really quick, and Detroit Bar will be a very intimate setting to catch their live set. Don’t miss it! www.facebook.com/starfucker

Of Montreal 10.30.10 @ Hollywood Palladium

Georgia’s Of Montreal come to Los Angeles on October 30th, and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll get to the Palladium on this Saturday night. The Kevin Barnes led group is one of the best ‘indierock’ 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

Two Door Cinema Club 11.2.10 @ The Music Box

The Northern Ireland, indie rockin’, electro poppin’ band Two Door Cinema Club are landing stateside and we couldn’t be more excited! Their debut album Tourist History has been a big success, establishing them as above average in a world littered with imitators. This show on Tuesday, November 2nd is their only scheduled concert in the Southland in 2010, and it may be quite a while before they make it back. Don’t miss a chance to see a really good band that is going to be around for quite some time. www.twodoorcinemaclub.com

Florence and the Machine 11.6, 11.7, 11.8.10 @ The Wiltern

London’s soulful baroque pop-rockers, Florence and the Machine come to LA for a trio of dates in early November, and The Wiltern will certainly be packed for every one of these shows. 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 The Wiltern! www. florenceandthemachine.net

Robyn 11.17.10 @ Club Nokia

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 LA’s Club Nokia on November 17th. Don’t get caught dancing on your own - get to this show! www.robyn.com

by JOSH KAPLAn

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, earrings 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.

Green Easy

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.

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!

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.

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.

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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 54

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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A decade ago, sativas were the sought after prizes of the ganja world. Now, due to certain market trends and a lack of knowledge regarding these important plants, they’re near impossible to find in many of the largest cannabis markets despite the many strains that have been labeled as “sativa”. Sadly, this problem is leaving many patients without access to unique therapeutic effects not found in other indica-predominant hybrids. Many, if not most of the varieties that are currently referred to as sativas in the market aren’t even close to being real sativas. The majority of dispensaries typically label varieties according to a vague comparison to other indicas. Indica predominant hybrids are labeled “indica”, while hybrids (often with no more than 50% sativa in their lineage) are called “sativa”. Sometimes indica plants that simply have a more cerebral, less body high are called sativa based on the relative comparison to very sedative indicas. Over time, growers and consumers alike have increasingly come to label hybrid plants “sativas”. But what about the real sativas? What are these plants like and how can we identify them? Where did they go and how do we get them back? First, let’s look briefly at some Cannabis botany. Cannabis has adapted itself to just about every corner of the globe. Indigenous varieties of Cannabis indica (from more northern, arid regions) and Cannabis sativa (from tropical and subtropical zones) have been gathered up over the last 40 years and bred together to make hybrids plants that combined the characteristics of both. Native indica varieties are short (4 – 8 feet), quicker to flower and produce very dense buds. Native sativas grow much taller (10 – 18 feet), take longer to flower and produce flowers that are less dense than indicas. By breeding the native indica and sativa varieties together, growers have produced plants that grow better in controlled environments. The height and flowering time of the sativas were made more manageable for indoor gardens, while the indicas gained the height and branching structure necessary to vegetate faster and yield better while reducing their susceptibility to fungal diseases. But the question that remains is: Where is the center line of this hybrid spectrum? What is a 50/50 hybrid?

Varieties of Cannabis that flower for 10+ weeks are almost always tall plants with very thin fingered leaves. The very distinctive buds are often loose in their structure with calyx’s “stacked” on each other. Often times when less informed Cannabis buyers come across real Sativas, they view the loose, airy buds as lower quality than dense, chunky, indica buds. In fact, that “wispy” looking bud is often some of the strongest around. But it’s the effect, the sativa buzz that really defines sativas as the amazing medicine they are. The sativa high isn’t just clear-headed, it’s truly uplifting – great for treating depression without causing sedation. Sativa highs are often also said to be particularly creative and insightful. Artists and thinkers alike are much more apt to solve a problem or help a project evolve after smoking sativas than indicas. The cannabinoid profile of indicas is typically rich in the psychoactive THC that produces the mental effects but also loaded with many other cannabinoids that alter the effects of THC. Indicas typically have a range of “body-high” effects that include pain relief, muscle relaxation, sedation and appetite stimulation. Sativas on the other hand, have a cannabinoid profile that has a disproportionately high level of THC relative to the other cannabinoids and this is what gives sativas their uplifting, creative and clear-headed character. So where did all the sativas go? As the Cannabis movement gains momentum, the competitive nature of the increasingly mainstream market is causing growers to have to focus on the bottom line more than the horticultural pursuit. The decline of wholesale prices by as much as 50% over the last 5 years has forced many growers to work only with short flowering indica hybrids in a market that is unfortunately moving toward the cheaper, faster, assembly line style of commercial gardening. Those hybrids with a less heavy high are dubbed sativa, and the wispy but mind-blowing buds of true sativas have become more and more rare. Most growers who do still work with long flowering sativas grow only a few plants for themselves and those buds often don’t make it to market. Because long flowering sativas require an extra degree of experience to grow as well as an environment with extra CO2 and side lighting if you want to keep your yield potential high, many growers shy away from them. In some markets, the competition has shifted from one of quality to simply price. Dispensaries that cap their price often cap their quality as well and connoisseur buds simply go elsewhere. Until the Cannabis market as a whole matures to the point where consumers understand the costs associated with producing fine sativas and become willing to pay more for unique but difficult to grow Cannabis, these varieties will become increasingly hard to find. Patients in need of true sativa medicine are best off growing their own and practicing patience to obtain those rare varieties. Still, just like so many of the finest things in life – good things come to those who wait.

Well, many growers judge “sativaness” or “indicaness” by different variables. A plant can have a short stature, but if it’s leaves are thin like a sativa and it has a relatively clear-headed high, the grower may say it’s a sativa, when it’s probably much closer to the center of the spectrum than a true sativa. No one variable is an absolute measurement of sativa vs. indica, but flowering time is a very telling sign and it’s the variable that I use more than any other to determine “sativaness”. Flowering time also happens to be the primary variable that caused many sativas to get selected out of the population in the first place, so it’s a good starting point to look at what a sativa really is. Truly pure, native sativa varieties flower for 12 to 16 weeks – double the flowering time of indicas. As far as I’m concerned, if it doesn’t take at least 10 weeks to flower, it isn’t deserving of the title “sativa”. I love Sour Diesel as much as the next person, but a 9 week flowering time means that it’s really just a sativa-predominant hybrid. Amnesia Haze takes 12 – 14 weeks – that’s a Sativa. NL5 x Haze is a 12 week strain with a high so clear and racy, it was dubbed “speed weed” after winning one of the first Cannabis Cups. That’s a Sativa.

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

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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 thenannual 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 hardworking 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

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.

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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!

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 64

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.

by J.T. GOLD

If you prefer your main course to come by sea, Orange County is certainly a seafood lover’s paradise. We are blessed with excellent climate, cuisine and culture. Seafood is abundant in our many restaurants, from the old standby fish taco to more elegant entrees. A note: Sushi is being excluded from this demanding research as that’s a whole other experience and deserves its own column. A common theory is that a nice seafood dinner is going to put a salmon-sized hole in your wallet; that’s not the case here. True, if you choose a fine dining option

Maestro’s Ocean Club Fish House 8112 E Coast Hwy Newport Coast Meastro’s is a bit pricey, but if you want excellent seafood and amazing atmosphere, you can’t beat this Newport Coast jewel. If you are looking for a perfect place to take a date or celebrate a special occasion, the staff at Maestro’s is top notch and will treat you like royalty. The outdoor patio is

then you should be prepared to

elegant and romantic and reeks of European dining. The

pay for it, but there are plenty of

lobster bisque is some of the best you will ever have. Other

affordable options to satisfy your cravings for mahi mahi and sea scallops that you can cut with a spoon. 66

mouthwatering appetizers include the seared ahi and the clam chowder is world class. For an entrée, the lemon sole is tangy and rich with a delicious sauce that you will want to put on everything. I can never resist sea scallops and Maestro’s are succulent and divine.

Malibu Fish Grill 17965 Beach Blvd Huntington Beach Malibu Fish Grill gets so much of my business that I think I should get a stock option. If you’re like most of us, you find yourself on

Paracel Seafood Restaurant 15583 Brookhurst St Westminster

the go with limited time to eat well. Sure, there’s always the drive through but that’s really not something that I like to consider a real food option; it’s more like a blood sugar

If you find yourself at Paracel, it may be for a large event as the

plummeting, must eat now option and not

space can hold several hundred people. If you’re simply stopping

one that ever really satisfies. Malibu Fish

in for lunch or dinner and there is not a large group event, it

Grill is just as fast as one of those other guys,

can feel a bit empty but what Paracel ever lacks in atmosphere it

and their slogan really says it all: Eat great.

makes up for in quality and affordability. Although it’s located in

Feel Great. Every Day. And I could eat here

a non-descript strip mall, the food is worthy of far better views.

every day. The fish plates are always exactly

Paracel is a Chinese seafood restaurant with traditional options

what I want. You get pita bread and 2 sides

that compliment the seafood selection. I have to say though, that

with everything you choose and when you’re

the crab and asparagus soup is something that once you try, you

finished ordering your “fast food”, you walk to

will crave for life. It’s just that good. And while Paracel may be

the table with grilled mahi mahi, a salad and

a little odd for casual dining, the sweet and sour fish filet that

veggies instead of a burger and fries. Malibu

is lightly breaded and perfectly friend will have you ignoring

Fish Grill just might be the answer to the busy

everything else.

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by Bud Lee With the beach chairs and Boogie Boards now back in the garage, and the “not-so-hot” Summer days quickly turning into chilly Fall nights, the time is drawing near to don those creepy costu mes, ghoulish masks, and fake teeth for some haunting good times . Halloween as we know it is derived from the Old Irish, or Celtic celebration of the seasons chang ing, from “light” to “dark”. And with dark nights, come dark spirits. Historians claim that wearing masks became a tradition to ward off the dark, evil spirits, and by disguising themselves as such, could move amongst them unnoticed, thus avoid ing harm.

e are , blood, guts, and gor So if thrills, chills ister must check out the Sin your thing, than you Garden tions in Long Beach and Pointe Haunted Attrac you by ights“ are brought to Grove. These “Fright-S ie set any monsters jumping re-created the Saw mov no fake blood here, or is the same people who re The s thrills, scary shit! Thi l surely stir up some … Yeah, that’s some in past years…. out at you, but it wil . bor Har k Dar of goose-bumps. The The Queen Mary’s , and a fair share year’s haunt is called lls chi you Mary, any fan r been on the Queen king Tour is a must for For anyone who’s eve Hollywood Forever Wal s thi , ned war s a perfect outing as it is, so be ood, or Halloween. It’ lyw know it’s creepy enough Hol of the of of all of you. For those not r mind reeling. People may scare the crap out that will leave you … . only you ise e other plans for again, authorities adv nautical nature, we hav ages are welcome, but sniveling attend. If you are a , huh? Well, we know the strong-willed to ger hun of ng dyi ’re So, you onto Mommy’s blouse p, or still clutching epsters from wim cre ve tle ati lit cre e sam Snoopy’s a great place…. The to stay home and watch hem, you are advised d a nightmare in Garden ate cre e hav nte Poi Sinister tight little ones, e entering a Special. So, squeeze gin een Ima low d Hal Dea The Of Grove called Diner loud…. sists and don’t breathe too the staff. The menu con diner, with Zombies as weak, these seasonal scarets, the blood of the more information on of severed body par For m. war ll nisterPointe.com, : Fresh Liver - Sti ck them out at www.Si che and their specialty ts, fes a ght-fests You are sure to have Check out these fri www.CemeteryTour.com. Uuuuurrrrggghhh!!!! and all id avo try going early to all month long, but haunted time. go before y tel es - and defini the creepy long lin htmare s going to be a real nig Halloween. You know it’ s over goblins out, so get thi with all the ghouls and e you more er. It will only giv with sooner than lat and the h your heart pounding, time to recover. Wit won’t r neck standing up, you hairs on the back of you ing for ing in the corner, cry be the only one snivel children, es advise that small Mommy…. The authoriti ir own who are scared by the spineless adolescents stay to s with heart monitors shadow, or old geezer easily . For those that are clear of these scenes - you’ve welcome, but beware creeped out, you are been warned. scary, the nostalgic side of For something more on er most etery to let your inn we have a Hollywood cem Forever ck. The Hollywood dark thoughts run amu actual real cemetery, where Walking Tour is a rnity. ete s gone by, rest for Hollywood stars of day “real” tours offered, this With three different The rt. hea t for the faint of creep-site is perfec the real Tour, with visits to Cemetery of the Stars Demille, ood greats Cecil B. tombstones of Hollyw is more pira, and John Huston Rudolph Valentino, Vam k through attraction. It’s a wal than just a Halloween of the and a great overview Hollywood history, Jewish The . t famous residents cemetery, and its mos idents of es those Jewish res Heritage Tour explor gel, and ing Mobster Bugsy Sie the cemetery includ ood Tour al. The Hidden Hollyw the Anne Frank Memori lywood. obscure stars of Hol explores the lost and

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 fine time should prevail. Now, before you laugh and say that Beer doesn’t have medicinal benefits like its fellow party favor Marijuana, keep in mind that beer has recently been found to have the same health benefits 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 benefits 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 file 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 finally 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 find 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….

Please let me know if there are any holiday reciPes you would like to learn more about. email chef herb at cookwithherb@gmail.com or check out my website www.cookwithherb.com. thanks for all of your suPPort and interest in cooking with chef herb. hoPe you have a great start to the holiday season

Chef herb

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Roasted pumpkin seeds IngrEdIEnts 3 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

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.

Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheese LanteRns IngrEdIEnts 2 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 butter dark rye bread red pepper black olive slices crackers prEparatIOn Combine 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 dIrECtIOns Place pumpkin cubes on a baking sheet. Brush with THC oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake at 375Â° 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 chiLi IngrEdIEnts 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 dIrECtIOns In 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 dIrECtIOns In 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 threefourths full. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans and flour; cut in THC butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.

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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 tReats IngrEdIEnts 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 cookies IngrEdIEnts 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

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.

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.

pumpkin desseRt BaRs IngrEdIEnts 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

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DISPENSARy Listing L.A. COUNTy DISPENSARIES ARLETA Valley Patients (VP)

8953 Woodman Avenue Ste 101 Arleta, CA 91331 (818) 895-5645

CHATSWORTH Green Horizon Collective (GHC) 9517 Irondale Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 (818) 349-3300

CANOGA PARK 2am Dispensary

8239 Canoga Avenue Canoga Park, CA 91304 (818) 264-0790

Discount Co-Op (DC)

HOLLyWOOD California Herbal Healing Center (CHHC) 1437 N. La Brea Avenue Hollywood, CA 90028 (877) 420-KUSH (5874)

Evergreen Compassionate Collective 1606 N. Grower Street Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 466-2100

High Quality Caregivers

1344 N. Highland Avenue Ste 103 Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 848-4914

LA PUENTE Azusa Patient Remedies 393 S. Azusa Avenue La Puente, CA 91744

LOS ANGELES Adams & Hill

21315 Saticoy Street Unit R Canoga Park, CA 91304 (818) 887-0980

Discount Center 2602 S. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 440-8595

Herbal Pain-Relief Center (HPRC)

Absolute Herbal Pain Solutions (AHPS)

21521 Sherman Way Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 716-1860

Holistic Alternatives, Inc. (HAI) 21001 Sherman Way Unit 12 Canoga Park, CA 91303 (818) 703-1190 fax (818) 703-1187

CITy Of INDUSTRy Go Green Industry

910 S. La Brea Ave Ste 3 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 932-6263 fax (323) 6264

Alameda Medical Caregivers (AMC)

1901 S. Alameda Street Suite 112 Los Angeles, CA 90058

California Caregivers Alliance (CCA)

15941 Kaplan Ave City of Industry, CA 91744 (626) 961-6808

2815 W. Sunset Blvd. Unit 201 Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 353-0100

EAGLE ROCK

California Herbal Healing Center (CHHC)

American Eagle Collective (AEC)

2501 Colorado Blvd. Unit B Eagle Rock, CA 90041 (323) 739-0215

Colorado Quality Pain Relief (CQPR) 1615 Colorado Blvd. Eagle Rock, CA 90041 (323) 257-0903

ENCINO Kind Meds (KM) 17523 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91316 (818) 880-7533

1437 N. La Brea Los Angeles, CA 90028 (877) 420-KUSH

California Patients Alliance (CPA)

8271 Melrose Ave Ste 102 Los Angeles, CA 90046 (323) 655-1735

Canna Health Caregivers (CHC)

5208 W. Pico Blvd. Ste 5 Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 932-0370

City Compassionate Caregivers (CCC) 606 E. 4th Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 221-7086

Dank Collective (DC) 6130 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 (323) 692-1420

Downtown Collective (DC) 1600 South Hill Street Unit D Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 746-5420

Downtown Medical Caregivers (DMC)

1301 S. Main Steet, Ste 204 Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 741-0901

Downtown Patients Group (DTPG) 1753 S. Hill Street Ste 8 Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 747-3386

Eden Therapy (ET)

6757 ½ Santa Monica Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 463-8937

Exclusive Meds (EM) 7619 ½ Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90046 (323) 951-9513

flower of Life Collective (fOLC) 1950 S. Santa Fe Ave Ste 109 Los Angeles, CA 90021 (213) 488-9464

Granddaddypurp of Los Angeles (GLA) 2626 S. Figueroa Street, Ste A Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 746-6535

Grateful Meds (GM) 744 N. La Brea Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 939-9111

Herbal Solutions Los Angeles (HSLA) 735 N. La Brea Aveue Los Angeles, CA 90038 (323) 933-HERB (4372) (888) 993-HERB (4372)

Holistic Healing Alternatives (HHA) 1400 South Olive Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 746-4445 fax (213) 746-4477

House of Kush (HOK)

Olive Tree

Kelly’s Collective

Organic Healing Center (OHC)

Kush Collective (KC)

Progressive Options (PO)

Kush Korner

Purple Heart Compassionate (PHC)

1632 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 (323) 259-5874

8638 W. Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 854-5874 (KUSH)

1111 S. La Brea Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 938-KUSH (5874)

2214 S. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 733-2581

LA Organic Pharmacy (LAOP) 4911 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90029 (323) 463-3920

LA Wonderland Caregivers (LAWC) 4406 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 936-4410 fax (888) 569-3565

Living Earth Wellness 4207 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 936-5000

Mary Jane Collective 4901 Melrose Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90029 (323) 466-6636

Med X Express Caregivers (MXEC) 441 ½ E. 16th Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 746-6256

Natural Remedies Caregivers (NRC) 927 ½ N. Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90029 (323) 871-9500 fax (323) 871-9501

Nature’s Wonder

1330 W. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 380-KUSH (5874)

New Era (NE)

1238 S. Flower Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 747-7969

643 S. Olive Street St 415 Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 627-2940

1733 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 (323) 257-7200

9901 San Fernando Road, Ste 41 Los Angeles, CA 91331 (818) 899-4540

5823 W. Pico Blvd. Ste B Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 272-4392

Rainforest Collective 12515 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90066 (310) 391-0011

Rampart Discount Center 264 S. Rampart Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90057 (323) 263-3009

Slauson Center (SC)

3708 W. Slauson Avenue Unit B Los Angeles, CA 90043 (877) 310-WEED (9333)

St. Andrews Medical (SAM) 432 S. San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 (310) 855-0420 fax (310) 855-0182

Sunset Organic Center (SOC) 2210 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 908-7442

The BlueGate Collective 3428 Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90023 (877) 321-5874

The Green Easy

7948 W. 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90048 (877) 321-5874

The Natural Way

5817 Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 963-4300

The Spot

3200 Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 851-7166

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DISPENSARy Listing Westside Discount Center

4 The Patients

12211 Wilshire Blvd, Ste A Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 207-1200

2335 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 469-8857

Vermont Herbal Center (VHC)

50 Cap

955 S. Vermont Avenue Ste T Los Angeles, CA 90006 (213) 387-5203

LOS ANGELES – EAST LA Colorado Collective (CC)

1066 East Anaheim Street Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 326-4297

Alternate Health Collective (AHC)

1121 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 (323) 550-8043

3428 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 427-9999

Compassion Union (Soto St. Collective)

Alternative Herbal Health (AHH)

1260 S. Soto Street Unit 1 Los Angeles, CA 90023 (323) 262-8288 fax (323) 262-8388

Cornerstone Research Collective (CRC)

3702 East Anaheim Street Long Beach, CA 90804 (562) 597-1199

Alternative Medicine Collective (AMC)

4623 Eagle Rock Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 (323) 259-8933 fax (323) 259-8702

5543 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90805 (562) 612-4637

Nature’s Cure Patients Collective (NCPC)

Artesia Boulevard Collective (ABC)

4577 Valley Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90032 (323) 225-1815 fax (323) 225-1630

2801 E. Artesia Blvd. Ste A Long Beach, CA 90805 (562) 633-8888

LONG BEACH

A Soothing Remedy Cooperative

1515 Collective

1515 E. Anaheim Street Long Beach, CA 90813 (424) 209-0643

1a.m. Natural Solutions (1ANS) 743 East 4th Street Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 612-3836

1521 W. Willow Street Long Beach, CA 90810 (562) 612-4388

Belmont Shore Natural Care (BSNC) 5375 2nd Street Ste 5 Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 987-0210

Calm and Collective (CC) 1 Love Beach Club (1LBC) 2767 East Broadway Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 343-5388

2200 Industry Green Collective 2200 N. Lakewood Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90815 (562) 986-9400

2nd St. ODC

5470 E. Street Unit B Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 439-0009

45 Cap Nature’s Cure Collective (NCC) 3925 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 612-1400

2515 E. Anaheim Street Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 398-3786

Canna Collective Long Beach (CCLB) 4010 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 492-6091

Care Mutual (CM)

CSH

537 West Willow Street Long Beach, CA 90806 (562) 595-4111

Dank Depot (DD)

5595 E. 7th Street Long Beach, CA 90804 (562) 597-6041

Eltie Herbal Center (EHC) 1330 East South Street Unit 5 Long Beach, CA 90805 (562) 423-2222

Emerald City Collective (ECC) 2501 E. Anaheim Street Long Beach, CA 90804 (562) 434-3065

The Beach Quality Caregivers 7852 Bolsa Ave Ste A Midway City, CA 92655 (714) 899-KUSH (5874)

MISSION HILLS 420 for the People (420fTP) 15300 Devonshire Street Ste 11 Mission Hills, CA 91345 (800) PUSH-420 (818) 891-0800

NORTH HOLLyWOOD California Compassionate Care Network (CCCN) 4720 Vineland Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91602 (818) 980-MEDS (980-6337)

Green Miracle Healing (GMH) final Cut Collective (fCC) 1175 Wardlow Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 443-7742

Green Earth Center (GEC) 3748 Atlantic Avenue Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 989-0300

Green Medci Works (GMW) 1088 Redondo Avenue Long Beach, CA 90804 (562) 433-6600

Green Valley Patient Care Center (GVPCC) 1561 West Pacific Coast Hwy Long Beach, CA 90810 (562) 436-1400

Happy Acres

110 West Ocean Blvd. 7th Floor Ste 728 Long Beach, CA 90802

Herbal Solutions – Carson (HSC) 4311 Carson Street Long Beach, CA 90808 (562) 425-8310

MARINA DEL RAy Marina Caregivers

110 W. Ocean Blvd. Ste 20 Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 432-1300

730 Washington Blvd Marina Del Ray, CA 90292 (310) 574-4000

Chronic Pain Releaf

Westside’s finest Collective (WfC)

1501 Santa Fe Avenue Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 437-LEAF (5323)

MIDWAy CITy

3995 Inglewood Blvd. Marina Del Ray, CA 90066

7503 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 232-8684

Natural Choice Healing Center (NCHC) 6006 Vantage Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 358-2620

NoHo 5656

5656 Cahuenga Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 762-8962

North Hollywood Compassionate Caregivers (NoHoCC) 4854 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 (818) 980-9212

Patients & Caregivers (PC) 6141 Vineland Avenue North Hollywood, CA 91606 (818) 588-1307

Purple Valley Collective 12736 Sherman Way North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 582-9400

Vapors

13432 Sherman Way North Hollywood, CA 91605 (818) 765-2500

NORTHRIDGE Cyon Corp. Cannamed of Northridge (CCCN) 9345 Melvin Avenue Unit 1 Northridge, CA 91324

Green Happiness Healing Center (GHHC) 8707 Lindley Avenue Ste G Northridge, CA 91325 (818) 886-2479

Green Valley Collective (GVC) 17017 Roscoe Blvd. Northridge, CA 91325 (818) 881-GVC1 (4821)

Medifornia

8924 Reseda Blvd. Northridge, CA 91324 (818) 718-6336

RESEDA True Healing Collective 7329 Reseda Blvd Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 277-0807

SANTA fE SPRINGS Nature’s Green Cure

11821 Slauson Ave Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 696-3646

Organix

10338 S. Painter Blvd Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (562) 944-4420

SHERMAN OAKS Green Leaf Remedies (GLR) 14925 Burbank Blvd Unit 3 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 (818) 788-0558

Medical Marijuana Relief (MMRC) 14303 Ventura Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 (818) 783-3888

Sherman Oaks Holistic Oasis (SOHO) 13650 Burbank Blvd. Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 (818) 345-5477

SILVERLAKE Sunset Junction 4017 W. Sunset Silverlake, CA 90026 (323) 660-0655

SOUTH GATE SouthGate Herbal Healing Center

13194 Paramount Blvd. Ste B South Gate, CA 90280 (562) 634-1354

STUDIO CITy City Organic Remedies (COR) 11306 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 980-1122

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DISPENSARy Listing IVXX 24/7

11222 Ventura Blvd. Studio City, 91604 (818) 985-4899

Natural Herbal Pain Relief (NHPR) 11626 Ventura Blvd Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 508-0955

Studio City Caregivers (SCC) 3625 Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90068

Studio City Private Organic Therapy (SCPOT) 11557 Ventura Blvd Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 506-7144

Wellness Earth Energy Dispensary (WEED)

12021 ½ Ventura Blvd. Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 980-2266 fax (818) 980-2265

foothill Wellness Center (fWC)

7132 Foothill Blvd. Tujunga, CA 91042 (818) 352-3388 fax (818) 352-3301

Sylmar Caregivers Inc. (SCI) 10037 Commerce Avenue Tujunga, CA 91042 (818) 273-4567

VALLEy VILLAGE Holistic Therapeutic Center (HTC)

Reseda Discount Caregivers 6102 Reseda Blvd. Tarzana, CA 91335 (818) 757-0434

So. Cal Co-Op (SCC)

19459 Ventura Blvd. Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 344-7622 fax (818) 344-7623

WC Spot (WCS)

18663 Ventura Blvd. Ste 230-A11 (second floor) Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 332-5548

TUJUNGA ALCC

7624 Foothill Blvd. Unit A Tujunga, CA 91042 (818) 353-9333

The Wilshire Clinic (TWC) 6741 Van Nuys Blvd. Ste A Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 997-0633

VAN NUyS Alt Med

13611 Sherman Way Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 908-9333

Boo-ku (BK)

DEC Medical (DECM)

TARzANA

6805-B Hazeltine Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 786-1100

4100 Lincoln Blvd Venice, CA 90292 (310) 305-8425

Infinity Alliance

11000 Randall Ste E Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 504-2661 (818) 504-2557

Valley Herbal Center (VHC)

VENICE

SUN VALLEy

Sun Valley Caregiver’s (SVC)

13611 Sherman Way Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 988-9333

12410 Burbank Blvd. Ste 103 Valley Village, CA 91607 (818) 980-5999

6817 Sepulveda Blvd. 2nd Floor Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 908-9255

1623 Sheldon Street Ste A 2nd Fl Sun Valley, CA 91352 (818) 768-2400

Universal Caregivers Inc. (UCI)

6309 Van Nuys Blvd. Ste 110 Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 835-1420

Delta 9 (D9)

7648 Van Nuys Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 997-1003

Green Dragon (GD)

7423 Van Nuys Blvd. Ste C Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 442-0054

The Green Earth (TGE) 6811 Woodman Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91405 (818) 994-1045

Kushism (K)

Ironworks Collective

Pacific Collective (PC) 905 Pacific Avenue Venice, CA 90291 (310) 392-9988

SOS

328 Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 (310) 450-9141

WEST HILLS Global Health Center (CHC) 22323 Sherman Way Ste 7 West Hills, CA 91303 (818) 884-1028

7207 Balboa Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 908-9900

Herbal Solutions Collective (HSC) 22728 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 704-1300

H.I.P.

22831 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 436-2243

Topanga Caregivers (TC) 6457 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 716-9200

West Valley Caregivers (WVC) 23067 Ventura Blvd. Ste 104 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 591-5899

West Valley Patients Group (WVPG) 23043 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 224-4146

P.A.PA. Delivery Service

8921 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 728-6200

zen Healing Collective (zHC) 8464 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069 (323) 656-6611

8116 Byron Road Unit D Whitter, CA 90606 (562) 945-2420

Strain Balboa Caregivers Inc. (SBC)

22851 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 222-1882

DELIVERy SERVICE

13655 Victory Blvd Ste 205 Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 782-7641 14350 Oxnard Street Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 997-6912

Green Joy (GJ)

The Sunset Super Shop (SSS)

WHITTER

Red Moon Inc. (RMI)

21777 Ventura Blvd. Ste 236 Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 716-6348

WEST HOLLyWOOD

7555 Woodley Avenue Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 994-3446

Montana Caregivers

California Stress & Pain Management Resource Center (CSPMRC)

Whitter Hope Collective (WHC)

WOODLAND HILLS Ashmoon Caregivers (AC) 21610 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (818) 999-3313

(714) 814-PAPA (7272) www.papadelivery.com

Releaf Central of Pasadena (818) 929-6045

DOCTORS Affordable Evaluations 1665 S. Brookhurst Ste A1 Anaheim, CA 92804 (877) 789-9339

Affordable Evaluations 1040 Elm Avenue Ste 210 Long Beach, CA 90813 (877) 789-9339

Best Price Evaluations

7200 Greenleaf Avenue Ste 370 Whitter, CA 90602 (877) 670-6338

Happy Medical

7353 Melrose Avenue Ste B Los Angeles, CA 90046 (323) 944-0437

Inglewood Health Service Center

233A Market Street Ste 101 Inglewood, CA 90301 (310) 431-0339

Long Beach 420 Medical Marijuana Evaluations 1737 E. 7th Street Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 599-8420

Medical Advisory Center (M.A.C.) 4221 Wilshire Blvd # 170-15 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (323) 965-0420

OC Medical Center

2050 W. Chapman Avenue Ste 177 Orange, CA 92868 (714) 366-9129

THCeval Center

1600 Sawtelle Blvd. Ste 330 Los Angeles, CA 93304 (877) MY-420-DR (694-2037)

Woodvic Medical Care & Clinic 13653 Victory Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 988-9825

LEGAL SERVICES/ COMPLIANCE Los Angeles Collective Association

(888) 405-7420 losangelescollectiveassociation.org

Medical Marijuana Compliance Team

(877) 623-KUSH (5874) x109

Thegapp.com

6819 Sepulveda Blvd. Ste 209 Van Nuys, CA 91405 (877) 670-6338

Best Price Evaluations 22148 Sherman Way Ste 200 Canoga Park, CA 91303 (877) 670-6338

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DISPENSARy Listing OTHER SERVICES Green Point Insurance (310) 295-2085

GrowSetup.com

Orange County Wellness Services

2000 West Lincoln Ave. Ste 204 Anaheim, CA 92801 (714) 635-5101

(310) 407-9042 growsetup.com

CAPISTRANO BEACH

Mishtix.com

26841 Calle Hermosa Ste C Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 (949) 481-5046

(888) 927-7334 mishtix.com

Steep Hill

Cannabis Analysis Laboratory (510) 698-4446 Steephilllab.com

Beach Cities Collective

COSTA MESA CMPA

1755 Orange Ave. Ste C Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 645-8382

ORANGE COUNTy ANAHEIM 420 Primary Caregivers 231 North Brookhurst St. Anaheim, CA 92801 (714) 758-3500

A.P.C.C.

1125 Magnolia Ave. Ste 105 Anaheim, CA 92801 (714) 821-5874

Anaheim Herbal Healing Center

126 North Brookhurst St. Anaheim, CA 92801 (714) 860-4080

Anaheim Medical Co-Op 1100 Orangefair Lane Ste A Anaheim, CA 92801 (714) 680-5874

Eco friendly Solutions

1811 West Katella Ave. Ste 24 Anaheim, CA 92804 (714) 271-8240

Green City Collective

1671 West Katella Ave. Ste 105 Anaheim, CA 92802 (714) 635-9600

The Next Dimension

1025 East Katella Ave. Ste B Anaheim, CA 92802 (714) 385-8148

Mid-County Patients Association

3164 East La Palma Ave. Ste P Anaheim, CA 92806 (714) 630-6272

10700 West Katella Ave. Ste F Garden Grove, CA 92804 (714) 590-9025

Green Hills Patients Association 13311 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840 (714) 748-1111

Compassion Center

13892 Harbor Blvd. Ste 4B Garden Grove, CA 92843 (714) 818-7253

IRVINE The Healing Center

yAH Custom RX Bags (760) 809-9021 yahconcepts.com

Garden Grove Organic Caregivers

Kush Kingdom

522 W. 19th St Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 200-2751

MedMar Patient Care Collective 440 Fair Drive Ste V Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 241-9900

Newport Mesa Patients Association

17165 Von Karman Ste 107 Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 751-9106 Laguna Hills

OC Wilbur’s

23151 Verdugo Drive Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 297-3997

LAKE fOREST Café Vale Tudo

779 West 19th St Ste N Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 891-8289

24601 Raymond Way Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 454-9227

Tri-County PCA

Independent Collective Of Orange County

1812 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 310-5791

DANA POINT The Point Alternative Care

24602 Raymond Way Ste 20 Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 855-4420

The Health Collective

34213 South Pacific Coast Hwy Ste C Dana Point, CA 92629 (949) 248-5500

24602 Raymond Way Ste 21 Lake Forest, CA 92630 (949) 355-7841 Midway City

Holistic Health

CARE Patients Association

24582 Del Prado Ste G Dana Point, CA 92629 (949) 542-7722

14942 Jackson St. Ste D Midway City, CA 92655 (888) 714-6337

fOOTHILL RANCH

Orange County Patients Collective

Care Mutual

26730 Towne Centre Drive Ste 20 Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 (949) 215-4467

15142 Jackson St. Midway City, CA 92655 (714) 892-8647

GARDEN GROVE

Synchronicity Street

Canna Clinic Of Garden Grove 9758 West Chapman Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92841 (714) 537-0420

15112 Adams St. Midway City, CA 92655 (714) 421-6605

The Variety

15052 Adams St. Midway City, CA 92655 (714) 893-1263

SANTA ANA Access OC Central

1833 East 17th St. Ste 322 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 972-2000

Aloha Community Collective Association 2112 East 4th St. Ste 227 Santa Ana, CA 92705

Alternative Medical Group 1102 West 17th St. Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 648-0195

American Patient’s Collective 2550 North Grand Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92705

CannaCare Wellness Center 1401 North Tustin Ave Ste 330 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 667-0600

GanjaVana

1535 East 17th St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 884-4151

Go N’ Green P.C.A. 1801 East Edinger Ave. Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 766-0420

Healing OC

1665 East 4th St. Ste 112 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 835-4206

Kush Kingdom

722 South Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 881-7054

Orange Coast Premier Collective

3619 West Pendleton Ave. Unit A Santa Ana, CA 92704 (714) 591-7000

Orange County Patient Group Collective

Premium Green PCA 1905 East 17th St. Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 835-0500

Roman A Clef

1820 E. Garry Ave Suite #108 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (949) 251-0305

Santa Ana Patients Group 1823 17th St Unit 209 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 568-0041

So Cal Compassion

1651 East Edinger St. Ste 209 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 417-1322

South Coast Patients Center 1202 East 176th St 200 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 547-4800

The Natural Alternative Patient Association 1665 East 4th St. Ste 111 Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 834-9900

California Patients Association 1201 East 17th St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 (714) 542-5600

Cool Calm

1820 East Garry Ave. Ste 201 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (949) 734-1841

Green Coast Wellness Center 2001 East 4th St. Ste 205 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 542-2277

Omega Healthcare Collective 1800 East Garry Ave. Ste 202 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (949) 836-4833

2315 East 17th St. Ste 4 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 547-2525

SUNSET BEACH

Orange County’s Patient Care

17061 5th St. Sunset Beach, CA 90742 (562) 296-5780

Patients Premium Collective

Sea & Sand

1921 Carnegie Ave. Ste 3H Santa Ana, CA 92705 (949) 752-6272

1900 East Warner Ave. Unit 1A Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 720-2735

Green Sunset

17191 Pacific Coast Hwy Sunset Beach, CA 90742 (562) 370-6734

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West County Patient Collective Association 16722 Pacific Coast Hwy Sunset Beach, CA 90742 (877) 237-2005 Westminster

Clean Green

6622 Westminster Blvd. Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 897-7319

Golden State Patients Association 12570 Brookhurst St. Ste 5 Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 530-3311

MedMar West

14020 Rancho Road Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 893-7777

Pacific Island Care 14022 Edwards St. Ste B Westminster, CA 92683

SACRAMENTO DISPENSARIES SACRAMENTO Canna Care

320 Harris Ave. Ste #G Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 925-1199

List of Advertisers Adams and Hill p 23

Marina Caregivers p 39

Affordable Evaluations p 22

Montana Caregivers p 16

Anaheim Palliative Care Center p 36

Natural Choice Healing Center p 25

Azusa Patients p 21

Nature’s Green Cure p 49

Beach Quality Caregivers p 18 & 19

Natures Wonder p 9

Belmont Shore p 21

Noho 5656 p 45

Best Price Evaluations p 33

OC Medical Center p 15

California Compassion Care Network p 29

OC THC p 28

California Herbal Healing Center p 45 Canna Care p 42 Chronic Pain Releaf p 25 City Compassionate Care p 24 Downtown Collective p 2 & 3 Eden Therapy p 28 Evergreen p 27 Garden Grove Organic Caregivers p 16 Gapp p 76 Green Dragon p 43 Green Horizon Collective p 47 Green Point Insurance p 48 Happy Medical p 36 Ingelwood Health Services p 28 Ironworks Collective p 82 KushCon p 46 Kush Kingdom (CENTERfOLD) Kush Korner p 25 LACA p 71 Long Beach 420 Medical Marijuana Evaluations p 4 MAC p 7

Olive Tree p 83 Patients and Caregivers p 5 Purple Valley Collecitve p 13 Rampart Discount Center p 10 & 11 Rainforest Collective p 59 Redmoon p 36 Reseda Discount Caregivers (backcover) South Gate Herbal Healing p 61 Steep Hill Lab p 31 Sunset Junction Organic p 21 The Bluegate Collective p 55 The Green Easy p 53 True Healing Collective p 17 Westside Discount Center p 44 Whittier Collective p 48 Woodvic p 16 “yAH” p 48