Kush Northern California November 2010 by Randy MALINOFF

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10 The Health Report: Acupuncture

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14 | This Month In Weed History by Josh Kaplan

The benefits of this ancient Chinese form of medicine is used worldwide to cure all types of ailments. Read the first of this three part series on the benefits on this non traditional medicine.

18 | Strain Review: Grand Daddy Purple by Michael Howland

30 San Jose Sharks

34 | Bay Area Rocks by Charlotte Cruz

Hockey, the greatest winter sport has so far been a 50/50 proposition for our own San Jose Sharks. Be sure to check out the schedule and go to the HP Pavilion to cheer for the Sharks -- let’s hope they turn into true killers!

44 Minimizing The Cost

IRC Section 280E prevents dispensaries from deducting legitimate business expenses since marijuana is still classified as a controlled substance. Read this information to get the most out of your medical marijuana business deductions.

48 Hawaiian Bootube

A unique bamboo water pipe handcrafted in Hawaii will bring Aloha to your cannabis lifestyle.

58 KushCon

Sure to be the largest cannabis lifestyle convention ever, KushCon will be at the Denver Convention Center December 17-19. The not to be missed event of the year. 6

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he Beatles said it best when they wrote the title to the song Come Together. Following the November 2, 2010 election Oregon and South Dakota voted down medical marijuana related laws, while Arizona, first declared a downfall, was declared a victory for medical marijuana supporters several days after election day. California, the first state in the nation to pass a medical marijuana law in 1996, attempted to pass the Tax Cannabis Initiative, Proposition 19 which was voted down statewide 46% in favor to 54% against. The most interesting thing that we learned from this election is that other than the voters in our country that are opposed to the use of marijuana – medical or otherwise – our own industry is completely divided as how to proceed through this time of prohibition. The bay area counties of Sonoma, Marin, Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo and Monterey all voted in favor of legalization, while the counties of Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino (the Emerald Triangle) and Sacramento all voted against legalization. It is obvious there are very assorted political beliefs that caused these areas, all richly engrained in the cannabis industry to be so diversely split as to their reasons to be for or against legalization. The Federal government still holds strong to the archaic posturing that marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug. As long as the cannabis community stays divided as to how to move forward to eliminate this classification and to make the nation as a whole appreciate both the medical as well as recreational benefits to cannabis, we as an industry will have a problem marching forward.

How can we “Come Together” and create a state ordinance that all parties involved in our industry can support? With recent turmoil in San Jose these past few weeks to the Los Angeles City Attorney suing hundreds of collectives in Los Angeles to validate the City Council’s onerous medical marijuana ordinance it is more evident each day that governmental agencies whether local, state or national are doing a good job keeping this industry divided. Independently, on November 12th the Los Angeles City Council decided to rethink the harshness of the ordinance by giving the pre ICO collectives shut down by the City Attorney’s office a six month reprieve while they reevaluate various portions of the city ordinance. So how can we “Come Together” and create a state ordinance that all parties involved in our industry can support. With two years before the next general election, it is time to meet as an industry in community meetings, voice concerns and help draft a proposition that both sides can live with. The use of marijuana both for medical purposes as well as recreational is here to stay. We can choose to keep it underground, with no financial benefit to our federal , state, or local governments or we can help tailor laws that politicians and citizens alike can live with. Colorado has passed the first statewide medical marijuana law, and while it is far from perfect, the medical cannabis industry in Colorado including growers, dispensaries, edible companies and doctors have all registered and become legitimate businesses creating much needed revenue for their state. The sooner other states with medical marijuana laws prove to the federal government that they are treating medical marijuana as a business, like any other, the sooner the government might be forced to realize the monetary benefits of cannabis, medical or otherwise. So isn’t it time for the state of California to Come Together?

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MORE PEOPLE EVERYDAY ARE LOOKING EAST FOR ANSWERS TO health questions and general wellness. Acupuncture is a very big part of traditional Chinese medicine and its popularity in the United States has grown abundantly in the 20th century. While the exact origins of acupuncture are not clear, it is often studied and reported that acupuncture goes all the way back to the Stone Age in China. According to 1970’s novelist, David Frum, “The greatest exposure in the West came when New York Times reporter James Reston, who accompanied Nixon during the visit, received acupuncture in China for post-operative pain after undergoing an emergency appendectomy under standard anesthesia. Reston was so impressed with the pain relief he experienced from the procedure that he wrote about acupuncture in The New York Times upon returning to the United States. In 1973 the American Internal Revenue Service allowed acupuncture to be deducted as a medical expense.”

At the core of Chinese medicine is the belief that a type of energy or force known as qi (pronounced “chee”) flows through energy paths (meridians) in the body. Each meridian corresponds to one organ or group of organs that governs particular bodily functions. Achieving balanced flow of qi is thought to be the very key to health and wellness. Qi maintains the dynamic balance of yin and yang, which are complementary opposites. According to Chinese medicine, everything in nature possesses both yin and yang. An imbalance of qi (too much, too little, or blocked flow) causes disease. To restore balance to the qi, an acupuncturist inserts needles at points along the meridians. These acupuncture points are places where the energy pathway is near the surface of the skin. The effects of acupuncture are not easily understood or described. The research that has been done suggests that the needling process may produce a variety of effects on the brain and the body. Several theories have been written about and a common belief is that stimulated nerve fibers transmit signals to the spinal cord and brain, activating the body’ s central nervous system. The spinal cord and brain then release hormones that alleviate pain while improving overall wellness and health. Acupuncture may also increase our pain threshold which is advantageous for those who suffer from chronic pain. Acupuncture has also been reported to increase blood circulation and body temperature, positively affect the immune system by affecting white blood cell activity and triglyceride levels, and reducing cholesterol and restoring blood sugar levels. In the next installment, a look at the effects of acupuncture in treating cancer patients.

For those KUSH readers under the age of sixty, try to imagine what it was like to grow up in the fifties. Imagine almost a whole decade before Leave It To Beaver - now add in some nuclear testing and a little post-war trauma, and you’ve got yourself one screwed up era. If there was ever a time to smoke a joint, it was then. So in typical contrast, what does our country do…? We implement The Boggs Act, which nearly quadruples penalties for all narcotics offenses and unscientifically lumps Marijuana in with narcotic drugs (which by definition declares it an Opiate, which Marijuana is NOT). I guess rational thinking was on back order then too. This all took place on Nov. 2nd , 1951. Was this just a sign of the times….? Let’s jump ahead 45 years to 1996, where a San Franciscan AIDS activist named Dennis Peron conceived Prop 215 (The Compassionate Use Act), which passed with overwhelming numbers in the liberal Bay area. Other cities in California soon followed, and with California leading the way, the fight has continued ever since. With many hurdles in this battle, we can see the future of California’s stance on the issue with the recent bill passed last month by Governor Schwarzenegger, essentially de-criminalizing Marijuana in amounts under one ounce, with a $100 fine, and no arrest. Finally the small time user is clear and free of a potential jail sentence based on their medical usage, or personal habits. This is a relief on our judicial system, as well as our society as a whole. With this watershed moment potentially leading the rest of the country in tow, we must reflect on how we got to this far. It’s been a lot of hard work by a lot of different people. It’s taken many individual and collective battles to get to this point. As California and other liberal states are fighting the cause, there are many more states fighting against it. If you’re reading KUSH magazine, you probably support the latter of these two historical moments. Let’s not ever take for granted what our forefathers have done, and/or what our politicians are attempting to do presently. We have a long road to haul, so let’s not rest on our laurels.

As I read this quote and imagine Lincoln in his favorite rocking chair over looking his fields of hemp I can only think of one strain, Grand Daddy Purple (GDP). It is a classic strain that has established itself with an unmistakable look and smell. The nugs are tight and a beautiful mix of dark green with bits of purple spotted sporadically throughout the nugs. Its smell is that of a sweet spice that exudes from giant over ripe purple grapes. Make no mistake this is an Indica at its finest. GDP originates from Purple Urkle x Bid Bud. This cross was made to create a much more resilient plant capable of larger yields than Purple Urkle by itself. The end result is a staple strain with multiple medicinal uses and an incredibly unique look and taste. Once you have tried it, your new favorite thing will be sitting on your front porch smoking a pipe of sweet GDP. Its medicinal use is perfect for diminishing pain such as those associated with neurogenic pain, migraines, Fibromyalgia, cancer treatments, severe arthritis, AIDS, old and new sports injuries, back pain, body tension and achy limbs. It is also very helpful for sleep aid, mood elevation, appetite stimulation, anti-anxiety, anti-depression and any other general mental and physical ailments. The wonderful thing about this Indica strain is that it does not carry the heavy â&#x20AC;&#x153;couch-lockâ&#x20AC;? feeling with it. It keeps you medicated yet, you are still quite clear 18 18

headed and capable of functioning, which most indicas do not allow for in a daily routine. I picked up a sample at MedEx Collective + Deliveries in San Jose and it was as true to form as could be. The nugs were dense and well manicured with deep greens and purple freckles. It smelled like the color purple, sweet and floral. I tried some from the vaporizer and some rolled and I must say that I highly recommend the GDP be rolled in a grape flavored wrap and loosely packed. Once lit and inhaled, flavors of lavender wrapped in overripe grapes injected with grape soda come to mind as the smoke rolls smoothly over your tongue and down your throat. It is like a fine cognac, smooth and flavorful with a complex bouquet of scents. With every inhale you feel the medication coming on stronger and stronger, relaxing more and more, yet never overwhelming you. It is a very mellow high that helped relieve the tension between my shoulders, improved my mood by alleviating my daily worries. Thank you MedEx for helping me to remember what a great classic Grand Daddy Purple truly is. I am glad to know that this quality strain is a standard and a staple in your collective.

The NO2 Vaporizer by Vapir, Inc. is the new face of vaporizing. The typical issues associated with vaporizers—the bulkiness, lack of portability, and size of the large vaporizers of old that needed to be plugged into a wall—are no more. Portability is the new word in the vaporizing industry, and the NO2 is leading the way. As Frank Bartscheck, Vice President of Vapir, Inc. says, what people want most is “portability and ease.” And this new vaporizer is all about portability and ease. The inception of the idea for this vaporizer lies in the desire to rid the vaporizer of the aforementioned stigmas that have plagued its popularity. Even modern, more portable vaporizers still encounters some of these problems: they are often confusing to use and, even though they do not have to be tethered to a wall, their battery lives are rather lackluster. The NO2 fixes all of these issues: you simply push the power button, set the temperature with the digital scale, load the herb of your choice, and start to vaporize. The device will even remember your favorite temperature setting. Another aspect of the NO2 that really sets it apart from the crowd is its rechargeable battery. You can charge the battery while using the device, and even “charge the battery on the go without draining the battery with the cigarette/ lighter adapter in your car, RV boat, etc.” The company also sells additional replacement batteries, ensuring that your device is never without power. The NO2 makes the previous drawbacks of the vaporizer non-existent, allowing the positive health effects of vaporizing instead of smoking to be more accessible than ever. As Bartscheck points out, while using a vaporizer “you are minimizing the intake of carbon monoxide and tars which are the negative side effects typically associated with smoking.” For this simple reason alone, vaporizing is a significantly safer way to receive the effects of marijuana without the inhalation of dangerous carcinogens. Vaporizers have also been shown to extract THC more effectively from the plant than by lighting it on fire. Bartscheck also points out that because the NO2 does not use a butane heating element to heat the herb of your choice, the natural flavor of the herb is preserved, allowing you to “enjoy the actual flavor” of the herb. At $179, the NO2 vaporizer is a serious advancement in the modern, digital vaporizing age. The NO2 is portable, affordable, compact, and provides the safest way to enjoy your medical marijuana or other herb of choice.

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I believe that the medical cannabis industry is suffering from a level of complacency that is hurting progress. Medical cannabis cultivators have in the last generation honed their art and techniques to produce a flower that has incredible bag appeal and flavor, but that is no longer enough. The medical cannabis movement is under constant scrutiny and in order for the industry to stand up to the nay-sayers, participants must recognize the need to implement quality control programs. I appreciate the confidence that growers have in the cannabis they are producing and collective dispensaries are distributing, but patients deserve to know their cannabis is quality assured, meaning tested for potency, microbiological contaminants, and pesticide residue. Third party quality assurance practices are routine in most every other sector which is why the SafeCannabisTM program offered by Steep Hill Lab fills the needs of the industry to create confidence. I have the daily pleasure of talking with some of the best growers in the cannabis world. Admirably, most believe that their products reign superior to others on the market and they come to our lab because they want to prove it. These growers are also commendably making the choice to differentiate their medical cannabis from the rest by self-regulating and implementing quality control. They are bravely moving past a complacency that has held back the industry for quite some time. Self-regulation is a small and growing movement. My philosophy, which is shared by many of my colleagues, is that cannabis industry people need to be a part of setting the standards that regulate cannabis because we understand more about it than the lawmakers do. By self-regulating we are setting the standard that government regulating bodies look to when they create their local guidelines. Proposition 19 did not pass and as a result I hear a lot of pleased, cannabissupporters say that they are happy because legal medical cannabis sanctioned by Propostition 215 is “good enough” and that “if it’s not broke don’t fix it.” In many ways I see their point and was personally disappointed that Proposition 19 did not propose safety/quality standards for cannabis, clear guidelines for running a legal cannabis business, and ways for the small grower to stay in

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I believe there is an enormous contingent of industry sympathizers who are in denial about the inevitable changes that are coming down the pipeline, legalization or no legalization. Denial about foreseeable adjustments to the status quo may understandably come from the historical need to balk at the law and go underground in order to participate in the cannabis industry. I respect those who have responsibly pushed the limits of the law in order to provide cannabis, a sacred plant, to patients and I have witnessed that those who have been willing to challenge boundaries imposed by the laws of land or the dominant cultural paradigm are the people who have truly been able to make a difference in the world. However, while the medical cannabis industry players have to be risk takers, no one should have the expectations that medical cannabis patients should be taking a risk just because they are choosing to consume cannabis to alleviate chronic pain, treat appetite loss from cancer, or reduce anxiety. Patients deserve to know their medical cannabis is safe for consumption. No one can argue against safety. Complacency causes people to have difficulty recognizing change. They rationalize behavior because they think the risk is low and become over confident in their actions. It will be a devastating blow to the progress of medical cannabis if a lack of self-regulation leads to an unanticipated health crisis where someone is compromised. The current participants of the medical cannabis sector will be well served to be a part of a movement to self-regulating now before the government comes in and tells us we have to. There are currently a couple of models for medical cannabis quality assurance; dispensaries submit samples for laboratory analysis or growers do the testing before passing on the medical cannabis to a collective dispensary or patient. Ultimately the most logical quality assurance model for the medical cannabis industry is for the growers to contract with a quality assurance laboratory, like Steep Hill Lab, to implement standardized sterile packaging and laboratory analysis before the product reaches the market. Historically, industries that have selfregulated before the government imposed compliance guidelines have been looked to as resources when regulatory guidelines are ultimately imposed by government oversight. When the USDA implemented organic standards it looked to already established models like CCOF (California Certified Organic Farms) to create their compliance guidelines. In California alone, Richmond, Long Beach, Eureka, Los Angeles, and Stockton have all mandated safety testing and standards for medical cannabis based on the model we have created. The medical cannabis industry has operated in a certain way for a long time and when you have done something one way it is hard to change but not hopeless. Already, hundreds of collectives are implementing quality control and safety standards, growers are using sterile, standardized packaging to ensure that their product does not degrade before it reaches the patient, and most importantly, thousands of patients are consuming medical cannabis that they can feel confident is safe cannabis. It takes effort to develop news procedures and change old ones but once a behavior is consciously changed it will not take much effort to sustain. -AnnaRae Grabstein is the CEO of Steep Hill Lab, Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier cannabis analysis laboratory.

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Internal Revenue Code Section 280E disallows legitimate business expenses that are incurred in a trade or business of trafficking in controlled substances. Cannabis, or marijuana, continues to be treated as a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act passed in 1970, a federal law, even though 14 states and the District of Columbia so far have passed legislation legalizing the dispensing of cannabis for medical purposes. In addition to those states, another 17 states recognize the medical value of cannabis, some of which are considering legislation to allow dispensaries (according to Marijuana Policy Project, a non-profit policy think-tank). The Internal Revenue Code has not yet been amended to recognize the legitimacy of medical cannabis dispensaries. Until the tax code gets corrected, tax and accounting professionals must continue to reduce their deductions by the portion that is deemed attributable to “trafficking” in cannabis. This article explains how to make the calculation so as to minimize the portion of the business expenses that are non-deductible. This approach utilizes the principals outlined in Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems v. Commissioner, 128 T.C. No. 14, wherein the court sanctioned the bifurcation of expenses between those attributable to trafficking and those that are not. The Theory in Support of the Calculation Medical cannabis dispensaries provide many different services to their patients. Examples of such services include acupuncture, nutritional training and advice, chiropractic services, and pain management treatments. The IRS has acknowledged that these services are completely outside the scope of Section 280E, and therefore expenses related to these services are completely deductible, pursuant to the approach allowed by the Tax Court in the case cited above. Patients seek advice from dispensary personnel on aspects related to the different strains and forms of medicinal cannabis. They want to know which strains may be high in CBDs (cannabinoids), which strains are better for improving appetite, which strains are better for improving sleep, etc. Additionally, they need advice regarding which form may be best suited to their medical need; should they use concentrates,

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tinctures, edibles, or salves. When dispensary personnel provide this advice, they are providing medical advice, they are not engaging in “trafficking.” In Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems v. Commissioner, 128 T.C. No. 14, the Tax Court noted that the gerund “trafficking” should be referenced to the verb “traffic” which denotes “to engage in commercial activity: buy and sell regularly.” Therefore, “trafficking” does not include the provision of medical advice. In the context of a medical cannabis dispensary, it should only include the consummation of the actual financial transaction. Informal studies have shown that, of the total amount of time the typical patients spends at the dispensary counter, less than 25% of that time is spent consummating the financial transaction, i.e., swiping their credit card or handling money. This percentage is what I call the “Transactional Factor.” Three Steps to Making a 280E Calculation Making a 280E calculation is a three-step process. First, allocate all occupancy costs between Retail (this term is used herein to denote those operations, a portion of which would ordinarily be considered “trafficking” as this term is used in Section 280E) and Non-Retail operations. Second, make the same allocation for all payroll-related costs. Third, apply the “Transactional Factor.” To allocate occupancy costs, measure the square footage of the Retail space. This will typically be the space around the sales counter. Using this number in the numerator, and total square footage of the entire facility in the denominator, apply this fraction to all occupancy costs, such as rent, depreciation and liability insurance. For example, Oakland Dispensers operates a 3,000 square foot facility. Their CPA measured the square footage around the sales counter to be 600 square feet. This results in a Retail occupancy fraction of 20% (600/3,000). Oakland Dispensers had paid $80,000 in rent, $10,000 in liability insurance, and had depreciation expenses of $60,000 for the year. As a result, their total occupancy costs related to Retail was $30,000 (=20% of ($80,000 +$10,000+ $60,000)).

To allocate payroll costs, determine the total amount of payroll paid to those personnel who work in Retail behind the sales counter. Using this number in the numerator and total payroll for the year in the denominator, apply this fraction to all payroll related costs, such as payroll, employer portion of payroll taxes, health and retirement benefits, and workers’ compensation insurance. Continuing the same example, Oakland Dispensers had paid $1,000,000 in total payroll to all employees for the year. Of this amount, $310,000 was paid to employees working Retail behind the sales counter. This results in a payroll fraction of 31% ($310,000/$1,000,000). Oakland Dispensers had incurred, in addition to payroll, employer payroll taxes of $175,000, health insurance premiums for employees of $120,000 and workers’ compensation insurance premiums of $30,000. As a result, their total payroll costs related to Retail was $410,750 (=31% of ($1,000, 000+$175,000+$120,000+$30,000)). The third and final step is to apply the Transactional Factor. Because different dispensaries may serve different patients with different needs for advice, you should take a sample and, using a stop watch, time the portion of the total patient meeting time that is devoted to consummating only the financial aspect of the meeting. This is the time spent swiping the credit card and signing the sales slip, or alternatively counting the money tendered and counting the change received. Make sure you do this for enough patient visits to make your sample valid. The CPA for Oakland Dispensers timed the meetings of 10 typical patient visits and determined that, on average, approximately 18% of the total patient visit time was spent consummating the financial aspects of the transaction. Because the occupancy costs related to Retail was $30,000 and the payroll costs related to Retail was $410,750 (see above), the total IRC Section 280E adjustment was calculated to be $79,335 (=18% of ($30,000+$410,750)). This 280E adjustment represents only 5.4% of all costs incurred “below the line” for Oakland Dispensers. This three step approach to calculating the Section 280E adjustment generally results in a small non-deductible portion.

Under IRS Audit Examination The IRS might attempt to question or challenge this approach. Stick to your guns! The practitioner is advised to hold fast to the position. IRC Section 280E was never intended to apply to medical cannabis dispensaries. The legislative history makes it clear that it was intended to thwart illegal drug dealers based upon public policy grounds. Because public opinion has changed with respect to the medical use of cannabis, the application of Section 280E to legally operating cannabis dispensaries is shaky, at best. The practitioner is advised to go to appeals. If the IRS persists even in appeals, the practitioner should advise the client to pay the tax and sue for a refund in federal court, as their chances with a jury (with respect to this issue at least) are better than with the Tax Court. State Tax Treatment of IRC Section 280E

For those states that allow cannabis to be dispensed legally for medical purposes, IRC Section 280E should not apply. In theory, there should be no Section 280E non-deductible adjustment, and it is reasonable to expect a federal-to-state tax difference, allowing the deduction of all business expenses for state income tax purposes. However, most states simply conform to federal law; they reference federal law rather than enact their own set of income tax laws. Section 280E references trafficking in controlled substances….”which is prohibited by Federal law or the law of any State in which such trade or business is conducted.” Is it possible that any state income tax authority of a state that has enacted medical cannabis legislation would attempt to apply Section 280E anyway, simply because of this technical law construct? That would be unreasonable! It is not yet clear whether this could be corrected administratively or whether a state legislative correction would be required. In any event, the practitioner is advised not to make a Section 280E adjustment for state income tax purposes. Author bio: Luigi Zamarra, CPA is the Chief Financial Officer of Harborside Health Center, recognized as one of the largest medical cannabis dispensaries in the United States. He has a BS in Commerce and an MS in Accounting from the University of Virginia. He worked with the Big 4 accounting firms for twelve years, rising to the position of Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers, before starting to work with regional businesses as a public accountant in San Francisco. Luigi now lives and works in Oakland, CA. He can be reached at luigi.zamarra@harborsidehealthcenter.com.

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Beau Hawkes is a 30 year old entrepreneur originally from Idaho, who now calls Maui his home. In 2004, Beau took a 6 month construction job in Maui, during the Idaho winter which turned into a two year experience. Beau felt a true connection to island life, but when work slowed down he returned to the mainland, determined to return. He felt an unspoken ‘mana’ with the island and wanted to return to eventually raise a family in the relaxed, tropical atmosphere that Maui has to offer. In September 2009, Beau returned to his island paradise, finally calling it ‘Home.’ On the first Sunday following his return, he visited his Sunday fun-day ‘church’, his favorite secret beach spot. Planning a relaxing day of hanging on the beach and soaking up the Maui rays, the beach was quiet and empty. Within an hour a colorful character walked up and politely asked Beau if he and a few friends could set up a volleyball net next to him, and that they were welcome to join them for a game. The tattoos and dreadlocks were a second to the warm smile and aloha radiating from him. Within an hour the beach was bustling with every sort of colorful Maui local, all seemingly there for their own Sunday tradition. He somehow knew immediately this was his Maui “ohana” or family. Over the next weeks and months Beau would get to know and love these amazing friends as they gathered for their sunset volleyball sessions. As it would turn out, one friend in particular who lived just up the street, would be instrumental in directing Beau in his new career. His name was Jason Harris, formerly of Jerome Baker the glass bong company. This industry was new to Beau, being a Mormon kid from a small town Idaho. He came to know Jason as a father, husband, friend, and creative consultant. During their daily coffee talk in his kitchen, they would talk and brainstorm about their favorite industry

industry would offer opportunities for someone willing to do the work. Beau couldn’t have found a better mentor. Somehow during one of their creative sessions the idea was born of a bamboo water pipe. With only six months until the C.H.A.M.P.S. trade show in Las Vegas, Beau was determined to create as many bamboo bongs as he could. Being a woodworker, it seemed a natural, almost easy task to create. How wrong he was. Over the next several months he experimented with different varieties and styles of bamboo, eventually leading him to one of the most progressive bamboo farms in the world, that happened to be right there in his own back yard. Beau learned that the bamboo species was key, and true to form, the ideal bamboo happened to be one of the rarest on earth. And so the bamboo tube or Bootube was born. During the research and development stages, countless trips in his 1971 VW bus were made to the farm by way of one of the windiest roads in the world. Weekly progress reports were given at his Sunday volleyball sessions, and he received constructive criticism from some of the most discriminating people in the industry. He knew if his colleagues would endorse his all natural, bamboo pipe; it would surely be able to be sold and used as a daily piece for others looking for an organic smoking piece. Just a week before the C.H.A.M.P.S show all the pieces finally came together. With all the pieces loaded into his suitcase he hopped on a jet plane full of excitement, wonder and anticipation. Literally putting the pieces together in his Las Vegas hotel room, it was there Beau saw his first perfectly finished Bootube. Although Beau and his Maui family and friends loved this new bamboo bong he was hoping the industry would love it also. Well the rest is history selling out of product their first day and taking orders from every corner of the country. Everyone wanted their own piece of Hawaii to take home. From its humble grass roots beginning to the overwhelming response, the Bootube remains the first daily usable bamboo water pipe that with proper care will last for years to come.

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It’s an exotic black bamboo that he is after; found only a handful of places on the earth. Searching the globe for the perfect bamboo wasn’t easy, though finding uncles 180 acre organic bamboo farm right here in Maui certainly made Beau’s life easier. Beau says, “there is something about this place, maybe it’s the majestic ocean view that goes on for thousands of miles, maybe it’s the isolation from civilization where neither power lines nor cell phones can reach, whatever the case it is the tangible life energy or ‘mana’ that lives in each piece of bamboo that makes the Bootube so unique.” Hand picking the perfect bamboo shoots to create a Bootube wasn’t easy at first, but after countless walks through the bamboo forest, he says he “can almost feel the bamboo telling me which ones are ready to be transformed into a work of art and bring its aloha and mana to every corner of the globe.” Beau’s passion and a labor of love goes into each and every Bootube. After the arduous task of cutting the nearly indestructible bamboo, it’s time to load up his old VW bus, known as the magic bus and begin his journey back to the north shore. The bamboo will slowly cure in the warm Kula sun until the ideal moisture content is reached. Back to the north shore to their humble Bootube facility where each piece will be hand shaped, sanded, branded and finished, and finally adorned with a hand blown glass on glass sleeve and slide. Eager customers have been patiently waiting to get their hands on their own piece of island life. From the silky smooth hemp seed oil finish to the unique harmonic sound each piece makes, it is the ‘Aloha’ and ‘mana’ in each and every piece that truly make each Bootube a functional work of art.

Los Gatos is a funny little place with a funny little name but if you’re looking for a quick getaway, it’s a great escape from city life. Los Gatos means “the cats” which came from the 1839 land grant that was called La Rinconada de Los Gatos, meaning “cat’s corner”. The name was given to the area because of the indigenous cougars that live in the area, at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Los Gatos is pretty darned fancy. There are upscale homes on every corner and some of the estates sprawl to the tune of tens of millions. It’s not a place to find a cheap house to rent, to say the least. But what it is great for is spending a day looking through antique shops, having lunch or dinner and wine tasting at some really amazing boutique vineyards. The downtown area of Los Gatos is one of the perfectly quaint little towns with shops you might not normally think to pop in to, until you do. There are so many things to uncover in boutique shops, including funky jewelry and the perfect coasters. Los Gatos is full of by HEATHER antique shops and on good occasion, you can find a treasure for cheap andGULINO tell all your friends you got it in Los Gatos for fewer than twenty bucks! Stroll down main street past the Gap and the rest of the usual suspects and pop into some of the more eclectic stores. You won’t be sorry and neither will your mom or girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse, if you are nice enough to take them along. Eat! Los Gatos is amazing for foodies. They have some of the better restaurants in Santa Clara County and some of the best Italian in the entire Bay Area. There are a few places worth noting that you can enjoy on a budget, too. Los Gatos has a lot of excellent breakfast options, which is always a great way to start a day off. Los Gatos Café Uptown is a local favorite and if you love cinnamon rolls, then this is a must-stop for your taste buds. Drink! Los Gatos is home to about 10 boutique wineries that offer tastings and sell their wine out the door. The Santa Cruz Mountains have a reputation for producing small and very good wines that often go under appreciated since the region is so full of amazing varietals. David Bruce, a local winery has dedicated their lives to producing only the finest pinot noir while the Gererosa Winery produces “super Tuscans.” Like Los Gatos itself, the wineries are very unique, quaint and nuanced. Los Gatos is just a nice way to spend a day and for being so close, you can feel like you have escaped into a world far away from office parks and freeway traffic. So when the drudge starts to wear on and the 101 is backed up for miles, remember that Highway 17 can take you to a little piece of Northern California paradise.

Sometimes I think Cannabis plants keep better track of time than some of us do. Their internal clock measures the length of the night (or dark period for indoor growers) in order for the plants to know when they should start to produce flowers during the season. Indoors, growers use a lighting timer to simulate the short days of fall and give their plants 12 hours of light and 12 hours of darkness. This ratio of light to dark is called the “photoperiod”. Proper control over a garden’s photoperiod is crucial to its success. While most new growers have heard that their lights need to be on for 12 hours and off for 12 hours in order to produce buds, few of them understand why or how the process works. Many growers don’t appreciate how sensitive photoperiod is. The tiniest bit of light during the dark cycle – even for a moment – can disturb the garden’s photoperiod and cause irregular hormone patterns in the plant. These disturbances can induce male flowers in sinsemilla crops and seed the garden. A few cheap but important tools can allow growers to keep a more consistent, reliable photoperiod while still being able to work in the garden during the dark period. By understanding photoperiod and some simple techniques to manipulate it, growers can better control their gardens and avoid simple but devastating mistakes. Growing Cannabis involves two basic stages – the vegetative stage, or veg, and the flowering stage. Because Cannabis growers have absolute control over when the plants begin their flowering stage, plants can be induced to produce buds when they are still small cuttings (each one may produce a few grams to an ounce), or kept in a vegetative stage for years (as is sometimes the case with keeping mother stock). Most plants grown for medicine are kept in a vegetative stage for a few weeks to a few months before the grower initiates flowering.

THE VEGETATIVE DEBATE There are two basic Vegetative photoperiods. There’s the “24 hour” photoperiod – which means the lights are simply left on 24 hours per day or the “18 and 6” photoperiod where the lights are left on for 18 hours and left off for 6 hours. So long as the lights are on at least 18 hours, Cannabis will not flower (rare exceptions apply – perhaps 1 in every few hundred varieties of Cannabis will flower if given 54 54

any regular dark period, but most will not.) The Cannabis growing community has been forever divided on which photoperiod is the “best” for vegging plants. The 18/6 regimen has been widely popular ever since General Hydroponics included it in the basic instructions given on their nutrients many years ago. These growers frequently say that it is “unnatural” for plants to have only sun and no night. The other half of the growing population just leaves the lights on 24 hours per day for vegetative growth. Now, there’s no wrong answer here since both photoperiods keep plants in the vegetative stage, but I typically side with the 24 hour crowd since the plants do grow proportionally faster with the extra light. The amount of electricity is the same overall, but other fixed overhead costs like rent cost more the more days you stay in a vegetative state. Overall vegetative times for the crop when given 18 hours of light are typically several days longer than on a 24 hour photoperiod. I’ve never seen any stress caused by a 24 hour photoperiod and it’s worth pointing out that there are places on earth where at certain times of year the days are 24 hours long. Plants grow in Alaska quite well despite the short season because of the extra light. The only reason to give the plants a small increment of regular darkness during veg is to create a temperature differential in the room. (Lights left on constantly can sometimes make the growing area a constant warm temperature as well which can favor many plant diseases including mildew. If the grower has proper controls in place for pathogens, it’s usually not a problem. But if the grower has a problem, a change in temperature of 10 - 30 degrees each day can make the environment less comfortable for the pathogen, while not posing any harm to the plants.) A few hours of darkness timed at the coldest part of the day – usually the few hours before dawn – can give a nice temperature differential.

DON’T FUSS WITH 12/12 There may be some debate as far as vegetative photoperiods, but there is no debate about 12/12. Over the years, a few growers have asserted that manipulating the crop with a photoperiod other than 12/12 can be useful. I have never seen that to be true. In situations where a grower is coming up on the end of a lease

and absolutely has to finish their crop early, they sometimes decrease the light and increase the darkness to finish the crop sooner. This always leads to a proportional loss of yield and can also diminish quality in many varieties if they ripen up before the floral clusters become sufficiently developed. Often, the weight and quality of the flowers is better if they are simply harvested early. Prematurely harvested Cannabis might not be ideal in looks, but usually has a clearer, more uplifting high than full term crops. It might not be as bad if the crop began with a slightly different ratio like 11 hours on and 13 hours off, but changing the timer mid-crop is almost always trouble. The 12/12 photoperiod is a universal standard for very good reason – stick with it for the best results.

SO HOW DOES DARKNESS MAKE FLOWERS? The hormone that makes Cannabis flower has been referred to as “Florigen”, although the specific compound has yet to be isolated and identified (perhaps due to a lack of research on this particular plant species). The important aspect of this hormone that we do know is that it is “photosensitive” – that means it breaks apart whenever light hits it. When the lights go out in your garden, these photosensitive hormones start assembling themselves at a predictable rate. It is this buildup of hormones that signals the plant to flower. When the hormones accumulate to a certain critical point – the plant knows the days have become short enough to indicate the onset of fall. It’s like a timer that goes off after a certain length of time. Because the plant is carefully measuring the length of the night with light-sensitive hormones, any amount of light during the dark period will “reset the timer” at zero and the process of hormones building up will have to start again. Inexperienced growers will sometimes intrude on their grow room “just for a second” to either check on the plants or retrieve a pH meter, etc. By “disturbing” the photoperiod like this, the grower can cause the plants to produce unwanted male flowers.

GREEN LIGHT INVISIBILITY Growers can use green lights to see inside dark grow rooms without disturbing the plants. However, the space outside the door of the grow room must be completely dark or only lit with green light when the door opens. Some growers build small enclosures around the door of their rooms in order to keep light out. There are many different ways of supplying green light. One of the cheapest and easiest is a green CFL (compact fluorescent) bulb attached to any standard fixture like a drop-light. They’re widely available at many hardware stores and the bulb uses green glass to filter the light. Avoid the traditional incandescent style “party bulbs” – they are coated with a very thin layer of green material that can peel off over time and allow white light out. Hydroponic stores also carry a wide variety of novel green lights for growers. There are green light headlamps as well as green lights that can be worn over the ear or clipped to the bill of a baseball cap. There are also “flashlight” applications for smart phones that allow the screen to be changed to a bright but completely green screen if you need a green light in a pinch. The reason green light doesn’t disturb photoperiod is because the plants themselves are green. When something is a certain color, it is that color because it’s reflecting only that color of the spectrum. White light has all the colors and many of them such as the red and blue spectrums are absorbed by plants. But the plant appears green to us because it is reflecting the green portion of the spectrum back at us. In essence, green light is invisible to plants and simply bounces off the plant without being absorbed. So if a green light turns on in an otherwise totally dark grow room, the plants still believe it’s dark since they can’t see that part of the spectrum. The major benefit here is that growers can safely manage their flowering garden during the dark cycle. Spraying safe pest controls in the garden can also be done during the dark period to avoid having the plants wet when the lights are on (a big no-no).

SOMETIMES DISTURBING THE PHOTOPERIOD CAN BE A GOOD THING There are a few situations when growers can use the extreme light sensitivity of flowering hormones to their advantage. For instance, greenhouse growers that grow during the winter can keep their plants in the vegetative stage despite the days being so short that they would otherwise flower. One small light left on in the greenhouse can keep the plants from flowering long enough to reach the desired vegetative size. Once the plants are large enough to flower, the light can be removed. Also, there is a common growing situation called a “two-stage” garden which refers to having two flowering rooms on the same electrical panel. The 12 and 12 cycles are set opposite of each other, so that only one room at a time can have the lights on. A few minutes after one room turns off, the other room turns on. This is done in situations where the grower has more space than electricity – a common situation in older houses that are spacious but have a smaller, outdated electrical panel. The problem the grower faces is that they cannot put the lights in either room on a vegetative photoperiod. However, a single light bulb hung in the center of the room will allow the grower to veg despite the main lighting system staying on a 12/12 flowering photoperiod. In this situation, the grower could simply switch a regular light bulb out with a green bulb when they induce flowering to use the same fixture for both vegging and flowering.

TIMER TIPS THAT CAN SAVE YOUR GARDEN If you’re using a timer for lighting control in a garden – it must have a backup battery. If it doesn’t, your garden could suffer serious damage from something as simple as a power outage messing up your photoperiod. Pump timers and timers for other garden equipment are usually ok without a backup battery, but the timer that controls your lights has to have a secondary power source. Some timers come with an internal rechargeable battery. Others have a removable battery. Recently, a grower brought a timer to my attention that actually has both types of backup batteries. Available at regular hardware stores, the Stanley brand TimerMax OutdoorPro is a 15A digital timer with dual battery backup. There are also many types of battery backup units made for computers that will work with simple timers as well. Also, use lighting control boxes in multi-light gardens in order to keep all the lights on the same timer. Sometimes growers will have several lights all running on separate timers, which greatly increases the chances of one of them staying on when it shouldn’t. I’ve been surprised several times over the years by how little adjustments – even 10 or 20 minutes one way or the other on a timer can confuse sensitive varieties of Cannabis. Some plants will flower no matter what once it has begun to, but others keep a more exacting clock. The bottom line is that you want your garden’s schedule to remain as stable as possible. Keep your battery backed up timer away from places that it can get accidentally bumped. Get some green light for nighttime trips into the garden. If you want to change your lighting schedule, do so between crops. Don’t adjust your timer’s clock for daylight savings. If the plants never experience any amount of photoperiod stress, they’ll direct all of their energy and hormonal signals into producing buds. The result is a stress free experience for both ganja and grower alike.

(Growers Grove writer Jade Kine is a former greenhouse manager for the medical Cannabis industry with over a million plants worth of experience. He is also the founder of CannAcademy, a trade school dedicated to horticultural training for growers. Got a grow question for Jade? Drop him a line at JadeKine@gmail.com Complete bio at JadeKine.com)

>Who said it couldn’t be done? Over 300,000 square feet of the Colorado Convention Center in Denver this December will be consumed by KushCon II the largest star-studded Cannabis Lifestyle convention ever to take place in the United States, and for that matter on the entire planet. People from all over the world are coming to this amazing event. Grow Bot, manufacturer of state of the art grow trailers is giving away one $46,000 GrowBot 2800 all in one plug and grow hydroponic production system, a complete seed to harvest solution. Conventioneers will be able to register for the opportunity to be the lucky winner of this amazing Grow station. The place will be buzzing (no pun intended) with thousands of people to partake in the largest collection under one roof of live concerts, entertainment, skate demos, and hundreds of vendors showing their cannabis friendly wares just in time for last minute Christmas shopping. To add more excitement, everyday at 4:20 Kush Magazine and Daily Buds will be giving away $1,000’s of dollars of holiday presents as part of the KushCon mega giveaways celebration. The gifts will be items you have on your Kushmas list including custom blown glass, leather jackets, jewelry and so much more. The Kushmas party continues with our daily concert series. Friday and Saturday conventioneers will be treated to first class recording artists and DJ’s including Flobots, Dirty Heads, Mickey Avalon, Asher Roth, Mix Master Mike, and Aaron Lewis of Staind. Sunday, we bring back Old School featuring performances by the legendary War, yes the band famous for such hits as ‘Lowrider’, ‘Cisco Kid’ and ‘Why Can’t We Be Friends’ to name a few. We are also headlining the distinctive voice of Gregg Rolie, founder and lead singer from the Santana Band and Journey with such hits as ‘Black Magic Woman’, ‘Evil Ways’ and ‘Oye Como Va’. “Nothing has even come close”, said Michael Lerner, the founder and publisher of Kush magazines and Daily Buds, and now his latest venture KushCon Cannabis Conventions. In the first KushCon this past April over 20,000 marijuana curious patrons attended; and even though 58 58

no marijuana was permitted on the premises, they had a wonderful experience. For KushCon II we have upped both the size and quality to epic proportion, but still no bud will be allowed on sight. Cooking with cannabis demonstrations will be conducted by some of the biggest chefs in the infused product industry. Scott Durrah from 8 Rivers, Lauren Gennett formerly of Mad Batter and Rachel Welpo of Baked at Mile High will be creating infused culinary meals for you to try at home. KushCon II is also about the dissemination of information about the marijuana culture. There will be breakout rooms with continuous speakers from within the medical marijuana industry and the marijuana movement. Some of the speakers slated include legendary growing experts Jorge Cervantes and Ed Rosenthal. U.S. Congressman Jared Polis and Matt Cook head of Colorado Department of Revenue who is in charge of medical marijuana enforcement will talk about the political climate. Attorneys Rob Corry, Warren Edson, and Brian Vicente will share their legal advice, recommendations and war stories. Medical information for patients and others about marijuana and its uses to treat certain modalities will be presented by Dr. Alan Shackelford and Dr. Robert (Bob) Melamede. There will also be speakers from NORML, MPP and other non-profit organizations from around the country. Besides the GrowBot 2800, other prizes to be given away are Sheldon Black glassware, Vortex Gravity Bongs, Celebration pipes, cool original Kush Brand clothing and apparel plus a whole lot more. There will also be an opportunity to win a million dollars and a new car from one of our vendors. The event will be cannabis free and open to the public. At the first Kushcon Lerner said â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were happy to see a lot of parents with their kids checking out the vendors and all of the entertainment, and just having a good timeâ&#x20AC;? Continuous live remote broadcasts by Jammin 101.5 and Hot 107.1 DJs. To get KushCon II updates about the talent lineup, event information and to buy tickets check out www.kushcon.com. 59

issing Pink Floyd’s The Wall concert in 1980 was a huge disappointment. I was in sixth grade, and there was one kid at my school who went, and he wore his concert T-shirt with an overwhelming amount of deserved pride. I was incredibly jealous as an eleven year old, with fantasies of going to rock concerts, and being a part of those gatherings. Not long after that I went to my first concert, (Styx - Paradise Theater wasn‘t quite the concept album I had hoped to see) and now 2,000+ shows later, I think missing The Wall made me determined not to miss many others, and I haven’t looked back since. Seeing Pink Floyd in 1994 was amazing, even if somewhat dismantled. Seeing David Gilmour solo was fantastic, and seeing Roger Waters re-create the Dark Side Of The Moon a few years ago was the absolute ultimate concert experience, putting the audience in the middle of a musical and theatrical show, with lights, smoke, visuals, and amazing interactive props. This smorgasbord of the senses put the audience in the show, as opposed to just viewing it. The level of artistic vision has been unmatched since - possibly until now. Having said that, there was still a gap to be filled in this 30+ year saga. Re-creating The Wall was the obvious next move for Waters, and thankfully he’s obliged. Conceived out of Waters frustrations with the disconnect he felt between himself and large arena rock audiences, he wrote The Wall metaphorically to separate himself from said audience. Building a wall, brick by brick, allowed Pink (the main character based on Waters) to deal with his self-imposed isolation from

society. Pink’s life experience began with the loss of his father during the Second World War, and continued with the abuse from schoolteachers, an overprotective mother, and the breakdown of his marriage - all traumas adding “another brick in the wall”. The protagonist becomes a Rock Star, and while building this wall has to deal with the isolation from human contact. Culminating in an on stage hallucination where Pink believes he’s a fascist dictator with Neo-Nazi-like regalia, he sends his men into the audience after unworthy fans, putting them up against the wall. Plagued with guilt, he places himself on trial, his inner judge ordering him to “tear down the wall”, opening Pink to the outside world. The story truly comes full circle as it ends with the closing words “Isn’t this where….” (with the beginning track starting with “….we came in?”) with the continuation of the melody of the last song hinting at the cyclical nature of Waters’ theme. With the 2010 Roger Waters - The Wall Live tour hitting far more cities than it’s original venture (which was a losing proposition financially), there is NO reason at all to miss this experience. The reviews are in, and the general consensus is that it’s “…. the greatest show ever!” With only one night in Oakland, Dec. 3rd at The Oracle Arena, this show is sure to sell out, so go RIGHT NOW and secure your seats. If you miss it, there are three big shows Dec. 6th, 7th, and 8th at The HP Pavilion at San Jose, which will be well worth the drive. You know this is going to be the concert of a lifetime.

When my editor asked me to write a piece on the best holiday movies, I gladly accepted. I’m a big sucker for the holidays and that means that I buy Christmas albums from artists I like, I start decorating the day after Thanksgiving and when I start hearing the Christmas music in stores in October, it’s not a day too soon. So holiday movies are naturally a big part of my holiday cheer. But as I thought about the holiday movies I absolutely love, I realized that I have somewhat slanted taste and that most of it slants toward A Christmas Story. There is no suspense lost by me telling you that A Christmas Story is the best holiday film ever made, bar none. It’s so good that TBS airs it for 24 full hours! Guess what channel my TV stays on for 24 hours? So rather than compile a thoughtful and meaningful list of the top 5 holiday movies to enjoy this season, this list is really more of a “Holiday Movies to Watch When A Christmas Story is Not On” list. And believe me, the other four are wonderful, but there’s only one Ralphie, one Randy and one Red Ryder Carbine Action Air Rifle. The runners-up are not your traditional holiday flicks. Any website will tell you to watch Miracle of 34th Street, or It’s a Wonderful Life and you should. But sometimes you have got to mix it up.

The Wi zard of Oz I know what you’re thinking, and no, The Wizard of Oz is not a traditional holiday movie, but during a time filled with wonder, imagination, hope, courage and heart, there is no better film in all of the history of cinema to portray the holiday spirit. And if you don’t watch the Wizard of Oz once a year, you might need to follow the yellow brick road back to the place where you learned about Kansas for the first time.

Home for the Holidays Jodie Foster directed this sleeper in the 90’s and the cast alone makes it a holiday favorite at my house. Robert Downey Jr, and Holly Hunter deliver some of the finest performances of their careers and ooze discomfort that is special to going home for the holidays. And even though this one is a Thanksgiving story, everyone has an Aunt Edna, a family with secrets and a desire to be able to teleport away from the dinner table.

Big If you don’t like Big, you have never been a kid who wanted to be older. Tom Hanks has had a handful of great roles and Big is top 3, for sure. Nothing can unleash your childhood whimsy more than a story of a kid who gets big and get sot work at a toy company. The FAO Schwartz scene alone should get you in the holiday spirit.

A Nightmare Before Christmas Tim Burton was being Tim Burton long before Tim Burton was cool. This one might make a lot of holiday lists and it certainly makes this one for its sheer imagination and the animation. Burton took his slightly warped view of Christmas and turned it into a cult classic. Good for any time of year. 1. A Christmas Story Ho Ho Ho.

A simple, anonymous way to report the price of cannabis is rocking the Internet this harvest season. PriceofWeed.com asks for anonymous data on user location, as well as cannabis cost by weight and quality. The results are startling. Over 12,000 entries have been sent to them since early September. The developers behind the project say their slick, simple, effective way to track world prices is just the beginning and they’re rapidly expanding the service in an un-tapped, multibillion dollar online market for cannabis consumer services. PriceofWeed.com visitors are met with a simple, straightforward web site free of any sort of clutter. Users can submit a price, check the price index or read the site’s blog. Below, the “submit” form sits a map of the United States showing trends in prices and a list of recent submissions from the local buyers. If a person wants to anonymously submit a price, they simply type in their city and state, how much they paid, the weight, and choose a quality from three choices, low, medium and high. A computerized test called a CAPTCHA eliminates spam entries, and after hitting “submit”, PriceofWeed.com asks visitors to rate on a scale of 1 to 5 local attitudes about cannabis and the degree of cannabis law enforcement. Their results control for statistical outliers like erroneous entries or outright lies, and appear to be statistically valid. A state like California has over 1,200 data points, well above the number of people required for a similar poll of political preferences. High quality cannabis costs $345 per ounce, $277 for medium quality and $146.75 for low quality. The vast majority of PriceofWeed.com respondents report buying high quality cannabis in California, as opposed to any other kind. Cannabis laws are gently enforced, respondents say, and citizens have a tolerant attitude toward the plant. Confirming the relationship between increased enforcement and the increased cost of medicine, New Yorkers report that law enforcement takes a harder approach to cannabis prohibition, even though people report similar levels of tolerance. As a result, high quality cannabis costs $444 an ounce, while medium quality costs $308 and low quality costs $173. PriceofWeed.com states that they are assuring user anonymity by discarding any IP information from the submitter. “When you visit PriceOfWeed.com, we automatically detect your IP in order to pre-select your city/location,” they state. “ [But] when you submit data, we record: the city, the price ($), the amount (oz.), and quality. We do not store any identifying IP with the associated record. It is essentially anonymous because visitor IPs are not directly linked to submitted data.” The site has has gone global and been featured by TIME, CBS, ABC. Now, they’re fast adding Europe to their GoogleMaps Visualization and making it easier to browse the data. “One thing we have in mind is to plot the change in price in California after Prop 19 passes,” the founders say. PriceOfWeed.com joins successful startups like Leaf.ly which tracks specific cannabis strains and WeedMaps.com, which just held an IPO to raise millions of dollars and expand.

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Every grocery store now boasts an Organic section and for a lot of us, we think, “Oh good. I’ll buy those bananas instead of the regular ones” But what does that really mean? Is organic food really that much better for you? What else can be achieved by opting for the organically labeled food we see every day? The word “organic” refers to the way that farmers grow and process their agricultural products. The most important and impressive goal of organic farming is to encourage soil and water conservation. Weeding, for instance, is a big part of growing anything and organic farmers, rather than use chemicals and pesticides,

often spread mulch or employ crop rotation techniques to combat unwanted weeds. Conventional farmers also use chemical fertilizers where an organic grower uses natural composts to feed their plants. Pest control is a full-time job for any grower of anything, as many of you may well know. Organic farmers use things like birds, insects and traps to try to combat pests. There even a few ingenious plants that act as traps for certain flying insects. Conventional growers, of course, use chemical herbicides to keep bugs at bay. The labeling on organic foods includes meeting a stringent list of requirements as set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Like diamonds, there are things to look for. 100 percent organic means that products are made from 100 percent organically grown ingredients and processes. Organic (the most common) means that products are at least 95 percent organic, and “Made with organic ingredients,” means that these products are made with at least 70 percent organic ingredients. The organic seal cannot be used on this packaging. So before you panic and ditch your Chiquitas

forever, know that you are A) making a good choice by eating fruit and B) not necessarily eating chemicals. Your conventionally grown produce may very well fall into the 70 percent range, and that’s pretty darned good. It is worth knowing that there hasn’t been any definitive research that shows that organic foods are any more nutritious than those that have been conventionally grown. And even though conventional farmers use pesticides, the residue that may be left is small enough that it doesn’t pose a health risk. After all, we all ate and lived well before the “organic craze” began. What really matters here is that the organic gardener has a bigger purpose and dedication to renewable energy and care for the environment. So while you may feel good about yourself for eating organically, you should be feeling as mentally healthy as you do physically. Supporting organic farming is an important way to make a contribution to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

by J.T. GOLD

Weezer

11.29.10, 11.30.10 @ Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium (San Francisco) The men of Weezer have come a long way since “Buddy Holly” and “Undone - The Sweater Song”. Selling over 9 million albums, in the US alone, Rivers Cuomo and company have asserted themselves as one of alternative rocks’ all time biggest success stories. Their new album is called Hurley and the cover is a picture of the character Hurley from Lost. So apparently Weezer are big Lost nerds? A friend saw them at a secret show at a hotel in LA recently and Hurley, or Jorge Garcia, was there and did some singing. I don’t know about all of this Lost hype, but word on the street is that they’re live shows still rocks, and may even be at it’s best ever right now. Certainly worth making the trip to Nob Hill on one of these evenings. www.weezer.com

Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti and Os Mutantes 11.30.10 @ The Regency Ballroom (San Francisco)

Ariel Pink has been called lo-fi, freak folk, avante-garde, and psychadelic pop, just to name a few. Whatever the hell you call his music, it sounds like it was recorded back in the 50’s or 60’s. Chances are the band’s live performance will sound significantly crisper than what you’ll here off of their latest album, Before Today. Check out this rising Angelino star while you still can, as many would expect this guy to really blow up in the coming years. www.myspace.com/arielpink

Roger Waters: The Wall Live

12.6.10 - 12.8.10 @ HP Pavilion (San Jose) Roger Waters, the legendary co-founder, bassist, lyricist, and unanimous leader (post 1968) of Pink Floyd, takes Southern California by storm with three dates at HP Pavilion in San Jose. He played Dark Side of the Moon at Coachella a few years back and it was nothing short of face numbing and ear tingling. The Wall will certainly be epic as well. So why is he doing The Wall now, over 30 years after it was released? From Waters’ website: “30 Years ago when I wrote The Wall I was a frightened young man.... it took me a long time to get over my fears.. in the intervening years it has occurred to me that maybe the story of my fear and loss with it’s concomitant inevitable residue of ridicule, shame and punishment, provides an allegory for broader concerns: Nationalism, racism, sexism, religion... All these issues and ‘isms are driven by the same fears that drove my young life. This new production of The Wall is an attempt to draw some comparisons, to illuminate our current predicament, and is dedicated to all the innocent lost in the intervening years.” www.roger-waters.com

Delta Spirit

12.7.10 @ The Fillmore (San Francisco) Delta Spirit’s recent release History From Below, the followup to their debut album Ode To Sunshine, was released last spring and did not disappoint fans. Their Waits Room EP (recorded live in The Waits Room in Cotati, CA) was released in November, and they go on tour immediately following that release. Natives of San Diego and residing in Long Beach, these boys put on a wonderful show with a slew of less than conventional instruments. Should be a fun little night at The Fillmore that could just be the perfect event for a mellow Kush buzz. www.deltaspirit.net

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Ozomatli

12.10.10, 12.11.10 @ The Fillmore (San Francisco) The kings of the eclectic sound, Los Angeles’ Ozomatli have been fusing together hip hop, rock, reggae, salsa, jazz, funk, rap, and more since 1995. In line with their diverse musical stylings, their live show is a real work of beauty and collaboration that entails somewhere between 7 and 10 band members on virtually every instrument you can imagine. The name Ozomatli comes from the Nahuatl word for the Aztec astrological symbol of the monkey, which is a God of fire, dance, music, and the new harvest. Releasing their 5th studio album, Fire Away, in April of this year they are touring everywhere, and you have an opportunity to see their spectacular concert on Friday, December 10th at The Fillmore in San Francisco. www.ozomatli.com

The Dandy Warhols

12.11.10 @ The Regency Ballroom (San Francisco) The Dandy Warhols have been around since 1993, forming in Portland and seeing major success while on Capitol Records in the 90’s and most of the 2000’s. They just released a greatest hits album from that time period, The Capitol Years 1995-2007, and are taking off on a North American tour in support. Their live show is a fantastic rock ‘n’ roll experience definitely worth catching if you’ve missed out in the past. The Regency Ballroom is a good place to be on this Saturday night, guaranteed. www.dandywarhols.com

Drake, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars 12.16.10 @ HP Pavilion (San Jose)

WiLD 94.9 presents Wild Jam 2010 with Drake, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, and Far East Movement. The yearly event put on by the Bay Area’s hit radio station brings extra heat this year with a billing of artists that could each stand alone as a legitimate headliner. This is definitely the place to be for the musically inclined on December 16th. www.wild949.com

Billy Idol

12.20.10, 12.21.10 @ The Fillmore (San Francisco) The king of 1980’s punk rock comes to The Fillmore in San Francisco for the last shows on this ‘Holidays in California’ leg of his 2010 tour that has seen him play all across Europe and the US. It’s refreshing to see an old timer like Billy Idol still rocking shows across the land. Not only that, but he still tours with longtime guitarist Steve Stevens. How can you resist the temptation of seeing hits like “Dancing With Myself ”, “White Wedding”, “Rebel Yell”, “Mony Mony” played out live? Get to one of these shows or you will regret it! www.billyidol.net

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San Francisco!!

Like Bigfoot in the northwest, it’s left an undeniable indelible imprint on visitors and residents alike. San Francisco is not just one thing. In fact, it’s a multifaceted schizoid with a quirky personality. To some it’s the Golden Gate Bridge. a stalwart sentry sitting astride the entrance to the Bay guarding the crown jewels of the kingdom. To others, it’s a criminal element of danger with Alcatraz Island sitting offshore, formidable and lonely, housing infamous ghosts from an infamous past, and to others, it’s the frivolity of Fisherman’s Wharf with its sea salt, sea lions, spectacular views and gastronomical delights that take the palate to astronomical heights. San Francisco is a wilderness of anthropological forests; pathways through neighborhoods, each unique in its cultural diversity, strung like a pearl necklace of eclectic enclaves throughout the free spirited city. One neighborhood personifies the free thinking spirit of this city...North Beach! It’s the literary beat capital, alive with the ghosts of Jack Kerouac and his legendary Dharma Bums roaming freely in the dark fog night, streets alive with rich Italian foods, complimented by enough pubs and night life to keep the two Jack’s, Kerouac and London, happy as a couple of hedonists at a cheerleaders nude beach.

Kerouac is long gone...but in North Beach...The Beat Goes On! Many have left their legend firmly intact on San Francisco, but, Carol Doda left more than that. Carol left a titillating impression on a city that takes most things in stride, by dancing her way onto the runway of burlesque history while stripping at the famed Condor Club in North Beach. Forgeta about topless, she gave new meaning to the term...Northern (..and Southern!) exposure! She practically invented topless dancing in the Sixties, not to mention the unmentionable

bottomless version too. In an age of sputniks, North Beach was the strip club Cape Canaveral that launched a young waitress into the topless stratosphere of San Francisco lore and legend, and in the process Carol became the 8th Wonder of The Western World!! . Carol launched her amazing size 44-D attack in 1964 in a topless bathing suit designed by randy Rudi Genreich. Part of Carol’s act called for gyrating while descending to the dance floor atop a piano that was powered by hydraulics. As the piano began its suggestive erotic descent, Carol’s movements were powered by her own hydraulics, as she was perched on the piano like a bouncing candelabra for an invisible Liberace. Cosmic Carol proved she had the gravitational power of a sun pulling patrons to her like orbiting planets in a topless universe. One night after closing, one of the bouncers of the Condor Club, and one of the clubs dancers, were impassioned to make music together while lying atop the hydraulic piano. At some point during this symphony of “tickle the ivories,,” the “on” switch was bumped...the piano began its rise to the ceiling. Soon, the couple were pinned..the dancer cushioned protectively by the bouncer who lay atop her who was being squeezed like a lemon. The dancer was discovered in the morning by a janitor, alive. The bouncer? It was the last concert performance of his career. Carol retired from the Condor in the 1980’s and kept active in the social, artistic and business life of San Francisco. The term “Beat Generation” was used by Kerouac in 1948. In 1952, John Clellon Holmes introduced tjache phrase to the masses in the New York Times Magazine, “This Is The Beat Generation.” In 1958, Mr. San Francisco, columnist Herb Caen coined the term Beatnik in response to terms such as “sputnik” and North Beach became a haven for the beats on the west coast as the Village had on the east. Kerouac was pulled to the West Coast and settled for awhile in North Beach. An enclave of thinkers, poets, wino’s and bottled spirituality, it was a neighborhood that was a melting pot of sweet jazz, and the smell of marijuana drifting into the foggy dark nights of the city.

In 1957, Jacks book, “On the Road”

was released, and has influenced the quest, the inner search for self in generations of Dharma Bums. Jack was no stranger to the nightlife of North Beach, but he did find time to write the novel, and did so at 29 Russell Street. It’s not the house that Jack built, but it is the house in which Jack wrote. Kerouac died in 1969 at the age of 47. Go up Union Street to Hyde Street, turn left to the first right turn only street, that’s Russell. Turn right and half way down the block is 29 Russell Street, brass numerals mark the location, but no plaque, and if you listen carefully on an early San Fran morning, you might just hear the frantic pecking of a ghost typewriter coming from inside the building! North Beach epitomizes the literati essence of the Beat Era, and ground zero is City Lights Bookstore. Founded in 1953 by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, it is the Fort Knox of Beat prose and poetry, and the repository of revolutionary and evolutionary ideas and artistic expression. In 1955 City Lights began publishing the works on an eclectic range of cutting edge writers, thinkers, sinners and saints...yes, HOWL was published by this premier vanguard of avant-garde publishing houses. If the Beats had their writers and their dark poetry, they also had a phalanx of comedians who illuminated

the American consciousness with their black humor, held up to the face like a mirror to expose the social hypocrisy of the times. Mort Sahl, sophisticated, cutting edge political satirist slicing through the American political landscape like a Ginsu knife through butter... Woody Allen...East Coast personified who made neurosis cool... and the caustic acid bath humor of Lenny Bruce who taught a whole generation how to talk dirty and influence people. Although Finnochio’s closed in 1999 it was a North Beach landmark from the 1930’s that certainly proved that men will be ...well..girls!! Joe Finnochio began his career during the era of Prohibition when speakeasy’s dotted the urban landscape, defying the completely impossible to enforce Volstead Act. If the speakeasy was the symbol of the Roaring Twenties, then Finnochio’s eventually became the symbol of the Flamboyant 30’s. Legend has it that one night in one of Joe’s speaks, a male patron decided he had enough intoxicants in him to break into an imitation of Sophie Tucker. The patrons were amused and Joe’s keen eye saw a new idea. That Sophie Tucker imitation became the seed idea for Finnochio’s. Opening in June of 1936, the boys began to imitate everyone from Marlene Deitrich to Tallulah Bankhead...feather boas and shaved legs...sequins and pearls...sashaying down the runway into fame and infamy. In time, the likes of Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield had their admirers imitate them and of course..no Impersonator Review would be complete without an appearance...by Liza!! Finnochio’s, more than any other place, and proved once and for all that life was indeed a cabaret...old chum! Eve Finnochio decided to close the old girl in November of 1999. Skyrocketing rents and dwindling audiences signaling the death knell. There was a closing ceremony and as Finnochio’s packed up the last of the mascara, Lawrence Ferlinghetti commented ....That’s a Drag.

The Beats are long gone.. and that too is a drag.. but in North Beach..the Beat Goes On!

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Cranberry SalSa Dip with Cream CheeSe IngrEdIEnts -1 (12-ounce bag) or 3 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained -1/4 cup minced green onions -2 small (approximately 2 tablespoons) jalapeno chile peppers, cored, seeded and minced -1/2 cup granulated sugar -1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced -2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger -2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice -2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese -4 ounces (8 tablespoons) THC butter -Cranberries and/or cilantro sprigs for garnish dIrECtIOns Rinse, drain, and pick over cranberries, (discarding all that are soft or bruised). Place them in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped but not mushy. Place crushed cranberries in a bowl; mix together with onions, jalapeno peppers, sugar, cilantro leaves, ginger, and lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours so flavors develop (salsa will be too sharp and tart to begin with). In a food processor, mix butter and cream cheese until smooth. On a serving plate, place cream cheese; cover with the dip. Garnish, if desired, and served with crackers.

blaCkberry arugula SalaD IngrEdIEnts -16oz rinsed and drained arugula -1/2 cup fresh blackberries -2 teaspoons organic apple cider vinegar -1 teaspoon organic blackberry jam -4 tablespoons THC olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sea salt -1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 72 72

drEssIng: Combine apple cider vinegar, Blackberry preserves, and THC olive oil. Chill. Pour mixture over rinsed and drained arugula. Sprinkle sea salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle berries on top for garnish.

how to roaSt a turkey - roaSting your thankSgiving turkey Many varIaBlEs Can affECt thE rOastIng tIME Of thE WhOlE turKEy: -A partially frozen bird requires longer cooking. -The depth and size of the pan can reduce heat circulation to all areas of the bird. -An oven cooking bag can accelerate cooking time. -A stuffed bird takes longer to cook. -The oven may heat food unevenly. -Calibration of the oven’s thermostat may be inaccurate. -The rack position can have an effect on even cooking and heat circulation. -The meat thermometer must be placed properly in the thigh joint. -All these factors must be considered when roasting a turkey. turKEy rOastIng InstruCtIOns: 1. Oven temperature - Set the oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Preheating is not necessary. 2. Be sure the turkey is completely thawed. Times are based on fresh or completely thawed frozen birds at a refrigerator temperature of about 40 degrees F. or below. 3. Placing turkey in roasting Pan - Place turkey breast-side up on a flat wire rack in a shallow roasting pan 2 to 2 1/2 inches deep. 4. Basting the turkey - Brush the turkey with THC butter before roasting it in the oven. This will contribute to browning and adds a mild THC buttery flavor. 5. turkey Cooking times - See chart below. 6. taking the turkey’s Internal temperature •Pop-Up Thermometer - If your turkey has a “pop-up” temperature indicator, it is also recommended that you also check the internal temperature of the turkey in the innermost part of the thigh and wine, and the thickest part of the breast with a meat thermometer. •temperature of Cooked turkey - The temperature must reach a minimum of 165 degrees F. in the thigh before removing from the oven. The center of the stuffing should reach 165 degrees F. after stand time. 7. removing the turkey from the Oven - Once you remove the turkey from the oven, tent it with aluminum foil and allow it to rest for 20 to 30 minutes, so the meat can firm up and hold the juices, making it easier to carve. •letting the turkey rest - Resting allows for the redistribution and reabsorption of the juices in the meat. This makes for ultra-moist, flavorful meat while also giving the turkey a chance to cool for easier carving. If you skip this important step, you will both burn yourself and end up with a flood of juices on your carving board, not to mention a dry turkey.

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approximate turkey Cooking timeS: The new roasting times are based on the recommendations above and on a 325 degree F. oven temperature. These times are approximate and should always be used in conjunction with a properly placed meat thermometer. unstuffEd turKEy 4 to 8 pounds.............1-1/2 to 3-1/4 hours 8 to 12 pounds................2-3/4 to 3 hours 12 to 14 pounds...............3 to 3-3/4 hours 14 to 18 pounds...............3-3/4 to 4-1/4 hours 18 to 20 pounds...............4-1/4 to 4-1/2 hours 20 to 24 pounds...............4-1/2 to 5 hours stuffEd turKEy 8 to 12 pounds................3 to 3-1/2 hours 12 to 14 pounds...............3-1/2 to 4 hours 14 to 18 pounds...............4 to 4-1/4 hours 18 to 20 pounds...............4-1/4 to 4-3/4 hours 20 to 24 pounds...............4-3/4 to 5-1/4 hours.

herb’S thC turkey Stuffing The below recipe is a guideline for making your turkey stuffing. depending on your family’s taste, add or delete ingredients (onions, celery, mushrooms, and or nuts) to make to your liking. Be creative! IngrEdIEnts -1/4 cup THC butter or THC oil -1 large onion, chopped -2 cups chopped celery -1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced -1 loaf day-old bread, toasted and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 10-12 cups) -1 egg, beaten -Stock from the turkey giblets and/or chicken broth (approximately 1 to 2 cups) -1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans -Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste -Dried crushed sage to taste -Dried crushed thyme to taste dIrECtIOns To make turkey giblet stock, place the turkey giblets (giblets and neck), water, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat; bring to a simmer and simmer for about 1 hour, uncovered. Remove from heat and strain the stock into a container for use with the stuffing. Alternatively, you can use chicken stock or just plain water with this recipe. In a large pot (large enough to hold all the prepared stuffing) over low heat, melt THC butter or THC oil. Add onion, celery and mushrooms; sauté until soft. Mix in bread cubes and egg with enough chicken broth to moisten. Add nuts, salt, pepper, sage, and thyme; stir until well blended. Proceed to stuff turkey in your usual way. Immediately place the stuffed, raw turkey in an oven set no lower than 325 degrees F. If you choose not to stuff your turkey, place stuffing in a oven safe pan and roast at 325 degrees for 35 minutes or until golden brown on top. Stuffs a 20-pound turkey.

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buttery SmaSheD aCorn SquaSh IngrEdIEnts -1 pound (3 medium) yellow-flesh potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks -1 small acorn squash (about 1 pound), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks -Salt -3 tablespoons THC butter, divided -8 to 10 fresh (2 to 3-inch) sage leaves, stacked and cut across into ¼-inch strips -1/2 cup 1% milk (approximate) -Freshly ground black pepper, to taste dIrECtIOns In a 3-quart saucepan over high heat, add potatoes and squash chunks with water; add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring just to boil; reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until tender, approximately 12 to 15 minutes. In a small frying pan or saucepan, add 2 tablespoons of the THC butter and the sage. Tilting pan and watching closely, cook about 3 minutes, until butter foams and begins to brown; remove from heat and keep warm. When potatoes and squash are cooked, remove from heat and thoroughly drain the water off. Reduce heat to low, return pan with the drained potatoes and squash to burner, and shake 1 to 2 minutes; remove from heat. Roughly mash with hand masher leaving mixture chunky. Gently mix in remaining 1 tablespoon THC butter and enough milk for consistency desired. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into a large serving bowl and drizzle with brown butter/sage mixture. Makes 4 servings (about 4 cups).

Chef herb’S taSty butter reCipeS In a medium-size bowl, whip 1/2 cup unsalted THC butter (room temperature) until fluffy. Combine the softened THC butter and other ingredients (listed below) together until they are completely blended. tIPs fOr PrEParIng COMPOund ButtErs: •The THC butter must first be brought to room temperature and softened by beating it. •The flavoring ingredients must be very finely chopped or pureed. If any extra liquid develops, it should be drained off thoroughly before mixing in the butter. •For the flavor to better penetrate the THC butter, allow it to stand at cool room temperature for a few hours before refrigerating. •Compound butters may be stored in freezer, tightly wrapped. Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for cutting the frozen butter. Amounts below are guidelines - adjust to your taste. Let your imagination be your guide! 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. Chile Pepper Butter -1 chile pepper, deveined and seeded, finely chopped -1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt Chive Butter -1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped -Pinch fine sea salt

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Chocolate hazelnut Butter -Powdered cocoa to taste -Sugar to taste -1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped hazelnuts Creamy Brown Sugar Butter -2 tablespoons heavy cream -1 tablespoon brown sugar honey Butter -1/2 cup honey honey fruit Butter -1/4 cup honey -2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice -1 small banana -Marmalade Butter -1/2 cup marmalade (lemon, orange, or grapefruit) Kalamata Olive Butter -1 small clove garlic, minced -1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley -1/4 cup pitted chopped kalamata olives raisin-nut Butter -1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts -1/4 cup finely chopped raisins -1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice -1 tablespoon sugar -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon rum raisin Butter -3 tablespoon raisins or currants -2 tablespoons rum -Sugar to taste -1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Sweet Citrus Butter -1/4 cup honey -2 teaspoons grated orange or lemon zest -1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange or lemon juice -2 tablespoons sugar -2 teaspoons ground cinnamon White Chocolate Butter -2 tablespoons white chocolate, melted and cooled -Ground cinnamon to taste

Stoner’S SmaSheD roaSteD garliC maSheD pototoeS IngrEdIEnts -11 medium head garlic -1 tablespoon THC olive oil -2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered -4 tablespoons THC butter, softened -1/2 cup milk -salt and pepper to taste dIrECtIOns Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drizzle garlic with THC olive oil, then wrap in aluminum foil. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and chop. Stir in THC

butter, milk, salt and pepper. Remove the garlic from the oven, and cut in half. Squeeze the softened cloves into the potatoes. Blend potatoes with an electric mixer until desired consistency is achieved.

no bake pumpkin pie with gingerSnap Cookie CruSt

green bean CaSSerole

IngrEdIEnts -3 large eggs, separated -3/4 cup firmly-packed light brown sugar -1 (15-ounce) can solid-packed pumpkin -1/2 cup milk* -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg -1/2 teaspoon salt -1 envelope unflavored gelatin** -1/4 cup cold water -1/4 cup granulated sugar -Sweetened whipped cream (optional) * If desired, substituted some of the milk with either whisky, brandy, or rum (your choice). * 1 (1/4-ounce packet) of granulated unsweetened gelatin = total of about 2 3/4 teaspoons gelatin

IngrEdIEnts -3 (14.5-ounce) cans French-style green beans, undrained -4 uncooked bacon slices, chopped -2 tablespoons chopped onion -1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped -1/2 cup chopped pimiento, drained -2 tablespoons THC butter or THC oil -1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted -1 (2-ounce) can mushrooms, undrained -1/2 pound processed American cheese, cut into cubes -1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce -1 cup crushed Ritz crackers or canned onion rings (your choice) -THC Butter dIrECtIOns Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook green beans with bacon pieces and onion long enough to cook bacon and season beans; remove from heat. Drain bean mixture and place into an ungreased 2-quart casserole dish. In the same saucepan over medium heat, sauté bell pepper and pimiento in THC butter or oil. Add mushroom soup, mushrooms, American cheese, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and mixture is thick. Remove from heat and pour over beans. Sprinkle the top with crushed Ritz crackers or onions rings and dot with THC butter. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and thoroughly heated. Remove from oven and serve. Makes 8 servings.

ginger SnapS IngrEdIEnts -1 cup THC butter, softened -4 cups all-purpose flour -1 cup white sugar -1/3 cup molasses -1 egg -1/2 teaspoon lemon extract -2 teaspoons ground cinnamon -1 teaspoon ground ginger -1 teaspoon ground cloves -1/2 teaspoon baking soda -1/4 teaspoon salt dIrECtIOns Cream the THC butter for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add 2 1/2 cups of the flour plus the sugar, molasses, egg, lemon extract, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking soda and salt. Mix well on medium-high speed. Stir in the remaining flour until blended. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove dough from refrigerator, and with a teaspoon, scoop out rounded measures of dough. Roll dough into balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped in white sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 11 minutes. Let stand for approximately for 30 seconds on cookie sheet before removing to cooling racks. Cool completely and store in airtight containers.

dIrECtIOns Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Position baking rack in the center of your oven. Prepare pie pastry of your choice. In top of a double boiler, combine egg yolks, brown sugar, pumpkin, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; whisk to thoroughly blended. Place the pan over the boiling water. NOTE: The bottom of the pan should not touch the boiling water below. Cook, approximately 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently until thick (like a pudding). Remove from heat. In a small bowl, combine unflavored gelatin and cold water, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add gelatin mixture to the hot pumpkin mixture, stirring to combine. Cover bowl with wax paper to prevent mixture from forming a “skin.”Let cool to room temperature, and then place in the refrigerator until partially set, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Using a spatula, gently fold the beaten egg whites into the partially set pumpkin mixture. Do not over mix; retain some streaks in the mixture. Gently pour the pumpkin mixture into the pie crust of your choice. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until filling is set. This pie may be prepared up to 2 days in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve with sweetened whipped cream. Makes 8 servings.

gingerSnap Cookie CruSt: IngrEdIEnts -1 1/2 cups (about 40 cookies) gingersnap cookie crumbs, finely ground -1/4 cup granulated sugar -1/3 cup unsalted THC butter, melted and cooled dIrECtIOns In a food processor, grind gingersnap cookies and sugar until fine, but still crumbly; add THC butter, blending until combined well. Press mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake crust for approximately 15 minutes or until crisp and golden around the edges. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack before filling.

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DISPENSARy Listing DISPENSARIES ANDERSON The Green Heart Collective 3065 West Center St. Anderson, CA 96007 (530) 365-8500 Arcata

Arcata Saicenter 1085 K St. Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 496-9769

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Humbolt Patient Resource Center 980 6th St. Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 826-7988

The Humbolt Collective 601 I St. Ste 2 Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 822-9330

BERKELEy Berkeley Patients Group 2747 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 540-6013

Cannabis Buyers Club of Berkeley 3033 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 849-4200

Berkeley Patients Care Collective 2590 Telegraph Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 (510) 540-7878 Cameron Park

MMCA 4100 Cameron Park Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 667-5362

CARMICHAEL California Hollistic Collective 7614 Fair Oaks Blvd. Carmichael, CA 95608 (916) 944-1604

CHICO California Harm Reduction Cooperative, Inc. 2700 Hegan Lane Ste 102 Chico, CA 95928 (530) 345-6303

Cascade Wellness Center 15430 Highway 99N Ste #B Chico, CA 95973 (530) 230-2121

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21136 Calistoga Rd. Middleton, CA 95461 (707) 987-9882

Magnolia Wellness

MILPITAS

9198 Greenback Lane Orangevale, CA 95662 (916)865-7351

Hearts Of Mount Shasta Inc.

Natures Own Wellness

408 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. Mount Shasta, CA 96067 (530) 926-6337

The Green Heart Collective 108 Chestnut St. Ste B Mount Shasta, CA 96067 (530) 918-9440

NAPA Going Green 735 8th St. Napa, CA 94559 (707) 253-2646

NEWARK N.B.D Medical Cannabis Collective 7180 Thornton Ave. Newark, CA 94560 (510) 744-1261

HAyWARD

NORTH HIGHLANDS

Garden Of Eden

Rx Pot Shop

21227 Foothill Blvd Hayward, CA 94541 (510) 200-9555

9353 Greenback Lane Orangevale, CA 95662 (916)987-2863

6639 Watt Ave North Highlands, CA 95660 (916)538-1006

8880 Greenback Lane Orangevale, CA 95662 (916)987-2846

REDDING Cal Patients Collectives 2728 Churn Creek Redding, CA 96002 (530) 221-3790

family Tree Care Center 2753 Bechelli Lane Redding, CA 96002 (530) 605-3636

Herbs and Edibles 991 Lake Blvd. Redding, CA 96003 (530) 246-4372

Medicali Collective 2610 Churn Creek Rd Redding, CA 96002 (530) 221-4804

Nature’s 420

KELSEyVILLE

NOVATO

1133 Hilltop Redding, CA 96003 (530) 605-0545

Triple C Collective

Green Tiger Collective

Nature’s Nexus

9781 Point Lakeview Rd. Kelseyville, CA 95451 (707) 277-0121

7586 Redwood Blvd. Novato, CA 94945 (415) 898- 4437 (TIGER)

LAKE TAHOE – SOUTH

OAKLAND

Tahoe Wellness Collective

Coffee Shop Blue Sky

3445 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-8000

377 17th St. Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 251-0690

1647 Hartnell Ave Ste #21 Redding, CA 96003 (530) 222-6700

Northern Patients’ Group 11111 Ryolite Dr Ste #1 Redding, CA 96003 (530) 242-6490

LUCERNE

Harborside Health Center

Planet Herb Medical Marijuana Collective

Good Karma Growers Collective

1840 Embarcadero Oakland, CA 94606 (510) 533-0146

2051 Hilltop Dr Ste #A8 Redding, CA 96002 (530) 232-0896

Purple Heart Patient Center

Redding iCenter

6045 Second Ave. Lucerne, CA 95458 (707) 274-2144

415 Fourth St. Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 625-7877

2030 California St. Redding, CA 96003 (530) 605-3424

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DISPENSARy Listing Redding Wellness

Alternative Medical Center

Grass

1840 Churn Creek Redding, CA 96002 (530) 221-1900

8665 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95826 (916) 386-3588

4381 Gateway Park Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 419-6322

River Valley Collective

American Collectives Dispensary

Green Harmony Collective

1530 Placer St. Redding, CA 96001 (530) 244-4701

The Hampton Collective 2745 Bechelli Lane Redding, CA 96002 (530) 222-6337

Trinity Gardens 2160 Railroad. Ave Redding, CA 96001 (530) 510-4462

Trusted friends, Inc. 1943 Pine St. Redding, CA 96001 (530) 229-0454

Trusted friends, Inc. 3016 Churn Creek Redding, CA 96002 (530) 222-3645

RICHMOND 7 Stars Holistic Healing Center 3288 Pierce St. Ste #M108 Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 527-STARS

Granddaddypurp Collective 2924 Hilltop Mall Rd Richmond, CA 94806 (510) 243-7575

SACRAMENTO 1 Love Wellness Cooperative 1841 El Camino Ave Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 231-5683

A Therapeutic Alternative 3015 H. Steet Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 400-3095

Above Average Collective 3621 Marconi Ave. Sacramento, CA 95821 (916) 285-5554

All About Wellness Collective 1900 19th St. Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 454-4327

All Natural 3127 Fite cir. Suite A Sacramento, Ca 95827 (916) 368-6200

1855 Diesel Dr. Ste #1 Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 927-02373

American Holistic & Mr. Nice Guy’z Deliveries 1855 Diesel Dr. Ste #1 Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 669-9337 or (800) 281-3017

Another Choice 9555 Folsom Blvd. Ste #E Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 821-4480

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

Capitol Wellness Collective 2400 14th St. Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 325-9000

Capitol Wellness Collective 2100 29th St. Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 739-1471

Country Club Health Services 2235 Parktown Circle Ste #420 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 856-2709

Delta Health and Wellness 2418 17th St. Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 231-9934

D.O.C. Sacramento 1704 Main Avneue Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 564-2112

El Camino Wellness Center Collective 2511 Connie Dr. Ste #200 Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 473-2427

florin Wellness Center 7047 South Land Park Dr. Sacramento, CA 95831 (916) 391-8200

fruitridge Health & Wellness Center 2831 Fruitridge Rd. Ste #F Sacramento, CA 95820 (916) 706-3806

5501 Power Inn Road, Ste# 110 Sacramento, CA 95820 (916) 222-3099

Green Solutions 1404 28th St. Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 706-3568

Horizon Non-Profit Collective 3600 Power Inn Rd. Ste #1A Sacramento, CA 95826 (916) 455-1989

Hugs Alternative Care, LLC 2035 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 452-3699

IndiCare 5847 Auburn Blvd. Ste #6 Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 332-3358

J St. Wellness 2321 J St. Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 492-8718

Magic Health Inc 1999 Monterey Hwy #100 San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 291-0080

Magnolia Wellness 9198 Greenback Lane, Ste # 204 Sacramento, CA 95662 (916)865-7351

Marconi Medical Co-Op

Sara Jane & Co. Cooperative, Inc. 908 21st St. Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 446-8985

Sacramento 420 Evaluations 2100 Watt Ave. #190 Sacramento, CA 95835 (916) 480-9000

Sacramento Healing Center 2014 10th St. Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 930-0939

South Sacramento Care Center 114A Otto Circle Sacramento, CA 95822 (916) 393-1820

The Green Temple 3244 Fulton Ave. Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 670-2299

The Holistic Collective 4261 B. Auburn Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 285-5822

Therapeutic Wellness Center

Divinity Tree 958 Geary St. San Francisco, CA 94101 (415) 614-9194

Emmalyn’s 211 12th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 861-1000

Good fellows Smoke Shop & Medical Cannabis 473 Haight St. San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 255-1323

Green Acres 6256 3rd St. San Francisco, CA 94124 (415) 657-3484

Grass Roots Clinic 1077 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 346-4338

Green Door 843 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 541-9590

Ketama Collective

430 North 16th St. Sacramento, CA 95811

14 Valencia St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 861-2451

Valley Health Options

Love Shack

1421 Auburn Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 779-0715

Unity Non-Profit Collective 1832 Tribute Rd. Ste #E Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 564-1824

502 14th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 552-5121

Market St. Cooperative 1884 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 864-6686

2105 Marconi Ave. Sacramento, CA 95821 (916) 565-1943

SAN fRANCISCO

Medithrive

1944 Ocean Collective

Northstar Holistic Collective

1944 Ocean Ave. San Francisco, CA 94127 (415) 239-4766

1933 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 556-2000

1236 C St. Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 476-4344

P St. Health Care Cooperative 2012 P St. Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 930-1920

R & R Wellness 8701 Center Parkway Ste #130 Sacramento, CA 95823 (916) 585-3483

River City Wellness Collective 3830 Northgate Blvd. Ste #A Sacramento, CA 95833 (916) 736-6337

Alternative Patient Caregivers 953 Mission St. #108 San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 618-0680

Bay Area Safe Alternatives Collective (B.A.S.A.) 1326 Grove St. San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 409-1002

Bernal Heights Dispensary 33 29th St. San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 642-5895

Nor-Cal Herbal Relief Center 1545 Ocean Ave. San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 469-7700

Releaf Herbal Center 1284 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 355-0420

Sanctuary 669 O’Farrell St. San Francisco, CA 94109 (415) 885-4420

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DISPENSARy Listing Sf Medical Cannabis Clinic #1

Better Health Group of San Jose

122 10th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 626-4781

1630 Oakland Rd. Ste # A202 San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 217-9072

The Green Door

California Naturopathic Agricultural Assn.

843 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 541-9590

The Hemp Center 4811 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, CA 94118 (415) 386-4367

HopeNet Co-Op 223 9th St. San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 863-4399

Valencia St. Caregivers 208 Valencia St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 621-0131

The Vapor Room Cooperative 607A Height St. San Francisco, CA 94117

SAN JOSE 408 Compassionate Center 2730 Aiello Dr. Ste #B San Jose, CA 95111 (408) 229-2373

A Better Way Collective 3851 Charter Park Dr. Ste #Q San Jose, CA 95136 (408) 445-9333

All Bay Cooperative 351 Lincoln Ave. San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 289-8998

Amsterdam’s Garden 2170 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 717-3035

Arc Healing Center 885 W. Julian St. San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 564-5118

Blue Harvest Collective 1660 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95116 (408) 251-9600

Bay Pacific Care 1851 Little Orchid St. San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 297-1696

2175 Stone Ave Building #1 San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 288-7990

Cal-Med Wellness Collective Centers 1926 O’Toole Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 432-6170

Cinnabar Health Collective 910 Cinnabar St. San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 295-0420

Eko fresh 6140 Camino Verde Dr. San Jose, CA 95119 (408) 226-4372

Elemental Wellness 711 Charcot Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 433-3344

Elixir Medicinal Cannabis Collective 2417 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 217-8955

Emerald Crossing 560 East Gish Rd. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 512-2300

fat Boy Medibles info@fatboyedibles.com

Holistic Health Care 88

NorCal Health Center

88 Tully Rd. Ste #107 San Jose, CA 95111 (408) 294-6973

Medical Cannabis Co-Op 25 North 14th St, Suite 60 San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 294-6532

Holistic Herbal Healers 5406 Thornwood Dr, Suite #175 San Jose CA 95123 (408) 226-5500

Holistic Pain Mangement Institute (HPMI)

Pallative Health Center 1670 Zanker Rd. Ste #A San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 437-1420

Pallative Health Center

1850 S 10th St. #10 San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 280-7551

7246 Sharon Dr. Ste #N San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 899-4901

La Vie MMx

Pharmers Health Center Cooperative

2081 Bering Dr. Ste #Y San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 573-7123

MannaLeaf Collective 3039 Monterey Road San Jose, CA 95111 (408) 225-5404

MedEx 2000 Senter Rd. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 930-6339

MediLeaf Collective 2129 South 10th St. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 418-3630

MediLeaf Collective 1340 Meridian Ave. San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 448-4798

MedMar Healing Center 170 South Autumn St. San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 385-9600

3131 S. Bascom #220 San Jose, CA (408) 899-4901

Proper Treatment 1837 Monterey Hwy San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 289-9111

SCVCS Inc 2051 O’toole Ave San Jose, CA 95131 (408)775-7054

SV Care Collective 1711 Hamilton Ave. San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 264-4200

San Jose Patients Group 824 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 295-5411

Santa Cruz Naturally 93 North 14th St. Ste #4 San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 416-3398

fortune Wellness Center

Meridian Herbal Patient Co-Op

2231 Fortune Dr. Unit #A San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 432-1776

455 ½ Meridian Ave. San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 275-6472

Harborside Health Center

Natural Herbal Pain Relief

Simply Chronic Healing

2106 Ringwood Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 321- 8424

519 Parrot St. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 283-9333

970 Story Rd. San Jose, CA 95122 (408) 462-5673

Herb Appeal

New Age Healing Collective

SJCBC, LLC

450 Drake St. San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 297-4372

914 South Bascom San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 298-2788

1082 Stockton Ave. San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 247-0400

Herbal Leaf Care Collective

Nirvana Wellness Center

1621 Almaden Rd. San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 280-0900

1855 O’Toole Lane San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 954-9888

South Bay Apothcary Collective (SBAC)

South Bay CannaMed Patient Association (SBCPA) 334 Commercial St. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 279-6700

South Bay Compassionate Relief Center 90 Great Oaks Blvd. Ste #202 San Jose, CA 95119 (408) 224-6000

South Bay Healing Center 991 Saratoga Ave. Ste #140 San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 899-4676

South Bay Natural Remedies Dispensary 2950 Daylight Way San Jose, CA 95111 (408) 512-2300

The Leaf Lab 855 Commercial St. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 634-5323

The Portal Herbal Health Collective 1141 Ringwood CT Suite100 San Jose, CA 91531 (408)526-0500

Theraleaf Careness Cooperative 606 Saratoga Ave. Ste #D San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 246-4420

University Ave. Wellness Center 630 University Ave. San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 564-5244

yerba Buena Collective

Silicon Valley Veterans Care Collective

2365 Quimby Rd. Ste #A San Jose, CA 95122 (408) 238-8812

282 San Jose Ave. (408) 975-WEED

SANTA CLARA

1907 Concourse Dr. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 428-9827

Angels CareCollective 891 Laurelwood Rd. Ste #1001 Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 986-0131

SANTA CRUz Greenway Compassion Relief 140 Dubois St. Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 420-1640

Santa Cruz Patients Collective 115 Limekiln St. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 425-SCPC

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DISPENSARy Listing SANTA ROSA

VALLEJO

Alternatives, A Health Collective

101 North

Thompson Delivery Butte County/Oroville/Chico (530) 693-0201

MARIN NorCal Organic Herb Marin/Sonoma/Mendocino (707) 540-5194

3020 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 526-9333

1409 Georgia St Vallejo ,CA 94590 (707)648-1386

CHICO Affordable Butte Cannabis

Northstone Organics

Organic Cannabis foundation

Better Health Group 707

Chico and Surrounding Areas (530) 230-7716

Marin/Sonoma/Mendocino (707) 485-8814

CONTRA COSTA COUNTy

Compassionate Collective

301 East Todd Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 588-8811

432 Tennessee St Vallejo, CA 94590 (707)655-6497

Sonoma Patient Group

California Collective Care

2425 Cleveland Ave. Ste 175 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 526-2800

SAUSALITO Caregiver Compassion Group 495 Gate 5 Rd. Sausalito, CA 94965 (888) 542-73033

SEBASTOPOL Peace In Medicine 6771 Sebastopol Ave. Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 823-4206

The Green House Wellness Center

1639 Lewis Brown Dr.# C Vallejo ,CA 94589 (707)643-6313

Greenwell Cooperative 616 Marin St # B Vallejo, CA 94590 (707)980-7774

2020 Industry Rd. Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 462-5100 Vallejo

North Bay Alternative Healing

Collective Wheels Of Compassion

NORTHERN CALIfORNIA

1914 Broadway St. Vallejo, CA 94589 (707)649-1022

Solace Wellness Collective

721 Marin St. Vallejo, CA 94590 (707)655-6497

DELIVERy SERVICES BERKELEy Green Life Compassion Caregivers Berkeley/Dublin/San Ramon/Pleasanton (888) 421-0893

Solace Health Collective

Waterleaf Collective

1235 Warren Ave. Vallejo, CA 94591 (707) 557-5433

Napa/Solano/Yolo Counties (888) 826-4456

Red Dog Green Collective

Northstone Organics

Stan The Man’s Collective

fAIRfIELD

Vanjo Group

The Giving Tree

1516 Napa St. Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 980-7221 1614 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 652-5474

El Dorado County & Surrounding (916) 605-6534

Marin/Sonoma/Napa/Mendocino (707) 934-5759 Napa

Fairfield/Napa/Vacaville/Dixon (707) 624-5552 Hayward

Wellness Solutions

Compassionate Heart

Shaman Therapeutics

7 Nortern Kind Delivery Service

650 Benicia Rd Vallejo, CA 94591 (707)552-1540

SHASTA LAKE

UKIAH

EL DORADO COUNTy

Marin/Sonoma/Napa (707) 326-3355

Speedy Weedy Rx

1614 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590 (707)652-5474

1550 Locust Ave. Shasta Lake, CA 96019 (530) 275-0420

Contra Costa County (925) 395-3687

Life Enhancement Services

4290 Graveinstein Highway South Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 548-4700

530 Collective

KGB Wellness Co-op

Berkeley/Oakland (707) 485-8814 Berkeley/SF/Alameda/Contra Costa (510) 224-4420

Hayward (510) 688-7096

HILLTOP RICHMOND JC Cando Delivery Service

Napa/Sonoma/Napa/Solano Counties (877) 420-0215

NorCal Compassionate Commune Northern California (530) 246-9002 Oroville

Hilltop Richmond/El Sobrante/ San Pablo (925) 209-4354

A & B Delivery

KERN

PLACER COUNTy

Valley Green Deliveries

Canyon Collective

Oroville/Forbestown (530) 589-9865

Sacramento/Yolo Counties (530) 405-6872

Greenbay Delivery (916) 972-1990 www.greenbaydelivery.com

Green Earth Delivery (916) 222-2520 www.greenearthdelivery.net

Green Meds Collective Sacramento (916) 295-4633

NorCanna Sacramento (877) 420-2015

Northern Exposure (916) 431-0482 www.northernexposure.com

Ugly Bud (916) 534-9800 admin@bcgcollective.org

SAN fRANCISCO Green Cross San Francisco (415) 648-4420

Northstone Organics San Francisco (707) 485-8814

The Canny Bus San Francisco (Bay Area) (415) 665-8224

Placer County (530) 406-9341

SAN JOSE

LAKE TAHOE

PLEASANTON

Corinas Mtn. Meds

C.P.C. Compassion Patients Care

2000 Senter Rd. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 930-6339

Kern/King/Tulare Counties (661) 910-2431

Lake Tahoe/South/West/North Shore (530) 318-5857

Pleasanton/Dublin/Livermore/Sunol (925) 395-1837

MedEx

The Green Samaritans San Jose, CA (408) 578-8595

LAKE TAHOE – NORTH

ROCKLIN

Northshore Alternative Medicines

Natural Herbal Remedies

SOUTH SAN fRANCISCO

Rocklin/Marysville/30 Mile Radius (916) 751-9849

Blue Heaven

North Lake Tahoe/Surrounding Areas (530) 414-0779

LIVERMORE

SACRAMENTO A Natural Solution Collective

P.O.M.A.H. (Peace Of Mind Alternative Healing)

Sacramento (916) 722-6337

S.O.S. Scripts Only Service

Livermore/Pleasanton/Dublin (415) 944-4444

Butte County (530) 354-1812

Above All Dispensary

High flight

(916) 342-4130 www.abovealldispensary.com.

BUTTE COUNTy

Alternative Meds Co-Op

Livermore/Sunol/Pleasanton/Dublin (952) 336-7706

South San Francisco to Sunnyvale (650) 361-8009 San Jose

420 MediGrowers Collective & Delivery San Ramon/Dublin/Pleasanton/Danville (925) 640-5899

Plant Providers Plus San Jose & Surrounding Areas (408) 824-1184

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DISPENSARy Listing The Green Smaritans San Jose (408) 512-2803

South Bay Collective San Jose/Santa Clara/Campbell/ Los Gatos (408) 666-2509 Santa Cruz

West Coast Meds Santa Cruz/Fresno/Holister (831) 316-8301 Santa Rosa

420 Herbal St. Santa Rosa (707) 528-9420 Sonoma County

North Coast Collective Sonoma/Central Valley/Foothills/ Redding (707) 535-9570

The Green House Wellness Center

DOCTORS CARMICHAEL Qualified Patient Id Center 4748 Engle Rd. #105 Carmichael CA 95608 (916) 642-3107

NorCal Certifications 6403 Coyle Ave. #460 Carmichael CA (916) 863-1000

COLfAx Compassionate Health Options 333 S. Auburn St. #6 Colfax, CA 95713 (530) 346-8800 (530) 346- 8809 fax

CUPERTINO Cali 420 Doctor

Med/Rx

1669 S. Main St. San Jose, CA (408) 262-3412

Take Care 420

THCeval Center

2410 Fair Oaks Blvd. Sacramento CA 95825 (916) 538-4216

598 E Santa Clara St. #200 San Jose CA 95112 (888) 933-3732

SAN fRANCISCO

SANTA CRUz

Compassionate Health Options

140 Dubois St. Suite B Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 457- 0420 (831) 457-0422 fax

Dr. Ruben Ruiz

SANTA ROSA

2460 Mission St. #220 San Francisco, CA (415) 550-0822

Compassionate Health Options

Green Relief 1224 Sutter St. #740 San Francisco CA 94109 (415) 351-1919

Sonoma County (707) 548-4700

SOUTH BAy

MILPITAS

393 Tehama San Francisco CA (415) 312-5070

480 Delivery Service

Sf Bay THC

Price Less Evaluations

The Union Collective South Bay (800) 921-5012

SUNNyVALE

1669 South Main St. Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 262-3412

Compassionate Health Options

3150 18th St. #340 San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 324-9875

TRUCKEE

THCeval Center

Truckee (530) 563-8423

WALNUT CREEK C.P.C. Compassionate Patient Caregivers Walnut Creek/Alamo/Danville/ San Ramon (925) 395-1836

yUBA Americann Yuba/Sutter/Butte/El Dorado/Placer (530) 282-6747

3490 20th St. Ste 302 San Francisco, CA 94110 (415) 796-2254

Social Med Ex

Sunnyvale/Mountain View/Los Altos (408) 824-1371

Tahoe Herbal Care

Greenway

OAKLAND 1322 Webster St. #308 Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 465-0420 (510) 465-0421 fax

Shade Of Green Collective

1127 Webster St. #12 Oakland CA 94607 (888) 933-3732

SACRAMENTO 420 Med Evaluations 2015 Q St. Sacramento CA. 95811 (916) 476-6142

M.C.N.C 2222 Watt Ave. Sacramento CA 95825 (916) 333-3831

Compassionate Health Options

1200 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 255-1200 (415) 255-1215 fax

10601 S De. Anza Suite #305 Cupertino CA 95012 (408) 320-KUSH(5874)

South Bay to Peninsula (408) 876-3224

Sf Bay Clinic

1851 Heritage Lane #299 Sacramento, CA (877) 563-4156

SAN JOSE 420 Evaluations 115 North 4th St. Ste #106 San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 998-0980

Be Legally Green 826 The Alameda San Jose, CA 95126 (650) 669-4062

Compassionate Health Options 25 N 14th St. #740 San Jose, CA 95113 (408)298-0420 (408) 298-0410 fax

Safe Harbor Med Evaluations 2102 Ringwood Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 383-9911

741 5th St. Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (707) 568-0420 (707) 568-0400 fax

TRUCKEE Compassionate Health Options 10038 Meadow Way, Suite D Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 550-8866 (530) 550-8899 fax

VALLEJO Compassionate Health Options 301 Georgia St. Suite 125 Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 558-0420 (707) 558-0421 fax

OTHER SERVICES Hempfushion www.hempfusion.com

Steep Hill Cannabis Analysis Laboratory (510) 698-4446

fAIRfAx Marin Alliance for Medical MJ 6 School St. Plaza Ste #215 Fairfax, CA 94930 (415) 256-9328

OAKLAND Official City ID Cards & Patient Info 1733 BRd.way Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 832-5346

SACRAMENTO California Naturopathic Agricultural Assn. 2150 Bell Ave. Ste #130 Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 333-4622

SAN fRANCISCO Good fellas Smoke Shop 1432 Haight St. San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 875-9628

Haight Ashbury Gift Shop 1448 Haight St. San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 355-9200

Haight Street Tobacco 1827 Haight St. San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 221-3415

Pipe Dreams 1376 Haight St. San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 431-3553

Puff Puff Pass 1467 Haight St. San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 558-9593

The Cannabis Company 1334 Haight St. San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 829-7554

SAN JOSE Blunts Tabacco 1814 Hillsdale Ave. San Jose, CA (408) 269-3832

Bull Dog Life Styles Smoke Shop 291 S. Capitol Ave. San Jose, CA (408) 729-3605

Buzz Smoke Shop 4155 Hamilton Ave. San Jose, CA (408) 963- 6406

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(650) 349-2283

List of Advertisers Chem Dry of Silicon Valley 3378 Valley Forge Way San Jose, CA 95117 (925) 526-5103

Chill Mode 1140 Fair Ave. San Jose, CA (408) 292-1235

Cigarettes and More 1916 Camden Ave. San Jose, CA (408) 371-7400

Monsters of Rock #2 Smoke Shop 1189 South DeAnza Blvd. Ste #A San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 366-0199

San Jose Hydroponics 1999 Monterey Rd. #100A San Jose, CA 95112

Smoke Shop 3259 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose, CA (408) 615-1131

Smoke Town 2095 North Capitol Ave. San Jose, CA 95132 (408) 835-9282

Up In Smoke 1711 Branham Lane San Jose, CA 95118 (408) 264-1100

SAN MATEO Puff Puff Pass 2499 El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94403 (650) 349-2283

Millenium Smoke Shop 1000 Melody Ln. #100 Roseville, CA. 95678 (916) 772-6969

Millenium Smoke Shop 440 Colfax Ave. Grass Valley, CA. 95945 (530) 477-9420

Millenium Smoke Shop 13466 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 887-0420

420 Evaluations p 82

Med Ex (centerfold)

A Better Way Collective p 47

Med Mar Healing Center p 25

Above Average Collective p 51 All About Wellness p 3 & 27

Natural Herbal Pain Relief p 11 All Bay Coop p 47 Alternative Medical Center p 3 & 36

Rx Mayhem

5207 Madison Ave. Sacramento CA 95841 (916) 332-8981

Still Smokin 5323 Elkhorn #B Sacramento CA (916) 332-6190

Still Smokin

212 Harding Blvd. #J Roseville CA (916) 774-0964

MPP p 62

Americans for Safe Access p 60

NBD Medical p 37 Nevada Country Co-Op p 20

Another Choice p 9

Northstar Holistic Collective p 7

Arc Healing Center p 2

Palliative Health Center backcover

Bay Area Safe Alternatives p 47 Blue Harvest p 36

Proper Treatment p 33 Red Dog Green p 24

Cal Med Wellness Collective Centers p 26 Releaf San francisco p 4 Cann Academy p 46 Canna Care p 23

R&R Wellness Collective p 3

Chef Herb p 56

Rivercity Wellness p 41

Delta Health and Wellness p 12

Santa Cruz Naturally p 19

Divinity Tree Wellness Co Op p 32

Sacramento 420 Evaluations p 21

El Camino Wellness Center p 15

Sara Jane Cooperative p 43

Elemental Wellness p 19 Simply Chronic Healing p 26 Elixir p 29 Enso Wellness p 29

SJCBC LLC p 20 Solace Wellness Collective pg 19

SMOKE SHOPS

florin Wellness p 3

420 Smoke Shop

fruitridge Health & Wellness Collective p 39

South Sacramento Care Center p57

Green Harmony p 12

Steep Hill Lab p42

436 E. Santa Clara St. SJ, CA. 95113 (408) 998-2353

Bulldog Lifestyles 1166 Tully Rd San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 537-0500

HAzE 40675 Grimmer Blvd Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 668-0500

Green Point Insurance p 56 Harborside p 13

The Green Temple p 9 The Hemp Center p 53

Hemp fushion p 13 Unity Non-Profit Collective p 28 Holistic Herbal Healers p 51 Hugs Alternative Care LLC p 33

University Ave Wellness p 53

J Street Wellness p 20

Vapor Room Coop p 83

Magnolia Wellness p 16 & 17

yerba Buena Collective p 5