Kush No Cal October 2010 by Randy MALINOFF

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24 Legal Corner

One of the hottest topics in the news today is marijuana, both medical and recreational and how cities, states and the federal government are handling this ever present topic.

34 Janis Joplin

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

56 The California Redwood Express

The majestic giants of northern California, beauty unsurpassed awaits anyone driving the coast from Santa Cruz to Humboldt County.

64 Live Music Preview

Autumn concerts in a around the Bay area, Sacramento offers a variety of music genres that is sure to hit a beat with each of our readers. Be sure to catch one of these great shows.

72 Halloween Recipes

Our Chef Herb cooks up some special treats for the child in all of us. Just be sure to keep these treats away from the kids!!! 6

72 inside

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from the editors

here are only two weeks remaining before the monumental November 2, 2010 election when California voters get to vote for or against the initiative to legalize and tax cannabis in the State of California with Proposition 19. Irrespective of the outcome of the election, under Federal law cannabis is labeled a Schedule 1 drug and is still illegal (see the Legal Corner article on page 12 & 14 that discusses the latest legal issues surrounding marijuana). When you go to vote be sure you have read and understand both sides of Proposition 19 so you go into the polling booth as an informed voter. One of the biggest problems plaguing the cannabis industry as a whole is the lack of cohesiveness in the entire marijuana movement, from the governmental level to the provider to the consumer level. Not a day goes by that we don’t hear reports of in-fighting and bickering among members of the MMJ community. Unity not diversity is the solution to full and workable legalization here in California, with the goal of federal legalization in the not to distant future. Prop 19 does not directly change any of the medical marijuana laws on the books. If passed, Prop 19 legalizes marijuana for adults over the age of 21, and of course that is a good thing. However, if passed, Prop 19 delegates the legal controls to the hands of cities and counties from the state government. So effectively a Californian’s voter approved state right to legal cannabis will be dependent on where they live, or where they happen to buy their marijuana and the rules can and most will likely vary in different areas. In fact, local governments will have the right to ban the sale of cannabis in their jurisdictions. Another issue that is on the table to differentiate medical vs. non-medical cannabis is the sale of marijuana for profit. Prop 19 purports to permit marijuana sales for profit, and yes even to tax it. But hold on because there is nothing in Prop 19, (nor Prop 215 for that matter) that sets up a method of distribution from seed to sale. All of these details will again be left to local governments. Notwithstanding legalization under prop 19, Prop 215 remains the controlling law of the land in California for medical cannabis users. Sounds confusing – well it is. Basically, if you suffer from a medical condition treatable by marijuana and you go to a doctor to get your MMJ recommendation, Prop 19 offers little or no additional legal benefits to you individually. California needs to try and get this mess cleaned up. In Colorado for example, the new state law for medical marijuana creates a 3 tier licensing system whereby the state licenses and taxes marijuana at cultivation, at the dispensaries, and also at the facilities that manufacture edibles and infused beverages. So why is California so hesitant to create statewide legislation legalizing cannabis for profit once and for all? Why would the state legislature which is keenly aware of our desperate need for tax dollars in our financially depressed state, pass the buck (no pun intended) to the city governments? The medical marijuana community in Los Angeles has witnessed the quagmire that has resulted in city government control over medical marijuana legislation. The city council, directed by a City Attorney with questionable intentions at best, has passed an ordinance controlling medical marijuana dispensaries that is not only being litigated by Dispensaries here, but the City of Los Angeles, has also filed lawsuits asking the court to tell them if what they are doing is legal. Northern California cities such as Oakland and Berkeley have limited the number of dispensaries from the start and now are promoting ordinances that will support large grow facilities within those cities. Even though Prop 215 created a not for profit scenario, it is evident that the medical marijuana business has been lucrative for a chosen few in the Bay area. In contrast, San Diego County has exiled all dispensaries to industrial areas. As you can see, cities through California deal with the issue of marijuana in their communities in totally diverse ways. Now is the time for the federal government to wake up and change the Schedule 1 classification of cannabis. Secondly, it is time for the states (especially California), not the individual cities, to create legislation that allows marijuana to be marketed like any other controlled substance, similar to tobacco and alcohol. Thirdly, it is time for medical marijuana providers, cultivators and consumers to unite together to dispel the misconception that marijuana is associated with negative or criminal behavior. How can we do this? We can start by contacting our local politicians, state politicians, United States Congressmen and Senators and voice our opinion. We must let them know that their constituents are tired of the mixed messages being sent about marijuana. We can and should continue to support the work of the marijuana related non-profit entities that day in and day out are fighting for our individual freedoms, including our right to grow, possess and use marijuana if that’s what we choose to do. Without our collective voices, we will never be heard. Remember – each of us has a choice. So let’s vote, and make our opinions count!!

Kush Editorial Board, www.dailybuds.com

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by EVE HARRIS

The Baby Boomers – generally considered those born between 1946 and 1964 – won’t be eligible for Medicare until next year. But that doesn’t mean that Medicare cards aren’t being already used to pay for doctors who prescribe medical marijuana. A much-publicized report earlier this year from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found the percentage of people 50 and older using marijuana went from 1.9 percent in 2002 to 2.9 percent in 2008. The Facebook page “Baby Boomers for Medical Marijuana” was founded by a physician and has 812 members as of this writing.

MICHAEL’S MIGRAINES Michael* first realized in 2006 that his migraines responded to pot. Although many sufferers get an advance warning known as an “aura,” 66-year-old Michael doesn’t. Without any way to predict when the relentless pain will strike, he has learned to use cannabis as soon as a headache begins. “I prefer to use a vaporizer,” he said. As a younger man Michael spent many hours at sea where he sometimes experienced motion sickness. Today, like many sufferers, Michael experiences nausea with his migraines and ironically, nausea is a side effect of his prescription migraine medication. Regardless of its cause, his nausea is relieved by marijuana -- “Thank goodness!” he said. Like many in his age group, the West Virginia native first encountered marijuana in the ‘60s. For the next 40 years he was usually able to buy what he needed for motion sickness without a prescription. But last year, after asking friends for a referral, he selected a San Francisco clinic and made an appointment. There the doctor asked questions about his expectations for cannabis and about 10

his prior experience. When the bill arrived, Michael brandished his brand new Medicare card to pay the doctor’s fee. Michael takes excellent care of his health and most days exhibits the vigor of a much younger man. But older patients may more frequently be challenged by impaired hearing or sight or have mobility constraints. The pain associated with age-related conditions such as arthritis often responds well to cannabis. Yet in most states, people must navigate the black market for medical marijuana. Asked if he prefers buying marijuana through a medical dispensary he responded “By all means! You can be sure of the quality, and it’s not part of a criminal enterprise.”

BARBARA’S BOX OF CHOCOLATES Barbara* lost her gray curls after only two cycles of chemo. At age 69 she has recently completed 18 weeks of chemotherapy. During the 1970s she lived in Mendocino County among growers but now her home and her grandchildren’s home is the Bay Area. Using a prescription from an oncologist allows her to choose from among many types of products containing the medicine she needs. When she began chemo she took prescribed anti-nausea medication which caused side effects. “I suffered severely one night for five hours. Then someone told me about medical marijuana and how it helped with nausea. I hadn’t smoked marijuana since 1993!” she said. “But after the second infusion I used marijuana – it was like taking a miracle drug.” The cannabis reduced her nausea “about 95%,” she said. She ate a small quantity of cannabis-containing chocolate candy when she returned home from each infusion and again the following day. Once or twice she also needed a third-day-dose. “After that I never took anymore,” she said. Any cancer diagnosis is difficult and chemotherapy often produces side effects that leave patients miserable. “Darn it, it shouldn’t be illegal,” she said, because people without access are suffering. “I would recommend it to anyone and everyone – it made my life so much better!” *names altered at request of patients

YOU’VE WOKEN UP SORE OR STIFF OF IF YOU’VE EVER HAD AN INJURY, maybe your knees or wrists let you know when it’s going to rain. Arthritis is not just an elderly disease; it can affect anyone at any age and can be painful, even debilitating. Like most health matters, there are preventative steps that can be taken to increase your chances of staying loose and healthy. For some people, the simple act of stretching daily can help improve movement and joint health and keep arthritis at bay.

swelling, which in turn reduces pain. Physical therapists will charge you money to freeze your limbs. Save yourself the cash and do it yourself and give yourself at least 15 minutes of ice treatment. It works!

The very definition of arthritis is an inflammation of the joints that causes swelling, stiffness and limited movement. Since there are over 100 types of arthritis, it may be difficult to diagnose the culprit, but there are a lot of ways to treat the symptoms. Osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis for example, cannot be cured. However, if you do suffer from one of the many forms, there are treatments, including medical cannabis that can help keep your symptoms under control and make your life more manageable.

Once you have the swelling under control, it’s time to address the pain. Now you may want to start easy and maybe pop a couple of ibuprofen and see how it goes. If you prefer to medicate with cannabis, try a good indica to induce a body high. Cannabis treats the inflammation as well as the pain. Many people who suffer from arthritis (31 Million in the US alone) also find that tinctures and edibles help for long-term relief. Talk to your caregiver about what might work best for you.

31 million in the US alone

suffer from arthritis First and foremost, stretching is key. Not only is it key to treating or preventing arthritis, stretching is beneficial to everything your body goes through. Even if you sit all day, a good morning stretch for 15 minutes will keep you limber throughout the day. Exercise is the other key. Regular, low impact exercise keeps the joints loose and limber. Even 20 minutes a day can make a world of difference. If you’re like most people, when something hurts, you want to apply heat. Heating pads, a hot shower—they seem to take all the pain away, but don’t be fooled. The real remedy for joint inflammation and pain is ice. I know, it doesn’t sound like any fun, but you need the cold to reduce 14

Don’t assume that with age your joints are going to fail you. There are ways to stay healthy and promote joint wellness. Most health food or supplement stores carry glucosamine and chondroitin, which are the building blocks of cartilage. Taking care at a younger age is the best way to prevent trouble in your later years.

Stay loose!

Strain review:

by MICHAEL DILLON

ever there was a common stereotype for marijuana, it’s that it makes people lazy. We all know and love the token ‘lazy stoner’ character. This pot smoking portrait is always painted in such a negative light, rather that pointing out the positive aspects that may come from a relaxing, pain free evening where you might avoid other more harmful intoxicants such as alcohol. And so the hypocrisy of our society goes. Well, if ever there was a ‘lazy stoner’ strain of pot, it’s probably Super Goo. Super Goo Kush fittingly falls into this category by inducing your inner “lazy stoner”, but I don’t imagine any of you really mind that. Super Goo is a hybrid strain of cannabis originating in our very own backyard here in Northern California. It’s genetics are made up of a Super Silver Haze x Afghani Kush x Goo blend. It’s a fairly dense and sticky bud, making the name very fitting, and probably where the label came from in the first place. If you’re one of those ambitious joint rolling smokers, then you probably want to use a grinder for this stuff. The physical characteristics of this strain are very appealing overall. When you pick it up and take in the site of these beautiful buds and a big whiff of the herbal goodness, you’ll know this probably won’t be the last time you smoke Super Goo. A frosty shimmer and THC wielding hairs surrounding plump green buds is something that I can definitely get used to. The smell has a predominantly earthy and herbal odor, with a slight hint of sweetness that really rounds it out. Naturally, Super Goo tastes quite similar to the smell with a peppery, hash flavor that ends with a sweet after taste. It’s kind of like eating a savory meal of steak 20

and mashed potatoes, then finishing it off with some peach cobbler for desert. Kind of like that, but not really. Although it is a hybrid, the high of Super Goo falls more on the smooth, mellow, indica side of the coin, with that full body effect that’s perfect for relaxing with a good movie and some snacks. It’s certainly mellow, but may be a little too mellow for some... coming dangerously close to the debilitation line. As a bit of a warning, be careful with this strain if you’re somewhat of an amateur. It’s pretty damn powerful for someone that doesn’t smoke often. Even for an experienced smoker it can be intense, but it’ll almost certainly knock a newbie on their ass. That said, if you’re reading this you probably ingest marijuana somewhat regularly and can expect Super Goo to ease tension, relieve pain, and stir up a healthy appetite. Super Goo should be generally available at dispensaries. The price should be comparable to what you’d expect for a good Kush... within the $40-$50 per eighth range, especially considering it’s commonly grown around here. If you can’t seem to find it, look for other Goo variations (Afghan Goo, Blue Goo, Purple Goo, Sweet Goo) to get a similar high and overall experience. Super Goo might be the mightiest of the Goo’s, but they are all pretty nice buds. Super Goo is definitely recommended for those that like a good indica, and deserves to be recognized as one of the better strains of Kush in California and beyond.

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Even if you try and stay up with the ever evolving news about marijuana, the current state of the laws here in California is at best vague and ambiguous leaving us in a fog of confusion. What one needs to understand is that there are three distinct levels of laws governing marijuana in California coming from the federal government, state legislation, and local city and county ordinances. Under federal law (The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Controlled Substance Actâ&#x20AC;?), marijuana, medical or not, is still classified as a Schedule/ Class 1 narcotic with no medicinal purpose and is thus illegal. While the Obama administration has issued directives to federal prosecutors not to pursue enforcement of federal marijuana laws in states where medical marijuana is legal, and the American Medical Association has requested that the feds reduce the current classification, marijuana remains federally illegal. Californianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legalized medical marijuana via Prop 215 back in 1996. Unfortunately, the authors of prop 215 left too much for the imagination in the language of the act, and although their intent may have been to provide safe access of medical cannabis to qualified patients, absent from the bill was any guidance about how safe access would occur. While card carrying patients may have received the right to possess and consume medical marijuana for their ailments, the courts throughout the state are now being inundated with lawsuits dealing with how patients can get their medicine. 24

The good news for all adult marijuana consumers in California is the further de-criminalization action taken by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger earlier this month when he signed into law a bill that reduces the charge for possession of up to an ounce of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. A civil infraction is very similar to getting a parking ticket, with no arrests, or trials, but only a fine of $100 per infraction. Schwarzenegger, made it clear that his action to reduce the possession laws to an infraction was based on fiscal considerations only and is no way an endorsement for the legalization of marijuana in the state (Proposition 19), which he is philosophically opposed to. The new law goes into effect in California January 1, 2011. On the legalization initiative Prop. 19 proponents have gained ground with a recent poll released by the Public Policy Institute of California showed Californians now support Prop. 19 overall 52 percent to 41 percent.

Sacramento, has been pursuing an ordinance that if passed as proposed would reduce the number of dispensaries in the city. Sacramento also has an initiative on the ballot to tax cannabis. Many cities in the state have either adopted moratoriums against medical cannabis facilities or are just waiting it out while litigation proceeds by and against other cities in the state. Cities are really trying to figure out what they legally can or cannot do, especially in light of the recent Appellate Court Ruling involving the City of Anaheimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempt to ban all dispensaries there. While the court did not outright rule against the Anaheim ban, the gist of the decision was that cities may not ban dispensaries within their jurisdictions without a compelling reason to do so. The matter has been remanded to the trial court for a new trial on whether cities can ban dispensaries and if so under what conditions.

Other cities throughout the state want to avoid the Los Angeles fiasco and are attempting to nip it in the bud, literally and figuratively, the issues surrounding the cultivation and dispensing of medical marijuana.

Whatever your opinion is about Prop.19 or the local MMJ ordinances that are on the ballot in your city or county, we all have the right to vote for our beliefs. Candidates running for office publish their opinions about where they stand on marijuana and it is through the electoral process that they get elected and marijuana policies are mandated.

Cities such as San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley, have MMJ ordinances that have severely restricted the number of dispensaries in each locale even though Oakland and Berkeley are now proposing the licensing and taxing of large cultivation factories to handle the ever increasing demand for product in their cities.

Let justice prevail! Please get out and vote!

But neither Prop 19 nor Schwarzeneggerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest decriminalization action solve or even really address the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe access issues. There is nothing in existing or proposed California laws governing the distribution of cannabis at the state level. This leaves all of the power in the hands of local governments, and so far cities and counties in the state have done very little for patients. In Los Angeles, where their brand new medical marijuana ordinance went into effect in June, more than 50 lawsuits have been filed by Collectives and patients groups against the city, and the city has filed over 100 lawsuits against Collectives. Although L.A. had announced that their goal under the new ordinance was to grant licenses to a total of 70 existing and operating Collectives, after a rigorous pre-registration process, only 41 Collectives were deemed eligible to even file for their MMJ license. Having only 41 Collectives in a city with a population approaching 4 million is hardly affording its citizens anything close to safe and sane access to their meds.

San Jose has Measure U on the ballot which asks voters in the Nov. 2 election to impose up to a 10 percent tax on medical marijuana facilities, and also includes other regulations about how and where dispensaries may operate. 26

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by JOSH KAPLAn

It’s hard to imagine that just seventeen days after the

tragic death of Jimi Hendrix, that drugs and alcohol would leave yet another rock icon in its wake. With so much to offer musically and artistically, Janis Joplin lost her long battle with heroin addiction at the Landmark Motor Hotel in Los Angeles on October 4th 1970. Instead of wallowing in the harsh facts of heroin and alcohol addiction, let’s remember the power, emotion, passion, energy, and magic that this self-proclaimed “misfit” produced. Attending high school in Port Arthur Texas during the late 50’s wasn’t easy for Janis. She was shunned, made fun of (for her acne scars, and freakish style), and made to be an outcast in her own hometown. This abuse may have been the impetus to Janis leaning towards the blues music of African-American artists of the time, such as Bessie Smith, Leadbelly, Odetta, and Big Mama Thornton. Singing the blues seemed a perfect fit, even for this young white girl, who had always felt left out, unattended to, and considered an ugly duckling. It seemed to give her a voice to scream against all the short-comings and hardships she had endured in life – and boy, did her voice scream. Moving out of Texas and into the blooming hippie movement of San Francisco in 1963 was a double-edged sword for the burgeoning blues singer. She immersed herself in the scene, and befriended the members of upcoming Bay area bands like the Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead. These friendships and partnerships would also be part of her rise and fall, as running in these groups would not only pave the path to much of her success, but also played a part in her battle with deadly drugs and alcohol. In 1966, the Haight-Ashbury was already making headlines for its flower-power “hippie” movement, with thousands upon thousands of kids relocating to these streets, in search of anything better than what may have been going on in their middle-American towns. This influx of “hippies” was more than just a movement, or a scene. It had become a lifestyle for many. The streets were filled with kids, looking to get high, have a good time, and explore the budding psychedelic music and drug scene. It was about as picture perfect of a scenario for the many young, lost souls in search of an answer – Janis included.

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She found what she was looking for, and soon joined the band Big Brother and the Holding Company (1966-1968). Their big break came at the now famous Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, where Janis simply Wowed the crowd with her unbridled soul, and unharbored vigor. She rose above all the other female soul singers of the time, and had finally found her voice. She was where she wanted to be, and was being recognized not for her acne or nerdy looks, but for her daring style and vocal capabilities. This moment may have been the pinnacle of her career. She went on to produce the famed album Cheap Thrills with Big Brother, with the breakthrough single, “Piece of My Heart”. not ready to simply rest on her laurels, Janis left Big Brother in 1969 to embark on a solo career, forming the Kozmic Blues Band. Influenced by Otis Redding, and the Stax-Volt Rhythm and Blues bands of the 1960’s, she added horns to capture a bluesier, funky soulful sound than the harder, psychedelic bands of the time. Playing Woodstock in 1969 had its ups and downs based on Janis’ ever-growing habit (up to $200/day of heroin, and plenty of her favorite beverage, Southern Comfort), leading to mixed reviews, and leaving many wanting her to return to Big Brother and the Holding Company. As the ‘60’s were ending, Janis was in search of a band that was truly hers, and disbanded the Kozmic Blued Band to form the Full Tilt Boogie Band. This new year of 1970 found Janis trying to clean up, and fall in love, and kind of be “normal”. She was able to pull it off for a while, even joining her old cohorts the Grateful Dead and The Band by train on the now famous Festival Express, (featured on the DVD by the same name) in which a tour to Canada was documented. It tells an interesting story of some great bands that were great friends, doing what anyone in their position would have done – thrown caution to the wind, to see where the train was rollin’….. This glimpse into the last year of Janis’ life is worth seeing. There are moments of power, emotion, and deep thought shown by the icon, but even more poignant are her moments of self-doubt. She exuded such self-confidence onstage, yet was often so vulnerable in interviews. She was very self-aware and fluid, yet seemed to only be a blink away from being that forgotten little girl again. She learned to wear her physical and emotional scars with pride and fashion by busting out of the ugly duckling persona with colorful scarves, feather boas, oversized hoop glasses, earrings and bracelets. Using these costumes helped to cover the scars of her past, and she used them masterfully both on and off stage. Thankfully her stage persona was not of the shy type, becoming a self-confident ringmaster, taking people from the edge of their seats, to the brink of hysteria - letting loose onstage. Maybe the only time that Janis felt “normal” was either onstage performing, or sadly, biding time between performances, losing herself in the dark depths of self- doubt, self-pity and addiction? Since Janis’ passing, many have tried to personify her, and capture her sweet, raspy voice, yet no one has been able to come close. Although Janis may have been miscast as an ugly duckling, we may have never heard all the great music from her had she not seen herself that way. It was her rise, and fall.

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you happen to live in the South Bay and spend most of your time on the highway on your way to and from your large office/campus/mini city, short getaways are a must for your sanity. The greatest short trip from San Jose is the drive over “the hill” on Highway 17 to Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz and San Jose are as different as Modesto and Sausalito. While San Jose is the ambitious father of the Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz is its lazy cousin who surfs all day. Santa Cruz is a visual paradise. The redwoods meet the ocean here and the views of the Monterey Bay are breathtaking. You could spend an entire day just gazing at the ocean and coastlines from the cliffs. In fact, spending an afternoon gazing at the ocean and coastlines from the cliffs is not a bad idea. Talk about your Zen moments! Santa Cruz itself is a surfing Mecca and if you plan to catch some waves, make sure you know what you’re doing because after summer passes, the rides here are not for the newbie. Santa Cruz has produced some of the world’s legendary surfers and if you go, check out the Surf Museum on Westcliff. It’s free and smells of Sex Wax.

Pacific Avenue is a great place to people watch and shop. There is an abundance of local shops that sell everything from vintage clothing to jewelry to the famous Santa Cruz skateboards, coupled with chain stores like Borders and Urban Outfitters if that’s your thing. There are plenty of outdoor dining spots and bars to keep you satiated and the local color comes out at night when the street musicians and college kids take to the streets. Santa Cruz is adorned with small towns that are all within a few miles of the city. These rugged neighborhoods are an escape all in themselves. Felton, a one-light town is a quaint village surrounded by redwoods with great food, grocery stores and a Mexican place called Don Quixote’s that brings in some amazing live music. You can drive on Highway 9 to Ben Lomond and eventually Boulder Creek, which will take you through the winding mountains into a sleepy mountain world that lends itself to hiking, biking and exploring. There is no shortage of things to do in Santa Cruz, but the best thing to do is just hang out. Spend a day in the mountains hiking, then take to the beach and catch some sun, watch the sea lions and of course, you must visit the famous Boardwalk. It’s always free to get in (rides cost money) and you can do things like bowl, play miniature golf, win prizes at the arcade, and mostly, enjoy being on the beach and living out your Lost Boys fantasy. Santa Cruz is truly a magnificent place with a vibe all its own and it is nothing at all like the streets of San Jose. Isn’t that what a getaway is all about?

Horror fans of the world unite! It’s All Hollow’s Eve time and that means a lot of

different things. It means that if you’re a celebrator, you have been planning your costume since the summer and are gathering last details to make you the perfect whatever. If you

are more of just a partygoer, then maybe you’re throwing an old sheet over your head and

calling yourself a ghost, but really you just want to go out and mingle. If you have children, you’re busy turning your little ones into princesses and Harry Potters and preparing for the onslaught of the inevitable sugar high. But if you’re a movie fan, and especially one of the strange and scary, this holiday is for you. Several theaters dedicatev the weekend or

week to some of Halloween’s best flicks. Even if they aren’t showing on the big screen, this is the time of year to dust off the old DVDs or hit the rental counter to load up on spooky.

Of course this tops the list. Jamie Lee Curtis will forever be marked in cinematic history along with Michael Meyers. This film should never be left off any Halloween list. The sequels are a must, too!

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This flick gave us Freddy Kruger and Johnny Depp. We will never look at striped sweaters or pirates the same. A great film to show the teenagers in your life.

Still perhaps the scariest movie ever made. If you want to have the bejesus scared out of you turn off the lights and watch Linda Blair’s head spin and that creepy priest try to save her. It’s level -10 terrifying every single time.

This movie is a classic and if you haven’t seen it, you must. After the first time, it develops that kitsch factor and you may cheer on the chainsaw. Or at least I do.

The creepiest motel ever. If you have ever road-tripped and found yourself in the middle of nowhere exhausted and ready to call it a night, Psycho will have you question your choice of motels. Norman Bates is forever the scariest innkeeper in history.

Another classic. Friday the 13th scared each and every one of us as a kid and if you’re at all superstitious, Friday the 13th gives you the willies just a little bit.

For the true experience, see the show live at midnight at a local theater. The audience participation part of it must be done at least once, if not multiple times. If you rent it, invite your friends over to play along. Tim Curry in fishnets is truly a wonderful way to celebrate any holiday.

Heeeere’s Johnny, another creepy hotel and Jack Nicholson at his finest crazy. The creepy that is Steven King is never more evident than in this nail-biter.

Go into the light! The super short and super strange woman who littered horror flicks in the 1980’s is frighteningly sweet and little. Caroline has a strangeness about her that makes Poltergeist still one of the flicks that will always make your skin crawl.

Ok, sometimes you have just got to laugh and Scary Movie is a great way to feed your Halloween spirit without scaring yourself silly. Besides, isn’t Halloween supposed to be a fun holiday, too? Laugh yourself silly as every single scary movie scene you have ever known or seen turns into hilarious and outrageous satire.

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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 48

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

hat happens when you take medical marijuana, place it in socialogical Mixmaster and add a brilliant dash of daring art and ardent activism? Simple. Beautiful creations of marijuana art, bursting from the creative womb of imagination and the everyday realities that combine to compose the artistic world of Jean Hanamoto, and her husband, George. In April of 1998, George was able to get a recommendation from his doctor to use marijuana for his glaucoma, and we joined WAMM (Wo/Men’s Alliance for Medicinal Marijuana), a patients co-op in Santa Cruz. Her art has been inspired by all the wonderful, generous, kind and concerned people in this group that are working together to grow and give away this potent herb as medicine. I recently had the opportunity to interview this fantastic artist about her life, her husband George, and the problems facing those in the medical marijuana community, who explained her love of life, her art, and the fact that on the front of medical marijuana use, the war isn’t over yet. How powerful a tool is art combined with activism, and do you find that art and activism are powerful weapons in the battle of the wills to change people’s perception of “the evil weed”? Very much so. My art has always celebrated the beauty and grace of this fine herb, and people are surprised by my colorful images. I’ve been entering marijuana “portraits” into various county fairs and shows over the last 13 years, and most were placed where everyday people saw marijuana as art for the first time. Even the California State Fair hung my piece “The Sink in WAMM’s Garden” prominently in the main rotunda. I was allowed to have a framed statement next to it explaining the WAMM philosophy (Wo/men’s

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Alliance for Medical Marijuana in Santa Cruz) that treats patients like family, and had worked out a method to exchange medicine for labor in the garden. How do you feel about the use of recreational marijuana in addition to the use of medical marijuana. Should it be legalized altogether? My views have changed over the years, especially since coming from the cocoon of my experience with WAMM. I would like legalization to be seen as an opportunity to legitimize and support small growers, allowing them to be some the employers this country needs. I’m all for having an age restriction, and children need to be taught respect for use, but it’s outrageous that alcohol is legal and marijuana is not. When my husband, George, and I joined WAMM in 1998, the founder Valerie Corral had strict rules in place. It wasn’t for nothing that it was called the gold standard of medical marijuana organizations. Medical marijuana was respected and all the rules were followed. If anyone was caught selling, they were not given a second chance. Medicine was distributed free to our members, and most worked in the community garden to provide it. WAMM believed in medical marijuana only, and had no tolerance for anything other than that narrow group. The patient was the point. Tell me more about George the Gardener and his garden projects? George has to be the guiding light in your art and he must give it a foundation that drives you and gives you strength. George has indeed been the light of my life for 25 years. Without his love, I would not have had the freedom to be the person I’ve become. We had a small repair shop when we were first married called “George the TV man”, along with my business “Artworks Frame & Gallery”, in the tiny town of San Martin (for an article, the local newspaper called us Magnavox and Magnolias, we were such an odd pair. I was painting flowers then). When we joined WAMM, he just naturally became “George the Gardner Man”. When he was first diagnosed with Glaucoma, George was the one who very much wanted to be

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legal, and we met Valerie when we came to Santa Cruz for their thenannual HempFest. She was a speaker that day and we waited to talk to her afterward. She was so encouraging, and invited us to visit a WAMM meeting the next week, knowing we were enthusiastic and motivated. Our bond was immediate. Being hired as “garden coordinator” for WAMM for the last three years before we moved was such a great pleasure for George. You would never know that he was close to 70 at that time. He worked as hard as anyone 40 years younger, and the work & marijuana kept him young. He loves to “experiment” with cross-pollination and growing methods, soil and fertilizers, happy in his own “cannabisian” world. At 76, he should be able to be safe and secure. He should not have to have worry about the law saying he is wrong in any way for using marijuana for his Glaucoma, high blood pressure, arthritis pain, and appetite. With health care so expensive and and pharmaceuticals that create so many side-effects, the calming pain and nausea- reducing effects of marijuana would replace many more dangerous drugs. Think that’s a big reason why it’s still illegal? Do you find that there is an appreciation for your art outside of the Marijuana camp? Has your art in some way fostered an appreciation for the medicinal uses of the herb by those who may have been on the fence? I’ve had many opportunities to talk seriously to individuals and groups about medical marijuana. I know from feedback that I’ve had a positive impact on countless non-smokers, many that came to me through my art. City and County fairs are usually not a showcase for outside-the-mainstream ideas, but I have been surprised by their willingness to “overlook” the fact that my subject matter is marijuana. Not only have I been awarded a number of 1st place ribbons over the years, but most of the time my work has been displayed on prominent, well-lighted walls. Tell me more about the garden, and how it started, and how it grew and involved others in the medical marijuana community that.

When Valerie organized WAMM in the early 90’s, she was struggling with Epilepsy and had discovered what a difference smoking marijuana made vs. the heavy drugs she was receiving from her doctor. She decided she wanted to start a garden for herself and some friends, mostly ones dealing with AIDS at a time when there was very little help for them. The garden came first because she did not want to buy or sell what she considered medicine. With help from her husband, Mike, she and the other members raised their first crop. It was decided that after the harvest, WAMM would have regular meetings and distribute to each member their weekly share of the bounty. No one was charged, but they all made a promise that either they or their caregivers were to help in the garden. We could only grow for a limited number of patients (350 at its peak, but sadly places opened up regularly). Donations were encouraged and appreciated. Having a long waiting list for membership made everyone grateful for what we had, and regular weekly meetings kept us informed about which of our family needed a phone call, a visit, a ride, or help in other areas of their lives. Our membership ran from business executives to the out-of-work and homeless. When we joined WAMM, the garden was so secret that only “proven” members were allowed on the property. When we finally were given permission to see it, it was a revelation. We’d never seen such a beautiful garden, and George was there every week after that until he became “garden coordinator”. Then it was 3-4 times a week from Morgan Hill, an hour-long trip. He loved it and did it for our last three years in the area. He was there at 7:00AM to open the gate to our working members, deciding what needed doing and getting everyone doing what was needed. It was a peaceful, sacred place, even more so after several of our long-time members had their ashes scattered in that beautiful setting. The sunsets over the ocean were spectacular, adding glorious color to this gorgeous, bucolic scene. George has always loved growing things, but nothing ever fascinated him like growing marijuana. When his family was moved back to California from the Topaz, Utah internment camp after WWII, they were given housing and jobs share-cropping strawberries for Driscoll Farms. George spent his boyhood working in the fields, with time left for school, but not much else. Baseball was out of the question. Even so, farming is in his blood, and marijuana farming was most fulfilling. Not only could he spend quality time with equally hardworking and dedicated friends, he felt he was helping as many people as possible. It’s a joy to watch these plants grow to maturity, to learn about how to make them better each year, to see patients at meetings and to know we’ve helped with their everyday lives and their pain. It’s a great reward. Belonging to a group with that much integrity was an honor. Do you consider yourself a crusader and how do you define your role as one? If crusading means putting my art into what was considered entirely inappropriate venues, or creating an art web site 13 years ago that was openly one of the few (or possibly the only one - I searched!) displaying marijuana art by a “marijuana artist” , or just being persistent in my calling without being intimidated, then I guess it’s yes. I feel so strongly about the medical part of the equation, and am so very fond of the recreational part, that I can’t very well deny being an advocate. It’s a miraculous plant. I read too that you mentioned something about a DEA bust. Was this a personal bust? That was the infamous DEA raid on the WAMM garden on Sept. 5, 2002. WAMM was well-known and trusted by both the city and county of Santa Cruz, even listed in the yellow pages, which

was unheard of then. We had their 100% approval and cooperation. WAMM was, after all, a group that was helping very sick and dying people in a totally non-profit way. We were conducting research not done anywhere else in the US, filling out surveys every week for months to gather vital statistics for medical studies. We took care of our members needs over and above providing them with their weekly supply of medicine, with patients able to get help with services, housing, and personal necessities. Neither city or county law officials were informed before the DEA conducted the bust. The federal government knew the situation and went over the heads of the entire local government to prevent them from objecting. When George and I got there that morning after rushing from our home in Morgan Hill, they were already up the hill in the garden. We could hear the chainsaws destroying our life’s blood and imagined those booted feet trampling the fertile ground sprinkled with the ashes of our friends. The big gate at the bottom of the hill was closed, and a policeman was watching us, but we decided we would lock the gate behind them. When they came down with three big U-Hauls full of our precious harvest, we peacefully declined to take off the padlock, so they had to call the local sheriff’s dept. to rescue them from all the sick people. This is the same sheriff that they bypassed to get to us, so he was not too happy with them. He negotiated with us to get Valerie and Mike back from a holding cell in San Jose in exchange for letting the U-hauls and black-glassed SUVs off of WAMM’s property. He refused to disburse any of the WAMM members, allowing us all to go up and inspect the damage. It was a crime scene. It was devastating. Our almost-ready-to-harvest year’s supply for over 300 members was nothing but a few broken stems. People were overcome with grief at the sight of the destruction. It was a crushing blow to George, and he sat there in the garden for a long time just mourning the loss.

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They didn’t get everything. By the next week, we had arranged to distribute marijuana to our members on the steps of Santa Cruz City Hall. In front of a crowd of close to 1000 people, including the Mayor, the City Council, and numerous news vans, we were able to give each member their weekly share out of our remaining stores. It made the national news + the BBC. It gave us the opportunity to explain how we were conducting ourselves, and Valerie is always eloquent. Any thoughts on your feelings towards how the Federal Government stands on medical marijuana? If the Federal Government had any compassion or courage, it would take marijuana off Schedule 1. Why do they still pretend that it has no medical value? Are they completely blind to the truth? Apparently. George and I have found Mendocino County to be a wonderful place to live, but because of a backlash to destructive growers in the parks and forests, the sheriff and police are not really on our side. They have a hard time realizing that smokers are not automatically bad guys. Federal law says it’s still felonious to have and grow marijuana, even if Californians vote to legalize it in November. It has to be handled at the Federal level. I love my job! I’ve always been adamant that art is free to be bold and ahead of it’s time. My art is legal everywhere, and I’ve fought to remind people that that’s the case. Don’t tell me no. I’m so stubborn! hahaha!

Does green leafy matter, matter? Yes, it matters! When you see or hear those words, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Right! I thought so. Now, thinking only a geographical West Coast third dimension, dream up a vision of a redwood laden Land of Oz, with an ocean view of course, and call it Northern California. The region comes complete with a Alice in Wonderland caterpillar smoking hookah reputation for it’s “far out” grassy bowl green leafy flora. Yet, it sends out another vision that is also visibly crystal clear in the swirling motion of the organic kaleidoscope. Giant Redwoods, fog bound coasts, thick forests of silence, and legends of giant lumberjacks and a blue ox named Babe!

by MIKE MARINO

the California Redwood Express

and hues hugging the rocky coastline cliff. If you are planning on visiting the museum, you have to watch your timing…it’s all dependent on the whims of the Pacific tides. The island has a strip of rocky shore to walk to get to the location, but once the tide is high, the rocky patch is completely underwater and access to and from is cut off.

plaid and proud…the Great White North of Canada! Paul it seems has deep Canadian roots. He was apparently created around blazing woodland campfires during those frigid Canadian nights when lumberjacks and lumberjills, spun tall tales of legendary men and creatures of the north. It is all too obvious that these conversations were fuel injected with copious amounts of Canadian alcohol.

Redwoods, so large, they fill the Grand Canyon of your

imagination with portraits of ancient woody giants, sen-

tinels standing tall and still on the Pacific Coastline, awe

inspiring, fog shrouded backdrop curtains ready to rise on

opening night to a packed house to watch the quirky caba-

ret stage show that is Northern California.

comes you to its parade of Victorian architecture. This combination of art and architecture is what defines Eureka’s downtown old-town. Eureka’s peculiar Pacific persona is punctuated with a plethora of art galleries and artisan studios, unique shops and eateries, where shopping is a near spiritual experience and the food is to die for! Cruisin’ the Harbor with the experienced cruise crews of Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise is one way to nautically explore the area,

and toque in Klamath, Bigfoot kicks back in Garberville. There’s a shop with all things Big Foot, and a carved figure of him/it to pose with for that photo op that will knock’em dead back in Minnesota. (Bigfoot Footnote: There are reports of numerous actual Big Foot sightings in the Del Norte Six Rivers National Forest! So now you can pitch your tent, settle back and camp where Big Foot gets campy!

the gender of Babe? Could be a girlie name, eh? There is no

actual reference as to the sex of the big blue bovine beauty,

but, there is a clue in the Great Lakes area. A large statue

of Paul and Babe stand across the highway from a VFW in

Michigan. One night, in a drunken VFW galaxy far, far away,

a bunch of bleary-eyed VFWer’s waltzed out of the tavern

across the highway from the imposing statues, determined

from the pages of a Charles Bukowski novel. It is a coastal highway for transients, the same Haiku Hobo Highway that I used to travel in my days living on the road and on the streets...it all was too familiar and not much had changed... only the names of the ragged rucksack army had changed.

canopy of nature’s forested cathedrals. Other outdoor activities include beach combing beachbum style on beaches more expansive than the landing strip aboard an aircraft carrier. Crescent City has some of the best surfing waters in the region and longboarding is a religion, so hang ten with a Beach Boy beat and ride the wet suit wild waves.

California’s Trees of Mystery located just off Highway

101 near the Klamath River is Paul Bunyan’s retirement

home. Exit your vehicle to take the tour, and a giant two-

story talking Paul statue shouts out greetings to the family,

generally scaring the crap out of small children. There is a

Native American museum, cafe, motel and a gift shop with

unique redwood items. The latest in Redwood attitude now

off shore. Built in 1856, it is still a working light, with its alter

zenry, who comprise the local cast of characters, are straight

you can hike or ride horseback underneath the Redwood

balls are still missing in action!

minutes to the Redwood canopy. Take a shuttle, or walk the

Plush it or rough it, the choice is yours. vvvSome of the citi-

water types for rafting or kayaking. On foot or on the hoof,

City light. It’s called Battery Point and is on an island just

You can stay at hotel or hostel, motel, cabin or campground.

ing, while networks of rivers beckon to the hearty white

day, the results of that bizarre castration remain…the Babe

Tram. Swiss made precision for a trip to the top that takes 10

dining experiences, but lodging choices are varied as well.

frontier. State parks and acres of Redwood trails invite hik-

off the large concrete blue bovine balls sported by Babe! To-

includes a ride of redwood altitude aboard the Sky Trail

in Redwood Territory not only offer unique shopping and

American asphalt pioneer blazing trails across the tourist

ble barreled shotgun managed to get off a couple of shots to

Lighthouse aficionado’s will delight in the Crescent

All of the various towns and cities along Highway 101

plots to park your RV...the new Conestoga Wagon of the

no doubt. One very loaded veteran, with a very loaded dou-

a Pacific Left Coast Redwood beat and cadence...

It was déjà vu all over again, and today, the beat goes on...to

quoia Park and Zoo.

There are rustic secluded areas for tent camping, and

to save the planet from havoc wrought by these giant beasts

while critters and gardens dot the landscape of Eureka’s Se-

way 101, the charming, artsy community of Eureka wel-

Sasquatch, better known on the West Coast as Bigfoot was also given birth in Canada. While Paul hangs his axe

It’s kitschy and kool, it’s Paul Bunyan and his big blue

ox, Babe, tucked away in the Trees of Mystery. Just what is

Heading south parallel to the Pacific Ocean on High-

flora, succulents and wild flowers with a rainbow of colors

“larger than life legend” that also hails from the land of the

two times at the equator. Ok,

that may be an exaggeration, but, there are a lot o’ them.

seaside flair, and enough art

When I explored the island, there was a plethora of coastal

shop with gifts for the Nauti-boy or Nauti-girl in your life.

worth the forest jaunt. It gets even weirder, with the appearance of another

tographs of shipwrecks, seafaring memorabilia and a gift

is devoted to the mythology of all things Paul Bunyan, and is

outdoor activity, towns with

galleries to circle the planet

ego functioning as a nautical museum with artifacts, pho-

almost mile long Trail of Tall Tales to the Sky Trail. The trail

a coniferous cornucopia of

North Beach is not just a place to get primo spaghetti or a cappuccino. While North Beach may be a favorite stomping ground for tourists, as a local, North Beach is full of secret hideaways and some of the best dive bars in town. With the abundance of Muni stops, North Beach may quickly become a favorite place to crawl about the pubs. I prefer afternoon crawling in North Beach. If you have ever wanted to channel your inner Jack Kerouac, check out these great spots. 1. THE SALOON 1232 Grant Ave. (between Broadway St & Fresno St) The first sign of any true dive bar is a cash only policy and that’s exactly what you get at The Saloon. What you also get is some amazing blues artists like Red Hacker who play here as often as every other week. This is no fancy stage with round tables and cocktail service. What you get is an older crowd who knows how to drink, bartenders who know how to pour and superfly old musicians who wear their gold chains with pride. The Saloon tends to get pretty crowded on the weekends, so even if you’re stumbling about during the day, stop in here for some history and a stiff one. 2. INTERNATIONAL SPORTS CLUB 1000 Columbus Avenue (between Taylor St & Chestnut St) $2.50 happy hour from 4-8 at the International Sports Club (ISC) is reason enough to make even the grouchiest barfly smile. For a dive bar, it’s pretty nice. Pool tables, flat screen TVs and a bar on the wall for people watching make ISC a step up form duct tape holding pieces of the carpet together, but don’t be fooled: ISC is all dive. The owner is usually there (a good sign of a dive bar) and the jukebox hasn’t been updated since 1986. This is a great place to spend Sunday Funday. They show multiple games, make a mean bloody mary and will have you feeling like a champ in 3 drinks or less.

3. VIENI VIENI LUCKY SPOT 1431 Stockton Street (between Card Aly & Columbus Ave) The luckiest part about finding Vieni Viene is actually finding it. Pay close attention to the addresses on the doors because this joint is not making any grand statement with their curb appeal or even exposure. You know you have arrived in true dive fashion when you notice the very large 86 list hanging from behind the bar. The jukebox is eclectic at best and the crowd is often old men from the neighborhood who have probably been in the same stools for decades. If you’re looking for a good place to hear some great old San Francisco stories from those who have lived them, this is the place. A truly classic dive bar with truly classic characters!

is the plant that every Cannabis consumer thinks they know. It’s the closely related species of Cannabis that can’t get you high, but makes stronger, longer lasting clothes than any other fiber (without the need for extensive pesticide use, like with cotton) and provides a host of other planet-saving uses such as renewable fuel. California’s Proposition 19 would legalize all forms of Cannabis plants, and technically that includes hemp (although a 25 square foot garden of hemp isn’t much of a hemp farm). However, Prop 19 does suggest amendments to include industrial hemp later and legalization of both hemp and pot is immanent in California, regardless of Prop 19’s outcome. As the Cannabis movement expands from a rolling snowball into a full-blown avalanche of momentum, Cannabis legalization is going to show up in every election from now until it’s a reality. Industrial hemp bills gain support each year in California, despite Governor Schwarzenegger’s constant veto. With the topic of Cannabis legalization on everyone’s lips, marijuana enthusiasts everywhere are wondering - What will a legalized (or largely decriminalized/regulated) hemp and cannabis market look like? How will the dominoes fall? What does it mean for the consumer? While many imagine pot-bars and pre-rolled packs of joints sporting corporate logos, there’s a crucial bit of horticultural information that the Cannabis Movement is overlooking. If industrial hemp varieties of Cannabis are grown anywhere near outdoor marijuana crops, the marijuana crops would be essentially destroyed by an invisible but potent force of nature: pollen. While indoor production of marijuana has been on a dramatic rise for the last decade (especially the last 5 years), outdoor marijuana still accounts for the majority of overall annual production. Ironically, one of the major reasons that growing seedless pot, or “sinsemilla” (Spanish for “without seed”) outdoors is even possible is due to the current prohibition on hemp, which would otherwise pollinate nearby marijuana varieties and render them worthless. In 60

order to understand this ironic problem, we need to once again go back to the board and look at some Cannabis Botany. Plants are scientifically defined and named according to their genus and species names. Cannabis is the “genus” name of the plant in question and the “species” names include familiar titles like sativa and indica – i.e., Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, etc. Hemp is technically defined as a subtype of sativa, but many consider Cannabis hemp to be quite separate from other sativa plants, mainly due to the total lack of THC, the primary psychoactive compound. Industrial hemp varieties produce less than 0.3% THC while medicinal varieties have 10-20+% THC. However, most of the time when botanical taxonomists define plant species; they do so based on whether or not a plant can interbreed with other closely related plants. In other words, plants typically defined as a species can only mate with other plants in that species. But Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica and Cannabis hemp can all cross-pollinate and produce hybrid seeds with each other. This is why many Cannabis botanists actually consider Cannabis to be the name of the species, with other names like sativa and indica designating sub-species or varieties. Ok, so all Cannabis plants, hemp and pot both, can breed together - what’s the big deal? Hold on for one more bit of botany and it’ll become clearer. Despite the similarities between pot and hemp as far as cross-pollination is concerned, the THC producing varieties of Cannabis (sativa and indica) are also quite different from hemp in one very important trait. Sativas and indicas grow into separate male or female plants (the botanical term for this is dioecious). Producers of medical marijuana grow only the female plants because those flowers, when unfertilized, swell up with psychoactive resin instead of non-psychoactive seeds. Growing female

marijuana flowers exclusively is easy because the flowers are on separate plants. Hemp plants, on the other hand, are “monecious”, which means that they produce male and female flowers on every stalk. Because male flowers cannot be removed from the crop, massive amounts of pollen are released into the air and can be carried by the wind for many miles. If pollen from these monecious fiber varieties of hemp lands on a crop of female marijuana plants, the marijuana plants will immediately lose potency and value because the flowers that should be filling with potent resin are filling up with non-psychoactive seeds instead.

conditions will destroy pollen immediately, so seasonal factors will greatly affect the issue and how quickly the drift occurs. Geographically protected mountain gardens far from hemp fields may never see this effect if the prevailing winds come from hemp free areas. For other areas, Cervantes suggests planting as late as August outdoors, after the hemp crops have finished flowering, but this would undoubtedly also reduce the potential yield from such outdoor gardens. June and July would be filled with pollen in the air, but are also usually filled with sunshine and currently supply a great deal of energy and crop size to outdoor gardens.

In a 1998 article titled Hemp and Marijuana: Myths and Realities, David West, Ph.D. points out: “Hemp fields, in fact, could be a deterrent to marijuana growers. A strong case can be made that the best way to reduce the THC level of marijuana grown outdoors would be to grow industrial hemp near it. An experiment in Russia found that hemp pollen could travel 12 kilometers. This would mean that a hemp field would create a zone with a 12-kilometer radius within which no marijuana grower would want to establish a crop.” 12 kilometers is about 7.5 miles. Noted Cannabis author Jorge Cervantes also points out that pollen from the mountains of Morocco can travel across the Mediterranean Sea to Spain onto crops intended to be seed-free (The straight of Gibraltar is about 9 miles wide at it’s narrowest, indicating an effective pollen range of well over 10 miles). Cervantes claims that pollen can drift up to hundreds of miles under dry conditions.

Hopefully, an increased awareness of this issue can help the Cannabis movement make the best decisions as we move toward legalization. Local municipalities traditionally used for outdoor marijuana production can perhaps regulate where hemp is grown and choose sites that keep pollen out of the main prevailing winds. Hemp crops grown strictly for fiber can be harvested before flowering while crops grown for seed could perhaps be grown in less populated areas. As we get closer to legalization, outdoor pot grows will become more common and the first few years after legalization will undoubtedly come with an influx of outdoor production. However, the influence of industrial hemp will show up at some point and it’ll be the “Pandora’s Box” of the Cannabis world. Given a long enough timeline, hemp will escape and seed itself everywhere, just as it did in Kentucky and other states where it still grows wild after more than 6 decades of eradication efforts. Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars spent annually to eradicate wild hemp, it still flourishes across much of the Midwest. More than any other type of Cannabis, hemp highlights the idea of eradication as preposterously foolish. Its durability and adaptability makes the task of getting rid of it impossible. But that’s also the way nature designed it and one of the many reasons why it’s such a valuable crop resource.

So, let’s say conservatively that hemp can pollinate other outdoor cannabis crops at a 7 – 10 mile range with enough influence to essentially ruin crops intended to be seedless. If that’s our radius, then hemp crops can create a 20 mile wide circle around them where cultivated marijuana would become seeded. Seeds produced by the union of hemp and medicinal forms of Cannabis would not only displace THC in the pollinated plants, they would produce a resulting generation of offspring that could self-seed and later, produce pollen of their own. With a viable range of 10 miles in all directions, it’s easy to see how just a few seasons worth of pollen drift could create self-seeding hemp plants in many of the same areas where marijuana is currently grown outdoors. Perhaps hemp fields wouldn’t immediately pollinate large outdoor grows a hundred miles away, but after a few seasons of pollen spreading, self seeding plants would pop up in remote guerilla grows all over the place. Remote grows ruined by seeds would more than likely be abandoned as it would not be worth the risk to haul out worthless plants. Those seeds will likely start again next season as hemp and its pollen would continue to spread beyond the boundaries of industrial cultivation each year. So, if you grow outdoors and you live at least 10 miles from the next nearest marijuana garden or hemp field, you may be alright. But since everyone in California is within 10 miles of an outdoor marijuana garden (and everyone in the famed Emerald Triangle is within about 10 feet of an outdoor marijuana garden), it won’t take long for pollen drift to impact the areas that produce the most outdoor pot each year if hemp is also planted. Some hemp producers that grow strictly for fiber harvest the plants before flowering, eliminating much of the pollen. Still, those same fiber crops traditionally need to have a portion of the crop left standing to produce seed for the following season. Even a small portion of a hemp field left to seed could produce enough pollen to frustrate outdoor growers miles away. Any hemp crop grown for seed would have to flower and inevitably would produce vast amounts of pollen in the process. In fact, there are few plants on earth that produce as much pollen as Cannabis and people with pollen allergies will want to stock up on allergy medicine if industrial hemp is to be grown in your area. The real question is not whether or not hemp will impact outdoor marijuana in a post legalization world, but rather how much impact it will have and how quickly it will occur. Pollen remains viable over great time and distance if kept dry, but wet

As for outdoor marijuana production, well, it’s gonna take a hit at some point. How much and when will depend on many factors. As the methods and supplies for controlled environment growing become more efficient, cheaper and more widely available, more growers will turn to controlled environments – grow rooms and greenhouses where the air can be filtered not only for pollen, but mold and mildew spores as well, which is a good thing. Of course, it’s very convenient to simply plant outdoors and let nature do her thing, but greenhouse grown sinsemilla will always be superior to pot that didn’t come from a controlled environment. So perhaps the silver lining to this will be an influx of cleaner, high quality greenhouse bud in the long run. Let’s not forget that the super potent hybrid varieties of marijuana that exist today are the direct result of prohibition. In countries where Cannabis is grown for hash, little work is done to improve the genetics of the plants. I mean, who cares about a few points worth of THC one way or the other when you’re just gonna turn the whole acre into hash anyway. But as prohibition attempted to eradicate pot in the US, grower ingenuity and resourcefulness teamed up with some Dutch breeding and – voila! – We now have plants that push the upper limits of how much THC marijuana can hold. We can grow more and stronger medicine in smaller spaces than ever before. Plus, we also now have strains in every flavor under the sun from chocolate to pineapple to artificial grape flavor (how does nature even know how to make the smell “artificial grape flavor”, anyhow?). So keep that chin up – hemp is a good thing. So are greenhouses and I think those looking to position themselves according to future trends would be wise to invest in a greenhouse with air filtration anyhow. There may be a few seasons worth of extensive outdoor production in a post-legalization setting, but sooner or later, hemp will do what it does best and we’ll just have to take our cue from the plant and learn to adapt to our new, post legalization environment.

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LIVE MUSIC IS MY THERAPY. Some people may find comfort in sitting around a circle in group therapy talking about their issues and feelings, but I find that seeing a band rock to a packed house is the best way to cleanse the soul and clear the cobwebs. And it doesn’t have to be a big area show either. An intimate club with a soulful singer can take me out of a funk and into the blues faster than a cup of whisky and a slide guitar. Some of the best places to catch a show are the ones you catch accidentally or take up upon a review or recommendation. The right venue is as important as the act. You can have the greatest band but if the sound is crappy or the mood is wrong, even the best musicians have a tough time winning a crowd over. Maybe the right venue is a park outdoors with an impromptu jam session or a small, gothic theater with just the right amount of gaudy to bring out the drama. Sacramento has no shortage of great spots to catch an act and although limited, the following venues are guaranteed to enhance your group therapy session.

Crest Theatre

1013 K Street | Downtown

The Crest is a gem of a space that shows independent films as well as hosts concerts and other events. The main theater, where most shows happen, reeks of history and bands of ages past. There really isn’t a bad seat in the house and the sound is top notch. The downstairs theater has a lot to be desired, but it sort of adds to the charm of the Crest. The consensus about the Crest is that it is exceedingly beautiful. Think American Music Hall with elevated seating and sans the pillars that can obstruct your view. Where else can you see Henry Rollins, a movie with subtitles or a kindergarten play all in the same space?

The Torch Club 904 15th Street | Downtown The Torch Club could easily fall into the category of dive if not for the stellar sound system and quality of acts that come through the doors. Once a bar that catered to politicians, The Torch Club has become Sacramento’s most popular blues venue. The drinks are always strong (dive flag!) and the dance floor is large and conducive to making a jackass out of yourself. You will always find old timers who can out-swing dance the youngest couples and they are happy to show you a thing or two. It can get crowded on the weekends, so arrive early for a good spot and get ready to get real real funky!

Old Ironsides 1901 10th Street| Downtown Since 1934, Old Ironsides (named after a ship) has been a favorite local watering hole in our state’s capitol. In the 1990’s they turned into a nightclub as well. The lunch menu is also good if you find yourself day drinking at Old Ironsides. It happens; don’t judge. With the $3 happy hour, it’s hard not to find the joy in day drinking. They do an open mic night and the local acts that take the stage are always entertaining. There’s nothing like an old haunt with a rockin band to set the mood for a night of friendly frolicking.

rock’ bands around right now, although it’s tough to pigeon-hole them into ‘indie-rock’ (funky psych pop?). They’ve been around for quite a while and their most recent albums are really top notch productions. The Of Montreal live set is very impressive as well, and they certainly won’t disappoint. www.ofmontreal.net

Gorillaz w/ N.E.R.D. 10.30.10 @ Oracle Arena (Oakland) It’s pretty safe to say that the Gorillaz are an established and tremendous world-wide popular music success. Their debut self titled album, released in 2001, sold over seven million copies and 2005’s Demon Days was very successful (and quality) as well. The most recent work, Plastic Beach, is equally wonderful and their tour in support of their latest album is quite the production. The Guinness World Records deemed David Albarn (lead singer of Blur) and James Hewlitt’s mastermind project the most successful virtual band of all time, and for good reason. It’s kind of hard to believe they’ve been around for almost a decade... time flies! N.E.R.D. haven’t been doing too shabby themselves and this pairing of groups is going to be epic indeed. Get to Oracle Arena in Oakland on October 30th for a show that should cloud your dreams for days. www.gorillaz.com, www.n-e-r-d.com

B.B. King 10.31.10 @ Uptown Theatre (Napa)

Justin Bieber 10.28.10 @ HP Pavilion (San Jose) Usher’s little protégé is just old enough to drive a car, and is probably the hottest pop star on the planet right now. He Just won MTV’s VMA for Best New Artist, and “Bieber Fever” seems to be taking hold of the entire nation. His tightly choreographed live show is really well done, and Biebs even plays drums live sometimes (with a really funny face to go along with). Like him or not, you can’t ignore this rising star... and chances are one of his songs will make you come around. See him in San Jose October 28th. www.justinbiebermusic.com

Of Montreal 10.29.10 @ The Warfield (SF) Georgia’s Of Montreal come to San Francisco on October 29th, and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll get to The Warfield on this Friday night. The Kevin Barnes led group is one of the best ‘indie-

At age 84, B.B. King has worn the crown as the king of blues for a really really long time. Even at that ripe age B.B. continues to tour the globe, despite saying ‘farewell’ numerous times since the mids 2000’s. It’s almost hard to believe that we still have the opportunity to see this living legend playing the blues live! He may not be around playing live shows for too much longer, so here’s your opportunity to see him in a great setting up in Napa on Halloween. www.bbking.com

Florence and the Machine 11.5.10 @ Fox Theater (Oakland) London’s soulful baroque pop-rockers, Florence and the Machine come to Oakland for a single show in early November, and Fox Theater will certainly be packed and tickets will be hard to come by. Lead singer Florence Welch and company have been active since 2007, but are only recently seeing mainstream success in the US... and it’s about damn time! They performed on MTV’s VMA award show in September, and are surely going to follow up 2009’s debut album Lungs with something delicious. Keep an eye on this group, and go see them at Fox Theater on the 5th! www.florenceandthemachine.net

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Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation 11.6.10 @ Greek Theatre (UC Berkeley) Massive and Attack and Thievery Corporation pair up for a powerhouse trip-hop billing that sets itself apart at the top of that genre, and arguably atop all electronic concerts. Both are heralded live shows, and this concert at the Greek Theatre @ UC Berkeley should be a truly unforgettable night. They know how to entertain a crowd and deliver sounds that you probably didn’t even know existed. www.massiveattack.com, www.thieverycorporation.com

Freelance Whales 11.19.10 @ Rickshaw Stop (SF) The Freelance Whales album Weather Vanes was released back in April on Frenchkiss/Mom & Pop Records. The experimental pop natives of Queens bring a superior live & energetic show with a lot of activity on stage... sort of like a jam band but not quite as repetitive as say, a Dave Matthews concert. Check out some youtube videos of them -- particularly where they set up as a 5-piece in the Subway of NY. You’ll get the point. Definitely a fun, happy environment to jam on here. www.freelancewhales.com

Robyn 11.23.10 @ The Warfield (SF)

Swedish pop singer Robyn has been a worldwide star since her late 90’s hits “Show Me Love” and “Do You Know (What It Takes)”, which brought her to the attention of music lovers around the globe. 2005’s “With Every Heartbeat” off her fourth album, Robyn, continued that pop success, and solidified her as a force to be reckoned with. Her most recent work is a trilogy of albums released over the course of 2010. The first, Body Talk Pt. 1, was released in June, Body Talk Pt. 2 was released in September, and Body Talk Pt. 3 will be released in December. In the meantime she is touring around the world, and comes to San Francisco’s Warfield on November 23rd. Don’t get caught dancing on your own - get to this show! www.robyn.com

Pretty Lights 11.24.10 @ Fox Theater (Oakland) Pretty Lights is an electronic duo from Colorado, made up of Derek Vincent Smith and Adam Deitch. They have released three full length albums, all of which are available for free download on their website (you can and should make a donation too). Their live setup is still evolving, but it sounds great and should be a good fit for Fox Theater. Fun fact: the name Pretty Lights comes from an old Pink Floyd poster reading “Come enjoy the pretty lights with Pink Floyd!” www.prettylightsmusic.com

The medical cannabis industry is a budding grove of innovation, and the new Essential Vaaapp EV101 does not fall short of continuing to push the boundaries of safe and effective cannabis consumption. This new vaporizer is a handheld, portable way to safely consume cannabis. Aside from edibles, using a vaporizer is the healthiest way to consume cannabis. For use in edibles, THC is extracted from cannabis without the application of direct heat, which in turn creates no smoke. The extracted THC is then combined into butter or oil, for example, for standard use in cooking. A vaporizer also extracts THC from cannabis without creating any smoke. It works like this: indirect heat within a confined glass space causes the marijuana to become warm, and when hot air gets sucked through the warm space a THC-enriched vapor is created. This vapor, although white and somewhat dense, is not smoke—fire never touches the marijuana, and no smoke is ever created. The advantage is enormous: THC extraction is twice as efficient (meaning you can vape less marijuana to reach the same high) as lighting cannabis on fire (like a joint, pipe, or bong), and there is no harmful smoke to inhale into the lungs. Unlike tobacco, research shows that the cannabis plant is 66

not carcinogenic. However, smoke is highly carcinogenic, and can damage the lungs. The downside of using a vaporizer has always been its bulkiness and difficulty of use. Most vaporizers require being tethered to a wall for a constant stream of electricity, take about five minutes to warm up, and are large boxes with medical tubes sticking out of them. Rather than healthfulness, vaporizers imply a level of pot smoking that only serious and well-versed users ever tackle. Simply, the Essential Vaaapp destroys the stigmas plaguing a more widespread use of healthfully consuming cannabis via vapor. The EV101 is a non-electronic, hand-held, and portable vaporizer made in Northern California. Designed by current CEO Whitedeer of the coastal California Rumsen tribe, the EV101 brings the ease of use and portability of a small pipe to the world of vaporizers. With three easily removable and cleanable vials that connect to a base the size of a small pipe, the EV101 is the ultimate way to inhale marijuana easily and safely in any place or situation. In addition to applying the efficiency and safety of vaporizing to a small and portable piece, the Essential Vaaapp is a prime example of the type of economy associated with medical marijuana. The EV101 was designed as is built in the United States by what the company describes as “environmentally conscious shops.” The company is “dedicated to manufacturing this device in the United States where it not only helps our economy but saves lives by avoiding contributing to environmental devastation caused by unregulated manufacturing processes and nonexistent chemical recycling.” The Essential Vaaapp EV101 is the quickest and easiest way to enjoy the safe and efficient vapor of medical cannabis. http://www.essentialvape.com/index.php

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History, mystery, architecture, ghosts, gardens, secret rooms, fine art, trap doors, hand-craftsmanship, museums, spirits, firearms, geometric anomalies, and eccentricity are all in abundance at the famed Winchester Mystery House, in Santa Clara, CA. If that weren’t enough, intrigue and superstition are waiting around every ornate corner of this “haunted” mansion. The “spirit house” as it’s playfully described, is the neverending expression of a very rich, eccentric old woman named Sarah Winchester, (widow to the late William Wirt Winchester - heir to the Winchester Rifle fortune). With earnings of over $1,000.00 a day (this being pre-tax era) Mrs. Winchester had an endless amount of money to pour into her passion - her house. This is more like a small city, with everything one might need. Electricity powered by her own generator. Lavish orchards, gardens and facilities, manned year round still to this day. Some craftsmen have spent their entire careers on the house, with multiple generations now devoting themselves to the upkeep of this magnificent creation. The ornate wood-work, and mosaic-parquet floors are a marvel in and of itself. The Victorian finishing around the entire complex tells the stories of eras upon eras of extra detailed hand craftsmanship. The construction of strange rooms was brought on by Mrs. Winchester’s connection to the spiritual world. She felt so close to them that she was constantly changing her home to confuse and ward off the evil spirits. After months of work, she would have it destroyed, or changed on a whim. Details like stairwells that lead to ceilings, trap doors to escape in an instant, and the lack of mirrors were all

part of her attempt to stay one step ahead. Whether they worked or not, is up to interpretation. Beyond your own beliefs about ghosts, spirits, or haunted mansions, this facility is amazing and worth seeing in person. The physical house has so much to see, and absorb, that it’s easy to wander off and get lost. It’s that expansive, (not to mention expensive…) Rates to see this masterpiece are in the $22-33 range, depending on the tour, and age of visitor, but it is well worth the money and the trip. You will be taken back to a different time. Taken to a place where one person’s attitude and persona was free-flowing. There was no such thing as hearing “No” to Mrs. Winchester. If she wanted it, she got it. The house is filled with one amazing artifact after another. And it’s a time capsule into the very wealthy of that period. It’s interesting to see how well the ultra rich lived. Not too different in standards from today’s wealthy class.

When partaking in your medicinal needs, what better way to wet your whistle with than a cold beer, right? Whether you’re watching Up In Smoke on a Tuesday for the four hundred and twentieth time, or if you and your crew are partying during the game on Sunday…. Whichever the scenario, suds and buds have always been a match made in heaven. There’s nothing better than a frosty cold one to quench a bad case of dry-mouth, and as long as you can handle the pairing of medicine/spirits, a fine time should prevail. Now, before you laugh and say that Beer doesn’t have medicinal benefits like its fellow party favor Marijuana, keep in mind that beer has recently been found to have the same health benefits as wine. Drinking up to 2 glasses a day can reduce chances of stroke, as well as heart and vascular disease. Hmmmm….Well Cheers to that, huh!?! Thankfully there are some very serious people involved in bringing the best of both worlds together, (… well, sort of – It’s not really Marijuana-Beer, unless you’re in Europe, where they allow Hemp Beer to be made with up to .03 mg of THC…. but for us Yanks) HEMPBEER.COM has a variety of beers made from Hemp, representing its famous cousin MaryJane in the most positive light possible. Whether it’s Humboldt Lager from our Northern neighbors, Burke’s Hemp Ale from Australia, or Cannabia from Germany, the world seems aware of the benefits of using Hemp in beer. And why not? The Hemp plant is also cousins with the Hop plant, a main component in making Beer. So now we have Hemp and its nefarious cousin Marijuana – and now it’s somehow in the same family as the Hop!?! WTF man, why has this taken so long to bring to light? This is all starting to make sense now. Maybe the same people who control the advancements in technology have also held the file on the whole Hemp/Marijuana/Hop/Beer family tree. Well no longer is this family of fun being hidden in the aisle of warm imports at the German Deli. These Beers are finally available for consumption through the HEMPBEER.COM website, sold in giftpacks starting at $18.95. This may seem pricey for a couple of brews, but it’s less than two Coors Lights at the local “velvet-rope” bar in town. Besides, it’s HempBeer, and if these plants are so close in nature, it’s a no-brainer to marry them through the advancements of man. Let them eat cake…. Let them drink Beer…. and Let them smoke Herb…. KUSH mag is sure you’ll find something to match your tastes. Whether it’s a nice Sativa, and a Brown Ale, or a nice bowl of Indica, and a tall Hefeweizen, you just can’t lose when you pair these two together. A little bit of medicinal buds, and some suds, (made from our favorite plant, HEMP). Awesome!!!!!!! Give it a taste…. And try the HempBeer too….

AS A CHILD GROWING UP AS A FAN OF RAP MUSIC AND HIP-HOP CULTURE, I couldn’t help

but to notice that weed, blunts, and getting high was an occurring theme that still remains constant throughout the music. In my quest to be one with the culture, experimenting with weed was just as organic to me as buying my first pair of shell toe Adidas. If you know me or have ever had the chance to kick it with me, you know “I get high to my hip hop” is my motto and creed! My illustrious career within the entertainment industry I CAN STILL REMEMBER thehas 1sttaken time Ime sawall over the world. From world tours with Eminem and 50 Wu-Tang Clans classic video of “Wu Tan faint nuttin tocent F@ to national DJ tours with DJ Green Lantern, I have smoked big ck with. It was a snowy fall day back in 1993, the homies and blunts with the best of them. Sometimes crappy weed in the me were up to our usual shenanigans. A couple of 40s of OE, middle of a small city in sack Germany, orall sometimes some Phillie Blunts, a 20 that we pitched inyour $5 ahomie piece, that’s down with the Yakuza get’s you the bomb bud while your and the long forgotten video channel THE BOX. Before the doing shows in Japan. Which anybody who knows the drug internet, and before MTV/BET embraced hip hop videos in laws in Japan canhad tellTHE you, can be as cult as to a a major way we BOX!! Alldiffi across thesneaking country in local White House party, nearly impossible. NEARLY, hah. cable networks provided an all rap video channel where the

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Roasted pumpkin seeds IngrEdIEnts 3 tablespoons white sugar 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 pinch cayenne pepper 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds, washed and dried cooking spray 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste 5 tablespoons tablespoon THC olive oil 2 tablespoons white sugar dIrECtIOns Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons of sugar, the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper, and set aside. Place the pumpkin seeds on the prepared

baking sheet, spray them with cooking spray, and sprinkle with salt to taste. Bake the seeds in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Heat the THC olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and stir in the toasted pumpkin seeds along with 2 tablespoons of sugar. Cook and stir the seeds until the sugar forms a coating on the seeds, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the caramelized seeds into the bowl of sugar-spice mixture, toss to coat, and let cool.

Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheese LanteRns IngrEdIEnts 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup pineapple or apricot preserves 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 large pretzel rod, broken in half 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup THC butter dark rye bread red pepper black olive slices crackers prEparatIOn Combine cheddar and cream cheeses, THC butter, pumpkin, preserves and spices in medium bowl; beat until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, until cheese mixture is firm enough to shape. Shape mixture into round pumpkin, place on serving plate. Using a knife, cut shallow vertical lines down the sides of the pumpkin. Place pretzel rod in top for stem. Cut rye bread into triangles for eyes, cut red pepper into triangle, for nose, and cut olives in half to make the mouth. Serve with assorted crackers.

pumpkin saLad IngrEdIEnts 1-3/4 cups cubed peeled pumpkin 4 teaspoons THC olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sunflower kernels 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons chopped red onion 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root dIrECtIOns Place pumpkin cubes on a baking sheet. Brush with THC oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake at 375Â° for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Cool completely. In a large bowl, combine the sunflower kernels, pecans, cilantro, onion and pumpkin. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cumin and ginger. Pour over pumpkin mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

BLack Bean and pumpkin chiLi IngrEdIEnts 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped 4 tablespoons THC olive oil 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups chicken broth 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained 2-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons chili powder 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

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1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt dIrECtIOns In a large skillet, saute the onion, yellow pepper in THC olive oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker; stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through.

pecan pumpkin muffins IngrEdIEnts 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup THC olive oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped pecans TOPPING: 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cold THC butter, cubed dIrECtIOns In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, buttermilk, THC olive oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pecans. Fill six greased or paper-lined jumbo muffin cups threefourths full. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, pecans and flour; cut in THC butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter.

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Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

LeftoveR haLLoween candy tReats IngrEdIEnts 30 large marshmallows 5 tablespoons THC butter 1 tablespoon peanut butter 6 cups Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch 1-1/2 cups milk chocolate M&M’s dIrECtIOns In a large saucepan, combine the marshmallows, THC butter and peanut butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cereal and M&M’s. Pat into a 13-in. x 9-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into bars.

pumpkin cookies IngrEdIEnts 3/4 cup THC butter, softened 1-1/3 cups sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 egg 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon milk 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup chopped dates 3/4 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons poppy seeds

FROSTING: 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup THC butter, softened 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract dIrECtIOns In a large bowl, cream THC butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in honey and egg. Add pumpkin and milk; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the dates, pecans and poppy seeds. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, THC butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in cream and vanilla until smooth. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

sugar; stir in THC butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in 2 eggs just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, separate remaining eggs and set whites aside. In a large saucepan, combine the yolks, pumpkin, brown sugar, milk, salt and cinnamon. Cook and stir over low heat for 10-12 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Remove from the heat. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into pumpkin mixture; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine reserved egg whites and remaining sugar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold into pumpkin mixture; spread evenly over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Garnish with whipped topping and nutmeg if desired.

pumpkin desseRt BaRs IngrEdIEnts 1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs 1-1/3 cups sugar, divided 1/2 cup THC butter, melted 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 5 eggs 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 cup cold water Whipped topping and ground nutmeg, optional

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DISPENSARy Listing 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

Humbolt Medical Supply P.O. Box 4629 Arcata, CA 95518 (707) 825-6700

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

D.O.C. (Doctors Orders Cooperative) 4950 Cohaseset Rd. Ste #10 Chico, CA 95926 (530) 891-1420

North Valley Holistic Health

FAIRFIELD

MERCED

Tree Of Life

The Blue Horizon

4227 Lozan Lane #6 Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 421-0420

1477 G Street, Suite D Merced, CA 95341 (209) 725-8633

FORT BRAGG

MIDDLETON

Herban Legend

Homegrown Holistic Collective

17875 North Hwy 1 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (707) 961-0113

2961 Hwy 32 Ste #17 Chico, CA 95926 (530) 592-4327

FREMONT

CLEARLAKE

1189 South DeAnza Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 (408) 973-0864

Lake Co D&M 14491 Olympic Dr. Clearlake, CA 95422 (707) 994-1320

Triple C Collective 14196 Lakeshore Dr. Clearlake, CA 95422 (707) 701-4160

COLFAx Golden State Patient Care Collective 233 Hwy 174 Colfax, CA 95713 (530) 346-2514

CORTE MADERA Going Green 402 Tamal Plaza Corte Madera, CA 94925 (415) 891-8552

Marin Holistic Solutions 200 Tamal Plaza Ste #135 Corte Madera, CA 94925 (415) 945-9416 Cotati

Native Herbs Collective 7000 Graveinstein Hwy Cotati, CA 95431 (707) 795-0420

DUNSMUIR Green Collar Compassion Collective 5711 Sacramento Ave. Dunsmuir, CA 96025 (530) 235-4543

EUREKA Hummingbird Healing Center 2701 Harrison Ave. Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 497-6213

P.P.M.

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

MILPITAS SF Bay THC

Enso Wellness 6224 Walnut Ave. Orangevale, CA 95662 (916) 988-8500

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

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

Family Tree Care Center

GRASS VALLEy

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

Nevada County Co-Op

Hearts Of Mount Shasta Inc.

Herbs and Edibles

1061 Main East St. Ste #201 Grass Valley, CA 95945 (800) 978-7616

GILROy MediLeaf Collective 1321 B 1st St. Gilroy, CA 95037 (408) 847-2400

GUERNEVILLE Marvin’s Garden 14016 Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville, CA 95446 (707) 869-9687

HAyWARD Garden Of Eden 21227 Foothill Blvd Hayward, CA 94541 (510) 200-9555

KELSEyVILLE Triple C Collective 9781 Point Lakeview Rd. Kelseyville, CA 95451 (707) 277-0121

LAKE TAHOE – SOUTH Tahoe Wellness Collective 3445 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 544-8000

LUCERNE Good Karma Growers Collective 6045 Second Ave. Lucerne, CA 95458 (707) 274-2144

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

NOVATO Green Tiger Collective 7586 Redwood Blvd. Novato, CA 94945 (415) 898- 4437 (TIGER)

OAKLAND Coffee Shop Blue Sky 377 17th St. Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 251-0690

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

Purple Heart Patient Center 415 Fourth St. Oakland, CA 94607 (510) 625-7877 Orangevale

2753 Bechelli Lane Redding, CA 96002 (530) 605-3636 991 Lake Blvd. Redding, CA 96003 (530) 246-4372

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

Nature’s 420 1133 Hilltop Redding, CA 96003 (530) 605-0545

Nature’s Nexus 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

Planet Herb Medical Marijuana Collective 2051 Hilltop Dr Ste #A8 Redding, CA 96002 (530) 232-0896

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

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

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

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DISPENSARy Listing 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

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

A Therapeutic Alternative

1704 Main Avneue Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 564-2112

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

El Camino Wellness Center Collective

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Therapeutic Wellness Center 430 North 16th St. Sacramento, CA 95811

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

Marconi Medical Co-Op

Valley Health Options

Love Shack

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

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

Northstar Holistic Collective

Unity Non-Profit Collective

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

Market St. Cooperative

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

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

P St. Health Care Cooperative

SAN FRANCISCO

Medithrive

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

1944 Ocean Collective

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

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

RxPotShop 5816 RosevilleRd. Ste #10 Sacramento, CA 95842 (916) 538-1006

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SF Medical Cannabis Clinic #1 122 10th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 626-4781

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

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

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DISPENSARy Listing HopeNet Co-Op

Eko Fresh

MedEx

Purple Elephant Cooperative

The Leaf Lab

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

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

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

642 East Santa Clara San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 275-8089

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

Valencia St. Caregivers

Elemental Wellness

MediLeaf Collective

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

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

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

2-51 O’Toole Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 775-7054

The Portal herbal Health Collective

The Vapor Room Cooperative

Elixir Medicinal Cannabis Collective

MediLeaf Collective

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

California Naturopathic Agricultural Assn. 2175 Stone Ave Building #1 San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 288-7990

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Herbal Leaf Care Collective 1621 Almaden Rd. San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 280-0900

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

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

Holistic Pain Mangement Institute (HPMI) 1850 S 10th St. #10 San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 280-7551

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

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

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

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

Natural Herbal Pain Relief 519 Parrot St. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 283-9333

New Age Healing Collective 914 South Bascom San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 298-2788

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

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

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

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

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

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

SCVCS, Inc.

SV Care Collective

1141 Ringwood Ave. St #100 San Jose, CA 91531 (408) 526-0500

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

Theraleaf Careness Cooperative

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

Silicon Valley Veterans Care Collective 282 San Jose Ave. (408) 975-WEED

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

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

South Bay Apothcary Collective (SBAC) 1907 Concourse Dr. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 428-9827

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

South Bay Compassionate Relief 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

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

SANTA CLARA 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

SANTA ROSA Alternatives, A Health Collective 3020 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 526-9333

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

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

2950 Daylight Way San Jose, CA 95111 (408) 512-2300

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

SEBASTOPOL Peace In Medicine

Northstone Organics Berkeley/Oakland (707) 485-8814

Waterleaf Collective Berkeley/SF/Alameda/Contra Costa (510) 224-4420

BUTTE COUNTy

LAKE TAHOE – NORTH

ROCKLIN

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO

Northshore Alternative Medicines

Natural Herbal Remedies

Blue Heaven

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

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

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

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

Above All Dispensary

6771 Sebastopol Ave. Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 823-4206

Butte County (530) 354-1812

Livermore/Pleasanton/Dublin (415) 944-4444

The Green House Wellness Center

Thompson Delivery

High Flight

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

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

Greenwell Cooperative 714 Marin St. Ste #B Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 980-7774

North Bay Alternative Healing 1516 Napa St. Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 980-7221

Solace Health Collective 1614 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 652-5474

Stan The Man’s Collective 1235 Warren Ave. Vallejo, CA 94591 (707) 557-5433

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

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

CHICO

MARIN

Affordable Butte Cannabis

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

(916) 342-4130 www.abovealldispensary.com

Alternative Meds Co-Op Sacramento/Yolo Counties (530) 405-6872

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

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

The Green Smaritans San Jose (408) 512-2803

NorCal Organic Herb

Greenbay Delivery

Chico and Surrounding Areas (530) 230-7716

Marin/Sonoma/Mendocino (707) 540-5194

(916) 972-1990 www.greenbaydelivery.com

CONTRA COSTA COUNTy

Northstone Organics

Green Earth Delivery

Marin/Sonoma/Mendocino (707) 485-8814

(916) 222-2520 www.greenearthdelivery.net

Compassionate Collective

Green Meds Collective

Marin/Sonoma/Napa (707) 326-3355

Sacramento (916) 295-4633

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

7 Nortern Kind Delivery Service

NorCanna

420 Herbal St.

KGB Wellness Co-op Contra Costa County (925) 395-3687

EL DORADO COUNTy Shaman Therapeutics El Dorado County & Surrounding (916) 605-6534

FAIRFIELD Speedy Weedy Rx

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

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

Vanjo Group

Collective Wheels Of Compassion

The Giving Tree

Hayward (510) 688-7096

HILLTOP RICHMOND JC Cando Delivery Service

Napa/Solano/Yolo Counties (888) 826-4456 Napa/Sonoma/Napa/Solano Counties (877) 420-0215

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NorCal Compassionate Commune

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

Northern California (530) 246-9002 Oroville

KERN

A & B Delivery

Valley Green Deliveries

DELIVERy SERVICES

A Natural Solution Collective Sacramento (916) 722-6337

S.O.S. Scripts Only Service

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

SACRAMENTO

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

LAKE TAHOE Corinas Mtn. Meds Lake Tahoe/South/West/North Shore (530) 318-5857

Oroville/Forbestown (530) 589-9865

PLACER COUNTy

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

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

West Coast Meds

Santa Rosa (707) 528-9420 Sonoma County

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

The Green House Wellness Center Sonoma County (707) 548-4700

SOUTH BAy 480 Delivery Service

Northstone Organics

South Bay to Peninsula (408) 876-3224

San Francisco (707) 485-8814

The Union Collective

The Canny Bus

South Bay (800) 921-5012

San Francisco (Bay Area) (415) 665-8224

SUNNyVALE

Canyon Collective

SAN JOSE

Placer County (530) 406-9341

MedEx

Shade Of Green Collective Sunnyvale/Mountain View/Los Altos (408) 824-1371

PLEASANTON

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

TRUCKEE

C.P.C. Compassion Patients Care

The Green Samaritans

Truckee (530) 563-8423

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

San Jose, CA (408) 578-8595

Tahoe Herbal Care

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

Med/Rx

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

Take Care 420

SANTA CRUz

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

SAN FRANCISCO Compassionate Health Options

CARMICHAEL

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

Qualified Patient Id Center

Dr. Ruben Ruiz

DOCTORS

4748 Engle Rd. #105 Carmichael CA 95608 (916) 642-3107

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

NorCal Certifications

Green Relief

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

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

COLFAx

Greenway

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

CUPERTINO Cali 420 Doctor 10601 S De. Anza Suite #305 Cupertino CA 95012 (408) 320-KUSH(5874)

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

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

SAN JOSE

Be Legally Green

Up In Smoke

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

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

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

OTHER SERVICES HempFushion www.hempfusion.com

Steep Hill Cannabis Analysis Laboratory (510) 698-4446

FAIRFAx Marin Alliance for Medical MJ

Blunts Tabacco

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

Chem Dry of Silicon Valley

Chill Mode

Official City ID Cards & Patient Info

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

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

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

Puff Puff Pass

OAKLAND

SF Bay Clinic

Smoke Shop

TRUCKEE

Compassionate Health Options

2102 Ringwood Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 383-9911

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

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

6 School St. Plaza Ste #215 Fairfax, CA 94930 (415) 256-9328

Safe Harbor Med Evaluations

San Jose Hydroponics

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

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

420 Med Evaluations

1189 South DeAnza Blvd. Ste #A San Jose, CA 95129 (408) 366-0199

Pipe Dreams

1814 Hillsdale Ave. San Jose, CA (408) 269-3832

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

Monsters of Rock #2 Smoke Shop

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

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

SACRAMENTO

2222 Watt Ave. Sacramento CA 95825 916-333-3831

Haight Street Tobacco

Price Less Evaluations

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

M.C.N.C

Compassionate Health Options

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

SAN JOSE

Compassionate Health Options

2015 Q St. Sacramento CA. 95811 916.476.6142

SANTA ROSA

Haight Ashbury Gift Shop

Compassionate Health Options

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

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

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

1432 Haight St. San Francisco, CA 94117 (415) 875-9628

VALLEJO

420 Evaluations

THCeval Center

Compassionate Health Options

Good Fellas Smoke Shop

393 Tehama San Francisco CA (415) 312-5070

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

THCeval Center

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

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

3378 Valley Forge Way San Jose, CA 95117 (925) 526-5103

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

Smoke Town

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

SMOKE SHOPS 420 Smoke Shop 436 E. Santa Clara St. SJ, CA. 95113 (408) 998-2353

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

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

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List of Advertisers 420 Evaluations p 5

KUSHCON p 71

A Better Way Collective p 30

Lavie mmx 19

All About Wellness p 9 & 39 All Bay CoOp p 12

Leaf Lab Inc p 21 Med Ex (backcover)

Above Average Collective p 16 Med Mar Healing Center p 28 Alternative Medical Center p 9 & 43 Americans for Safe Access p 63 Another Choice p 59

Natural Herbal Pain Relief p 2 NBD Medical p 17

Arc Healing Center p 4

Nevada Country Co-Op p 21

Blue Harvest p 22

Northstar Holistic Collective p 83

Cali 420 Doctor p 31

Palliative Health Center p 82

Cann Academy p 36 Canna Care p 44 & 45

Proper Treatment p 49 Releaf San Francisco p 3

Cinnabar Health Collective p 25 & Chem Dry of Silicon Valley p 54 Choice Health Mutual p 18

R&R Wellness Collective p 9 Rivercity Wellness p 33

Delta Health and Wellness p 49

Santa Cruz Naturally p 21

Divinity Tree Wellness Co Op p 27

Sacramento 420 Evaluations p 13

El Camino Wellness Center p 51

San Jose Patients Group p 16

Elixir p 43 Fat Boy Medibles p 25

Sara Jane Cooperative p 23 Simply Chronic Healing p 32

Florin Wellness p 9 & 67 SJCBC LLC p 67 Fruitridge Health & Wellness Collective p 29 Grass (CENTERFOLD) Green Point Insurance p 54

South Sacramento Care Center p 37 Steep Hill Lab p 41 The Green Temple p 59

Harborside p 55 The Hemp Center p 12 Hemp Fushion p 55 Holistic Herbal Healers p 32 Hugs Alternative Care LLC p 30

Unity Non-Profit Collective p 15 Universtiy Ave Wellness p 36

J Street Wellness p 12

Vapor Room Coop p 7

Ketama p 22

yerba Buena Collective p 11