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features inside18 Airport 101Traveling with medical marijuana under TSA guidelines -- be sure to check out what you are allowed to do in the not so friendly skies.

34 Jimi HendrixThis month in Weed History we acknowledge one of the greatest singer/songwriter and electric guitarists in rock history who was very involved in the marijuana movement, and died way too young in September 1970.

42 Travel MontereyFor those craving a Steinbeck experience, Monterey -- the picturesque seaside town, just a short drive from any northern California town, offers a great escape from the stress of city life.

62 Get Out of the Stoned AgeFor those of you seeking the Facebook of cannabis, join Dailybuds.com for everything cannabis. It’s free!!

72 Chef HerbDid anyone say dessert. Here are some delicious endings to any meal. Includes great fruit, chocolate and other sweet confections.

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1810 | Prop 19: Vote November 2 by Eve Harris14 | All Star Strains by David Downs24 | Strain Review: Blue Dream28 | Product Review: Cold Fusion by John Green30 | Date & Dine by Jane Quentin38 | Two-Faced: Cannabis & Facebook by David Downs40 | Divebars in No Cal by Heather Gulino42 | Monterey Tour by Mike Marino46 | Empiricism Enters Emerald Triangle by David Downs48 | The Health Report: Anxiety Disorder by Sean Masters50 | No Cal Live Music Preview52 | Then & Now by Scott Lerner54 | The Kush Life by Big Kush Jay56 | We Dig This by Bud Lee58 | Grover’s Grove by Jade Kine60 | LANDA Prison Outreach62 | Get out of the Stoned Age by J.B. Woods64 | Marijuana Stimulus Package by Scott Lerner68 | National League Season of Torture by Heather Gulino70 | Old Sacramento by Sam Mercury76 | Dailybuds.com Dispensary Directory

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At Kush we have seen cities, counties and states attempt to take a stab at passing laws to govern medical marijuana. California is the first state to have a ballot initiative trying to legalize and monetarily benefit from the sale of marijuana in Prop 19, the Tax Cannabis initiative that will be on the ballot November 2. Irrespective of your opinion about Prop 19, the attempt of Californians to boldly stand up to the Federal government which classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug (with no medicinal value) is incredible.

Colorado on the other hand is the first state to make the sale of medical marijuana a constitutional amendment and has passed statewide laws controlling the growing and sale of medical marijuana throughout Colorado. As a state it is attempting to benefit from the 10s of millions of dollars in tax revenue it will receive from the sale of cannabis.

In California, until we see the results of the November election, medical marijuana is still at the mercy of the individual cities and municipalities throughout the state. In the bay area, Oakland is attempting to create major grow facilities that will provide medical marijuana to local dispensaries. In San Diego, Orange County and Long Beach, various zoning ordinances have been drafted, adopted and put into play to try and control the medical marijuana dispensaries in those locals.

In the city of Los Angeles, with over 4 million citizens, which is the largest city in the state of California and the second largest city in the nation, the Los Angeles City Council just came out with a list of 41 eligible dispensaries (almost 1 dispensary per 100,000 people) that are allowed to stay in business in the city. It is estimated that only a year ago there were upwards of six to eight hundred dispensaries. So where does that leave the patients in Los Angeles that are in need of medical marijuana?

Kush Magazine will continue to provide current information on medical marijuana news to our readers and advertisers. The list of dispensaries at the back of our magazine is as current as can be as we go to press each month. We also have the most comprehensive listings available on our dailybuds.com website along with coupons, menus, specials and other information about dispensaries in your area. Dailybuds.com also provides a social network that allows cannabis users to gain information or converse with other people interested in the cannabis lifestyle.

While for many cannabis users it might feel that for every step forward, we take two steps backward, the fact that medical marijuana and legalization of marijuana are daily topics in the news citywide and nationwide, it is hopeful that this constant discussion of cannabis, its medicinal values and the misconception that have caused it to be feared by those who are misinformed about this plant will eventually destroy the false reputation it has endured.

Thanks to all of our devoted readers and advertisers and stay tuned!!!

Kush Editorial Board, www.dailybuds.com

driver in the Emerald Triangle counties of Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity. One Humboldt County supervisor estimated marijuana is directly responsible for at least one quarter of the local economy.

That’s why when the RAND corporation reported in July that legalization would throw the price of pot into a freefall, growers began to reconsider their support of legalization. “California’s pot economy is transforming; starting to resemble a real commodities market where only big players can compete,” according to the Center for Investigate Reporting. Some growers and aficionados oppose the proposition: growers because they like being small farmers and are understandably reluctant to sacrifice their profit margin; smokers because they dislike being taxed.

Some growers, however, believe a marketing strategy emphasizing the superiority of their product will allow them to prevail. There is a movement to link the Emerald Triangle to Napa Valley in the customers’ eyes. Legalization would remove of the black market incentive that some blame for bringing an unwelcomed level of violence to their home towns.

Follow the Money

The Oakland City Council approved a measure in July to permit industrial-scale indoor (medical) marijuana production. When the regulations are in place, Oakland will

grant licenses to four growers who will be required to pay a $5,000 administrative fee, $211,000 for an annual permit,

and of course, sales taxes. Oakland collects 1.8 percent on cannabis sales now, and the tax is likely to rise to as much as 12 percent.

As former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown told San Francisco

Chronicle last year, “People are no longer outraged by the idea of legalization…truth be told, there is just too much money to be made.”

While previous polls called the race a nailbiter, the most recent results from SurveyUSA (8/9-11) found that 50 percent of likely voters supported Prop 19, the Regulate, Control and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010. The Act would allow “people 21 years old or older to possess, cultivate, or transport marijuana for personal use.” Of those polled, 40 percent were firmly opposed (at least when speaking to a pollster) and the remaining 10 percent were not certain.

Support in Northern California for Prop 19

Not surprisingly, support is highest among younger voters and Democrats. The bill’s sponsor, State Senator Tom Ammiano, is a San Franciscan and the proposition receives a majority of its funding from Northern California. In fact, official proponent and Oakland businessman Richard Lee is the single biggest donor. Lee gave $1.5 million of the $1.9 million raised through June, according to the most recent finance reports.

The end of prohibition against cannabis could have a dramatic significant impact on Northern California’s economy in several ways. San Francisco, a tourist destination currently for 15 million people each year, could see its hospitality industries flourish as visitors seek a place to legally smoke marijuana. Oakland, already home to high volume medical marijuana dispensing, has been preparing for expanded commerce and agriculture.

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But perhaps the biggest reason Prop 19 is a NorCal issue is this: it’s where the Western weed is grown. The street value of the state’s crop was roughly $14 bi l l ion in 2008, according to a Harvard economist,

and most of that crop is comes from Northern California. Cannabis is by far the largest e c o n o m i c

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DAVID BOWERS, CANNABIS BUYER AND MANAGER OF THE POPULAR Berkeley Patients Care Collective had a problem. The nine year-old dispensary is known far and wide for its elitism – only carrying the finest in California cannabis. Yet satisfied patients were quickly forgetting just what they had come home with. ‘Was it Romulan or was it a Cheese?’

Bowers wanted some way to give each patient a reminder of what they had bought, so he embraced the century-old tradition of baseball cards, and accidentally stumbled onto a way to educate the public on the fascinating world of strains.

The Berkeley Patients Care Collective is currently selling out of its first set of popular cannabis trading cards – a shiny, ten-piece set of cards going from the legendary OG Kush to the flavor of the year, Blue Dream. Each card features a large close-up of a different strain, inset with a close-up of each bud’s trichomes. On the back, a meticulously researched history, description and list of effects unfurls. Taken together, the baseball card set weaves an intercontinental tale of a flowering industry.

CALIFORNIA’S $14 BILLION A YEAR MARIJUANA ECONOMY has created all-stars with as much cachet as marquee athletes, Bowers notes. A combination of genetics, local variation, effects in the field, and marketing have created ten best-sellers at BPCC, and they served as the inspiration for the first ten cards.

While cannabis breaks down into two, broad species, sativa and indica, Bowers says GROWERS SEEK MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, and style through a mind-boggling array of strains. Strains emerge through deliberate and accidental genetic variation, but hit strains are cloned and sold from seed at international seed banks. “It’s survival of the fittest, really,” he says.

The reigning Southern and Northern California all-star and number one trading card ‘OG Kush’ came from a powerful Colorado varietal called Chemdawg, says Bowers. When plants travel, genetic expression can vary. On the East Coast, Chemdawg became Diesel, while on the West Coast, starting in Los Angeles, it became OG Kush. Bowers says OG Kush can be grown inside or outside, but it’s finicky like, requiring precise moisture, temperature, and nutrients. Pound for pound and in its prime, though,

OG Kush is some of the strongest on the market. Those seeking pain or nausea relief, or even multiple sclerosis suffers have benefited from OG Kush, he says.

“ALMOST TOO STRONG FOR SOME PATIENTS,” notes the trading card. “Very distinctive tangy lemon with a pine forest aroma that sticks to back of your nose. Extremely skunky and pungent. Long lasting after taste.”

Strains also rise and fall over years, Bowers notes. Recently, Oakland’s Grand Daddy Purple became so popular “everyone was growing the same strain at the same time”, gridlocking the supply chain.

The days of Champagne and Old Blueberry have turned into the 2010 of Blue Dream and Romulan, Bowers says. Blue Dream’s card notes that it is a hybrid indica/sativa that smells “sweet and refreshing like fresh baked blueberry doughnuts.” It’s “strong and long lasting medication for day or night”.

A second line of ten cards is under way and Bowers intimates a breakthrough in card technology is on the horizon. “WE’RE TRYING TO MAKE THEM SCRATCH AND SNIFF.”

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2020

That’s the word from the Transportation Safety Ad-ministration, NORML, and Americans for Safe Ac-cess this year. Despite

every-widening acceptance of the plant, patients should not assume they can fly with their medication.

TSA spokesperson Suzanne Trevino said TSA officials at the nation’s 750 or so checkpoints screen more than 700 million passengers a year. If they find a federally illegal substance like marijuana, they alert local law enforcement. Patients should call ahead of their trip to ascertain the details of local law enforce-ment policy.

The TSA says some state laws might not allow for interstate or intercountry possession.

A sheriff’s spokesperson at San Francisco Airport, for example, said medical marijuana patients can fly wherever they want, but they should declare their medicine at the checkpoint. Patients must present their medical marijuana patient id card and can fly with no more than is stated on the card.

Lauren Payne, lawyer for Americans for Safe Access – a patient advocacy group - stated “it’s best NOT to fly with medicine, EVEN if your flight never leaves your home state.”

She knows of one California patient awaiting sentencing for flying out of SFO with three-quar-ters of an ounce of processed marijuana and two grams of concentrated cannabis. Another patient was arrested and tried for attempting to fly from Sac-ramento to New Orleans with three pounds of marijuana in his suitcase.

Payne adds, “Any type of concentrate, including edibles, are arresteable without the proper paperwork.”

California NORML spokesperson Dale Gieringer said Oakland, SFO, and LAX honor state medical marijuana law, while Burbank and San Diego are known not to. Each of the 14 medical marijua-na states has different laws, and enforcement of those laws can

vary significantly by airport. The TSA said there is no master list of policies at each airport.

Trevino highly discouraged trying to sneak medical marijua-na through security, noting the TSA is keen to those who stash

contraband in the small of their back and groin. The TSA is rolling out quarter of a million dollar, millimeter wave ra-

dars called Whole Body Imaging across the nation. The devices pick up non-metallic objects concealed on the

body and are already catching marijuana hidden on passengers.

Some patients report no trouble flying with medicine. In Missoula, Montana this August,

an activist flew a growing marijuana plant

as carry-on from Michigan, using a

commercial carrier. It’s now proudly displayed in the busi-

ness window of the Montana Caregivers Network, patient Jason Christ told local news. “When I have a plant I am car-rying across the states in a plane, it’s making the shock value wear off.”

Payne says be careful out there. “I’m happy that most patients have no trouble traveling with medicine, as well they should be allowed to.” However, she hears “horror stories EVERY day about California law enforcement officers who are unwilling to abide by state law.”

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Life’s A DreAm, smoke it Up

Strain Review:

Blue DReamA high from the Blue Dream strain makes you feel like you’re up in the clouds. Above all the BS in life. You’re getting work done and making stuff happen. Putting life in motion. Living the dream, with nothing but clear blue skies ahead.

Blue Dream is a member of the sativa species of Cannabis. A sativa high tends to involve more thinking, productivity, and increased energy in general. Significant levels of pain and nausea are usually also curbed. And while an indica strain will help you to relax, de-stress, chill out, and/or overcome insomnia, a pure sativa like this should inspire exercise, a deep conversation, or an ambitious to-do list.

Fits of laughter and an overwhelming sense of well being are some other nice side effects. (Why is this stuff illegal again?)

The physical characteristics of this strain consist of copious red hairs and crystals with a moderately sticky and dense feel. The smell is pungent and dank, a smell that almost gives you a high on its own. Blue Dream is very sweet, both before and after ingestion. It has an undeniable fruitiness.

The blue part of its name likely comes from its partial roots in the blueberry strain. Dream is a somewhat odd choice of words, considering sleep is not often a part of the package. Day dreaming was probably the inspiration. Alternatively, with an indica you’re likely to dream while sleeping, although you probably won’t remember those dreams upon awakening.

On the darker side of the Blue Dream, and sativa for that matter, many people become overwhelmed with paranoia, anxiety, and an increased heart rate. This can be a bit frightening, but shouldn’t last more than 10-15 minutes. An indica’s negatives would likely point towards laziness, forgetfulness, and a lack of motivation. Depending on what you’re needing, these negatives can quickly become refreshing positives.

Marijuana is a person-to-person, situation-to-situation, strain-to-strain experience. Your high will often depend on the mental state, physical condition, and environment you bring to the table. And of course, one’s genetic makeup and health are undeniable factors. But when everything is right and you know it, it’s alllll good... and you know it.

Overall a very pleasant experience is in store for the Blue Dream toker. It is a fairly cheap sativa, averaging around $45 for an eighth at most established dispensaries.

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Vortex Waterpipes, the Long Beach company leading the way in taking a scientific and innovative approach to the glass industry, builds on the highly successful Gravity Vortex with their first all-glass waterpipe, the Cold Fusion.

With a mission to provide the ultimate smoking experience, Vortex bolsters their product lineup adding the 5-piece Cold Fusion device which incorporates a state-of-the-art glycerin coil condenser tube. The detachable tube houses a cobalt blue condenser coil made of scientific glass inside a bubble of liquid glycerin. The coil serves to filter resin out of the smoke as air is drawn through the tube for a smooth clean hit. The tube can easily be detached and placed in any freezer, which ices over the coil and surrounding glass for the ultimate cold smoking experience the Cold Fusion aims to deliver.

Beyond the science of the condenser tube the Cold Fusion at its core is a high-quality beaker bottom waterpipe. The tube attaches to a large beaker where smoke fills the chamber before being drawn through the tube. The connection point between the tube and the beaker uses high-end frosted glass to prevent sticking between the glass parts and serves as a gripping point while taking a hit.

In addition to the tube and beaker, Vortex sells the Cold Fu-sion as a 5-piece with a down stem, ash-catcher, and bowl included. All of the pieces are made with well crafted glass using frosted glass for non-stick connections. The spiral theme and cobalt blue accents are carried throughout, with a large cobalt blue bowl, spiral Vortex and Cold Fusion graphics, and matching blue glass coils in the ash catcher and condenser tube. A nice added touch is the Glass Grip-per pad on the bottom of the beaker which protects the base and keeps the piece stable when placed on a surface.

Overall, considering features, looks, and function Vortex has brought another great product to the world of smoking devices. Their first all-glass effort, the Cold Fusion delivers a smooth, clean, cold water-filtered hit in a great, distinct, innovative piece and is a highly recommended addition to any collection.

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Date night means different things to different couples. Here are a couple scenarios and recommen-dations. These are by no means guaranteed to create a successful date. The responsibility to show your date a good time is all yours!

First date that you’re really excited about

After finally setting the date to go out with someone you think has potential, your nerves are fraying and the high school jitters have taken over your brain. So where do you go? Do you suggest a res-taurant or just make the reservation? Do you avoid the kind of place that takes reservations altogether and go casual? I’m no advice col-umnist, but I have been on a lot of bad first dates so here’s my .02: Don’t go too fancy. Keep it casual but not fast-food casual. A good choice is a neighborhood place where you know the food is good and the atmosphere is festive without being too loud so you can actually talk. After dinner, you can move to any atmosphere you want, but keep the restaurant cool and go during the week to avoid weekend crowds. Our pick:

I GattI25 E Main St, LoS GatoS, 408.399.5180

Los Gatos is a quaint little town and the drive will give you and your date some time to chat, talk about music and relax before the dinner date begins. I Gatti is cozy and comfortable and has a real Italian feel with its stone walls. The décor is very inviting without being stuffy even though the place fills up because the food is so good. It’s been around since 1994 and locals love it. The menu, with a great selec-tion of small plates is great for sharing, which gives you a chance to bond over gnocchi. True amore.

the game date

Sometimes a dinner date should just be good, pure fun. Instead of going to the same four or five restaurants you usually frequent as a couple, try mixing it up with some good, old-fashioned competi-tion, a pitcher of beer and shockingly good diner food. Our pick:

4th St. Bowl is just plain awesome. The coffee shop is true Ameri-cana with sparkling Naugahyde counter seats and booths. It is deco-rated retro chic and is very, very clean. The star here though is the food. It’s not your typical greasy fare and the chef doesn’t fill in as the guy who sprays the shoes with Lysol. They have a full menu with steaks, interesting chicken dishes, seafood and pasta. After dinner, head to the lounge for a pitcher of beer and get to your lane!

4th St. Bowl1441 n 4th St, San JoSE, 408.453.5555

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There have always been mystical, magical characters throughout time. Not the kind of characters dreamt up by Hollywood, or in a J.K. Rowling book, but the real kind – the kind that only comes around every decade or so – the

kind that leaves such an indelible mark in their field, and on society, that their

name alone conveys its own energy.

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It’s as though these character’s time on earth was spent

doing exactly what they were supposed to do. People like

Michelangelo, Einstein, Dali, Charlie Chaplin, Picasso, Louis

Armstrong, Elvis, Bob Marley, Martin Luther King Jr., Cesar

Chavez, Bill Gates, John Lennon, Magic Johnson, Bob

Dylan, and these are just to name a few. Jimi Hendrix was

this type of character. His name alone carries so much

mystique, and energy. His music speaks for itself, and his

legacy is stronger than ever. This month of September, KUSH

would like to pay tribute to a true genius, and innovator in his

field – James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix – Nov. 27th, 1942 – Sept.

18th, 1970.

Considered to be the best electric guitarist in the history of

rock music, Jimi Hendrix lived a very short, adventurous life,

but managed to perfect his craft in that time. Popularizing

the wah-wah pedal, and creating the distorted feedback

was Hendrix’ mark of success. Coming from a long pedigree

of playing with top R&B musicians, like Little Richard, Sam

Cooke, and Jackie Wilson, Jimi was already doing amazing

solos, and was looking to make a name for himself. That he

did. As a huge star in Europe, he became “the guy”. That

character that rises on its own, and is propelled by a

“true” sensibility, and the purest of passions. Besides his

technical skills and innovations within the field, Jimi

Hendrix possessed that “true”-ness. His character is

often imitated, and more often mutilated, but that

energy that he spread for 28 years was great. It

comes across in every gesture and note he ever

played – if only even on DVD.

If there’s a mystique about rock stars and the

lifestyles they live, (and die) by, than Jimi set the

mold. Living every day dressed in Royal Blue

Velvet, and psychedelic pants, dating models,

and smoking joints like cigarettes. Sex, Drugs,

and Rock’n’Roll. This is the life that Jimi formed

and portrayed to our world. Many have

fallen suit, but none will ever live up to

the character built by Hendrix. He

was one of a kind, and he will

always be missed. Thankfully

we can appreciate him via

many mediums, and keep

his legacy alive.

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Êo c i a l Ê n e t w o r k i n g Ê s i t eÊFacebookÊ drewÊ theÊ ireÊ ofÊcannabisÊ activistsÊ countrywideÊ

thisÊ SeptemberÊ whenÊ theyÊ rejectedÊ anÊadvertisementÊ forÊ furtherÊ decriminalizingÊtheÊ plant.Ê TheÊ rejectionÊ highlightedÊ ongoingÊdisputesÊ betweenÊ theÊ immenselyÊ popularÊwebÊ destinationÊ andÊ itsÊ 500Ê millionÊ users.

OnÊ AugustÊ 25,Ê theÊ JustÊ SayÊ NowÊ campaignÊ toÊ legalizeÊcannabisÊ nationwideÊ blastedÊ itsÊ tensÊ ofÊ thousandsÊ ofÊ usersÊ withÊthe announcment, ‘Facebook Censors Marijuana – Help Us Fight Back’. The political action group had ran a pro-legalization advertisementÊ thatÊ appearedÊ onÊ FacebookÊ 38Ê millionÊ timesÊ untilÊthatÊ weekÊ whenÊ FacebookÊ startedÊ censoringÊ it.

AÊ FacebookÊ spokespersonÊ saidÊ theyÊ toldÊ JustÊ SayÊ NowÊ theÊad in question – which featured a marijuana leaf – violated companyÊ policy.

“We don’t allow any images of drugs, drug paraphernalia, orÊ tobaccoÊ inÊ adÊ imagesÊ onÊ Facebook.Ê Ò JustÊ SayÊ NowÓ Ê andÊ otherÊpro-legalization organizations can continue to advertise on Facebook using different images,” she said.

Just Say Now responded by slapping at ‘censored’ bar over the offending portion of the ad, and asking its followers to spread the censored image far and wide among cannabis’ huge communityÊ onÊ theÊ site.Ê ForÊ example,Ê almostÊ 200,000Ê peopleÊÒ likeÓ Ê theÊ PropÊ 19Ê campaignÊ toÊ tax,Ê andÊ regulateÊ cannabisÊ inÊCalifornia. The censorship issues echoed across the site and largerÊ net.

FacebookÊ isÊ notÊ yourÊ friend,Ê notesÊ FirstÊ AmendmentÊ rightsÊgroupÊ ElectronicÊ FrontierÊ Foundation,Ê basedÊ inÊ SanÊ Francisco.

Ò TheÊ gagÊ isÊ anÊ importantÊ reminderÊ thatÊ socialÊ networksÊlikeÊ FacebookÊ Ñ Ê whileÊ useful,Ê interesting,Ê andÊ prettyÊ Ñ Ê areÊÒ walledÊ gardensÓ Ê withÊ overseersÊ whoseÊ interestsÊ canÊ overwriteÊfreeÊ speech,Ê openÊ communication,Ê andÊ inÊ thisÊ case,Ê essentialÊpoliticalÊ debate.Ó

Ò VotersÊ inÊ variousÊ districtsÊ nationwideÊ willÊ haveÊ toÊ makeÊimportantÊ politicalÊ decisionsÊ aboutÊ marijuanaÊ thisÊ yearÊ(California’s Proposition 19 is one example). Facebook’s decision,Ê reportedlyÊ anÊ attemptÊ toÊ beÊ consistentÊ withÊ itsÊ adÊpolicies restricting smoking and/or marijuana-related content, isÊ insteadÊ primarilyÊ silencingÊ anÊ important,Ê motivatedÊ voiceÊ inÊ aÊpolitically significant debate.”

FacebookÊ rulesÊ seemÊ arbitraryÊ asÊ well.Ê ForÊ example,ÊFacebookÊ allowsÊ theÊ gameÊ Ò PotÊ FarmÓ Ê onÊ itsÊ site.Ê Ò PotÊ FarmÓ Êboasts almost half a million growers. Users simply install the freeÊ gameÊ asÊ anÊ app,Ê andÊ beginÊ resourceÊ managementÊ activityÊsimilarÊ toÊ Farmville.Ê TheÊ gameÊ revolvesÊ aroundÊ anÊ illegalÊ Ò potÊfarmÓ Ê whereÊ usersÊ mustÊ tryÊ toÊ growÊ marijuana,Ê andÊ makeÊ earnÊcoins and “pot bucks” to spend on virtual items that can benefit a user’s farm, all while avoiding a raid by Ranger Dick.

Meanwhile, noted real-life cultivator Ed Rosenthal hit the sameÊ advertisingÊ barrierÊ thisÊ SpringÊ whenÊ heÊ triedÊ toÊ promoteÊhis legendary cannabis publications on the site. Rosenthal is the author of such books as the Marijuana Grower’s Handbook and the Big Book of Buds 3. Rosenthal states that Facebook told him theyÊ doÊ notÊ allowÊ theÊ advertisementÊ ofÊ illegalÊ drugsÊ onÊ theÊ site.ÊWhen Rosenthal responded that marijuana was not illegal in the fourteenÊ statesÊ theÊ adÊ wasÊ setÊ toÊ appearÊ in,Ê FacebookÊ claimed,ÊÒ WeÊ doÊ notÊ allowÊ anyÊ productsÊ relatingÊ toÊ drugsÊ onÊ theÊ site.Ó

Ò FreedomÊ ofÊ pressÊ isÊ restrictedÊ toÊ thoseÊ whoÊ ownÊ theÊpresses,” Rosenthal notes. “This is yet another example of corporateÊ censorshipÊ inÊ America.Ó

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Big, wide streets, plenty of parking, ocean views, working class people and apartments with actual backyards—the Outer Sunset is more than just the end of the Muni streetcar line, it is a veritable hodgepodge of San Francisco life and culture. The Sunset is one of San Francisco’s most eclectic neighborhoods and the dive bars that litter the streets are full of neighborhood color. Since we could not possibly cover every bar in the neighborhood without ending up in a deleted scene from Leaving Las Vegas, this journey begins on the L streetcar and ends at the end of Taraval. The streetcar is a bar-hopper’s best friend; just don’t forget to watch for cars when you exit.

1. FIRST STOP: PHILOSEPHER’S CLUB, WEST PORTAL STATION

When you get off the L at West Portal, prepare to step off the platform and back in time about sixty years. The main drag of West Portal is quaint and sleepy. People park their cars and go into diners for breakfast. That simple act may sound as bland as a Kenny G concert, but we San Franciscans know that if we were to try to accomplish the same simple feat in Noe Valley, it would take an alignment of stars, a blue moon and a car the size of a golf cart. Just around the corner from the Muni station is Philosopher’s Club, a fantastic little neighborhood dive with a cool old sign. Inside, the bar is small enough that you instantly feel like you’re part of the gang. The ceiling is hand-painted and there a photos all around to checkout while you wait for your drink. The bartenders are easy-going and friendly and the mixed drinks pass our dive test by being good and strong. A great place to catch a game or have a couple before you head out to the game.

2. NEXT STOP: GRANDMA’S SALOON, TARAVEL & 2OTH ST.

The sheer number of people who walk by Grandma’s every day without stopping in is astounding. The busy 19th St intersection dumps off busloads of people all day long and you see them pass by in droves if you happen to be outside Grandma’s chatting, smoking or stumbling to Taco Bell. Grandma’s most noticeable feature is the barn-style doors that often have the top part open. Occasionally you will find a patron hanging out the door talking to people in the street. Grandma’s is a working class joint with a pool table that is cheap and a crowd full of sharks who may not be able to stand up, but they can kick your ass at pool any day of the week. The bar stools are well worn by the same group of folks who live in the area. The most wonderful thing about Grandma’s though, is the staff. The bartenders at Grandma’s will instantly become your new favorite and you will come back again after you meet one of the gals. Note: Don’t go until after 7 because the owner is a big, fat grouch and leaves once the night shift starts. After dark, stay all night and make new friends!

3. FINAL STOP: THE RIPTIDE, END OF THE TARAVEL LINE

Every block on Taraval is different. One section might have a pet store, a bank and a diner while the next will have Sushi, Dim Sum and a Noodle House. Add the police station, KFC and a fire extinguisher store on another block and there you have it—Taraval the bizarre. Riptide is located at the end of Taraval and is on the beach block of the street. The last block of Taraval could be any beach town in California complete with cheap pizza, liquor stores and surfers. Riptide is a classic beach bum’s paradise, with live music (often surprisingly good swing and jazz) on a tiny stage, bartenders who know your name and even cook homemade delicacies for the happy hour crowd. Truly rustic, The Riptide is a great spot to start after a trip to the beach. Happy Hour is between 4-7. On chilly nights, enjoy their fireplace. Jukebox is a 10.

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The peninsula is a geographic strand of pearls, with towns strung as decorative beads along the windswept Pacific shoreline. These towns abound with cultural diversity in such gargantuan quantities that they nourish the individual’s inner craving for culture, out-door activities and history. In fact, when it comes to artistic expression, it’s not merely a cultural cornucopia of art and literature, but a bonafide full scale Art Attack!

Ground zero in this seaside adventure is the town of Monterey itself, where once, King Sardine ruled his mighty rows of can-neries, made famous in John Steinbeck’s “Cannery Row.” Today, you can embark on a coastal journey of discovery that in-cludes an avalanche of art galleries, muse-ums, and for the outdoor aficionado, seaside pathways and gardens that are famous for fantastic arrays of California flora. These cliff side and coastal hikes offer up displays of Monet-like imagery of windswept cypress trees, looking for all the world to be objects proudly painted on a Pacific canvas. The shopaholics and those with a penchant for the gastronomic, can get their need fix, as shopping and dining is truly eclectic. It has over two dozen restaurants where cuisine is an art form, and nightclubs and pubs

The Golden Goddess of Northern California stands by the side of the road, thumbing a ride to the bu-colic Monterey Peninsula. The Pen-insula is the orbital center of Planet Steinbeck, the writer who took us on travels from the Mother Road to the Cannery Row, not to mention his travels with a dog named Char-ley and Baja bound marine biolo-gist, Doc Ricketts.

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these magnificent creatures. Touring the area by sea can be accomplished by renting a kayak to traverse the shoreline in peace and solitude, or opt to take a guided kayak tour to explore the marine life along Cannery Row or Stillwater Cove.

Mariners depend on the coastal beacons, and one of the oldest still operational lights on the Pacific Coast is a stone lighthouse located at Point Pinos at the northern-most tip of the peninsula that originally fired up its light in 1855. Further down the coast south of Carmel is the Point Sur light station in the Point Sur State Historical Park. It first saw sea time service in 1889. For the true daughter or son of a beach, there are plenty of beachy keen ocean views to satisfy the visual feast de-manded by those who choose this Garden of Art just East of Eden.

You can stay in town at a charming B&B or Four Star it in luxury. If there is a bit of mountain man or woman in you and you want to flex your rustic muscles, you can pitch a tent at a primitive site with a (not so primitive) picnic table and a fire pit at the Big Sur Campgrounds. Cabin rentals add a touch of knotty pine at-titude with a fireplace nestled lovingly in the arms of the red-woods while the Big Sur River rushes to the Pacific Ocean. They also have RV accom-modations for the Winnebago Warriors.

Down the road in Carmel, the former man with no name, Clint Eastwood, purchased and refurbished an old Span-

ish Mission that today is a hotel that welcomes visitors to a stay that will certainly “make your day.” The Mission Ranch Hotel, before it was a hotel in the 1850’s was one of the earliest of Cali-fornia dairies, which was big business in the area. You’ve all seen the TV ads, “California Cows are Happy Cows!” At one point its residents also farmed potatoes, to feed the hungry legions of gold miners in the Sierras. The creamery on site cranked out cheese and butter for the county’s needs, but today, is home to the restaurant which is part of the Mission Ranch.

The Eastwood Project began decades ago, when development began its encroachment in the mid-1980’s and like his spaghetti western hero persona, Clint Eastwood, for just a few dollars more bought the ranch to protect it from the developers drawing boards. Only the best of the best craftsmen were hired to accomplish the renovation and today the restaurant and hotel retain the ambi-ance of the 1840’s. The former bunkhouse is now one of the build-ings where guests can “hang their hats” for the evening, in rooms snug in a surrounding of cypress trees, gardens, and a patch where no antelope roam but sheep that “work” the ranch.

Planet Steinbeck has a lot to offer, from the urbane to the rus-tic to the majestic. Fine cuisine in a four star restaurant or cooking over an open campfire on the beach. Open a fine bottle of wine from one of the local wineries or unscrew your favorite bum wine on the beach, Steinbeck style. It’s journey to a literary fourth di-mension that can be the experience of lifetime.

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aplenty. Think it’s all about sardines? Think again. Classy wine country tours abound for the vinophil, and you can develop your own “Grapes of Wrath” Wine Country tour in a vino limo (the Joads would be green with envy!) and com-bine elegance with good taste as tours can be customized to visit either Monterey’s Wine Country or the vineyards of the nearby Santa Cruz Mountains.

Steinbeck’s “Cannery Row” of 1945 has changed from its “glory” days of gritty sardine canning. Today, it has magi-cally morphed (thanks to tour-ism and marketing) into a cen-ter for not only shopping and dining, but it holds the door open for exciting exploration of the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. Take the Mon-terey Aquarium for example. While many aquariums may be high grade sirloin, this one is prime rib! It’s one of the pre-mier aquariums in the world, with educational programs for the whole family designed to teach about the unique aquatic animals and plant life of this delicate marine eco-system from tiger sharks to hot pink flamingos! Along with this world class aquarium, there are enough outdoor adventure and eco-activities to feed the ec-centric tourist machine around the clock.

Whales are the undisputed rock stars of the marine world, and you can board a whale watching vessel at Old Fisher-man’s Wharf on the bay and set sail for a real Herman Melville fantastic, fun and safe experi-ence of a lifetime (minus the harpoons!), by getting up close and Moby Dick personal with

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Medical marijuana laboratories that test dispensary prod-ucts for potency and safety are rapidly proliferating across Cali-fornia this year. Often set up by dispensaries and now-man-dated by more and more progressive cities, these half a dozen labs provide patients with unprecedented levels of informa-tion to enhance their knowledge and guide their use of the drug.

“Opening a lab is getting really trendy right now,” says Ad-dison DeMoura, co-founder of the thirteen-employee Steep Hill Laboratory in Oakland, CA. Steep Hill is currently scout-ing its second location in Northern California in response to ex-plosive growth in demand from dispensaries. Up to four labs may exist in Northern California and perhaps two in Southern California, DeMoura says, but only Steep Hill dares to oper-ate openly. Handling marijuana is still a federal offense, and the nascent lab industry is loathe to draw attention to themselves.

Every day is a busy one at the city of Oakland-licensed Steep Hill location. Small samples of dispensary product from forty state clients arrives weekly. Lab technicians turn each sample into a liquid solution that is exposed to a variety of tests. Flame ionization, and gas and liquid chromatography determine the levels of psychoactive THC in the sample, as well as levels of modulating cannabinoids, cannabinol (CBN) and cannabi-diol (CBD). Steep Hill also tests for mold and recently added the ability to test for pesticides, says DeMoura. The end result is bet-ter quality product for medical marijuana dispensary customers.

Many Bay Area dispensaries like Harborside Health Center in Oakland and the San Francisco Patient and Resource Center in San Francisco feature each product’s THC, CBD, and CBN levels at the point of purchase, so customers can pick out a strain or edible with

a make-up and potency that corresponds to their needs. High THC, low CBD and CBN products will create euphoria, but can cause anxi-ety in some people. Conversely, products high in CBD and CBN are great for pain relief, but can cause sleepiness. Steep Hill also tests plants and edible products from Los Angeles, Long Beach and even San Diego clubs, but DeMoura says, “San Diego can be a long haul.”

Dispensary owners privately groan about the several day turnaround time it takes to get a test sample back from a lab. DeMoura says Steep Hill has begun working with dispensary growers to test earlier and keep supply lines running smooth.

It’s hard for medical marijuana labs to gain official ac-creditation, because the consumer marijuana lab industry is so new and quasi-legal. Until accreditation comes in, some grow-ers question the validity of Steep Hill and other labs’ results. De-Moura says lab quality will vary across the state, but Steep Hill cross-checks its methodology and results with accredited labs.

Even though Steep Hill operates with a license from the city of Oakland, a DEA raid is an ever-present possibil-ity, says DeMoura. “Every bump in the night I figure, ‘Here we go.’”

Then again, this August, law enforcement began employing Steep Hill lab technicians as experts to legally certify safe, medicinal grows in Mendocino. As more and more cities mandate that medical marijuana be subject to the stringent quality controls of other medi-cines – demand for Steep Hill and other labs’ work can only grow.

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EVERYONE GETS STRESSED AND EVERYONE GETS ANXIOUS, BUT for many people, anxiety is a debilitating condition and can become s seriously debilitating condition. General Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a condition that affects nearly 7 million people who often think that they are simply natural worriers or are possibly just dealing with a particularly stressful time in their lives. The National institute for Mental Health describes people with GAD as people who “go through the day filled with exaggerated worry and tension, even though there is little or nothing to provoke it. They anticipate disaster and are overly concerned about health issues, money, family problems, or difficulties at work. Sometimes just the thought of getting through the day produces anxiety.”

Anxiety is normal to a degree but for those who suffer from GAD often develop symptoms of panic or other physical symptoms. Panic attacks are often a part of the disorder and are no fun for those who suffer. A panic attack feels like a heart attack—the heart races, body temperature rises and often profuse sweating occurs. Many victims have experienced dizziness, numbness or tingling in the extremities and an impending sense of doom. The good news about panic attacks is that they are not harmful in that they do not cause any real physical damage but they can be mentally and emotionally overwhelming.

The danger of this particular anxiety issue is that other disorders may come into play. Depression and substance abuse often accompany GAD and can make the rehabilitation process all that more difficult.

Rehabilitation or treatment for GAD is subjective. Western medicine offers a variety of medications that can work for severe cases. Everything from Prozac to Zoloft to Xanex is often prescribed to patients by physicians. Alternative therapies are often recommended alongside medication and some patients prefer to skip the drugs altogether to avoid dependency and choose to treat the problem instead of the symptoms.

Cognitive therapy is the most widely used therapy for anxiety disorders. Cognitive behavioral therapy addresses negative patterns and distortions in the way we look at the world and ourselves. As the name suggests, this involves two main components:

Cognitive therapy examines how negative thoughts, or cognitions, contribute to anxiety.

Behavior therapy examines how you behave and react in situations that trigger anxiety.

“The basic premise of cognitive behavioral therapy is that our thoughts–not external events–affect the way we feel. In other words, it’s not the situation you’re in that determines how you feel, but your perception of the situation. For example, imagine that you’ve just been invited to a big party. Consider three different ways of thinking about the invitation, and how those thoughts would affect your emotions.”

Other methods of combating GAD are mediation, which is a quieting of the mind. This may be difficult to do for some people who have racing thoughts or high levels of anxiety, but meditation can b e learned and practiced by anyone. Breathing techniques and exercises help to calm the body and the mind and is an excellent way to maintain balance. Most importantly, it’s imperative to know that GAD doesn’t have to be permanent and with proper treatment, diet and exercise, you can get your life back and keep it yours.

Source: Anxiety Disorders Association of America

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Vampire Weekend 9.25.10 @ Greek Theatre (UC Berkeley)

vampire Weekend brings their not-so-indie alt rock vibe to the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on September 25th, and you should be excited! The Columbia university grads who struck popularity gold upon their self titled debut album, haven’t had quite the same level of success with their more recent release, Contra. Despite the generally bad reviews, they are still a really good band and bring a high quality live show that will surely include a lot of their older material. Check this one out, they won’t let you down. www.vampireweekend.com

Ice Cube, Del tha Funkee Homosapien 9.25.10 @ The Uptown Nightclub (Oakland)

In the world of hip hop, these two dudes are the making of legends. Ice Cube has been in the spotlight since the 80’s with NWA, and actually helped Del release his first solo album, I Wish My Brother George Was Here, back in 1991. And while Ice Cube has been starring in countless films recently, Del has been working on bigtime collaborations, including possibly the most played song of the last decade: Gorillaz - “Clint eastwood”. Del’s latest album, It Ain’t Illegal Yet, was released in August and is on sale for the “you-name-it” price on his bandcamp. Ice Cube also has a new solo album entitled I Am West out Sept 28th, along with a new Tv series named Are We There Yet? on TBS. Busy guys. Get to uptown early to see these Cali natives rock the mic in Del’s hometown of Oakland. www.icecube.com, www.delthefunkyhomosapien.bandcamp.com

Left: Vampire Weekend, Sufjan Stevens Right from Top: Matt & Kim, Passion Pit, Ice Cube, Interpol, G. Love, Muse, Broken Bells

Passion Pit 9.27.10 @ Fox Theater (Oakland)

I went to a Passion Pit concert in LA a while back and to be honest, I didn’t expect a whole lot. Their recorded material is great, but I had no expectations for what their live set would be like. Well let’s just say I was pleasantly surprised. The energy was phenomenal and the sound blew me away. All together a really seamless performance that has sticks with me to this day. Feel like you’ve heard all of their songs a million times? Check out their cover of “Tonight, Tonight” by Smashing Pumpkins... really nice work and a solid confirmation of their talent. Get out to Fox Theater on what could otherwise be just another boring Monday night. www.passionpitmusic.com

Muse 9.28.10 @ Arco Arena (Sacramento)

I had the fortunate experience of stumbling upon Muse at the Gorge in Washington state a couple years ago. unaware of them at the time, after hearing just one song live I was drawn to the front of the stage where moshing and head banging ensued. I’ve been a fan ever since. Their live show is one of the most intense, amazing, and electrifying rock ‘n’ roll experiences in existence. Formed in the mid-nineties, the english band has recorded five albums to date, their latest being 2009’s The Resistance. This is a show that will be worth every penny spent. And in case you’re not familiar with the band, check these songs out to get you primed: “uprising”, “Resistance”, and “Supermassive Black Hole”. www.muse.mu

Matt and Kim 9.30.10 @ The Fillmore (San Francisco)

Matt & Kim come from Brooklyn just as advertised, a guy named Matt and a girl named Kim who make upbeat pop-punk tunes that make us want to dance and smile at everyone in sight. Kim plays drums, Matt plays keys, and both sing. Songs like “Daylight”, “Yea Yeah”, and “Good Old Fashioned Nightmare”

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have gained them widespread recognition in the indie community since forming in 2006. And while they seem destined to expand and grow into a bigger mainstream success in the future, for now their simplicity seems to be one of the more charming aspects of the pair. This Thursday night show at The Fillmore should be the perfect way to kick off a weekend of decreased responsibility that lies ahead. www.mattandkimmusic.com

Broken Bells 10.5.10 @ Fox Theater (Oakland)

Producer Brian Burton (Danger Mouse) and James Mercer (the Shins) have teamed up on this “little” project making huge waves named Broken Bells. Mercer was bored with what he’d be working on with the Shins and after speaking with Burton decided to head down to LA, where he stayed at Burton’s home/studio and they wrote their self-titled debut album. Touring in support of that album, they make their way to Fox Theater in Oakland for what will surely be a terrific Tuesday night of tunes. www.brokenbells.com

G. Love & Special Sauce 10.6.10 @ El Rey Theatre (Chico)

G. Love and Special Sauce play the kind of music that really goes perfectly with a big fat joint. And with song titles like “Who’s Got The Weed”, the Philadelphia boys seem to be cool with this interpretation of their jams. They’ve been active since 1993, and most recently released their album Long Way Down on Philadelphonic Records. Touring around the country, playing a show on October 5th at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley with Jack Johnson, they make their way to Chico for a night of laid back groovin’ hip-hop blues. Be there or be square. www.philadelphonic.com

Interpol 10.18.10 @ Fox Theater (Oakland)

New York based Interpol come to Oakland for a show at Fox Theater on another manic Monday. Their fourth and self-titled studio album was released with rave reviews on September 7th, and they are now touring in support. “Barricade” was the first single off the album, and it’s pretty damned good. This show should see a good mix of new and old songs, and will definitely be worth your hard earned dollars. www.interpolnyc.com

Sufjan Stevens 10.25.10 @ Paramount Theatre (Oakland)

If there is such a thing as electro-folk, Sufjan Stevens’ new song “I Walked” would probably fall into that category. Typically indie folk-rock to the core, it appears that Sufjan’s folk vibes may have shifted slightly on his new album, The Age of Adz, set for release on October 12th of 2010. His new song reminds me a lot of Radiohead, which is never a bad thing. Sufjan is a very nice live performer as well, and I suggest you scoot you booty down to Paramount Theatre on this late October evening. www.sufjan.com

Left: Vampire Weekend, Sufjan Stevens Right from Top: Matt & Kim, Passion Pit, Ice Cube, Interpol, G. Love, Muse, Broken Bells

WHEN THE ECONOMIC DEPRESSION swept across the country

in 2008, Justin, a business owner living in Sacramento, was

suddenly left with no car, home, or any viable source of income to

support himself or his family.

At the time of the depression Justin was operating a retail outlet

for motorcycle apparel. Running this business had come after he

had tried unsuccessfully to start up other ventures, such as a carpet

cleaning company. The apparel business was selling upscale leather

goods, and was doing quite well—until the economy went into a

downward spiral.

“People weren’t buying leather jackets they didn’t need,” Justin

explains. “They weren’t buying anything that wasn’t a necessity, not

in this economy.” It was on the cusp of this dying business when

Justin simply asked himself, “What else can I do?”

After his apparel business’s failure, Justin considered becoming

involved in the medical cannabis industry. He began using medical

cannabis after a car accident when he was 18, which left him

with severe pain. He was prescribed large dosages of dangerous

narcotics such as Vicodin, codeine, and OxyCotin. The drugs were

unhealthy and he was becoming addicted, but he was lucky enough

to have a doctor recommend marijuana to him and his conservative

family as a healthier long-term way of relieving his pain.

No one in his family was very supportive of his use of medical

marijuana, mostly because of the negative stigmas attached to

the plant. But the doctor’s recommendation helped convince his

conservative Christian parents that the drug could be used safely

and effectively, and would pose less of a long-term threat to his

organs as well as not being addictive. Medical cannabis became a

highly effective drug for the young car crash victim, and it was this

life experience that led him from failing businesses to the booming

medical marijuana industry.

Justin now works and operates the Alternative Medical Center in

Sacramento where he makes a “decent living” (as he says) and has

the opportunity to truly make a positive impact on peoples lives. “It’s

not about the money for me anymore,” Justin explains. “I get to live a

normal lifestyle, in a very good industry, involved with so many good

people, so many things I never thought I would get involved in.”

What Justin has become involved in is more than just a marijuana

collective—he is an advocate dedicated to helping patients and

protecting their rights. He regularly attends city council meetings to

help negotiate “a better outcome for people [living] in Sacramento.”

The medical cannabis industry has given Justin the opportunity

to be a part of a community that he never thought would provide him

with gainful employment and a positive outlook on life. He went from

being bankrupt, having no car or house, and not knowing where to

turn next, to operating a medical marijuana business, helping treat

patients, being involved in local politics, and living a steady life.

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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 has taken me all over the world. From world tours with eminem and 50 cent to national DJ tours with DJ Green Lantern, I have smoked big blunts with the best of them. Sometimes crappy weed in the middle of a small city in Germany, or sometimes your homie that’s down with the Yakuza get’s you the bomb bud while your doing shows in Japan. Which anybody who knows the drug laws in Japan can tell you, can be as difficult as sneaking in to a White House party, nearly impossible. NeARLY, hah.

the Kushlife are my memoirs and experiences with celebrities on our search for the ultimate high! Being from the east coast an artist like Devin the Dude wasn’t exactly on my radar, especially within the aggressive natured, grimy NYC hip hop scene. With his laid-back rap flow and high guy swag, it’s easy to see how this Houston representative quickly captured the attention of the likes of Dr. Dre, J Prince and Rap a Lot Records. I was familiar with Devin from his verse from the Dr. Dre Chronic album, “I just wanna Fuk u” song and loved his performance. But I didn’t grow to fanatic status until after touring with eminem and D12 on The Anger management tours. My smoke patnas for the tour were DJ Green Lantern and Bizzare from D12. On tour there’s much down time. The term hurry up to wait is widely used within the industry to describe how the powers that be rush you around to get you where you need to be on time. The only problem is, most artist are late for everything so management usually tacks on at least 2 hours to the time they tell you that you need to be there. From the promoter and management’s perspective, it

in their best interest to have the artists at the venue waiting, as supposed to them waiting on you. Which translates into more smoke time for us! While sampling the best strands of what the local city has to offer, we would smoke many blunts, discuss rap politics, and play Devin the Dude. This is where my luv for the homie spawned.

this pAst summer marked the return of the Cypress Hill SmokeOut! Finally, the opportunity to see Devin again and interview him for my new brand KLuB KuSH. After making sure the promo booth was set up, it was time to go get my interview. I started off making my rounds within the backstage area dropping off Klub Kush vol. 1 DvD’s to all the trailers and dressing rooms. After his highly anticipated set, I got the chance to kick it with an old friend and put big smoke signals in the air. During the interview we talked about how he’s a big fan of the white widow strand. We also talked about his first time smoking the lovely cannabis plant. He told me that as a kid he was always very athletic and in to sports. He would always see a guy hanging around the playground smoking herb. Devin and his brother would warn the guy that smoking is bad for him and if he continued he would never be able to excel in sports. The young herbalist challenged Devin to a foot race. After losing the race, Devin’s new ideology was if you can’t beat em, join em!

stAy tuned for more Kushlife! Follow Big Kush Jay on Twitter @klubkush as he takes you on a rollercoaster ride with your favorite hip-hop weed heads. Klub Kush is the premier urban lifestyle brand of the cannabis community. Go to www.dailybuds.com to see exclusive kushlife webisodes.

As A child growing up As A fA fA f n 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 has taken me all over the world. From world tours with eminem and 50 cent to national DJ tours with DJ Green Lantern, I have smoked big blunts with the best of them. Sometimes crappy weed in the middle of a small city in Germany, or sometimes your homie that’s down with the Yakuza get’s you the bomb bud while your doing shows in Japan. Which anybody who knows the drug laws in Japan can tell you, can be as difficult as sneaking in to a White House party, nearly impossible. NeARLY, hah.



this pAhis pAhis p st summer marked the return of the Cypress Hill SmokeOut! Finally, the opportunity to see Devin again and interview him for my new brand KLuagain and interview him for my new brand KLuagain and interview him for my new brand KL B KuSH. After making sure the promo booth was set up, it was time to go get my interview. I started off making my rounds within the backstage area dropping off Klub Kush vol. 1 Dvol. 1 Dv vD’s to all the trailers and dressing rooms. After his highly anticipated set, I got the chance to kick it with an old friend and put big smoke signals in the air. During the interview we talked about how he’s a big fan of the white widow strand. We also talked about his first time smoking the lovely cannabis plant. He told me that as a kid he was always very athletic and in to sports. He would always see a guy hanging around the playground smoking herb. Devin and his brother would warn the guy that smoking is bad for him and if he continued he would never be able to excel in sports. The young herbalist challenged Devin to a foot race. After losing the race, Devin’s new ideology was if you can’t beat em, join em!

stAtAt y tuned for more Ay tuned for more A Kushlife! Follow Big Kush Jay on Twitter @klubkush as he takes you on a rollercoaster ride with your favorite hip-hop weed heads. Klub Kush is the premier urban lifestyle brand of the cannabis community. Go to www.dailybuds.com to see exclusive kushlife webisodes.

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 has taken me all over the world. From world tours with eminem and 50 cent to national DJ tours with DJ Green Lantern, I have smoked big blunts with the best of them. Sometimes crappy weed in the middle of a small city in Germany, or sometimes your homie that’s down with the Yakuza get’s you the bomb bud while your doing shows in Japan. Which anybody who knows the drug laws in Japan can tell you, can be as difficult as sneaking in to a White House party, nearly impossible. NeARLY, hah.



this pAst summer marked the return of the Cypress Hill SmokeOut! Finally, the opportunity to see Devin again and interview him for my new brand KLuB KuSH. After making sure the promo booth was set up, it was time to go get my interview. I started off making my rounds within the backstage area dropping off Klub Kush vol. 1 DvD’s to all the trailers and dressing rooms. After his highly anticipated set, I got the chance to kick it with an old friend and put big smoke signals in the air. During the interview we talked about how he’s a big fan of the white widow strand. We also talked about his first time smoking the lovely cannabis plant. He told me that as a kid he was always very athletic and in to sports. He would always see a guy hanging around the playground smoking herb. Devin and his brother would warn the guy that smoking is bad for him and if he continued he would never be able to excel in sports. The young herbalist challenged Devin to a foot race. After losing the race, Devin’s new ideology was if you can’t beat em, join em!

stAy tuned for more Kushlife! Follow Big Kush Jay on Twitter @klubkush as he takes you on a rollercoaster ride with your favorite hip-hop weed heads. Klub Kush is the premier urban lifestyle brand of the cannabis community. Go to www.dailybuds.com to see exclusive kushlife webisodes.

JUST SOUTH OF SAN FRANCISCO, west of San Jose, and north of Santa Cruz, there’s a hidden gem nestled in the California hills – where gourmet food is served, the views are unmatched, and where the house wine flows like water. Not to mention that this location is also home to an amazing outdoor concert venue attracting some of today’s biggest musical acts. We’re talking about The Mountain Winery of Saratoga, CA.

Founded by wine pioneer Paul Masson, this destination for relaxation has much more to offer than just tasty vino. There are the traditional wine tastings, grape stompings, blind wine tastings, and food/ wine pairings to keep your senses lifted. If you are more into physical activities rather than just sippin’ and chillin’, there are outdoor activities like rock climbing, bungee jumping, and scavenger hunts to keep your days filled. This vineyard is reminiscent of those in Europe, and provides the perfect backdrop for a wedding or corporate affair – this venue really has it all.

The Mountain Winery has been hosting concerts at their 2,500 seat outdoor amphitheater since 1958, and with the ambiance and surroundings of this magical place, it’s no wonder that today’s top name acts have made this spot a must stop on their tours. The history of the Winery’s concert series speaks for itself, with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Santana, and Willie Nelson having all graced the dramatic, Spanish-styled stage. The whole complex lends itself to a good time. An outdoor venue, surrounded by a beautiful valley – a glass of amazing and historic homemade wine, and a full belly of delicious gourmet food. Can you think of anything better, or more relaxing than that? CHECK OUT THESE LAST GREAT SHOWS OF THE SUMMER:

Foreigner – Thursday, Sept. 23rd – 7:30pmMargaret Cho – Saturday, Sept. 25th – 8:00pmDaryll Hall & John Oates – Monday, Sept. 27th – 7:30pmWanda Sykes – Saturday, Oct. 2nd – 8:00pmCheap Trick – Friday, Oct. 8th – 7:30pm

For more information on these good times, or to make reservations, please check out www.MountainWinery.com, or give them a call at 408-741-2822. Get out to the mountains, raise a toast, and RRRREEEELLLLAAAAXXXX!!!!

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NIRVANA WELLNESS

A decade ago, sativas were the sought after prizes of the ganja world. Now, due to certain market trends and a lack of knowledge regarding these important plants, they’re near impossible to find in many of the largest cannabis markets despite the many strains that have been labeled as “sativa”. Sadly, this problem is leaving many patients without access to unique therapeutic effects not found in other indica-predominant hybrids. Many, if not most of the varieties that are currently referred to as sativas in the market aren’t even close to being real sativas. The majority of dispensaries

typically label varieties according to a vague comparison to other indicas. Indica predominant hybrids are labeled “indica”, while hybrids (often with no more than 50% sativa in their lineage) are called “sativa”. Sometimes indica plants that simply have a more cerebral, less body high are called sativa based on the relative comparison to very sedative indicas. Over time, growers and consumers alike have increasingly come to label hybrid plants “sativas”. But what about the real sativas? What are these plants like and how can we identify them? Where did they go and how do we get them back? First, let’s look briefly at some Cannabis botany.

Cannabis has adapted itself to just about every corner of the globe. Indigenous varieties of Cannabis indica (from more northern, arid regions) and Cannabis sativa (from tropical and subtropical zones) have been gathered up over the last 40 years and bred together to make hybrids plants that combined the characteristics of both. Native indica varieties are short (4 – 8 feet), quicker to flower and produce very dense buds. Native sativas grow much taller (10 – 18 feet), take longer to flower and produce flowers that are less dense than indicas. By breeding the native indica and sativa varieties together, growers have produced plants that grow better in controlled environments. The height and flowering time of the sativas were made more manageable for indoor gardens, while the indicas gained the height and branching structure necessary to vegetate faster and yield better while reducing their susceptibility to fungal diseases. But the question that remains is: Where is the center line of this hybrid spectrum? What is a 50/50 hybrid?

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

Varieties of Cannabis that flower for 10+ weeks are almost always tall plants with very thin fingered leaves. The very distinctive buds are often loose in their structure with calyx’s “stacked” on each other. Often times when less informed Cannabis buyers come across real Sativas, they view the loose, airy buds as lower quality than dense, chunky, indica buds. In fact, that “wispy” looking bud is often some of the strongest around. But it’s the effect, the sativa buzz that really defines sativas as the amazing medicine they are. The sativa high isn’t just clear-headed, it’s truly uplifting – great for treating depression without causing sedation. Sativa highs are often also said to be particularly creative and insightful. Artists and thinkers alike are much more apt to solve a problem or help a project evolve after smoking sativas than indicas. The cannabinoid profile of indicas is typically rich in the psychoactive THC that produces the mental effects but also loaded with many other cannabinoids that alter the effects of THC. Indicas typically have a range of “body-high” effects that include pain relief, muscle relaxation, sedation and appetite stimulation. Sativas on the other hand, have a cannabinoid profile that has a disproportionately high level of THC relative to the other cannabinoids and this is what gives sativas their uplifting, creative and clear-headed character.

So where did all the sativas go? As the Cannabis movement gains momentum, the competitive nature of the increasingly mainstream market is causing growers to have to focus on the bottom line more than the horticultural pursuit. The decline of wholesale prices by as much as 50% over the last 5 years has forced many growers to work only with short flowering indica hybrids in a market that is unfortunately moving toward the cheaper, faster, assembly line style of commercial gardening. Those hybrids with a less heavy high are dubbed sativa, and the wispy but mind-blowing buds of true sativas have become more and more rare. Most growers who do still work with long flowering sativas grow only a few plants for themselves and those buds often don’t make it to market. Because long flowering sativas require an extra degree of experience to grow as well as an environment with extra CO2 and side lighting if you want to keep your yield potential high, many growers shy away from them. In some markets, the competition has shifted from one of quality to simply price. Dispensaries that cap their price often cap their quality as well and connoisseur buds simply go elsewhere. Until the Cannabis market as a whole matures to the point where consumers understand the costs associated with producing fine sativas and become willing to pay more for unique but difficult to grow Cannabis, these varieties will become increasingly hard to find. Patients in need of true sativa medicine are best off growing their own and practicing patience to obtain those rare varieties. Still, just like so many of the finest things in life – good things come to those who wait.

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The Landa Prison Outreach Program (LPOP) began when Sarah Armstrong wanted to show her support for her re-cently incarcerated friends, Stephanie Landa and Tom Kikuchi.

Stephanie and Tom were living in San Francisco at the time of their incarceration. They had moved from Los Angeles to San Francisco in 2002 as medical marijuana patients after the North-ern California city was designated as a safe haven for medical pa-tients. They were told that as long as they abided by city codes the San Francisco Police Department would not intervene and they would be protected under the Compassionate Use Act of 1996.

Despite their adherence to state and city laws, Federal law does not allow the growth, sale, or distribution of marijuana—even for medical purposes. Because of this dichotomy in regula-tory law, Landa and Kikuchi were arrested, their property was raided, and they were sentenced to almost four years in prison.

It was at this time that Sarah Armstrong decided to take action and show her support for her imprisoned friends. Armstrong began to write letters to her friends, and started to organize other to write letters as well. She also began to donate books to the prison’s library, all with the hope of making her friends’ time in prison as bearable as possible.

When Landa was finally released, she vowed to provide the same support to other prisoners as Armstrong provided her. “I want to show people in jail that we care, that people care about them even though they are in jail,” Landa said.

Her mission is to inform the public about this discrepancy in law that is landing innocent and law-abiding medical cannabis users and growers into federal prison. “These people are not criminals,” Landa said, “but they are incarcerated, taken from their families. People need to know about this.”

Informing the populace is only half the battle, as Landa suggests. “People not only need to know about this issue, they need to care about these peo-ple and show them that we really do care for them.”

The Landa Prison Outreach Program’s way of show-ing their care for incarcerated medical marijuana patients and growers is by urging the public to write letters of support to help prisoners stay positive while in jail. Landa herself says she received dozens of letters a day, all of which combined to make her stay in federal prison that much more tolerable.

She described the first few months of incarceration as lonely and desolate, and she wondered if anyone in the world cared about or understood her plight. It was the let-ters that started pouring in that rejuvenated her spirit and let her know that there were hundreds, even thousands of peo-ple that truly did care about her undeserved incarceration.

Today, according to Americans for Safe Access (ASA), there are eight medical cannabis prisoners, most of which are kept in prisons in California. ASA, as well as the LPOP, maintain a list of current prisoners, where they can be reached (an address), and provide guidelines for what you can do to help. Everything from a simple letter to a magazine subscription to a paperback book can truly make a substantial impact in the daily life of a medical marijuana prisoner. www.landaprisonoutreachprogram.com

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Depending on your age, there was a day when a phone book was the only way to find a plumber, insurance agent or other types of service. Today, the internet has changed all that. No longer do we rely on a book full of yellow pages as if we were living in the st0ne ages. Our reliance on cyberspace can fulfill our needs within nano seconds. However, when you own a medical marijuana business, reaching into cyberspace has become the 8th wonder of the world. For some or most, it can be scary. However, stepping forward is a must, as medical marijuana patients use the internet every second of the day trying to find new strains, edibles, or locations. According to a recent study by Internet World Stats, the united States has over 250,000,000 people using the internet which represents 76% of the population.

Medical marijuana dispensaries are competing for patients like never before. A recent visit to some medical marijuana dispensaries

in Colorado had 4 dispensaries within walking distance of each other. How does a medical marijuana patient choose from 4 different dispensaries? If you fear change, try being a medical marijuana patient attempting to purchase medicine from businesses they’ve never visited. Out of the 4, only 1 had an active website and 1 has an active dailybuds listing account.

In a recent article from The Weed Blog, Johnny Green said it best:

“We live in a completely different time now – the digital era. As I’m writing this article, I’m sitting in my crappy house in eugene, Oregon, taking huge bong hits and watching CSPAN between typing sessions. Back in the Day, in order to reach a national (or international as is the case with the net) audience, I would have had to fork out enormous amounts of cash for printing supplies, negotiate with print circulators and media outlets, and after years

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of pain and anguish, MIGHT have pumped out a few magazines. Instead, I can think of a blog article and have it up by lunch time the same day, and share it across the entire globe!”

Now that, my friends, is the power of the internet!

Medical marijuana dispensaries and collectives are just like any business. They need to have a web presence to thrive. Web presence doesn’t mean you have just a website. It means your business is taking full advantage of all of the tools available to you. One of those tools is dailybuds.com. According to Mike Lerner, dailybuds.com received over 15,000,000 pages viewed in 1 month. Dailybuds.com is a unique and special place to visit. The reason is its ability to offer so much in one location.

So, what does it offer? Try blogging, bulletin boards, classified advertisements, video, music, listing pages, groups, events and online chatting to name a few. It also offers friendship, community, and important information within our industry. If you had to develop a website such as dailybuds.com on your own, the cost could be well over $25,000. By the way, most websites are lucky if they have over 25 visitors per day, let alone millions.

Here are some areas that you should focus on if you have a medical marijuana business.

If you haven’t created your own listing page for your medical marijuana business, you’re making a big mistake. The listing page is an excellent opportunity to “showcase” your dispensary with pictures, links, video, and written content. It is like you have your own web page within dailybuds.com. In addition, it works with Google to help you appear in the search results.

For more information on setting up your listing page contact [email protected] or call (877) 624-KuSH 5874 and they will help you set up your dailybuds.com account (free of charge).

Creating a group page will allow you to attract and interact with a wide variety of patients through a discussion board. This is a unique application that isn’t offered by any other medical marijuana social media websites.

A blog is an application that allows you to post an article for everyone to see it on the site. Anyone who reads the blog posting can comment on that particular posting.

videos have become one of the most powerful avenues that patients can use to find information. YouTube.com had 144 million viewers in the month of June. Dailybuds has a specific section of its website dedicated to posting videos that can be used to showcase your business. Patients love being able to see what you have to offer, especially strains.

If you’re not familiar with forums, they allow you to post messages or content based on a specific topic, allowing other people to post messages. The two most popular categories in dailybuds.com are the growing and patient sections. The technology of dailybuds.com will allow you to not only write content but also add videos or pictures. If you are a medical marijuana business, you can contribute by showing some of your great products.

Kush Magazine is working harder than ever to make dailybuds.com the premier choice for the medical cannabis community. We have several groups available such as Dailybuds Internet Marketing that will show you specifically how to create a listing page or advertisement. There are even YouTube tutorials that are available.

If you are sitting at your dispensary wondering why the competitor down the street has more cars and patients at their dispensary, they have probably left the stoned ages and are using dailybuds.com to communicate to the world.

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A trillion dollars? In 2009, The American Recovery and Reinvestment

Act distributed $787 billion throughout all 50 states; additional bills passed

since 2009 have brought the total to almost a trillion dollars. So where is

this huge amount of money going?

Originally, each state could be awarded a maximum $24 billion dol-

lars. Using California as a base example, the breakdown of that money

looks like this:

In California, the distribution of the funds can be broken down to zip

codes, with Sacramento earning the most aid money, followed by Los An-

geles and Oakland.

Now that California has the money, where does it go?

As of June 30, California has received $10.8 billion of its allotted $23.5

billion. Of this $10.8 billion, almost $5 billion has gone to funding trans-

portation and schools. The breakdown of the top five looks like this:

Much of the other money has been granted to municipal water depart-

ments, smaller school districts, and other regional infrastructure needs.

In California alone, the $10.8 billion is federal aid has saved /created

an estimated 83,192 jobs, such as helping school districts avoid teacher

layoffs, as well as keeping tuition costs low for college students, the future

of our workforce.

It is true: the money supplied the American Recovery Act is signifi-

cantly helping both the American economy and Americans’ daily lives.

This aid is being used to employ people to fix roads, highways, and build-

ings, as well as supply tax cuts, school funding, and childcare to those in

need. Although the outcomes of this Act are positive, the monetary cost

remains extremely high.

The way this bill works is by the government taking a huge loan. The gov-

ernment then spends the money to make money back, much like investing in

the stock market where one invests some of their money to make more money,

except here the government is borrowing from itself to give to individual states

and other national projects. It would be like taking a loan from a bank to invest

in the stock market and relying on the earnings from the stock market to pay

the bank back. And like the stock market, there is always the risk that things

will not turn out quite as positively as one thinks they will.

Then there is the cannabis industry. With no federal funding, hun-

dreds of legitimate businesses have sprung up throughout California, Colo-

rado, and other states in the Union. To put it in the plainest terms possible:

hundreds of businesses, employing upwards of 30,000 employees, gener-

ating tens of millions of dollars in state tax revenue, have flourished without

one penny of aid from the government.

Since Obama’s American Recovery Act was put into place, earning

California $24 billion, here is what marijuana has done:

(Keep in mind that these figures are based on a drug that is legal only

for medical use, is highly regulated, and has the potential for significant

growth.)

With the legalization of marijuana in California, agriculture experts

estimate that the plant could be at least an $18 billion cash crop, making

it California’s number one agricultural commodity, and earning the state

upwards of $2 billion in tax dollars, not to mention the countless other

industries that will benefit from such a boom, including real estate, medi-

cal equipment manufacturing, increases in the job market, as well as the

hundreds of millions of dollars saved by not enforcing current marijuana

laws (police surveillance, local police cooperation with federal DEA en-

forcements, arrests, court time, jail incarceration . . . the man-hours are

benumbing).

What do all these big numbers mean? The bottom line is that medical

marijuana today, and legalized marijuana in the future, are legitimate and

proven market-driven ways to bolster our downtrodden economy. Instead

of borrowing money with the hope of earning it back, the cannabis industry

is actually earning the money and generating the revenue from the onset

without the huge debt.

In a time when the Recovery Act is flaunting how its $24 billion to Cali-

fornia has saved / created 83,000 jobs, the medical marijuana industry has

created 30,000 jobs from zero federal dollars. This industry has created a

third of jobs of the Recovery Act, with none of its aid.

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act seems to be doing its

job for now: putting people back to work and improving our schools, roads,

buildings, and public transit. But in spite of its success, it is costing the gov-

ernment and American taxpayers an enormous sum of money, and there’s

no way to predict if the Act will continue to work in the future. The medical

marijuana is also helping our states’ economies, especially in California.

Revenue is high, with nearly no initial investment cost for the state. Jobs

are being created, tax dollars are flowing in, real estate is lively, all of which

can (like the Recovery Act) be used to fix our schools, roads, buildings, and

public transit.

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AS THE BOYS OF SUMMER pack up their

bats for the winter and the Kobe Byrants

and Peyton Mannings of the sports world

take over the spotlight, the fans do their own

version of cleaning out their

lockers. The team cap that

has been beaten against

furniture, turned sideways to

spark a rally, sweated in for one hundred and

sixty two regular season games gets replaced

with a college or NFL team’s logo. The colored

gear goes into hibernation and will sleep

through winter, until at last spring arrives and

the slate is once again clean.

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The National League West,

which skeptics said wouldn’t

induce any real fear into the

royalty of the east, has been one

of the most dynamic leagues in

all of 2010 baseball. The Padres,

who were written off by everyone

(including this writer) in April

showed the world the value of

a stellar bullpen. The Dodgers

became the suffering children of

an ugly divorce and watched their

adopted brother fall from grace

as the marketing dollars went up

in flames. The Diamondbacks,

unwilling to go quietly into the

night, decided that September

was a good time to beat up on

the division and slip into the role

of Spoiler with uncharacteristic

gusto. The Rockies do what they

do best—scare the bejesus out of

every team making a playoff push.

And the San Francisco Giants,

with their schizophrenic patterns

of brilliance, have a season that is

best summed up in one familiar

word—torture.

Torture, the underlying emotion

felt by nearly every fan of an NL

West team, makes for a gritty,

never-say-die attitude. The fans

of both the Padres and Giants are

likely watching this pennant race

with elevated pulses and a roll of

antacid chews. At the time of this

writing, the Giants are one game

out of first place and the Padres

have lost an astounding ten

games in a row. By the time this is

in your hands, Colorado could be

in first and the Dodgers could be

twelve games back. Tim Lincecum

could throw two perfect

games or give up the most

home runs by a pitcher

in baseball history. There

is no crystal ball for this

division and while Giants fans

are celebrating tonight as they

get within a game of the top seat,

they do so while looking over their

shoulders and twitching nervously.

Padres fans are scratching their

heads and wondering if it was all

a fluke. Still, they believe. We all

believe that our team is the one

to beat and frankly, it’s true. No

one could have written the script

that is unfolding before us and

everything I thought I knew about

these teams is now as valuable as

a seat in Mannywood.

One thing that is absolutely

true about this season is that it

has been a blast, even if it did

cause more gray hair and anxiety

than any I have known. We are

all witness to the emergence of

rookies like Buster Posey, whom

many Bay Area fans nicknamed

Roy Hobbs for his sheer ability

and presence behind the plate

and in the batter’s box. We

watched with car accident- type

interest as skipper Joe Torre stood

helplessly by and watched him

team fall around scandal. Yes, this

season has been a veritable soap

opera and we still don’t know if

it was an evil twin who took over

for Lincecum in August or if the

wealthy parents in Hollywood are

going to save the company.

As you come to the end of

these words, the World Series is

close at hand and personally, I

have no good idea (or even hunch)

who is going to be the National

League representative. From what

I have seen and learned this

season, every team in contention

is equally able and deserving. And

if it should be a NL West team that

makes it all the way to the Series,

it will be a story like no other

and absolute…you guessed it—

torture-- for every single fan. I can

hardly wait. In the immortal words

of Willy Wonka, “The suspense is

killing me. I hope it lasts.”

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Located adjacent to one another, these two museums are definitely worth the visit. At the Discovery Museum there are interactive exhibits where you can explore history, science, space and technology. The Gold Gallery provides a closer look at California’s Gold Rush with a simulated mine shaft and miner’s cabin. You can even learn how newspapers are published in the McClatchy Gallery.

The Railroad Museum is actually the most popular railroad museum in all of North America. If you have ever had a thing for trains, this is a must-see. Not only can you learn everything you ever wanted to know about the railroad system and see how trains have evolved through time and technology, but also you can take a steam-powered train ride and actually experience what it was like to travel on one of these amazing vessels.

Any fan of Mark Twain must take a real ride on a riverboat at least once. The Delta King is an authentic 285- foot beauty that floats on the Sacramento River. Its five decks house a hotel, restaurant, theater and lounge. And if you’re feeling nostalgic for the 80’s, catch the murder mystery dinner theater on Friday and Saturday nights.

There are endless dining options ranging from ultra casual to ultra pricey in Old Sac. It’s always a good idea to ask the people/characters who work the streets.

o truly understand and appreciate the charm of our state’s capitol city, you must spend a day in Old Sacramento, if not a couple of days if you’re a full-time resident or visit often. Not only is it a regional treasure, the unique 28-acre district is a National Historic Landmark district and

State Historic Park. A visit to Old Sacramento is a step back to the California Gold Rush and the Transcontinental Railroad. If you are a proud native of California, Old Sacramento is a great place to dig into the history of the Golden State. Plus, it’s fun!

If you have ever visited an amusement park with an old west-themed section, imagine an entire city district with authentic roads, buildings, dress, bars and shops. Old Sacramento is on the Sacramento River and when you stroll through the “town”, an old-fashioned riverboat passes by. This is no theme park; it’s authentic. True, there is a touristy side to the experience, but like every other adventure, it is what you make of it.

They are in period costume, seem to enjoy their jobs and are full of good information. I splurged and went to The Firehouse because I am a sucker for a beautiful patio and it was a perfect night. It is totally worth it and not painfully expensive, especially if you save the drinking for after dinner. They are also open for lunch, which is of course always less expensive but equally as good. If you dine here, go hungry and with time to spare. The food is to be eaten in courses and savored. And as always, I suggest sharing. There are too many amazing options to taste just one dish.

If you are planning on going out on the town, Back Door Lounge is hands down the place to go in Old Sac for nightlife. It’s off the beaten path in an alley and you can often strut your stuff on karaoke nights. If you’re lucky though, the staff lounge singer will be there and has a surprisingly great voice and sings crowd favorites. The décor is classic-red velvet, gold mirrors and dim lights. It’s a great lounge and everyone is friendly and they make a mean drink. Since you’re time traveling in Old Sac anyway, why not step in from the 1800’s to the 1940’s before returning to the 21st century? All in all, Old Sac is a great place to visit and perfect to take out of toners. From shopping excursion to dinner date to night out with the boys, Old Sacramento has something for every mood or occasion.

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herby goes bananasIngrEdIEnts4 medium bananas 1/4 cup THC butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup crème de banane (banana liqueur) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup dark rum 2 cups vanilla low-fat ice cream

prEparatIon Peel bananas; cut each banana in half lengthwise. Cut each half into 2 pieces. Melt THC butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, liqueur, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 2 minutes. Add bananas; cook for 4 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Add rum to pan, and ignite rum with a long match. Stir bananas gently until flame dies down. Serve over ice cream.

To learn more abouT Chef herb &cook with herbgo To www.cookwithherb.com.

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ChoColate raspberry torteIngrEdIEntsCake: Cooking spray 6 tablespoons THC butter, softened 2 tablespoons almond paste 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 3 large eggs 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt large egg whites

Filling: 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 (10-ounce) jar seedless raspberry preserves 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Ganache: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/3 cup fat-free milk 1 (4-ounce) bar semisweet chocolate, chopped

prEparatIonPreheat oven to 350°.Coat a 15 x 10-inch pan with cooking spray; line bottom with parchment paper. Coat parchment paper with cooking spray.To prepare cake, place THC butter and almond paste in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed 2 minutes or until blended. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, beating until well blended (about 3 minutes). Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour and salt, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating just until combined.Place the egg whites in a large bowl. using clean, dry beaters, beat egg whites with a mixer at high speed until foamy. Gradually add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites into batter; pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake at 350° for 18 minutes or until cake springs back when touched lightly. Cool. Invert cake onto a wire rack. Remove parchment paper. Cut cake into 4 (10 x 3 3/4-inch) rectangles.To prepare filling, combine juice and raspberry preserves, stirring with a whisk. Add powdered sugar, stirring until smooth. Reserve 3/4 cup raspberry mixture. Place 1 cake rectangle on a cake platter; spread with 1/4 cup raspberry mixture, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Repeat procedure with remaining cake and 1/2 cup raspberry mixture, ending with cake.To prepare ganache, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cocoa, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and add chocolate, stirring until smooth. Spread ganache evenly over top and sides of cake; let stand 20 minutes or until set. Serve reserved raspberry mixture with torte.

peaCh peCan Cobbler IngrEdIEnts12 to 15 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced (about 16 cups)* 3 cups sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 2/3 cup THC butter 2 (15-ounce) packages refrigerated piecrusts 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1/4 cup sugar vanilla ice cream

prEparatIonCombine first 4 ingredients in a Dutch oven, and let stand 10 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Bring peach mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; add vanilla and THC butter, stirring until butter melts.unfold 2 piecrusts. Sprinkle 1/4 cup pecans and 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over 1 piecrust; top with other piecrust. Roll to a 12-inch circle, gently pressing pecans into pastry. Cut into 1 1/2-inch

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strips. Repeat with remaining piecrusts, pecans, and sugar. Spoon half of peach mixture into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Arrange half of pastry strips in a lattice design over top of peach mixture. Bake at 475° for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Spoon remaining peach mixture over baked pastry. Top with remaining pastry strips in a lattice design. Bake 15 to 18 more minutes. Serve warm or cold with vanilla ice cream.

traditional bread puddingIngrEdIEnts 2 cups milk¼ cup THC butter 4 cups cubed or torn stale bread 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 to 1/2 cup raisins

prEparatIonHeat the milk and THC butter just until scalded. Place bread cubes in a bowl; pour hot milk and THC butter over bread. Cool. Add the sugar, salt, nutmegor cinnamon, eggs, and raisins. Pour mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until set. Serve with a dessert sauce or whipped topping.

baked Carmel apples IngrEdIEnts 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/3 cupTHC butter, melted 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 pint heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup white sugar 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

dIrEctIonsIn a small bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and cinnamon. Add melted THC butter and mix well. Press into the bottom of an 8 or 10 inch spring form pan. Chill until firm. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and lemon juice until soft. Add whipping cream and beat with an electric mixer until batter becomes thick. Add the sugar and continue to beat until stiff. Pour into chilled crust, and top with pie filling. Chill several hours or overnight. Just before serving, remove the sides of the spring form pan

soft and tasty ginger snapsIngrEdIEnts 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cupTHC butter , softened 1 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1/4 cup molasses 2 tablespoons white sugar

dIrEctIons Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the THC butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture. Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in

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the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

kahlua browniesIngrEdIEnts Batter: 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate 1 cup THC butter 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/3 cup Kahlua 1 1/3 cups sifted all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup chopped walnuts or sliced toasted almonds Kahlua Quick Fudge Frosting: 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate 1 (1 ounce) square semi-sweet chocolate 2 tablespoons THC butter 3 tablespoons Kahlua 2 tablespoons heavy cream 2 cups sifted powdered sugar

dIrEctIons Line bottom of 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking parchment. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt chocolate andTHC butter with pepper over low heat. Leave to cool. Beat eggs with sugar and vanilla until blended. Stir in cooled chocolate mixture, then Kahlua. Resift flour, salt and baking powder into mixture and stir well until blended and then add nuts and turn into baking pan. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, until wooden pick inserted

into center comes out clean. Be careful not to over bake. Leave in pan to cool. Prepare Kahlua Quick Fudge Frosting: Melt chocolates with THC butter over a low heat. Heat Kahlua and heavy cream together. Combine chocolate and Kahlua mixtures with powdered sugar and beat until well blended and thick. If necessary, beat in a little extra powdered sugar for good spreading consistency. Frost brownies immediately as mixture stiffens upon cooling. Sprinkle with additional nuts, if desired. Cut in about 30 squares or bars.

grandma’s old fashioned fudgeIngrEdIEnts 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow cream 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup THC butter 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk chocolate chips 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

dIrEctIons Line an 8x8 inch pan with aluminum foil. Set aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine marshmallow cream, sugar, evaporated milk, THC butter and salt. Bring to a full boil, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and pour in semisweet chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours, or until firm.

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DISPENSARIESANDERSONThe Green Heart Collective 3065 West Center St.Anderson, CA 96007(530) 365-8500 Arcata

Arcata Saicenter1085 K St.Arcata, CA 95521(707) 496-9769

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

Humbolt Patient Resource Center980 6th St.Arcata, CA 95521(707) 826-7988

The Humbolt Collective601 I St. Ste 2Arcata, CA 95521(707) 822-9330

BERKELEYBerkeley Patients Group2747 San Pablo Ave.Berkeley, CA 94702(510) 540-6013

Cannabis Buyers Club of Berkeley3033 Shattuck Ave.Berkeley, CA 94702(510) 849-4200

Berkeley Patients Care Collective2590 Telegraph Ave.Berkeley, CA 94704(510) 540-7878Cameron Park

MMCA4100 Cameron Park Dr.Cameron Park, CA 95682(530) 667-5362

CARMICHAELCalifornia Hollistic Collective7614 Fair Oaks Blvd.Carmichael, CA 95608(916) 944-1604

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

Cascade Wellness Center15430 Highway 99N Ste #BChico, CA 95973(530) 230-2121

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

North Valley Holistic Health2961 Hwy 32 Ste #17Chico, CA 95926(530) 592-4327

CLEARLAKELake Co D&M14491 Olympic Dr.Clearlake, CA 95422(707) 994-1320

Triple C Collective14196 Lakeshore Dr.Clearlake, CA 95422(707) 701-4160

COLFAxGolden State Patient Care Collective233 Hwy 174Colfax, CA 95713(530) 346-2514

CORTE MADERAGoing Green402 Tamal PlazaCorte Madera, CA 94925(415) 891-8552

Marin Holistic Solutions200 Tamal Plaza Ste #135Corte Madera, CA 94925(415) 945-9416Cotati

Native Herbs Collective7000 Graveinstein HwyCotati, CA 95431(707) 795-0420

DUNSMUIRGreen Collar Compassion Collective5711 Sacramento Ave.Dunsmuir, CA 96025(530) 235-4543

EUREKAHummingbird Healing Center2701 Harrison Ave.Eureka, CA 95501(707) 497-6213

FAIRFIELDTree Of Life4227 Lozan Lane #6Fairfield, CA 94534(707) 421-0420

FORT BRAGGHerban Legend17875 North Hwy 1Fort Bragg, CA 95437(707) 961-0113

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

GRASS VALLEY

Nevada County Co-Op1061 Main East St. Ste #201Grass Valley, CA 95945(800) 978-7616

GILROYMediLeaf Collective1321 B 1st St.Gilroy, CA 95037(408) 847-2400

GUERNEVILLEMarvin’s Garden14016 Armstrong Woods Rd.Guerneville, CA 95446(707) 869-9687

HAYWARDGarden Of Eden21227 Foothill BlvdHayward, CA 94541(510) 200-9555

KELSEYVILLETriple C Collective9781 Point Lakeview Rd.Kelseyville, CA 95451(707) 277-0121

LAKE TAHOE – SOUTHTahoe Wellness Collective3445 Lake Tahoe Blvd.South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150(530) 544-8000

LUCERNEGood Karma Growers Collective6045 Second Ave.Lucerne, CA 95458(707) 274-2144

MERCEDThe Blue Horizon1477 G Street, Suite DMerced, CA 95341(209) 725-8633

MIDDLETONHomegrown Holistic Collective21136 Calistoga Rd.Middleton, CA 95461(707) 987-9882

MILPITASSF Bay THC1669 South Main St.Milpitas, CA 95035(408) 262-3412Mount Shasta

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

The Green Heart Collective108 Chestnut St. Ste BMount Shasta, CA 96067(530) 918-9440

NAPAGoing Green735 8th St.Napa, CA 94559(707) 253-2646

NEWARKN.B.D Medical Cannabis Collective7180 Thornton Ave.Newark, CA 94560(510) 744-1261

NOVATOGreen Tiger Collective7586 Redwood Blvd.Novato, CA 94945(415) 898- 4437 (TIGER)

OAKLANDCoffee Shop Blue Sky377 17th St.Oakland, CA 94612(510) 251-0690

Harborside Health Center1840 EmbarcaderoOakland, CA 94606(510) 533-0146

Purple Heart Patient Center415 Fourth St.Oakland, CA 94607(510) 625-7877Orangevale

Enso Wellness6224 Walnut Ave.Orangevale, CA 95662(916) 988-8500

Magnolia Wellness Collective9198 Greenback LaneOrangevale, CA 95662(916) 865-7351

REDDINGCal Patients Collectives2728 Churn CreekRedding, CA 96002(530) 221-3790

Family Tree Care Center2753 Bechelli LaneRedding, CA 96002(530) 605-3636

Herbs and Edibles991 Lake Blvd.Redding, CA 96003(530) 246-4372

Medicali Collective2610 Churn Creek RdRedding, CA 96002(530) 221-4804

Nature’s 4201133 HilltopRedding, CA 96003(530) 605-0545

Nature’s Nexus1647 Hartnell Ave Ste #21Redding, CA 96003(530) 222-6700

Northern Patients’ Group11111 Ryolite Dr Ste #1Redding, CA 96003(530) 242-6490

Planet Herb Medical Marijuana Collective2051 Hilltop Dr Ste #A8Redding, CA 96002(530) 232-0896

Redding iCenter2030 California St.Redding, CA 96003(530) 605-3424

Redding Wellness1840 Churn CreekRedding, CA 96002(530) 221-1900

River Valley Collective1530 Placer St.Redding, CA 96001(530) 244-4701

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The Hampton Collective2745 Bechelli LaneRedding, CA 96002(530) 222-6337

Trinity Gardens2160 Railroad. AveRedding, CA 96001(530) 510-4462

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

Trusted Friends, Inc.3016 Churn CreekRedding, CA 96002(530) 222-3645

RICHMOND7 Stars Holistic Healing Center3288 Pierce St. Ste #M108Richmond, CA 94804(510) 527-STARS

Granddaddypurp Collective2924 Hilltop Mall RdRichmond, CA 94806(510) 243-7575

SACRAMENTO

1 Love Wellness Cooperative1841 El Camino AveSacramento, CA 95815(916) 231-5683

A Therapeutic Alternative3015 H. SteetSacramento, CA 95816(916) 400-3095

Above Average Collective3621 Marconi Ave.Sacramento, CA 95821(916) 285-5554

All About Wellness Collective1900 19th St.Sacramento, CA 95811(916) 454-4327

Alternative Medical Center8665 Folsom Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95826(916) 386-3588

American Collectives Dispensary1855 Diesel Dr. Ste #1Sacramento, CA 95838(916) 927-02373

Another Choice9955 Folsom Blvd. Ste #ESacramento, CA 95816(916) 821-4480

Canna Care320 Harris Ave. Ste #GSacramento, CA 95838(916) 925-1199

Capitol Wellness Collective2400 14th St.Sacramento, CA 95817(916) 325-9000

Capitol Wellness Collective2100 29th St.Sacramento, CA 95817(916) 739-1471

Country Club Health Services2235 Parktown Circle Ste #420Sacramento, CA 95825(916) 856-2709

Delta Health and Wellness2418 17th St.Sacramento, CA 95818(916) 231-9934

D.O.C. Sacramento1704 Main AvneueSacramento, CA 95838(916) 564-2112

El Camino Wellness Center Collective2511 Connie Dr. Ste #200Sacramento, CA 95815(916) 473-2427

Florin Wellness Center7047 South Land Park Dr.Sacramento, CA 95831(916) 391-8200

Fruitridge Health & Wellness Center2831 Fruitridge Rd. Ste #FSacramento, CA 95820(916) 706-3806

Grass4381 Gateway Park Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95834(916) 419-6322

Green Solutions1404 28th St.Sacramento, CA 95816(916) 706-3568

Horizon Non-Profit Collective3600 Power Inn Rd. Ste #1ASacramento, CA 95826(916) 455-1989

Hugs Alternative Care, LLC2035 Stockton Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95817(916) 452-3699

IndiCare5847 Auburn Blvd. Ste #6Sacramento, CA 95841(916) 332-3358

J St. Wellness2321 J St.Sacramento, CA 95816(916) 492-8718

Marconi Medical Co-Op2105 Marconi Ave.Sacramento, CA 95821(916) 565-1943

Northstar Holistic Collective1236 C St.Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 476-4344

NorCal Care25 North 14th St. Ste #60Sacramento, CA 95112(408) 982-6354

P St. Health Care Cooperative2012 P St.Sacramento, CA 95811(916) 930-1920

R & R Wellness8701 Center Parkway Ste #130Sacramento, CA 95823(916) 585-3483

River City Wellness Collective3830 Northgate Blvd. Ste #ASacramento, CA 95833(916) 736-6337

RxPotShop5816 RosevilleRd. Ste #10Sacramento, CA 95842(916) 538-1006

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

Sacramento 420 Evaluations2100 Watt Ave. #190Sacramento, CA 95835(916) 480-9000

Sacramento Healing Center2014 10th St.Sacramento, CA 95818(916) 930-0939

South Sacramento Care Center114A Otto CircleSacramento, CA 95822(916) 393-1820

The Green Temple3244 Fulton Ave.Sacramento, CA 95816(916) 670-2299

The Holistic Collective4261 B. Auburn Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95841(916) 285-5822

Therapeutic Wellness Center430 North 16th St.Sacramento, CA 95811

Valley Health Options1421 Auburn Blvd.Sacramento, CA 95815(916) 779-0715

Unity Non-Profit Collective1832 Tribute Rd. Ste #ESacramento, CA 95815(916) 564-1824

SAN FRANCISCO1944 Ocean Collective1944 Ocean Ave.San Francisco, CA 94127(415) 239-4766

Alternative Patient Caregivers953 Mission St. #108San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 618-0680

Bay Area Safe Alternatives Collective1326 Grove St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 409-1002

Bernal Heights Dispensary33 29th St.San Francisco, CA 94110(415) 642-5895

Divinity Tree958 Geary St.San Francisco, CA 94101(415) 614-9194

Emmalyn’s211 12th St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 861-1000

Good Fellows Smoke Shop & Medical Cannabis473 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 255-1323

Green Acres6256 3rd St.San Francisco, CA 94124(415) 657-3484

Grass Roots Clinic1077 Post St.San Francisco, CA 94109(415) 346-4338

Green Door843 Howard St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 541-9590

Ketama Collective14 Valencia St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 861-2451

Love Shack502 14th St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 552-5121

Market St. Cooperative1884 Market St.San Francisco, CA 94102(415) 864-6686

Medithrive1933 Mission St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 556-2000

Nor-Cal Herbal Relief Center1545 Ocean Ave.San Francisco, CA 94112(415) 469-7700

Releaf Herbal Center1284 Mission St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 355-0420

Sanctuary669 O’Farrell St.San Francisco, CA 94109(415) 885-4420

SF Medical Cannabis Clinic #1122 10th St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 626-4781

The Green Door843 Howard St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 541-9590

The Hemp Center4811 Geary Blvd.San Francisco, CA 94118(415) 386-4367

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HopeNet Co-Op223 9th St.San Francisco, CA 94102(415) 863-4399

Valencia St. Caregivers208 Valencia St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 621-0131

The Vapor Room Cooperative607A Height St.San Francisco, CA 94117

SAN JOSE408 Compassionate Center2730 Aiello Dr. Ste #BSan Jose, CA 95111(408) 229-2373

A Better Way Collective3851 Charter Park Dr. Ste #QSan Jose, CA 95136(408) 445-9333

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

Amsterdam’s Garden2170 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126(408) 717-3035

Arc Healing Center885 W. Julian St.San Jose, CA 95126(408) 564-5118

Blue Harvest Collective1660 Alum Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95116(408) 251-9600

Bay Pacific Care1851 Little Orchid St.San Jose, CA 95125(408) 297-1696

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

Cal-Med Wellness Collective Centers1926 O’Toole Ave. Ste #BSan Jose, CA 95131(408) 432-6170

Cinnabar Health Collective910 Cinnabar St.San Jose, CA 95126(408) 295-0420

Eko Fresh6140 Camino Verde Dr.San Jose, CA 95119(408) 226-4372

Elemental Wellness711 Charcot Ave.San Jose, CA 95131(408) 433-3344

Elixir Medicinal Cannabis Collective2417 Stevens Creek Blvd.San Jose, CA 95128(408) 217-8955

Emerald Crossing560 East Gish Rd.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 512-2300

Fat Boy [email protected]

Fortune Wellness Center2231 Fortune Dr. Unit #ASan Jose, CA 95131(408) 432-1776

Harborside Health Center2106 Ringwood Ave.San Jose, CA 95131(408) 321- 8424

Herb Appeal450 Drake St.San Jose, CA 95126(408) 297-4372

Herbal Leaf Care Collective1621 Almaden Rd.San Jose, CA 95125(408) 280-0900

Holistic Health Care 8888 Tully Rd. Ste #107San Jose, CA 95111(408) 294-6973

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

La Vie MMx2081 Bering Dr. Ste #YSan Jose, CA 95131(408) 573-7123

MedEx2000 Senter Rd.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 930-6339

MediLeaf Collective2129 South 10th St.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 418-3630

MediLeaf Collective1340 Meridian Ave.San Jose, CA 95125(408) 448-4798

MedMar Healing Center170 South Autumn St.San Jose, CA 95110(408) 385-9600

Meridian Herbal Patient Co-Op455 ½ Meridian Ave.San Jose, CA 95126(408) 275-6472

Natural Herbal Pain Relief519 Parrot St.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 283-9333

New Age Healing Collective914 South BascomSan Jose, CA 95128(408) 298-2788

Nirvana Wellness Center1855 O’Toole LaneSan Jose, CA 95131(408) 954-9888

NorCal Care25 North 14th St. Ste #60San Jose, CA 95112(408) 982-6354

NorCal Health Center125 North Jackson Ave. Ste #20San Jose, CA 95116(408) 644-5161

Pallative Health Center1670 Zanker Rd. Ste #ASan Jose, CA 95112(408) 437-1420

Pallative Health Center7246 Sharon Dr. Ste #NSan Jose, CA 95129(408) 899-4901

Pharmers Health Center Cooperative7246 Sharon Dr. Ste #N – 2nd FloorSan Jose, CA 95129(408) 899-4901

Proper Treatment1837 Monterey HwySan Jose, CA 95112(408) 289-9111

Purple Elephant Cooperative642 East Santa ClaraSan Jose, CA 95112(408) 275-8089

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

SV Care Collective1711 Hamilton Ave.San Jose, CA 95125(408) 264-4200

San Jose Patients Group824 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95112(408) 295-5411

Santa Cruz Naturally93 North 14th St. Ste #4San Jose, CA 95112(408) 416-3398

Simply Chronic Healing970 Story Rd.San Jose, CA 95122(408) 462-5673

SJCBC, LLC1082 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 Center90 Great Oaks Blvd. Ste #202San Jose, CA 95119(408) 224-6000

South Bay Healing Center991 Saratoga Ave. Ste #140San Jose, CA 95129(408) 899-4676

South Bay Natural Remedies Dispensary2950 Daylight WaySan Jose, CA 95111(408) 512-2300

The Leaf Lab855 Commercial St.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 634-5323

Theraleaf Careness Cooperative606 Saratoga Ave. Ste #DSan Jose, CA 95129(408) 246-4420

University Ave. Wellness Center630 University Ave.San Jose, CA 95110(408) 564-5244

Yerba Buena Collective2365 Quimby Rd. Ste #ASan Jose, CA 95122(408) 238-8812

SANTA CLARAAngels CareCollective891 Laurelwood Rd. Ste #1001Santa Clara, CA 95054(408) 986-0131

SANTA CRUzGreenway Compassion Relief140 Dubois St.Santa Cruz, CA 95060(831) 420-1640

Santa Cruz Patients Collective115 Limekiln St.Santa Cruz, CA 95062(831) 425-SCPC

SANTA ROSAAlternatives, A Health Collective3020 Santa Rosa Ave.Santa Rosa, CA 95407(707) 526-9333

Organic Cannabis Foundation301 East Todd Rd.Santa Rosa, CA 95407(707) 588-8811

Sonoma Patient Group2425 Cleveland Ave. Ste 175Santa Rosa, CA 95403(707) 526-2800

SAUSALITO

Caregiver Compassion Group495 Gate 5 Rd.Sausalito, CA 94965(888) 542-73033

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Peace In Medicine6771 Sebastopol Ave.Sebastopol, CA 95472(707) 823-4206

The Green House Wellness Center4290 Graveinstein Highway SouthSebastopol, CA 95472(707) 548-4700

SHASTA LAKE530 Collective1550 Locust Ave.Shasta Lake, CA 96019(530) 275-0420

UKIAHCompassionate Heart2020 Industry Rd.Ukiah, CA 95482(707) 462-5100Vallejo

Greenwell Cooperative714 Marin St. Ste #BVallejo, CA 94590(707) 980-7774

North Bay Alternative Healing1516 Napa St.Vallejo, CA 94590(707) 980-7221

Solace Health Collective1614 Sonoma Blvd.Vallejo, CA 94590(707) 652-5474

Stan The Man’s Collective1235 Warren Ave.Vallejo, CA 94591(707) 557-5433

WALNUT CREEKC3 Collective1291 Oakland Blvd.Walnut Creek, CA 94596(925) 954-7022

DELIVERY SERVICESBERKELEYGreen Life Compassion CaregiversBerkeley/Dublin/San Ramon/Pleasanton(888) 421-0893

Northstone OrganicsBerkeley/Oakland(707) 485-8814

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

BUTTE COUNTY

S.O.S. Scripts Only ServiceButte County(530) 354-1812

Thompson DeliveryButte County/Oroville/Chico(530) 693-0201

CHICO

Affordable Butte CannabisChico and Surrounding Areas(530) 230-7716

CONTRA COSTA COUNTYKGB Wellness Co-opContra Costa County(925) 395-3687

EL DORADO COUNTY

Shaman TherapeuticsEl Dorado County & Surrounding(916) 605-6534

FAIRFIELDSpeedy Weedy RxFairfield/Napa/Vacaville/Dixon(707) 624-5552Hayward

Collective Wheels Of Compassion Hayward(510) 688-7096

HILLTOP RICHMOND

JC Cando Delivery ServiceHilltop Richmond/El Sobrante/ San Pablo(925) 209-4354

KERNValley Green Deliveries Kern/King/Tulare Counties(661) 910-2431

LAKE TAHOECorinas Mtn. MedsLake Tahoe/South/West/North Shore(530) 318-5857

LAKE TAHOE – NORTH

Northshore Alternative MedicinesNorth Lake Tahoe/Surrounding Areas(530) 414-0779

LIVERMORE

P.O.M.A.H. (Peace Of Mind Alternative Healing)Livermore/Pleasanton/Dublin(415) 944-4444

High FlightLivermore/Sunol/Pleasanton/Dublin(952) 336-7706

MARIN

NorCal Organic HerbMarin/Sonoma/Mendocino(707) 540-5194

Northstone OrganicsMarin/Sonoma/Mendocino(707) 485-8814

Compassionate CollectiveMarin/Sonoma/Napa(707) 326-3355

7 Nortern Kind Delivery ServiceMarin/Sonoma/Napa/Mendocino(707) 934-5759Napa

Vanjo GroupNapa/Solano/Yolo Counties(888) 826-4456

The Giving TreeNapa/Sonoma/Napa/Solano Counties(877) 420-0215

NORTHERN CALIFORNIANorCal Compassionate CommuneNorthern California(530) 246-9002Oroville

A & B DeliveryOroville/Forbestown(530) 589-9865

PLACER COUNTYCanyon CollectivePlacer County(530) 406-9341

PLEASANTONC.P.C. Compassion Patients CarePleasanton/Dublin/Livermore/Sunol(925) 395-1837

ROCKLINNatural Herbal RemediesRocklin/Marysville/30 Mile Radius(916) 751-9849

SACRAMENTOA Natural Solution CollectiveSacramento(916) 722-6337

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

Green Meds CollectiveSacramento(916) 295-4633

NorCannaSacramento(877) 420-2015

SAN FRANCISCOGreen CrossSan Francisco(415) 648-4420

Northstone OrganicsSan Francisco(707) 485-8814

The Canny BusSan Francisco (Bay Area)(415) 665-8224

SAN JOSEMedEx2000 Senter Rd.San Jose, CA 95112(408) 930-6339

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCOBlue HeavenSouth San Francisco to Sunnyvale(650) 361-8009San Jose

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

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

The Green SmaritansSan Jose(408) 512-2803

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

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

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

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

The Green House Wellness CenterSonoma County(707) 548-4700

SOUTH BAY480 Delivery ServiceSouth Bay to Peninsula(408) 876-3224

The Union CollectiveSouth Bay(800) 921-5012

SUNNYVALEShade Of Green CollectiveSunnyvale/Mountain View/Los Altos(408) 824-1371

TRUCKEETahoe Herbal CareTruckee(530) 563-8423

WALNUT CREEKC.P.C. Compassionate Patient CaregiversWalnut Creek/Alamo/Danville/ San Ramon(925) 395-1836

YUBAAmericannYuba/Sutter/Butte/El Dorado/Placer(530) 282-6747

DOCTORS COLFAxCompassionate Health Options333 S. Auburn St. #6Colfax, CA 95713(530) 346-8800(530) 346- 8809 fax’

OAKLANDCompassionate Health Options1322 Webster St. #308Oakland, CA 94612(510) 465-0420(510) 465-0421 fax

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SAN FRANCISCO

Compassionate Health Options1200 Howard St.San Francisco, CA 94103(415) 255-1200(415) 255-1215 fax

Dr. Ruben Ruiz2460 Mission St. #220San Francisco, CA(415) 550-0822

Price Less Evaluations3490 20th St. Ste 302San Francisco, CA 94110(415) 796-2254

SAN JOSE420 Evaluations115 North 4th St. Ste #106San Jose, CA 95112(408) 998-0980

Be Legally Green826 The AlamedaSan Jose, CA 95126(650) 669-4062

Compassionate Health Options25 N 14th St. #740San Jose, CA 95113(408)298-0420(408) 298-0410 fax

Safe Harbor Med Evaluations2102 Ringwood Ave.San Jose, CA 95131(408) 383-9911

SF Bay Clinic1669 S. Main St.San Jose, CA (408) 262-3412

SANTA CRUz

Compassionate Health Options140 Dubois St. Suite BSanta Cruz, CA 95060(831) 457- 0420(831) 457-0422 fax

SANTA ROSACompassionate Health Options741 5th St.Santa Rosa, CA 95404(707) 568-0420(707) 568-0400 fax

TRUCKEE

Compassionate Health Options10038 Meadow Way, Suite DTruckee, CA 96161(530) 550-8866(530) 550-8899 fax

VALLEJOCompassionate Health Options301 Georgia St. Suite 125Vallejo, CA 94590(707) 558-0420(707) 558-0421 fax

OTHER SERVICES HempFushionwww.hempfusion.com

FAIRFAxMarin Alliance for Medical MJ6 School St. Plaza Ste #215Fairfax, CA 94930(415) 256-9328

OAKLAND

Official City ID Cards & Patient Info1733 BRd.wayOakland, CA 94612(510) 832-5346

SACRAMENTO

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

SAN FRANCISCOGood Fellas Smoke Shop1432 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 875-9628

Haight Ashbury Gift Shop1448 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 355-9200

Haight Street Tobacco1827 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 221-3415

Pipe Dreams1376 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 431-3553

Puff Puff Pass1467 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 558-9593

The Cannabis Company1334 Haight St.San Francisco, CA 94117(415) 829-7554

SAN JOSE

Blunts Tabacco1814 Hillsdale Ave.San Jose, CA (408) 269-3832

Bull Dog Life Styles Smoke Shop291 S. Capitol Ave.San Jose, CA(408) 729-3605

Buzz Smoke Shop4155 Hamilton Ave.San Jose, CA(408) 963- 6406

Chem Dry of Silicon Valley3378 Valley Forge WaySan Jose, CA 95117(925) 526-5103

Chill Mode1140 Fair Ave.San Jose, CA(408) 292-1235

Cigarettes and More1916 Camden Ave.San Jose, CA (408) 371-7400

Monsters of Rock #2 Smoke Shop1189 South DeAnza Blvd. Ste #ASan Jose, CA 95129(408) 366-0199

San Jose Hydroponics1999 Monterey Rd. #100ASan Jose, CA 95112

Smoke Shop3259 Stevens Creek Blvd.San Jose, CA(408) 615-1131

Smoke Town2095 North Capitol Ave.San Jose, CA 95132(408) 835-9282

Up In Smoke1711 Branham LaneSan Jose, CA 95118(408) 264-1100

SAN MATEO

Puff Puff Pass2499 El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94403(650) 349-2283

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A Better Way Collective p 16

All About Wellness p 27 & 83

All Bay CoOp p 25

Above Average Collective p 53

Alternative Medical Center p 47 & 83

Americans for Safe Access p 71

Arc Healing Center p 82

Blue Harvest p 47

Cann Academy p 61

Canna Care p 12 & 13

Cinnabar Health Collective 45

Chef Herb p 61

Chem Dry of Silicon Valley p 29

Delta Health and Wellness p 32

Divinity Tree Wellness Co Op p 41

El Camino Wellness Center p 21

Elixir p 16

Fat Boy Medibles p 45

Florin p 83

Green Point Insurance p 36

Harborside p 19

Hemp Fushion p 19

Hugs Alternative Care LLC p 39

J Street Wellness p 29

Lavie mmx p 29

Leaf Lab Inc p 29

Med Ex p 5

Med Mar Healing Center 22 & 23

Natural Herbal Pain Relief p 31

NBD Medical p 55

Nevada Country Co-Op p 25

Nirvana Wellness Center p 57

Northstar Holistic Collective p 3

One Love Wellness Center p 11

Palliative Health Center p 9

Proper Treatment p 32

Releaf San Francisco p 4

R&R Wellness Collective p 83

Rivercity Wellness p 37

Santa Cruz Naturally p 36

Sacramento 420 Evaluations p 17

San Jose Patients Group p 53

Sara Jane Cooperative p 33

Simply Chronic Healing p 26

SJCBC LLC p 25

South Sacramento Care Center p 44

SV Care p 39

The Green Door p 15

The Hemp Center p 36

Unity Non-Profit Collective p 49

University Ave Wellness p 26

Vapor Room Coop (backcover)

Yerba Buena Collective p 7

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