Report: Local Cannabis Bans Drive Black Market and Curb Potential Revenue
Wed, 08/19/2020
Cannabis is legal in California, but commercial bans are still in place in most cities and counties.
Sonoma County’s First Hemp Crop Belongs to a Fourth-Generation Rancher
Wed, 08/19/2020
There was a time when Lee Martinelli Jr.’s 1,200 hemp plants would have been at risk of government destruction. Today, he mostly has to worry about weeds and deer.
Spate of COVID Deaths Hit Tiny Amador County
Wed, 08/19/2020
Amador County is home to just 38,500 people. When deaths from COVID-19 hit this county, they hit hard.
California coronavirus cases rise after data glitch fix
Mon, 08/17/2020
The state has begun fixing a technical glitch that caused a backlog in California coronavirus reporting. As health officials predicted, the case numbers have gone up.
State library asks for submissions for its “COVID Diaries” collection
Mon, 08/17/2020
You can become an official part of California’s pandemic history.
Orange County Declares Aug. 24 Kobe Bryant Day
Mon, 08/17/2020
August 24 has officially been designated Kobe Bryant Day in Orange County, California. Supervisors voted to honor the NBA legend last week.
California Warned Its Mail-In Voters Could Be Disenfranchised
Mon, 08/17/2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called members back from recess Sunday to deal with the crisis.
Alameda Will Pay People With COVID to Stay Home
Wed, 08/12/2020
Alameda has approved a pilot program that will pay people with coronavirus to stay home.
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 15:56
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