Kush Northern California January 2011 by Randy MALINOFF

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One of the premiere vaporizer companies run by a true entrepreneur. Read about this truly innovative company and the products it produces.

15 | This Month in Weed History by Bud Lee

38 Silver Surfer

46 Going Green: Carpooling

One way to help the environment is to ride share. Check out sources that can help you go green and contribute to preserving our planet.

54 Growers Grove

When is too much water, nutrients and fertilizer just too much for your precious cannabis plants. Read the advice that our resident grow specialist, Jade Kine gives to insure you grow the heartiest and healthiest plants.

60 Pebble Beach

Some of the most beautiful California scenery is located right in the heart of Northern California. Take a leisurely drive to clear your head and remind you why you choose to live in this beautiful part of our state.

66 KushCon II

Hosted the “United Nations of the Cannabis Industry” as the leaders, movers and shakers converged to educate, illuminate and celebrate the marijuana movement. 6

12 | The Health Report by JT Gold

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appy New Year from Kush Magazine and dailybuds.com! This past year has been a roller coaster ride for many in the cannabis industry. We have witnessed cities trying to regulate the cannabis industry and even try to shut many of the dispensaries down. We have seen California attempt to legalize cannabis and other citizens voted for or against medical marijuana usage in their state. The city of Los Angeles tried to shut down and eliminate hundreds of collectives with a harsh ordinance only to have a Superior Court judge this past December, issue an injunction against the enforcement by the city of many of the portions of the ordinance. In San Diego, while the county and city are trying to pass strict zoning regulations to “zoneout” the dispensaries, a local citizen’s group, the California Cannabis Coalition is trying to draft its own ordinance, placing it on the ballot for the next election, letting the voters determine zoning for medical marijuana dispensaries. Meanwhile, the Oakland City Council abruptly halted plans to allow some of the world’s largest legal marijuana farms to open in the city after prosecutors warned city officials that since the ordinance conflicted with state law, growers in these farms could be subject to prosecution. According to news reports, at the end of December, the council suspended the July cultivation ordinance which was passed as an effort to raise new city revenue and rein in the sometimes dangerous black-market farms that are now the norm. However, what is certain is that the cannabis industry is here to stay. This past December, Kush Magazine and dailybuds.com hosted KushCon II in Denver, Colorado

What is certain is that the cannabis industry is here to stay... (see article p. 56). With over 300,000 square feet and close to 400 vendor booths, this was definitely the greatest cannabis convention ever. Dozens of marijuana activists from all over the country converged for three days to discuss all aspects of cannabis. Hundreds of vendors promoting everything from smoke ware, hydroponics, security systems, clothing, edibles, infused beverages, storage containers, hemp products, cannabis and more gathered to display all of the numerous areas the marijuana industry has filtered into. With no medicine on site, the show was attended by over 35,000 participants who wanted to learn about the latest and greatest that the industry has to offer. One lucky conventioneer won a $46,000 GrowBot. Close to $100,000 in prizes were given away by KushCon, not to mention coupons and discounts that the vendors at the show were giving to attendees. The convention also provided non-stop entertainment with concert performances by Mickey Avalon, Asher Roth, The Flobots, Aaron Lewis of Staind, Mix Master Mike, The Dirty Heads, Gregg Rolie lead singer of Santana and Journey, and War. So with a new year upon us, we at Kush wish all of you a peaceful, healthy and prosperous new year.

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IF YOU’RE ONE OF THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE RESOLVED TO MAKE 2011 THE YEAR YOU get healthy, then you probably have done this before. The wagon is so easy to fall of, especially when you’re feeling good! So this year, when you’re vowing to take some time off of drinking, or are going to lose those 20 pounds, or are finally going to quit smoking, remember that we don’t get to the point of needing resolve overnight; results are relative to the amount of work we are willing to put in and should be expected to be a marathon not a sprint. Here are some words of wisdom that should help you achieve your goals for 2011.

The best-laid plans are the ones with focus and direction. If your goal is to be healthier, decide what that looks like. Are you going to try to bulk up? Lose weight? Increase stamina? Set a realistic goal for each week and stick to it. If you’re just coming off the couch and have been sedentary, take small steps. You may not be running marathons in 3 months, but you could vow to walk 3 miles a day 3 times a week. This can be achieved simply, quickly and without the burden of a gym membership. Walk your way up to jogging and maybe in 6 months time, try a 5k.

Sadly, this is true and a lot of us are a double-double with cheese. While the occasional trip to our favorite fast food joint is certainly expected, it’s too easy to drive through at lunch. Remember when your mom packed your lunch? She did this because she wanted you to eat well and that wisdom of controlling what you eat should be welcome. Snacking throughout the day helps us to avoid intense hunger pains that often lead us right to the counter demanding the super size option. Snacks like fresh veggies or rice cakes, granola or yogurt keep us full and provide actual nutrients to the fuel the body. After all, that’s what food is—fuel; and you wouldn’t put kerosene in your car, so why would you put fat and salt in your body? Eating several times a day is recommended by nearly every diet expert and the reasons are simple: you need to metabolize and if you go to long without eating, your body goes into starvation mode and the metabolism slows. So eat well, and eat often.

You can’t achieve any level of fitness by lying on the couch or sitting on a barstool, so make a deal with yourself that this is the year to get off your ass. Walking is the only exercise we really need to do if you do it long enough and mix it up with hills or terrain change. You can walk anywhere, for free. Swimming is another great way to boost cardio and increase flexibility. If you hate the gym, find something to play and someone to play with and no, video games do not count. Find a buddy to hit golf balls with, play tennis with, jog with or hit the weights with. If you are both accountable, it makes the chore easier when you have someone to share the load with. Getting back in shape after an absence can be daunting. It’s so easy to fall into patterns of laziness that the turnaround can feel impossible. Do not despair. The body is an amazing machine and all it takes is for you to make up your mind to live better and take better care of your body. After all, it’s the only one we have got and to take good care of it makes you feel better, look better and sets up your chances for long-term health and happiness. Happy 2011 to us all. Live well.

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this month in weed history

Birthday Shoutouts!

by BUD LEE

January Greatness Is It Possibly In the Stars?

This Month in Weed History usually spotlights a particularly memorable moment involving our beloved Marijuana plant whether it be in the continuous battle we all share for its inevitable legalization, the marking of a milestone in that battle, or the celebration of its virtues. We will often remember great moments in its history, by highlighting great concerts (and/or musicians that may have been part of that moment, sometimes with joint in hand). With so many musicians backing the cause, we’ve compiled a list this month. Not that they all smoked Marijuana per say, but their music sure sounds great “…on weeeeed.” Sharing the Capricorn / Aquarius symbols, this list of January standouts is eye-opening. Maybe there is something to the moon and stars…? The greatest thing about comprising this list was thinking about how much weed each and every one of these people may, or may not have smoked during their days on tour, or in the studio. Each artist may have had influences, (or been under the influence) yet not necessarily. In this analysis, it brings to light another subject: the diverse genres and artists making music, and if there is a common thread to great music and the mind-altering affects of Marijuana? Is it possible to think that the use of a common drug may have an effect on whether a person makes great music? Hmm, it seems preposterous, yet so similar in theory to astrology….

There’s only one “King,” and ours was born Elvis Aaron Presley, in Tupelo Mississippi, on Jan. 8th, 1935. Should we just stop there? How can we stop, with so many more... Janis Joplin Jimmy Page David Bowie Rod Stewart Eddie Van Halen Steven Stills Steve Perry Michael Hutchence Justin Timberlake Dolly Parton Ronnie Milsap Placido Domingo LL Cool J Sade Pat Benatar Kenny Loggins Alicia Keys Phil Collins Joan Baez Sarah MacLauchlan Naomi Judd Aaliyah

Jan.19th 1943 Jan. 5th 1945 Jan. 8th 1947 Jan. 10th 1945 Jan. 26th 1955 Jan. 3rd 1945 Jan. 22nd 1949 Jan. 22nd 1960 Jan. 31st 1981 Jan. 19th 1946 Jan. 16th 1943 Jan. 21st 1941 Jan. 14th 1968 Jan. 16th 1959 Jan. 10th 1953 Jan. 7th 1948 Jan. 25th 1981 Jan. 30th 1951 Jan. 9th 1941 Jan. 28th 1968 Jan. 11th 1946 Jan. 17th 1979

and sliding on his knees into the category, (not for his acting abilities, but for his real musical skills with the Blues Brothers) John Belushi - Jan. 24th 1949.… Wow, this list covers many genres - food for thought….

Best (NY style) Pizza in Sacramento by SAM MERCURY

If you ask someone where to find the best pizza, you will get a definitive answer. And if you ask five people where to find the best pizza, you will get five definitive answers and no two answers will be the same. Pizza preference is very personal. Are you into thin crust? Do you like to fold in half like a true New Yorker? Do you like exotic toppings like butternut squash or are you looking for crust that resembles French bread? Since I am the one arguing the merits of pizza in print, I will tell you my own criteria: Yes, it has to be thin crust and yes it has to be New York Style. No offense to Chicago and Chicago-style pizza, but if I wanted to eat a loaf of gooey bread, I would; I just wouldn’t call it pizza.

Roma’s Pizzeria 8491 Folsom Blvd Sacramento

Roma’s looks like a hole in the strip mall wall and it may be a little of that, but don’t be fooled; the pizza here is outstanding. The parking sucks and the décor is very 1970’s but when you walk in and smell the sauce simmering on the stove, you will think you’ve gone to pizza heaven. Roma’s also serves pasta, salads, sandwiches and everything is as good as the pizza, which gets a very enthusiastic 5 stars.

Uncle Vito’s Slice of NY 1501 16th St Sacramento

We should all have an Uncle Vito who makes such delicious pie. Vito’s is the real deal and they stop at nothing to try to recreate the tastes and textures of Manhattan’s finest pizza. As a young man, Vito worked in his family’s dairy making cheeses like mozzarella and ricotta, which makes him a cheese guru. Add that with a sauce with a little bite and perfectly thin crust, fresh toppings and a little east coast love and you have a near perfect slice of pizza. Try the cheap and delicious lunch buffet!

Giovanni’s Old World New York Pizzeria 5924 S Land Park Dr Sacramento

While the name of this place may be a little overkill, the food here is any pizza lover’s dream. Giovanni in his old world, New York brilliance has brought the good people of Sacramento a little bit of heaven with excellent crust and sauce that’s good enough to drink. The Don Giovanni pizza was loaded with peppers and sausage and was enough to satisfy my pizza cravings for at least a day or two. I could eat pizza every day and live happily. You can order chicken and other things here, too, but the lunch special of two slices and a soda is good enough to avoid chicken forever. Manja manja!

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Are CBD rich strains automatically lower in THC? -Mickey Martin, via Facebook This is a great question. Since Cannabidiol (CBD) is a relatively nonpsychoactive cannabinoid many patients are looking for it. They are strictly seeking medicinal benefits of cannabis but prefer to stray from the psychoactive effects of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Typically a strain with at least 2% CBD is considered a high CBD strain. The majority of CBD rich strains tested by Steep Hill Lab exhibit proportionally lower levels of THC. A small number of stains have shown nearly equal levels of THC and CBD. An early CBD strain calledAnnihilator tested 5% THC and 5% CBD. We have yet to come across a stain that is THC dominant while also being CBD rich, for instance 14% THC and 8% CBD. The most readily available CBD strain, Harlequin expresses a cannabinoid profile of 3-4 % THC and 8-12% CBD when grown indoors. This seems to be the norm within the world of CBD rich cannabis.

What is the best method for growing plants with the highest THC? Manipulation of the flower cycle tips? Using MH and HPS together to flower with? -Frank Innocenti, via Facebook Typically THC is a barometer for overall cannabis health. When your plants are happy and healthy they are going to produce more cannabinoids as well as terpenes and flavonoids. Proper feeding schedules, a healthy root system and optimum temperature levels will guarantee higher cannabinoid

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levels. When discussing which indoor lights produce the highest levels of THC there is much research to be done. We have seen growers supplement their High Pressure Sodium bulbs (the industry standard for the flowering cycle) with Ultra Violets or LED/ plasma lighting but the jury is still out on this. These techniques demand more research but will undoubtedly be used in the next generation of advanced home and commercial medical cannabis gardens.

I am interested in opening a dispensary and feel that lab testing the medical cannabis I will provide is essential however the cost and testing time is hard to fit into my business plan. Do you have some advice for me to implement quality control? -Carolyn Jackson, via steephilllab.com/contact/ Dispensaries are no longer bound to being the axis for lab testing. With Steep Hill Lab SafeCannabis certification and standardized tamper evident packaging, growers are successfully delivering fully screened products to dispensaries. The response of both parties has been excellent. The dispensary buyers are pleased that their job is being made easier by knowing the quality of medicine at the time of purchase and the growers are happy to prove that they are providing contaminant free, dose-able medical cannabis. This change in protocol actually brings the cannabis industry closer to the mainstream. The cost burden of quality control falls on the producer instead of the dispensary. Comparably, grocery stores do not screen the produce they buy and drug stores do not analyze the potency of their medications. Properly dosed, safety screened medication is the norm in the mainstream health care community, now it can be in our sector as well. Carolyn, in terms of your specific situation, when your dispensary opens you should consider doing in-house quality control via a third party lab, like Steep Hill while encouraging your growers/vendors to SafeCannabis certify their product. Some dispensaries have gone as far as to require it. -Questions answered by Steep Hill Lab team member,Wilson Linker aka DJ Wiiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, host of Cannabis Cuts on www.piratecatradio.com

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Best Yoga in The City

by Jane Quentin

San Francisco has more places to practice yoga than it does hills hipsters. Every neighborhood caters to the yoga crowd by offering every kind of yoga you can imagine, from prenatal yoga to bikrahm yoga where you sweat your way to balance and flexibility. Yoga is as popular as your world champion San Francisco Giants. (Sorry, I know it’s winter but every time I get a chance to say WORLD CHAMPION SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS, I take it. It just never gets old.) Yoga is definitely one of the best things you can do for your body and mind, and fortunately for us, there are plenty of options as to where, how and what to practice. Here is a look at a few neighborhoods and a few ideas of where to get your downward dog on.

Noe Valley Spring Pilates and Yoga 1414 Castro St Spring is a lovely place to go for sympathetic and warm instructors. If you are a beginner or are rehabbing an injury, you will find the small class sizes encouraging. Generally speaking, there are usually less than 10 students per class so if you’re looking for a nice, easy place to take a yoga class, Spring it is.

Russian Hill Union Yoga 1200 Union St Union Yoga is a place where people go who really just like and want to know more about yoga. The instructors are all different—some will make you sweat harder than others, while some will make you feel like Spiderman with how flexible you are becoming—and all are wonderful in their own way. A favorite part of Union is that it seems to be an educational place, too. If you have ever wondered why you do a pose a certain way, most likely you’re going to find out. Classes are $12 for an hour and if you buy 10, you get 1 free.

Bernal Heights Bernal Yoga 461 Cortland Ave Bernal Yoga is a quaint spot with beautiful wood floors that doubles as an art gallery. It’s small but that’s a good thing if you don’t enjoy large class sizes. They offer some really interesting classes here, like Yoga and Contemplative Movement and an all-level restorative class that is an amazing stress buster. Bernal Yoga offers a great deal if you want to try it out. A starter pass is only $25 and you can enjoy 14 days of yoga. Namaste.

SSV In a twist of irony Steve’s story represents the quintessential tale of the American entrepreneur. As Silver Surfer Vaporizers continues to gain international presence in the world of smoking accessories and beyond, each failure and success of the company ultimately rests with Steve. So far the successes have outweighed the failures, and regardless, Steve has a unique ability to take what might be considered debilitating failure and turn it into great success. It is not surprising over the last few years Silver Surfer has sold thousands of products across the globe and developed a brand recognized for making some of the finest vaporizer products available. Silver Surfer Vaporizers is the result of a combination of Steve Kelnhofer’s hard work and determination to prove himself the best at what he does, his wits as a business man to know what people want and how to give it to them, and his misfortunes (or fortunes depending how you look at it) due to the legal status of a certain plant. Steve started out his career completing a five year apprenticeship program and working as a union electrician. However, in 2002 he was charged with cultivation of cannabis and was laid off for violating company policy. Out of work and unable to practice his trade, Steve viewed this as an opportunity to begin his own business. He considered starting a clothing line but realized he did not have the necessary start-up capital requirements, so instead he teamed up with a

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friend who worked at an adult toys distribution center, started a company called 7th Floor, bought a book on HTML, and spent three months learning how to code and building a website selling sex toys online. For a few months things were good for Steve and his website. He figured that people like sex and if they were inclined to purchase accessories to make it better they would go to Google, and through whatever inquiry submitted geared towards the indulgence of their fantasies, if his site was among the top rankings for search returns his business would be successful. His site sat near the top and attracted a good deal of traffic until Google changed their algorithm, dropping Steve’s site from relevance to the throngs of online sex toy buyers. What seemed like another failure provided Steve with inspiration to consider a new venture, leading to what would become the Silver Surfer. Steve had been using his friend’s vaporizer for over a year and loved it compared to the traditional smoking experience, however he noticed issues with the poor design of this vaporizer and became disappointed because it was continuously breaking and needed to go into the shop for repair. Steve decided to use his experience as an electrician to build his own vaporizer. Steve researched the parts he needed for the heater and the tube, and built his first vaporizer from home with his old tools by hand.

The basic functioning model was complete except for the glass. Steve searched his town for someone to help make the parts he needed, but with no luck turned to the internet where he bought a book on glass blowing. He picked up the proper supplies, set up a small glass blowing studio, and spent a couple months learning how to make the pieces needed to fit his vaporizer. Finally, Steve had the first Silver Surfer model up a running. Steve soon turned his house into a Silver Surfer production center, making six more models of the same version as the first vaporizer for his friends, and using his personal experience of making each product and criticism from his friends to continue to refine the Surfer. After this Steve saw the potential of the distinct vaporizer model he created and began to consider how to bring the product to the greater market and expand his 7th Floor company. Steve went at it for over a year and a half building and selling vaporizers from his house, hiring employees to handle production and assembly, outsourcing part orders to production factories in China and other countries to reduce costs, selling products independently through Ebay, and developing the Silver Surfer brand from the ground up. Demand soon overwhelmed the space available and Steve moved into his own head shop creating a retail outlet for the Surfer and other products. Today Silver Surfer has grown into a major presence in smoking culture focused on delivering unique variations of smoking and vaporizing devices and accessories and selling their products online through a few partnering e-commerce retailers as well as in smoke shops around the world including the USA, Canada, Australia, and countries in Europe and Asia. The Silver Surfer is still the mainstay of the company, featuring top quality in functionality and design in addition to unlimited options for customization of glass knobs, wands, covers, mouthpieces, and logos. The piece is extremely durable, easy to use and maintain, and delivers an excellent vaporizing experience that is healthier than smoking while still producing the desired effect, tasting great, incorporating oil diffusion to enhance the scent, and conserving product in the process.

Beyond the Surfer, the company has the Da Buddha vaporizer which is a cheaper alternative to the Silver Surfer appealing to a greater quantity of users still placing importance on function and design, but featuring less options for art and customization. Recently, the Life Saber vaporizer has been introduced as a portable vaporizing option again placing the same importance on durability, function, and design as the rest of the line. The company also sells a wide variety of other accessories from glass to grinders, not to mention their own line of SSV clothing. Steve plans to further expand the Silver Surfer and his other products by overcoming key challenges such as meeting demand for products, continuing to make business operations more efficient, and meeting the funding required for growth by staying true to his original design principals while developing new products and building the Surfer brand through sponsorships of artists and musicians who can help spread the word. If you would like to share some of Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success it is highly recommended you check out the Silver Surfer and the other product offerings from his 7th Floor.

appear tough on crime and corner certain industries. But in the end, all of the stories about marijuana making black men rape

white women and the “gateway drug”

rhetoric boil down to one underlying principle: the perception of harm. Marijuana

became illegal and has remained that way because the general public simply believes it is just too dangerous to allow its use.

Many reformers and activists recognize

this root and have argued for years that marijuana is relatively safe compared to other widely used – and legal – drugs like alcohol and

tobacco. But far too often marijuana reform

supporters stray toward arguments that do not take this perception of harm head-on. For

example,

point

out

that

enforcing marijuana laws is a poor use of

MARIJUANA PROHIBITION IS NOT JUST ABOUT WEED. IT IS A WEED. IT’S A WEED THAT SPROUTED MORE THAN 75 YEARS

law enforcement resources or that using marijuana is a civil liberty. These are

obviously valid arguments, but how do

AGO AND SPREAD STATE TO STATE, ENVELOPING THE ENTIRE

they change the minds of those who think

NATION AS POISON IVY WOULD A GARDEN. In the past 30 years,

prohibited? After all, if an individual currently

some branches of the weed have been trimmed down or lopped off in the form of positive legislation or policy changes. For example, a handful of state legislatures

decriminalized marijuana in the 1970s, and in the past decade or so we have seen

a number of states adopt laws permitting the use of medical marijuana. This is

not to mention the growing number of cities that have passed a wide variety of local measures.

But despite such constant pruning efforts of legislators and activists, the

prohibition weed remains alive and, thus, able to grow. Consider for example

that annual U.S. marijuana arrests reached an all-time high once again in 2006,

and federal legislation that would protect medical marijuana patients from DEA

raids and prosecution has continually failed, gaining just a little ground each year despite widespread public support. In fact, anti-prohibition forces are actually losing ground in some parts of the country. In Ohio – a decriminalization state --

the Cincinnati City Council recently “recriminalized” possession of small amounts of marijuana, and a similarly needless “recrim” effort is now underway in Nebraska.

If we wish to stem such growth of the prohibition weed, we must treat it like

any other weed. We must kill it. And, like killing any weed, this means we must attack it at its root.

First, we must identify that root. Sure, racism against Hispanics and

blacks played a large role in the establishment and growth of prohibition. So did political and economic opportunism by people in power trying to

marijuana is so dangerous it must remain thinks marijuana should be completely illegal, then by nature they do not agree

it is a waste of resources to enforce these laws, and they certainly will not agree that marijuana use is an essential freedom.

Thus, if we want these people to change

their positions – or at least become less hostile to reform – we must first educate them that

marijuana is actually not so harmful. Once they acknowledge this fact, they will be far

more likely to agree with us that enforcement is a waste of resources, that people’s rights are being needlessly trampled, and so on.

Just like with a weed, if we fail to attack

marijuana prohibition at its root, it will never die. We can trim it up and make it appear

less unsightly by changing laws and policies

here and there. But in the end, it will remain

alive and pervasive until we yank it out of the ground, roots and all, and prevent it from ever rearing its ugly head again.

Carpooling

carpooling, once limited to school trips in the mornings by neighborhood moms, has become an online enterprise with several companies offering to find riders with similar destinations the chance to hook up and share gas, time, wear and tear on the car, and subsequently the environment. Carpooling is one of those wonderful win-win-win situations where everyone gets the better end of the deal. In cities with Carpool lanes, the value of a fellow passenger is immeasurable. If you have ever sat in traffic and watched the carpoolers’ whiz by, you know how lonely and desperate you can suddenly feel, especially when you’re late for work. Carpooling cuts expenses, saves on polluting emissions and saves time.

ERIDESHARE.COM This site is a nifty way to find rides 10 minutes or 10 hours away. The sections are broken up into: daily commutes, cross-country travel, errands (medical, grocery, etc) and a groups option where schools, employers, parents, etc can set up ridesharing communities. Erideshare has been around sine 1999 and is a trusted resource for carpooling. You can even view a map that shows how many people are in your area using the service.

CRAIGSLIST Craigslist is where the world meets. You can buy a sofa, get a job, rent an apartment, find a tennis partner and yes, a ride. The rideshare section is located under Community and is a great place to post for free. You can also search the ads that are already posted and find someone who may be looking for the same exact thing you are! And if not, you can always get lost in the Free section and score some fill dirt and a broken Volkswagen.

RIDESTER.COM Ridester is more of an auction –like site where people offering rides post where and when they are leaving, the destination and return (if applicable) and post an asking price for your share of the expenses. The steps are simple and pretty cool. 1. Join Ridester (free) 2. Build a personal profile including your preferences for gender, music, smoking, and age. 3. Enter where you’re leaving from and going to and instantly find drivers going your way. You can filter the trips by asking price and trip date. If there are no matches, you can even save your search and get notified automatically by email (or text message) when new trips are going your way.

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Carpooling is a great way to meet new people, save on costs and help the env ironment. The sites that are dedicated to ridesharing do a good job of giv ing you the power to choose who you ride w ith and a sense of the experience before you commit. Be safe, be smar t and be green!

NEW FOO FIGHTERS’ ALBUM BACK + FORTH NEARLY NIRVANA….

Every few years or so, there’s a concert so special, that there is literally a “buzz” in the room. The type of show where concert goers (who are total strangers) are prompted to high-five each other, or even give random hugs, in acts of pure Rock’n’Roll elation. Sometimes it’s a special guest that shows up, or a reunion of band mates. Sometimes it’s just seeing your favorite band in an intimate setting, or having the chance to meet them afterwards…. All of these variables can make for a special show. When this happens at your neighborhood bar, it’s too good to be true. Well, this did happen on 12/21/2010, not on the Sunset Strip, or in Silverlake, but in the San Fernando Valley at a bar named Paladino’s. This Reseda watering hole has become the Foo’s favorite, (given that the guys are proud Valley migrants) and it remains somewhat low-key (at least until now). Having just finished their latest album, titled “Back + Forth,” (confirmed by Dave in their 5th song) the guys figured that an intimate little show was a perfect way to cap the impending DVD that will document the making of this latest venture. In his informal repartee, Dave described how they had just finished the album within hours of the show, and that they had recorded it entirely in his home studio, without all the “pro-tools” that usually would guide the sound of such a major release. How refreshing that they’ve gone back to the “analog” ways of great early rock albums (a la Van Halen), and simply recorded it live as a band. With Butch Vig back in the producers chair, as he was with Nirvana’s Nevermind, and Nirvana’s bassist Krist Novoselic appearing as guest accordion and bass player on the new track “I Should Have Known,” the rumblings of a Nirvana reunion were in the air. When Ex-Germs, Nirvana, and present Foo Fighter Pat Smears joined Dave and Krist for the encore, the first such reunion of three forths of Nirvana since Ku r t ’s untimely passing, was happening right in front of me. Wow - in Reseda of all places….(take that all you Hollywood snobs). They played one song “Marigold,” the non-album b-side of Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box.” With Dave singing and playing drums, Pat on guitar, and Krist thunkin’ away on his bass, I looked over and saw Butch Vig leaning against the wall. He was smiling from ear to ear, as I was. As everyone in the room was. It was the place to be that rainy night, and this show definitely ranked as “special.” Dave mentioned that they would soon be out on the road with these new songs, likely at an arena near you, which is the perfect arena for the greatest “arena-rock” band of our time. Here’s the set list from Paladino’s, and hopefully we’ll see that same encore, (with Krist) on tour this 2011.

FOO FIGHTERS’ SET LIST PALADINO’S 12/21/2010 TIMES LIKE THESE GENERATOR MY HERO THE PRETENDER BACK + FORTH (SONG FROM THE NEW ALBUM) LEARN TO FLY WHITE LIMO (SONG FROM THE NEW ALBUM) FOR ALL THE COWS DEAR ROSEMARY (SONG FROM THE NEW ALBUM) SKIN + BONES COLD DAY IN THE SUN LONG ROAD TO RUIN ENOUGH SPACE THESE DAYS (SONG FROM THE NEW ALBUM) BEST OF YOU EVERLONG MONKEY WRENCH ALL MY LIFE

ENCORE: MARIGOLD (W/ KRIST AND PAT ) THIS IS A CALL

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Cloning Your Way Here we are, staring down the barrel of another winter in Colorado, wondering- at least for some of us- how we’re gonna pass the time until the slopes and half-pipes open, and for others, how we’re going to avoid the annual case of cabin fever! I have the perfect solution- create your very own ‘clone army’ in your indoor growing space! Think of it- your favorite strains, multiplied by the dozens or hundreds, all marching to the beat of YOUR drum! If that doesn’t get you excited, you can always grab the snow shovel… All righty, then- the first thing to do when you set out to take cuttings of your favorite plants is to set up a proper ‘clone zone’. This is an area in your house where the temperature stays between 72 and 78 degrees and doesn’t change much, especially when the furnace kicks on. Remember that the lights you use will generate some heat, so factor in your fluorescent or CFL lighting- do a test setup- and use a good quality thermometer to check your temps. By the way, HID lighting isn’t recommended, as cuttings just don’t need and can’t handle that kind of light intensity. Unless you’re growing in a relatively unheated area, you shouldn’t need a warming met, so use one only as a last resort. Next, get yourself a tray with a humidity dome- stop by the lawn and garden department or any greenhouse or hydro store and they’ll be plentiful. I tend to stay away from the types that need fresh refills or new inserts for every new crop, since it runs into money and isn’t necessary if you do your homework on the soil. Speaking of… I use basic indoor potting soil and I add a little bit of rooting accelerator (NOT cloning solution, I’ll explain that application in a sec-), possibly a light application of natural pesticide drench, such as a neem oil based product to keep down fungus gnat larvae and spidermites, and some sort of beneficial microbe/micorrhizae inoculant powder, plus plant enzymes and vitamins. Keep the solutions used on the weak side of the manufacturer’s recommendationsand for the love of Gaea, do NOT use any fertilizer at this point! Keep in mind that these will be very tender, vulnerable cuttings and that they can’t handle much in the way of nutrients until after they’ve developed roots. Now, onto the setup- wet your soil until it drips a few drops when you clench it

to Success, the Easy Way!

tightly in your fist. Then, gently place it into the cups of your tray, being careful not to pack it in place. Use a skinny pointy tool, like a chopstick, to poke a hole all the way down the middle of each cup for the stem of your new plant. Now, you’re ready to actually take the cuttings. I choose strong, healthy shoots from near the top of my plants, since the ones on the bottom are shaded, usually pale and spindly and often have mildew on them. You want them to be just tall enough to reach the bottom of the hole you made in the cup and still stick up 3 or 4 inches. Take your cuttings using a sharp blade like an exacto-knife, place them in a cup of cool water to soak for a minute or two, then trim off any leaves or side shoots that would be covered by the soil. Then, using the blade, gently scrape the bottom inch or so of the stem to expose the tissue just under the outer covering of the stem. This gives your rooting solution something to absorb into. I use a gel type rooting hormone since the gel sticks to the stem of the cutting better than powder or liquid. Carefully place the stem all the way down the hole into your soil, and tamp the soil in place around the stem with your finger. Gently now, since this is when your plants are at their very most fragile! Keep all your cuttings well misted, and for the next week or so keep the humidity dome in place as well, because without roots the cuttings won’t be able to draw any moisture up the stem to keep from wilting. After a week or so, gradually open your dome for an hour at a time until the plants are able to stand on their own. This will be easier- and your temps will be more stable- if you keep the humidity in your growing and cloning area above 50%. Yes, like any worthwhile skill it takes a little practice, but with attention to detail and some patience there is no reason why you should need a multi-zillion dollar super turbo monster cloning machine to achieve excellent results- and remember, clones are an exact copy of the original plant’s genetics so once they’ve hardened off, you’re dealing with a known quantity in terms of growth characteristics and horticultural preferences. So this winter, march down into your grow room and take command! Your clone army awaits! indoorcultivationconsulting@gmail.com

by Tyler C. Davidson

STRAIN REVIEW BY MICHAEL DILLON

Black Diamond OG Kush Up here in Northern California, we know our weed. We also know our wine. While not everyone can handle the combo, weed + wine can be one of the most mind freeing experiences you’ll find. So naturally, when a good berry influenced strain of kush comes out of a Cali crop, it’s ready to be matched with a tasty red wine. Black Diamond OG is a pure indica strain of cannabis. It’s straight kush, formed by the crossing of Blackberry and Diamond OG. Both original strains are some of California’s finest in the medical cannabis world, and paired together you really have quite the team. It can be found at most dispensaries throughout California, but with this being a popular strain that goes quickly, it’s always a smart idea to call in advance and make sure it is available. The dense buds reek (in a good way) with a highly pungent odor, immediately showing off what they are capable of. It smells sort of like a skunk out in the forest, smoking a joint. Buds are a moderate shade of green, with a majority of the crystals on the inside.... leading to a beautiful storm of THC-heavy kief when broken up with a grinder. Crisp, lightly frosted nuggets are dominated by splotches of blackberry and a significant helping of red hairs. Close up, you can see beautifully contrasting purples, oranges, and of course lots of green. Pretty sights, pretty smells, leading to what should be a pretty great high, right? Black Diamond’s taste is fitting of any classic Cali kush, with all the right tones and highlights. Like with the smell, you can quickly be taken on a trip through the Redwood Forest upon first taste of this kush. It’s a really nice complement to those flavors in a good bottle of red wine... perhaps a Cabernet or Pinot Noir? The Blackberry roots in Black Diamond OG make the flavors better than average when paired with some vino. Really, just a fun little trip for your taste buds. The buzz starts out quite head-y, but then after

15 minutes or so it becomes much more of a body high. It’s relatively strong, sticking around for at least 2 hours, finishing you off with a real stoned feeling. Black Diamond may be a little too strong for the recreational user, sometimes even knocking down the everyday smoker. And with all this talk about wine, remember that it will only enhance feelings brought on by the THC. So if you already got your butt kicked by the kush, you’re probably going to be fairly uncomfortable if you have a few glasses of vino. But if you’re giggling and having a great high, that purple drink could be just the ticket to funkytown.

LET ME BUILD THE PERFECT NIGHT FOR YOU:

You come home from work/school/play and you’re hungry, a bit tired, and possibly in some pain of the physical or mental nature. You need to “take a load off”. Grind up a bowl Black Diamond kush, toss it in your smoking device, sit outside on your patio with your weed and a glass of wine, and let yourself be taken away. Taken away from your personal strife, away from your physical ailments or financial woes. Order some food for delivery, finish your wine, and then right about the time when it’s getting dark and you are feeling chilly, you can head inside and melt into your couch with a fully belly, relaxed mind and body.

Black Diamond OG Kush is a highly recommended strain, and should be accessible throughout NoCal. Get your hands on it ASAP!

Plant Food for Thought Part 2

The Fertil izer Factors of Fine Cannabis

by JADE KINE

Happy New Year from the Grower’s Grove! My New Year’s resolution is to help as many growers as possible grow the finest Cannabis a garden can produce, so let’s get right to it to kick off 2011. As I mentioned in Part 1 of this article, less is more when it comes to fertilizer. Many of the nutrient standards being passed around on the internet today are much too high and are the result of nutrient manufacturers pushing growers to use more and more products on their gardens. Growers also need to be cautious following any fertilizer recommendations that are given in parts per million, or ppm, because the manufacturers of different meters use different math to determine the ppm numbers that they

Drain-to-Waste vs. Recirculating Systems Drain-to-Waste gardens are pretty self explanatory – the plants are watered and the resulting runoff of irrigation water or nutrient solution is allowed to “drain to waste”. Growers that prefer this garden style like the idea that their plants receive fresh nutrient solution on every watering. Recirculating gardens use a central reservoir to irrigate their crop and the runoff water runs back into the same reservoir for use again later. Growers that prefer recirculating systems like the efficiency and cost savings of reusing their nutrient solution. In recirculating systems, the reservoir must be checked daily for pH and EC (nutrient concentration). In drain-to-waste systems, growers can monitor the pH and EC of the garden’s runoff water to better determine how much to fertilize. But before we look at the runoff water, we need to first look at how certain grow mediums accumulate nutrients. The most important factor regarding nutrient build-up is CEC – it’s also one of the least referenced terms in Cannabis horticulture.

WTF is CEC? Cation Exchange Capacity, or CEC, is a crucial factor to consider when fertilizing your garden. Simply put, Cation Exchange Capacity is a fancy way of saying “nutrient holding ability”. Different growing mediums have different CEC values giving them different abilities to “hold” nutrients. Mediums such as coco, peat moss, or soils have high CEC. That means that when nutrients are applied to them, the medium can hold onto a certain amount of those nutrients. Mediums with high CEC can help buffer plants from heavy doses of fertilizers. This is one of the primary reasons that soil or soilless mediums are recommended for less experienced growers – they are typically more forgiving when it comes to fertilizer application. The downside to CEC is that nutrients can accumulate over time in soil or soilless mediums

reference. Many growers over feed their crops and because Cannabis is such an adaptive plant, it can often cope with significant overfeeding before showing outward signs of toxicity. This can lead to Cannabis product that looks nice, but burns harsh and heavy. Cannabis wants to grow big and strong and if given ample but not excessive nutrients, it will do just that. The question then becomes – how do I find that “ample but not excessive” fertilizer level for my garden? Well, many factors can be involved in finding just the right nutrient concentration for your crop. When growers understand these factors and their effect on the garden, they can make the best decisions when it comes to fertilizer. if nutrient solution is used on every watering. Many times over the year, growers in drain to waste gardens have come to me and described garden symptoms that sound like overfeeding. When I mention the possibility of overfeeding, many of them will say that it can’t be overfeeding because they are only applying light doses of fertilizers. But if they are applying the same light dose over and over again without occasionally giving plain water to their plants, the nutrients will eventually accumulate to toxic levels. (Mediums like rockwool, perlite, vermiculite and other inert materials have very low CEC if any. The plants are forced to drink the nutrient solution “as-is” without any buffer from the medium. This gives hydroponic growers more control, but also is more sensitive to swings in pH or EC). The easiest way for growers to avoid nutrient accumulation in mediums with a high CEC is to monitor the nutrient concentration in the garden’s runoff water.

Monitoring Runoff in Drain to Waste Systems Each time a medium with high CEC is watered, it accumulates a small amount of nutrients. For instance, let’s suppose that a grower is feeding 1000 ppm to their garden every 3 days. If you check the ppm level of the runoff each time, you’ll notice that the ppm value will go up each time – maybe 1050 on the second watering, then 1150 on the next, over 1200 on the next. When the runoff nutrient level is 20% higher than the desired set point, growers can give the garden a watering of plain water. Alternatively, they can just reduce the amount of their base nutrient – such as feeding with a half strength solution – in order to compensate for accumulation while still maintaining a very consistent fertilizing level. If a grower is keeping close tabs on the EC level of the garden’s runoff, they can see accumulation before it actually becomes overfeeding.

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Monitoring a Recirculating System

In a recirculating system, nutrient levels in the root zone should match the value in the reservoir and therefore shouldn’t require checking the runoff. However, as the water level of the nutrient solution goes down, the EC value rises. Topping off with plain water or mild nutrient solution easily dilutes the solution to it’s original set point. The factor that needs the most attention in a recirculating system is pH.

little p, Big H

The “p” in pH is often defined differently – “potential” to some, “percentage of ” to others or sometimes “power of ” depending on the reference. The H always stands for hydrogen. In practical terms, pH is the 1 – 14 scale that measures acid vs. alkaline. 7 is neutral. Cannabis prefers slightly acidic soil for optimum nutrient availability. I usually recommend aiming for a pH of roughly 6.0. Hydroponic growers using rockwool may want a slightly more acidic solution (5.7 – 5.9) to counteract the alkalinity of the rockwool. Soil growers can have excellent results anywhere between 6 and 6.5. The most important thing is simply to check your pH often. Many nutrient manufacturers are using larger amounts of pH buffers in their formulations in an attempt to sell growers on the idea that they won’t have to check their pH at all. While the addition of extra buffers does help control pH to some degree, it is not a substitute for checking the pH regularly. Many factors can affect pH and growers who do not keep an eye on it are often surprised at how a previously stable nutrient solution can drift to an inappropriate pH value. Just as I mentioned with fertilizer concentration, growers should also test the pH of their garden’s runoff water to make sure it is within the parameter. If the pH is too low or too high, growers can water with a more acidic or basic solution to compensate. pH meters are an easy way to keep an eye on pH, but growers need to calibrate them often in order to ensure their accuracy. Personally, I still use pH reagent drops to measure pH. A few drops in a sample of solution will turn the water a certain color and the color chart on the bottle displays the corresponding pH value. They’re extremely cheap (8-10 bucks at any hydro store), easy to use, never need to be calibrated and do not rely on any mechanical parts that can fail. Some say that the interpretation of color can be subjective and lead to variations of a few tenths of a point, but small variances won’t matter. The only time I wouldn’t recommend the reagent tester is if the grower had any degree of colorblindness (obviously). Then you’d definitely want a digital meter. Growers simply need to stay within the basic range of nutrient availability. The attached pH chart shows the basic concept of nutrient availability according to pH. Somewhere around 6.o, all the nutrients have a wide band of availability. At significantly higher or lower pH values, certain nutrients become less available. Now that we can see the basic idea, I feel it’s important to note that growers shouldn’t take these charts as perfect gospel. This particular pH chart is the most commonly represented pH chart in horticultural literature. It is also one of the oldest and was based on an outdoor soil (I’ve never found a reference to which kind of soil). In recent years, other pH charts have come out and show a similar, but slightly different relationship between nutrients and pH. One in particular is for “hydroponics” but none of the sources

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ever indicate what type of hydroponic system or what medium was used to develop the chart. Honestly, I think that every medium – soil, rockwool, clay pebbles, etc. - would have their own pH chart. Based on many years of practical experience, I’d say they would all be slightly different yet similar enough to show that somewhere near 6 is a wide availability of all essential nutrients. Don’t get too lost in the charts, just keep your pH somewhere near 6 (within a few tenths) and check that it is within parameter as regularly as you can. If the pH swings out of line for any reason, the garden will start to suffer and show nutrient imbalances.

Outdoor Fertilization When it comes to outdoor fertilizers, organic products yield the best results for many reasons. Synthetic fertilizers for outdoor growing frequently use large amounts of urea and/or ammonia. These are forms of nitrogen that don’t break down quickly and can injure populations of beneficial soil microbes. Because of their extremely slow release, they can frequently stay in the soil too late in flowering. Too much nitrogen too late in flowering can have many ill effects for your garden. Even small amounts of ammonia based nitrogen late in flowering can lead to a poor, grassy tasting product. Larger amounts can cause malformed flowers or lack of flower set on the plants. Faster release organic fertilizers such as high-nitrogen bat guano has a relatively high amount of nitrate nitrogen and breaks down quickly in the environment. It also aids in the growth of soil microbes, which in turn help to break it down faster.

The Importance of Beneficial Microbes

Speaking of microbes, the role of beneficial microorganisms is crucial for the health of Cannabis crops in many ways but especially with nutrient absorption. Mycorrhizae fungi, for example, help plants absorb nutrients more effectively by colonizing on the roots, thereby expanding their root mass. The fungi break down nutrients, especially phosphorous, and deliver them to the plant roots. Some species of mycorrhizae even grow into the plant roots like IV’s and deliver the nutrients directly into the plant’s vascular system. Many nutrient companies make products that blend

various soil microbes together into all-in-one inoculants. Products like Subculture, ZHO and Great White are readily available in most hydroponic stores. Recently, I’ve heard very positive reports from several growers regarding a new mycorrhizae product called White Widow from Humboldt Nutrients. In addition to these inoculants, I like to use compost starter bacteria when amending outdoor soils or using organic fertilizers. These beneficial bacteria break down nutrients into their most soluble forms and are typically much cheaper than other inoculants. An old favorite of mine is a product called Compostar available from Peaceful Valley Farm Supply. Their website is www.groworganic. com. They’re actually one of my favorite suppliers and carry a ton of organic fertilizers, pest controls, inoculants and composting/compost tea products at much cheaper prices than many hydro stores. Their shipping is fast and cheap and their catalog is a must for organic and outdoor growers. It even includes a chart that lists the relative availability of different organic fertilizers so growers know which ones have a faster or slower release.

Rinsing Agents: Friend or Foe? The use of rinsing agents on Cannabis crops has increased dramatically in recent years but few growers understand what the products are or how they work. Many nutrient companies recommend using these products in the final week of flowering to help rinse accumulated nutrients out of the medium. In most cases, however, these products are unnecessary and can lead to a harsh finished product on their own. As I talked about in part 1 of this article last month, less is more when it comes to fertilizer. Growers shouldn’t really need applications of rinsing agents if the fertilizer level is kept at ample but not excessive levels through the flowering period. Rinsing agents are simply fertilizer chelators that haven’t been bonded to fertilizers. Chelators are chemical agents that are frequently added to fertilizer reagents in order to make them more mobile in solution and more available to plants. For instance, it is common to see a series of letters following the minerals in a conventional fertilizer. For example, Iron EDTA is Iron bonded to the chelator EDTA. In the case of rinsing agents, the products simply use chelators like EDTA but don’t bond them to any fertilizers. So when the chelators are applied to mediums that have an accumulation of fertilizer, they act

kind of like a solvent – to loosen up fertilizers and make them more soluble again. In theory, this can help growers rinse more effectively. However, many growers simply add the rinsing agent to their reservoir in the final week without doing any water rinses afterward. This can cause the chelators to re-mobilize the accumulated nutrients and allow the plant to drink them at a time when growers want to get built up nutrients out of the root zone, not into the plants. Often, this situation can lead to a product that is as harsh as non-rinsed crops. If a grower is determined to use rinsing agents, it is best to add them to your reservoir at the beginning of the rinsing period, cycle the system for half an hour or so and then dump that solution. Refill the reservoir with plain water and resume your regular watering schedule. I would even turn off the lights in my garden during the chelator rinse to prevent the plants from drinking the chelated solution. The bottom line is that you want your plants to drink plain water in that final week, not old fertilizer build-up and unbonded chelators. As far as I’m concerned, water is still the best rinsing agent and should easily reduce fertilizer in the root zone with a few good flushes. Rinsing agents are really just one more overpriced and unnecessary product that nutrient companies have invented to sell more product. Despite the widespread notion that these are essential products, they’re probably far more expensive than simply cycling a few reservoirs of plain water through the plants until the runoff solution is as low as you can get it. Aim for having just a few hundred ppm of fertilizer in your medium or reservoir and your Cannabis should be well rinsed enough to burn cleanly. And again, (I know I’ve said this already) just don’t overfeed in the first place. The idea that you should feed, feed, feed, more, more, more and then a magic bottle will reverse all of that in the final week is simply not true. When it comes to rinsing agents, growers will save money and improve their crop quality with just some good old fashioned water.

Healthy Standards and Starting Points Unrooted clones should be given a light nutrient solution of 0.2 – 0.3 EC (a few hundred parts per million roughly). Rooted clones in an early vegetative state can take a little more (0.5 – 0.7) and can be built up to 1.0 – 1.2 as they become more established. In flowering, plants can start around 1.2 – 1.5 and peak around 2.0 (1000 ppm or 14oo ppm depending on what meter you’re using). Sativas like drinking lots of water with a relatively dilute concentration of nutrients. Indicas can tolerate higher concentrations, some of them up to 2.5, although not all of them prefer concentrations that high. Remember, tolerance is not preference. Just because they can take it doesn’t mean they like it or are growing better because of it. Organic nutrients frequently don’t read as accurately on EC meters so lower amounts should be used until the grower is familiar with the nutrients and the plant’s reaction to them. I know these are relatively loose guidelines, but how much to feed a garden depends on many factors including genetics, environment, medium, nutrient type and more. Growers in the increasingly competitive market of medical Cannabis production should be more concerned of overfed crops that won’t pass a dispensary’s quality controls than of lack of yield from underfeeding (which almost never happens). Start light, increase cautiously, monitor your EC and pH regularly and remember that less is often more. (Growers Grove writer Jade Kine is a former greenhouse manager for the medical Cannabis industry with over a million plants worth of experience. He is also the founder of CannAcademy, a trade school dedicated to horticultural training for growers. Got a grow question for Jade? Drop him a line at JadeKine@gmail.com Complete bio at JadeKine.com)

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Warrior fan, I waited until after the Warriors/Lakers game ended in hopes of gloating and cheering about our beloved team in this article. I was going to go on and on about beating the defending World Champion Lakers, and really rub their noses in it. I truly thought we could do it, but it wasn’t to be. What we displayed in speed and shooting ability, we lacked in size and defense. David Lee was fired-up in the first half but the triple threat of Bynum, Gasol,and the tenacious Lamar Odom was too much to handle by the 4th quarter. With a great battle back and forth between Kobe and Ellis, trading off drives to the buckets, with amazing three pointers- it was the bite of the Black Mamba in the end. And so it goes for the Warriors. We are presently thirteen games back in the Pacific at 15-23, with a win percentage of.395 (at the time of writing this article), and forever in the shadow of our SoCal neighbors. Is there anything good to say at this point in the season? Yes, the All-Star break is coming soon, and maybe its the break our Dubs need to get their heads straight. Maybe we’ll even see Monta in the All-Star game? We shall see? That, and we have another 16 of 21 games at home here at Oracle, and that is great for the fans. If you haven’t made it to a game this year, what are you waiting for? The tickets are priced right, and the team could really use your support, now more than ever. Check out the schedule at the Warriors homesite-www.Warriors.com Even with our shitty record, and fleeting chances of making the playoffs, it‘s still great to see a game!

Pebble Beach, you may think of one thing and one thing only-golf. And why wouldn’t you? Pebble Beach is known for the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Links, which is home to the AT&T Pebble Beach National and has been the site of the US Open for several different years. But there is more to this Monterey County town that those who don’t know a putter from a bogie can enjoy. Pebble Beach is one of California’s most beautiful coastal spots and regardless of your time or budget allowance, is an idyllic place to travel for an afternoon derive. An afternoon drive to Pebble Beach is as much a part of the getaway as the destination itself. 17-Mile Drive is widely considered one of the most gorgeous drives in the world. The stretch runs thorough Pacific Grove to Pebble Beach from the breathtaking coastline to the Del Monte Forest. Along the way you will be awestruck by the rugged beauty of the coastline. Even if you have seen it before, every time seems like the first and it’s hard to imagine that any other place on earth could possibly be so spectacular, raw and untouched.

You have probably seen photographs of the Lone Cypress a hundred times but maybe didn’t know what you were looking at. The lone tree on its rocky perch has been watching over the Pacific for 250 years.

With coastline that fans over the sea and exposes a magnificently white beach, the overlook is a favorite spot for harbor seals to lounge about in the sun. Make sure your camera is ready.

A great spot to stop and walk along the coastline. While similar to Pebble Beach (this is also home to Spanish Bay Links), the area is a remote and picturesque stop along the way that is prefect for picnics or other niceties. At the end of the spectacular drive is Carmel by the Sea, better known to the rest of us as simply, Carmel. Carmel is one of those seemingly unreal towns like Pleasantville but way prettier than any other place you could imagine. Carmel is famous for Mayor Clint Eastwood and for having crazy town ordinances that regulate everything from outdoor light bulb wattage to ice cream-free zones. It’s understandable why the little paradise would want to keep things pristine considering it really is one of those storybook towns and the least the residents can do is keep their cobblestone from getting sticky, right? If you do decide to take the coast, drive the 17-Mile drive and have lunch or stay in Carmel, make sure it’s on a sunny day and make sure you’re ready to enjoy the scenery from the road. This is a getaway to just cruise and look at how beautiful a place we live in. It’s an afternoon that will make you proud to be a Californian and glad to be away from the city. There’s little better than making the play list, grabbing a friend and driving through some of the most beautiful coastline on earth in less than 2 hours time. California rocks and so will your day trip. Happy travels!

For the

LOVE

of Music Andy Clockwise

1.29.11 @ Hotel Utah Saloon (SF) Andy Clockwise is really a delightful musician that has remained somewhat under the radar throughout his career... and maybe it’s best that way. It’s always nice to feel like an artist/band is your “little secret”. The LA based Australian, who describes his sound as “schizo-pop”, has release several albums since embarking on his career in 2002, the latest being The Socialite, which is yet to be released in the US. Clockwise and his band toured with Julian Casablancas in 2009, and this show at the Hotel Utah Saloon is definitely one worth the time and money.www.andyclockwise.net

Ozzy Osbourne

1.30.11 @ Reno Events Center (Reno) 2.03.11 @ HP Pavilion (San Jose) To be entirely honest, after watching The Osbournes on MTV years ago, I didn’t think ‘The Godfather of Metal’ had much left in his tank. But year after year, I’m amazed when I see his latest tour announced to the media. I guess copious amounts of drugs and bats can lead to rockin’ stadium shows at age 62. The legendary metalhead that is Ozzy Osbourne brings the Scream Tour to Nor Cal, and it will certainly be a spectacular production. Even if you’re not a fan of his newer material, you should get a chance to hear some classics from his Black Sabbath years. Don’t miss the Prince of Darkness in Reno on January 30th, or in San Jose on February 3rd! www.ozzy.com

Little Dragon

2.03.11 @ Rio Theatre (Santa Cruz) Little Dragon is a little electro band from Gothenburg, Sweden with a mellow neo-soul/synthpop sound. Band members include front-woman Yukimi Nagano, Fredrik Källgren Wallin, Håkan Wirenstrand, and Erik Bodin. The band met in high school and has been together since 2006, releasing two albums and touring extensively throughout Europe. Certainly an emerging group to keep an eye out for stateside, with plenty of blog love, and a song placement in Grey’s Anatomy catching a more mainstream audience’s attention. Two of the members were also featured on the Gorillaz’s newest album Plastic Beach. The Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz will probably be packed, so get tickets in advance and spend this Thursday night in good company, with great music. www.little-dragon.se

Cake

2.14.11-2.17.11 @ The Fillmore (SF) Many people only know Cake as the band that plays that “going for distance song”. But Cake is a hell of a lot more than just their career launching single ‘The Distance’. They are a legitimate heavy weight in the world of alternative rock, with a twist of funk. Their latest album, Showroom of Compassion, was released on January 11th, and they are hitting the road in support of that record. This trio of shows in San Francisco kicks off on the lovely Valentine’s Day, and even if you have managed to scrounge up some form of date that night, you better get out on the 15th or 16th to see these Sacramento natives rock the Fillmore. On any one of these nights, you can have your cake, and eat it too. www.cakemusic.com

The Decemberists w/ Mountain Man 2.14.11 @ Fox Theater (Oakland)

On January 18th of this year, The Decemberists release their 6th studio album, The King Is Dead. Some of the songs are said to be influenced by REM, and REM’s guitarist Peter Buck actually appears on three of the tracks. Touring in support of that album, the Portland indie/folk rock band comes to Nor Cal for a show in Oakland with Mountain Man, a band with a self described sound of “night noise”. Mountain Man met at Bennington College in Vermont, and their folk sound should compliment that of The Decemberists quite well. Should be a really good show at Fox Theater on Valentine’s Day... great concert for a date! www.decemberists.com, www.mountainman.bandcamp.com

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Chromeo

2.18.11 @ Fox Theater (Oakland) Here is the perfect opportunity to dust off those dancing shoes and two-step your asses off ! Chromeo is one of the funnest shows on the road, and if they can’t get you dancing, nothing will.... they certainly know how to make people move. Chromeo most recently released their album Business Casual, which includes the wonderful single ‘Don’t Turn The Lights On’. They put on a lovely show, with grooves that will make your feet hurt come Saturday morning. www.chromeo.net

Beach House 2.18.11 @ The Fillmore (SF) Although formed in the mid-2000’s in Baltimore, Beach House’s lo-fi, baroque, indie-pop charm has only really become well known over the last year or two. Now they’ve toured the festival circuit extensively, in addition to playing with Grizzly Bear, Vampire Weekend, Cat Power, and even getting a spot on Conan. This is the final Nor Cal show on the Teen Dream tour, in support of their breakout album by the same name. A really nice, mellow show fit for the middle of a February week. Make it to the Fillmore on February 18th, if you know what’s good for you. www.beachhousebaltimore.com

Elton John

2.19.11 @ Reno Events Center (Reno) Sir Elton Hercules John. The name alone is impressive, the man and the myth are beyond impressive. With over 250 million albums sold and 50 Top-40 songs in his career, this man is one of the greatest music legends of all time. Still relevant and continuing to perform around the world, Sharon comes to us on February 19th for what will surely be a moving performance on many levels. You don’t want to miss it, and we don’t want you to miss it. www.eltonjohn.com

Journey w/ Night Ranger 2.25.11 @ Reno Events Center (Reno) Another classic concert in Reno, Journey comes storming in to the Reno Events Center with Night Ranger. Possibly the most drunkenly sang song of all time, hearing ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ played live will be sure to get your blood flowing. Night Ranger is best known for their song ‘Sister Christian’, another classic song that will have everyone singing along. Cheesy rock ‘n’ roll at its finest, this will be an unforgettable night over in Reno. www.journeymusic. com, www.nightranger.com

DENVER AND THE REST OF THE COUNTRY will never be the same following the three day KushCon II Cannabis Lifestyle Convention that took over the Colorado Convention Center last month. Leading up to the event were busses, billboards. radio and print ads all saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have a Kush Dayâ&#x20AC;?, come to KushCon. With over 35,000 people in attendance, more than 400 booths of vendors and organizations from all over the world, dozens of world-class keynote speakers, and some of the biggest names in the music industry, KushCon II shaped up to be the greatest medical cannabis event in history. And surveying the entirety of over 340,000 square feet at the Colorado Convention Center, the message of the medical marijuana revolution was never more evident: the movement is here, and it is here to stay. KushCon II showcased both the current state and future of the cannabis industry, embracing education, health, lifestyle, diversity, and continual expansion and advancement as its fundamental cornerstones. And all the while, everyone that came to partake in the festivities or to just check out all of the excitement had a great time! Diversity was present in every aspect of KushCon II, and it is one of the qualities that the evolution of this industry in its infancy has sincerely embraced. People attended the event from all over the world and almost every state in the country including medical cannabis states, such as Arizona, Colorado, California, Hawaii, Montana, Michigan, and Rhode Island, as well as non-medical states including New York, Mississippi, Texas, Florida and Arkansas. There were people of all ages, kids to senior citizens, people of all different races, occupations, and economic classes, current medical patients and

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curious newcomers. There were businesses ranging from medical cannabis dispensary centers to financial services companies, software engineers, cooking classes to legal advisors, security firms to edible manufacturers as well as glass blowers to prominent politicians. It is really not a fair statement to say that conventioneers were primarily comprised of any specific demographic. One medical cannabis testing company, for example, whose booth was continuously busy, is an independent research company that uses their laboratory to identify the particular chemical composition of a particular strain of marijuana. Employing PhDs as well as lab technicians, their scientific research allows dispensaries to more accurately prescribe medicine to fit patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, and at the same time assure the patient that the product is not contaminated with harmful pesticides. Advancement in technology also has come to both the way medical marijuana centers run their businesses to the ways in which patients medicate. The software created by one vendor brings hi-tech internet cloud technology to local dispensaries, ensuring that all of their patient and business records are in kept in strict compliance with state laws. There were numerous beverage and edible companies promoting state-of-the-art manufacturing and distillation processes, in conjunction with lab testing of their products, offering to provide the purest most suitable, and best tasting assortment of infused medicine to their patients. Business acumen and technology present at KushCon II equaled the diversity of the patrons in attendance. Professionals from a wide variety of industries are now bringing their expertise to the medical marijuana industry, expanding the possibilities of the cannabis world like never before. And as the technology expands, so does the user base; and as the amount of the users expands, so does the technology, and the synergy they give to one another is taking the industry to unprecedented levels.

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Several vendors expressed that they were very pleased with the results they achieved at KushCon II. Many said they completely sold out of the products they brought to sell. Others seeking new relationships and promote their services said they were very happy with their increased patient count following the show. KushCon II was also jam packed with first rate entertainment catering to a wide array of tastes. Musicians from equally diverse backgrounds and genres highlighted the concert series presented daily during all the three days of KushCon II. Day one saw rappers Mickey Avalon and Asher Roth perform alongside Colorado based super group, The Flobots. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lineup followed with performances by Aaron Lewis of Staind, a set by Mix Master Mike of Beastie Boys fame, and a killer performance to close the evening by Rolling Stone Reggie- Rock breakout band of the year, The Dirty Heads. The mega concert series concluded on Sunday with special old school recording artists featuring Rock n Roll hall-of-fame inductee and former Santana Band founder and lead singer Gregg Rolie, and wrapping up with California funk delivered by 70s legends, War. Fittingly, it was the cannabis revolution that united such a seemingly disparate group of musicians. To accompany this list of artists spanning multiple genres and generations was the most extensive panel of influential activists and community leaders ever assembled to speak about the medical marijuana revolution, and medical cannabis industry ever assembled in the same place at the same time. Over 65 men and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;business owners, entrepreneurs, politicians, horticulturalists, and activistsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;spoke for more than 12 hours about the current and future state of the cannabis industry, covering financial, social, political and health issues on the national front as well as in Colorado, California and beyond. This panel addressed the desires of the attending public to be educated concerning the many pressing issues surrounding cannabis and combating complex inherent issues with tangible solutions to encourage the spread and sharing of usable and empowering knowledge to keep things moving in a positive direction. Once again, the diversity and breadth of the panel of speakers truly showcased the multiple facets of KushCon II. One panel comprised solely of women from all walks of the movement demonstrated the changes that have resulted due their respective and collective dedication and power that women in the cannabis movement have made and are continuing to make, past, present and future. And in between the vast array of first class entertainment and dissemination of invaluable information and education about Cannabis, KushCon found time to conduct the mega 4:20 give away of well over $100,000 of free gifts to the attendees including a fully equipped $46,000 mobile GrowBot cultivation system. Simply, the breadth and scope of KushCon II was unlike anything the cannabis industry has ever seen. Never before has there been such a large diverse group of people gathered under one roof to be a part of the growing medical cannabis insurgency. The organization and dedication to the cause by the patrons, participants, Kush Magazine, dailybuds.com performers, and speakers, has rightly shown the seriousness of this movement. It has without a doubt exposed to all, the political, social and economic power of cannabis. KushCon II has shown that the synergy of diversity, education, and advancements on every level have been and will continue to be the sources from which the medical marijuana revolution and the efforts to thwart prohibition will continue to thrive and expand into uncharted territories. For complete album of photos from KUSHCON visit DailyBuds.com

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THAI CHICKEN WRAPS INGREDIENTS -1/4 cup sugar -1/4 cup creamy THC peanut butter -3 tablespoons soy sauce -3 tablespoons water -2 tablespoons THC vegetable oil -1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic -6, 8- to 10-inch green, red, and/or plain flour tortillas -1/2 teaspoon garlic salt -1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper -12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast strips for stir-frying -1 tablespoon THC vegetable oil -4 cups packaged shredded broccoli (broccoli slaw mix) -1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges -1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger DIRECTIONS For peanut sauce, in a small saucepan combine sugar, peanut butter, soy sauce, water, the 2 tablespoons THC oil, and the garlic. Heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Set aside. Wrap tortillas in foil. Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 10 minutes or until heated and softened. Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl combine garlic salt and pepper. Add chicken, tossing to coat evenly. In a large skillet heat the 1 THC oil. Cook and stir seasoned chicken in hot oil over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Add broccoli, onion, and ginger to skillet. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat. To assemble, spread each tortilla with about 1 tablespoon of the peanut sauce. Top with chicken strips and vegetable mixture. Roll up each tortilla, securing with a wooden toothpick. Serve immediately with remaining sauce. Makes 6 servings.

STRAWBERRY AND GOAT CHEESE BRUSCHETTA INGREDIENTS -1 8-oz. baguette -2 Tbsp. THC olive oil -1 4-oz. log goat cheese (chevre) -1-1/2 cups sliced strawberries -1/2 cup arugula -THC Olive oil -Sea salt or coarse salt -Freshly ground black pepper -Snipped fresh herbs PREPARATION Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Unroll dough on heavy large baking sheet; pull to about 12x8-inch rectangle, pinching any tears to seal. Fold over edge of dough to make border. Heat large skillet over high heat 2 minutes. Add THC oil, then tomatoes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until tomatoes are charred and beginning to break down, about 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in garlic, fennel, and crushed red pepper. Using back of fork, crush tomatoes in bowl, leaving large chunks intact. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Toss cheeses and chopped basil in medium bowl. Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over dough, right up to border. Spoon on tomato mixture in dollops, leaving some cheese uncovered. Bake pizza until crust is crisp and brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Loosen pizza with metal spatula and slide onto board. Garnish with a full spray of THC olive oil and basil leaves.

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STONED SPINACH AND PINE NUTS INGREDIENTS -2 teaspoons THC olive oil -2 tablespoons golden raisins -1 tablespoon pine nuts -2 cloves garlic, minced -1 10-ounce bag fresh spinach (see Ingredient note), tough stems removed -2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar -1/8 teaspoon salt -1 tablespoon shaved Parmesan cheese -Freshly ground pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Heat THC oil in a large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat. Add raisins, pine nuts and garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and salt. Serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan and pepper. Note: If you would like this more medicated you may add more with just a little spray from you THC oil spray bottle

PENNE WITH TOMATO AND BEANS INGREDIENTS -4 ounces fresh green beans and/or wax beans -4 ounces penne pasta (about 1-2/3 cups) -1/3 cup chopped onion -1 clove garlic, minced -4 teaspoons THC olive oil -2 ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup) -1/4 cup dry white wine -2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese -1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian parsley -Fresh ground pepper (optional) DIRECTIONS Wash beans; remove ends and strings. Cut beans into 1-inch pieces. Cook beans and pasta in lightly salted boiling water for 14 minutes or until pasta is tender.

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Drain beans and pasta in a colander. In the same saucepan, cook onion and garlic in THC oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add the tomatoes and wine to the saucepan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Toss in the drained beans and pasta, Parmesan cheese, and Italian parsley. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired. Makes 4 side-dish servings

CHICKEN BREAST WITH NEW POTATOES AND ASPARAGUS INGREDIENTS -1 teaspoon THC butter -3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into 2 inch cubes. -2 lbs red potatoes, chopped into 2 inch cubes -1.5 cups chopped Roma tomatoes -1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces. -3/4 c. fresh basil, chopped -8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced -4 tbsp THC olive oil -1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary -Ground pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees and coat with THC butter a large baking dish . Add chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, asparagus, basil, garlic and olive oil. Sprinkle with rosemary and pepper. Bake for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally until tender.

SHALLOT EGGPLANT STEW INGREDIENTS -3 tablespoon THC olive oil -1 tablespoon coriander seeds -1 dried red chili, such as Thai, cayenne -1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate or juice of 1 large lime -1 cup water -1 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seed -1 1/2 pounds eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (6 cups) -1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 3 large) -1/2 teaspoon salt -2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS Heat THC olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add coriander seeds and chili; toast until the coriander turns reddish brown and the chili is slightly blackened, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, transfer spices to a plate to cool. Grind in spice grinder or mortar and pestle until the mixture is the texture of coarsely ground black pepper. Dissolve tamarind concentrate (or lime juice) in water. Reheat the THC olive oil over medium-high heat; add mustard seeds. When the seeds begin to pop, cover the pan. As soon as the popping stops, add eggplant and shallots; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the tamarind (or lime juice) mixture, salt and the ground spices; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the eggplant is fork-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Coarsely mash the stew with a potato masher. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve

SMASHED CAULIFLOWER INGREDIENTS -8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (about 1 head) -4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled -1/3 cup nonfat buttermilk (see Tip) -4 teaspoons THC olive oil, divided -1 teaspoon THC butter -1/2 teaspoon salt -Freshly ground pepper to taste -Snipped fresh chives for garnish DIRECTIONS Place cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. (Alternatively, place florets and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes.) Place the cooked cauliflower and garlic in a food processor. Add buttermilk, 2 teaspoons THC oil, THC butter, salt and pepper; pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons THC oil and garnish with chives, if desired. Serve hot.

PEAR FRENCH TOAST ALA MODE INGREDIENTS -1/4 cup packed brown sugar -2 tablespoons THC butter -1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon - pears, peeled, cored, and sliced -3 eggs -1/4 cup milk -1 teaspoon vanilla -3 tablespoons brown sugar -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 6 1-inch-thick slices French bread -2 tablespoons THC butter -Light or regular vanilla ice cream DIRECTIONS In a medium skillet combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons THC butter, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; cook and stir over medium-low heat until margarine is melted and sugar is dissolved. Add pears; cook about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. In a medium mixing bowl use a fork to beat eggs slightly. Beat in milk and vanilla. In a small mixing bowl stir together the 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir into egg mixture. Dip bread into egg mixture, coating both sides. In a large skillet melt the remaining 2 tablespoons THC butter. Add bread; cook over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Add more margarine as needed. To serve, top each bread slice with pear mixture and ice cream. Makes 6 servings

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DISPENSARY LISTING DISPENSARIES ANDERSON

The Green Heart Collective

City of Trees

6743 Fair Oaks Blvd Carmichael,CA 95648 (916)481-1116

3065 West Center St. Anderson, CA 96007 (530) 365-8500

CHICO

ARCATA

2700 Hegan Lane Ste 102 Chico, CA 95928 (530) 345-6303

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

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

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

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

BERKELEY

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

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

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

MMCA

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

CAMPBELL

420 Lifestyles

2345 Winchester Blvd #E Campbell,CA 95008 (408)370-6869

CARMICHAEL

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

Chronic Relief Cooperative 5841 Fair Oaks Blvd #B Carmichael,CA 95608 (916)550-2282

California Harm Reduction Cooperative, Inc.

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

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

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

CLEARLAKE Lake Co D&M

14491 Olympic Dr. Clearlake, CA 95422 (707) 994-1320

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

COLFAX

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

CORTE MADERA Going Green

402 Tamal Plaza Corte Madera, CA 94925 (415) 891-8552

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

COTATI

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

DUNSMUIR

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

EUREKA

MERCED

ORANGEVALE

2701 Harrison Ave. Eureka, CA 95501 (707) 497-6213

1744 G street, Suite D Merced,CA 95341 (209)725-8633

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

Hummingbird Healing Center

FAIR OAKS Green Luv

40940 Fair Oaks Blvd. #500 Fair Oaks, CA. 95628 (916) 790-2200

FAIRFIELD Tree Of Life

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

FORT BRAGG Herban Legend

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

The Blue Horizon

MIDDLETON

Gaia’s Gift

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

Magnolia Wellness

Homegrown Holistic Collective

MOUNT SHASTA

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

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

FREMONT

NAPA

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

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

P.P.M.

GRASS VALLEY

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

GILROY

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

GUERNEVILLE

Going Green

NEWARK

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

NORTH HIGHLANDS One Solution

3901 Madison Ave North Highlands,CA 95660 (916)993-9924

Marvin’s Garden

Rx Pot Shop

HAYWARD

NOVATO

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

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

14016 Armstrong Woods Rd. Guerneville, CA 95446 (707) 869-9687

Garden Of Eden

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

Green Tiger Collective

KELSEYVILLE

OAKLAND

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

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

Triple C Collective

LAKE TAHOE – SOUTH

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

LUCERNE

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

Enso Wellness

Coffee Shop Blue Sky

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

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

9353 Greenback Lane Orangevale, CA 95662 (916)987-2863 9198 Greenback Lane Orangevale, CA 95662 (916)865-7351

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

REDDING

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

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

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

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

Nature’s 420

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

Nature’s Nexus

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

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

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

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

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

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DISPENSARY LISTING River Valley Collective

Canna Care

IndiCare

Unity Non-Profit Collective

Medithrive

The Hampton Collective

Capitol Wellness Collective

J St. Wellness

SAN FRANCISCO

Nor-Cal Herbal Relief Center

1530 Placer St. Redding, CA 96001 (530) 244-4701 2745 Bechelli Lane Redding, CA 96002 (530) 222-6337

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

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

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

RICHMOND

7 Stars Holistic Healing Center

3288 Pierce St. Ste #M108 Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 527-STARS

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

SACRAMENTO

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

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

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

All Natural

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

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

Another Choice

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

320 Harris Ave. Ste #G Sacramento, CA 95838 (916) 925-1199 2400 14th St. Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 325-9000

Choice Health Mutual 2833 Marconi Ave. Sacramento,CA 95821 (916)488-4200

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

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

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

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

Fruitridge Health & Wellness Center

2831 Fruitridge Rd. Ste #F Sacramento, CA 95820 (916) 706-3806

Grass

4381 Gateway Park Blvd. #560 Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 419-6322

Grass

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

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

Green Solutions

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

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

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

5847 Auburn Blvd. Ste #6 Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 332-3358 2321 J St. Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 492-8718

Magnolia Wellness

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

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

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

R & R Wellness

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

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

Sara Jane & Co. Cooperative, Inc.

908 21st St. Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 446-8985

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

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

The Herbal Connoisseur 4261 Auburn Blvd. #4215 Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 550-2249

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

The Reserve

1968 Fulton Sacramento, CA. 95825 (916) 333-2374

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

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

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

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

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

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

Divinity Tree

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

Emmalyn’s

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

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

Green Acres

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

Grass Roots Clinic

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

Green Door

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

Ketama Collective

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

Love Shack

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

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

1933 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103 (415) 556-2000 1545 Ocean Ave. San Francisco, CA 94112 (415) 469-7700

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

Sanctuary

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

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

The Green Door

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

The Hemp Center

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

HopeNet Co-Op

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

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

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

SAN JOSE

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

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

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

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

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DISPENSARY LISTING Bay Pacific Care

Golden State Care Collective

Mountain View Medz

San Jose Hydroponics

South Bay Healing Center

Better Health Group of San Jose

Harborside Health Center

Natural Herbal Pain Relief

San Jose Medicinal Group

South Bay Natural Remedies Dispensary

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

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

Buddy’s Cannabis Patient Collective 4140 Stevens Creek Blvd. San Jose, CA. 95129 (650) 318-3437

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

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

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

Double Dynamite 80 Keyes St San Jose,CA 95122 (408)289-1054

Eko Fresh

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

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

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

Emerald Crossings 560 East Gish Rd. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 293-6575

Fat Boy Medibles

info@fatboyedibles.com

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

Garden House Remedies Inc. 156 S. Jackson Ave. San Jose, CA. 95116 (408)466-0072

20 N. First St. San Jose, CA. 95113 (408)905-0040 2106 Ringwood Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 (408) 321- 8424

Herb Appeal

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

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

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

Holistic Herbal Healers

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

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

La Vie MMX

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

Magic Health Inc

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

Mana Leaf Collective 3039 Monterey Road San Jose, CA 95111 (408)600-2754

Mary Janes Cares

1999 Monterey Rd. Ste #140 San Jose,CA 95112 (408)275-1752

MedEx

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

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

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

966 E Santa Clara San Jose,CA 95116 (408)280-5118

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

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

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

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

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

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

Platinum Society 1174 Lincoln Ave San Jose, CA 95125 (408)466-8468

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

Purple Lotus Patient Center 125 N Jackson Ave Ste #108 San Jose,CA 95116 (408)272-1655

ReHab 420

2114 Senter Rd. Ste #22 San Jose,CA 95112 (408)982-3032 (800)282-0538

SCVCS Inc

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

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

1999 Monterey Rd. Ste #100A San Jose,CA 95112 (408) 298-8081 52 S. 1st St. #220 San Jose, CA. 95113 (408) 279-6337

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

Sanative Sanctuary Collective 581 E. Taylor St. San Jose, CA. 95112 (408) 418-3352

Sanctuary Health Center 1859 Little Orchard San Jose, CA. 95125 (408) 292-2327

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

Sensi Herbal Care 21 Post St. San Jose, CA. 95113 (408) 409-2555

Silicon Valley Veterans Care Collective 282 San Jose Ave San Jose,CA 95125 (408)975-WEED

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

SJCBC, LLC

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Leaf Lab

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

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

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

Tri Valley Wellness 748 S. First St. San Jose, CA. 95112 (408) 289-9006

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

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

SANTA CRUZ

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

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

SANTA ROSA

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

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

Sonoma Medicinal Herbs’ 3403 Santa Rosa Ave Santa Rosa,CA 95407 (707)206-0748

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

Valley of the Moon Collective 5875 Sanoma Hwy 12 Santa Rosa,CA 95409 (707)843-3096

SAUSALITO

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

SEBASTOPOL

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

The Green House Wellness Center

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

SHASTA LAKE 530 Collective

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

SONOMA

Alikchi Wellness

17503 Sonoma Highway Sonoma,CA 95476 (707)655-9157

VALLEJO 101 North

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

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

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

Compassionate Heart

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

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

Red Dog Green Collective 1914 Broadway St. Vallejo, CA 94589 (707) 649-1022

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

DELIVERY SERVICES BERKELEY

Green Life Compassion Caregivers

Berkeley/Dublin/San Ramon/Pleasanton (888) 421-0893

Northstone Organics Berkeley/Oakland (707) 485-8814

Waterleaf Collective

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

BUTTE COUNTY

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

Thompson Delivery

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

CHICO

Affordable Butte Cannabis Chico and Surrounding Areas (530) 230-7716

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

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

EL DORADO COUNTY

Greenwell Cooperative

FAIRFIELD

616 Marin Vallejo, CA 94590 (707)980-7774

Happy ‘Lil Trees

850 Redwood St .Ste #A Vallejo,CA 94590 (707)647-1127

Shaman Therapeutics

El Dorado County & Surrounding (916) 605-6534

Speedy Weedy Rx

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

Collective Wheels Of Compassion Hayward (510) 688-7096

HILLTOP RICHMOND

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

KERN

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

LAKE TAHOE

Corinas Mtn. Meds

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

LAKE TAHOE – NORTH Northshore Alternative Medicines

North 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 Flight

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

MARIN

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

Northstone Organics Marin/Sonoma/Mendocino (707) 485-8814

Compassionate Collective Marin/Sonoma/Napa (707) 326-3355

7 Nortern Kind Delivery Service

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

Vanjo Group

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

A & B Delivery

Oroville/Forbestown (530) 589-9865

PLACER COUNTY Canyon Collective Placer County (530) 406-9341

PLEASANTON

C.P.C. Compassion Patients Care

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

ROCKLIN

Natural Herbal Remedies

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

SACRAMENTO

A Natural Solution Collective Sacramento (916) 722-6337

Above All Dispensary

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

Greenbay Delivery

(916) 972-1990 www.greenbaydelivery.com

Green Earth Delivery

(916) 222-2520 www.greenearthdelivery.net

Green Meds Collective Sacramento (916) 295-4633

NorCanna

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

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Blue Heaven

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

420 MediGrowers Collective & Delivery

San Ramon/Dublin/Pleasanton/Danville (925) 640-5899

Plant Providers Plus

San Jose & Surrounding Areas (408) 824-1184

South Bay Collective

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

The Green Smaritans San Jose (408) 512-2803

West Coast Meds

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

420 Herbal St.

Northern Exposure

North Coast Collective

(916) 431-0482 www.northernexposure.com

Speedy Weedy Rx

Sacramento/Yolo /Placer Co (916) 667-4770

Ugly Bud

(916) 534-9800 admin@bcgcollective.org

SAN FRANCISCO Green Cross

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Northstone Organics San Francisco (707) 485-8814

Northern California (530) 246-9002 Oroville

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

Santa Rosa (707) 528-9420 Sonoma County

San Francisco (415) 648-4420

NorCal Compassionate Commune

MedEx

Sacramento (877) 420-2015

The Giving Tree

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

SAN JOSE

The Canny Bus

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

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

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

SOUTH BAY

480 Delivery Service South Bay to Peninsula (408) 876-3224

The Union Collective South Bay (800) 921-5012

STOCKTON

Acampo Herbal Collective (209) 334-4031

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DISPENSARY LISTING SUNNYVALE

Shade Of Green Collective

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

TRUCKEE

Tahoe Herbal Care Truckee (530) 563-8423

WALNUT CREEK

C.P.C. Compassionate Patient Caregivers

Walnut Creek/Alamo/Danville/ San Ramon (925) 395-1836

YUBA

Americann

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

OAKLAND

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

THCeval Center

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

SACRAMENTO 420 Approved

2201 Northgate Blvd. #K Sacramento CA. 95833 (916) 674-2076

420 Approved

DOCTORS

5800 Antelope Rd. Ste A4 Sacramento,CA 95842 (916) 674-2076

CARMICHAEL

420 Med Evaluations

NorCal Certifications

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

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

CITRUS HEIGHTS Take Care 420

6421 Meadow Creek Way Citrus Heights, CA 95621 (916) 538-4216

COLFAX

Compassionate Health Options

2015 Q St. Sacramento CA. 95811 (916) 476-6142

Best 420 Evaluations 900 Fulton Avenue #240 Sacramento, CA 95825 916-484-1200

Green Relief

1417 28th St. Sacramento, CA. 95816 (916) 453-1919

M.C.N.C

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

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

Med/RX

CUPERTINO

MediCann

Cali 420 Doctor

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

MILPITAS SF Bay THC

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

NORTH HIGHLANDS 420 Approved

5540 Watt Ave. North Highlands, CA 95660 (916) 934-2093

1851 Heritage Lane #299 Sacramento, CA (877) 563-4156 3701 J Street #240 Sacramento CA, 95816 (866) 632-6627

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

Take Care 420

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

SAN FRANCISCO

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

Dr. Ruben Ruiz

SANTA ROSA

Green Relief

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

2460 Mission St. #220 San Francisco, CA (415) 550-0822 1224 Sutter St. #740 San Francisco CA 94109 (415) 351-1919

Greenway

393 Tehama San Francisco CA (415) 312-5070

MediCann

Compassionate Health Options

MediCann

5202 Old Redwood Hwy Santa Rosa,CA 95403 (707)570-2706

TRUCKEE

Compassionate Health Options

1426 Fillmore St #206 San Francisco,CA 94115 (415)440-4764

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

Price Less Evaluations

VALLEJO

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

Social Med Ex

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

SAN JOSE

420 Evaluations

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

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

OTHER SERVICES First in Packaging www.firstinpkg.com (408)813-2715

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

BBS Smokeshop

3008 E. Hammerlane Ste #122 Stockton,CA 95212 (209) 476-8963

Blow & Tell Smoke Shop 1914 Fulton Ave Sacramento,CA 95825 (916)486-2569

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

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

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

Buzz Smoke Shop

HempFushion

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

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

Steep Hill Cannabis Analysis Laboratory

Chill Mode

Compassionate Health Options

FAIRFAX

Be Legally Green

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

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

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

THCeval Center

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

www.hempfusion.com

(510) 698-4446

Marin Alliance for Medical MJ

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

OAKLAND

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

SACRAMENTO

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

SANTA CRUZ

SAN FRANCISCO

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

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

Compassionate Health Options

The Cannabis Company

SAN JOSE

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

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

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

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

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

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

HAZE

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

IMP Glassworks

5911 Auburn Blvd Citrus Heights ,CA 95621 (916)344-4442

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(650) 349-2283

Kings Market Food & Smoke 6421 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Sacramento,CA 95823 (916)333-4387

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

Millennium Clothing & Smoke Shop 102 E Main St Grass Valley,CA 95945 (530)477-9420

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

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

Monsters of Rock #2 Smoke Shop

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

Pipe Dreams

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

Puff Puff Pass

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

Puff Puff Pass

2499 El Camino Real San Mateo, CA 94403 (650) 349-2283

Royal Smoke Shop 3112 Arden Way Sacramento,CA 95825 (916)774-0964

RX Mayhem

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

Smoke Shop

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

Smoke Town

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

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

LIST OF ADVERTISERS

Still Smokin

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

Sunshine Smoke Shop 4501 Auburn Blvd #102 Sacramento,CA 95825 (916)972-0513

Up In Smoke

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

420 Approved p 2

Mana Leaf p 43

420 Evaluations (backcover)

Med Ex p 11

A Better Way Collective p 47 All About Wellness p 9 & 23 All Bay CoOp p 37

Twisted

1120 Fulton Ave Sacramento,CA 95825 (916)514-0660

Natural Herbal Pain Relief p 3 NBD Medical p 55

Alternative Medical Center p 9 & 37

Twisted

3718 J St Sacramento,CA 95816 (916)457-4141

Med Mar Healing Center p 31

Northstar Holistic Collective p 4 Americans for Safe Access (ASA) p 71 Another Choice (centerfold) Arc Healing Center p 13

Palliative Health Center p 5 Proper Treatment p 29

Bay Area Safe Alternatives p 47

Releaf San Francisco p 10

Be Legally Green p 44

R&R Wellness Collective p 9

Cann Academy p 64

Santa Cruz Naturally p 18

Canna Care p 32

Sacramento 420 Evaluations p 21

Chef Herb p 59 Choice Health Mutual p 17

San Jose Patients Group p 44 SCVCS p 22

Divinity Tree Wellness Co Op p 49 Simply Chronic Healing p 33 El Camino Wellness Center p 25 Elemental Wellness p 19 Elixir p 43

SJCBC LLC p 42 Solace Wellness Collective p 22

Enso Wellness p 33

Steep Hill Lab p 27

Emerald Crossings p 37

The Cave/ Puff Puff Pass Smoke Shop p 24

First in Packaging p 18

The Green Temple (centerfold)

Florin p 9

The Hemp Center p 19

Fruitridge Health & Wellness Collective p 41 Green Luv p 2 Greenwell Collective p 22

The Herbal Connoisseur p 45 The Reserve p 83 Unity Non-Profit Collective p 34

Happy â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;lil Trees p 30 Holistic Herbal Healers p 53 Hugs Alternative Care LLC p 29 J Street Wellness p 18

University Ave Wellness p 44 Valley of the Moon p 30 Valley Health Options p 59

Leaf Lab Inc p 30

Vapor Room Co-op p 7

Magnolia Wellness p 14 & 15

Yerba Buena Collective p 82