Other Cool Stuff From Around the World, Mostly By Gina
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The Guardian: Scientists discover half of chronic back pain caused by infections
My Northwest: Burglaries at pot shops raise concern about crime in Seattle
SF Chronicle: SF City Attorney suing Monster drinks for marketing to kids
Press Democrat: Domestic disturbance leads to $115,000 cash, guns, lots of pot in Santa Rosa
Press Democrat: Mobile home fire in Cloverdale kills 3
SF Chronicle: CA Supreme Court upholds bans on dispensaries
Monday, May 6, 2013
UK Daily Mail: See a week's worth of groceries for families throughout the world
UK Daily Mail: Former FBI agents says US records all our phone calls
The Atlantic Wire: Reports say You Tube launching subcription-only content
Ukiah Daily Journal: Naturalist training program teaches about plants, state's unique ecosystems
Seattle Times: Research shows babies benefit from parent's germs
SF Chronicle: Cases of Valley Fever take sharp rise as West dries out
SF Chronicle: Orcas feast on gray whale calves off Monterey Bay
LA Times: CA Supreme Court to rule on city bans of pot dispensaries today
LA Times: Study says climate change may bring drought to temperate areas
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Business Week: Fed up with city life, stressed Chinese head to the country
San Bernardino Sun: Feds, county sheriffs arrest three in So Cal nitrous oxide crack down
Redding Record Searchlight: Turtle Bay's badger films sitcom cameo
Redding Record Searchlight: Report shows Shasta Co. leads the state in gun deaths
Newser: Greenhouse gas levels about to hit bleak milestone
Press Democrat: Impact of state's new '3 Strikes' law varies by county
Press Democrat: Crowd-funding saves historic Rio Theater
Press Democrat: Fourth abalone diver dies on North Coast this season
Ukiah Daily Journal: Mendo officials reach agreement on casino in downtown Ukiah
The Oregonian: Central Oregon wildfires lead to evacuations
The Oregonian: Fishermen battle sea lions for spring-run chinook in Oregon
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Seattle Times: Yummy: China breaks up ring selling rat meat as lamb
The Daily Chronic: Today is "Global Cannabis March Day"
Marin Independent Journal: Marin Energy Authority to build its own solar electrical generation projects
Trinity Journal: Hatchet wielding man shot by CHP in Douglas City
The Oregonian: Why Oregon's suicide rate is among nation's highest
Friday, May 3, 2013
Del Norte Triplicate: Off-duty Crescent City cop rescues woman caught in surf
Del Norte Triplicate: Caltrans awards climate change grant to assess potential problems from rising sea levels
SF Chronicle: Deadheads fight renaming of Garcia's ampitheater
SF Chronicle: DEA targets seven SF dispensaries for closure
SF Chronicle: New PBS program "Genealogy Roadshow" to begin filming in SF
Ventura Co Star: Camarillo's Springs Fire at 10,000 acres; 10% contained
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Gawker: Chemical triclosan in anti-bacterial soaps finally being tested by FDA
Seattle Times: Middle-aged suicide up 28% in past decade
Marin Independent Journal: Marin firefighters brace for "epic" fire season
Marin Independent Journal: Mt. Tamalpais to host first rock concert since 1967
Marin Independent Journal: Brothers take plea deal in 5-year-old federal pot case in Bay Area
UK Daily Mail: "Camp Grounded" in Mendo County offers digital detox summer camp for adults
The Oregonian: Two NFL reservists cut after pot possession bust
CBS Minnesota: Minn man impersonates Pink Floyd singer for $100k free medical care
SF Weekly: US Atty Haag wants to shut down SF Hemp Center
San Jose Mercury News: UC Berkeley tests show heavy metals, toxics in lipstick
San Jose Mercury News: Santa Clara is state's fastest growing area
The Oregonian: County psychiatrist pleads guilty to sabotaging mountain bike trails near Ashland
Seattle Times: It's not easy for consumers to identify "ethical" clothing