Other Cool Stuff From Around the World, Mostly By Gina
Friday, April 26, 2013
Huffington Post: GAO says US drug policy is a bust
UK Daily Mail: Scientific study says Roundup residues cause cancer, infertility
SF Weekly: Cannabis oil may be "miracle," but we may never find out
The Oregonian: Restricting inmates' mail to postcards is illegal, judge rules
The Oregonian: Federal judge says Oregon's same-sex marriage ban is unconstitutional
Seattle Times: West Coast siblings swim 14 hours to safety in the Caribbean
Tacoma News Tribune: Judge orders Tacoma police to return man's pot
San Jose Mercury News: State asembly passes bill allowng non-citizens to sit on juries
San Jose Mercury News: Housing prices recover throughout the Bay Area
Press Democrat: Sonoma Raceway to add train service from Sacramento for NASCAR races
Press Democrat: Illegal water diversion leads to $33,000 fine for Mendo grape grower
Press Democrat: Santa Rosa police arrest 3 for bank robbery
Thursday, April 25, 2013
ABC News: US drug czar calls pot "starter drug"
Washington Post: Toxics used at poultry plants set to proliferate
The Oregonian: Dave's Killer Bread grows, going national
Huffington Post: B.C. town wants ban on bong shop's mascot
Newser: US finally ready to release new $100 bills
Seattle Times: Definition of pot causing enforcement problems in WA
Seattle Times: After hearing Miranda rights, bombing suspect quits talking
Redding Searchlight: Redding grocer uses video of bungling burglar for new ad
SF Chronicle: Food writer says Santa Cruz epicenter for vegan choices
Press Democrat: Man lost for a week in Lake Co. ate pine nuts to survive
Press Democrat: Police arrest two more Willits bypass protesters Wednesday
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
SF Examiner: City of SF designs, installs its own solar arrays for city buildings
Seattle Times: Many Seattle residents calling for moratorium on "micro-apartments"
Washington Post: US Supreme Court says minor pot offenses don't call for deportation
Press Democrat: US drug czar to outline drug policy reforms today
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Press Democrat: Sonoma County set to become public power agency
SF Appeal: Plaque honoring Barry Bonds stolen from AT&T Park
Marin Independent Journal: Solar plane makes a flight over GG Bridge
The Oregonian: Portland's vision of building its own streetcars flounders
The Oregonian: Nike sells $1 billion in bonds today
The Oregonian: Photos: Olympic champs Rupp and Farah work out in Portland
The Oregonian: Oregon bill to allow cougar hunting with dogs moves forward
Ukiah Daily Journal (Slate): Is there dog meat in your dog's food?
LA Times: Dronabinol - Pot in a pill gives pain relief
Oakland Tribune: Research shows mushrooms a good source of non-animal Vitamin D
Huffington Post: Cops confiscate two-pound joint in Santa Cruz
Newser: Michigan nonprofit clones local redwoods for carbon banking
The Oregonian: Oregon CSA farms push to accept food stamps
Press Democrat: Man injured, airlifted, after diving off Frog Woman Rock
Seattle Times: Politicians, tribes team up to oppose exporting coal through WA ports
Monday, April 22, 2013
BBC News: Canada says it thwarted terrorist attack on passenger train after 2 arrested
The Week: Can cloning massive redwoods fight climate change?
Federation of American Scientists: CRS report on "State Legalization of Recreational Marijuana: Selected Legal Issues"
Seattle Times: WA state's first "Agricultural Scenic Corridor" a haven for wildlife, farms
Seattle Times: Richie Havens of Woodstock fame died today at 72
Press Democrat: High hopes as thousands apply for Rohnert Park casino jobs
Huffington Post: Economist says US spending $20 billion a year on pot prohibition
Huffington Post: Writer lists 19 products he calls "stoner ideas"