Chico Enterprise-Record, 05 Aug 2012 – The difficulty in developing a marijuana ordinance locally and statewide is due to one simple reality that is the "elephant in the room." A huge percentage of our citizens smoke marijuana daily and use it much like a glass of wine at night. They do no harm and see this as their right. They grow it, they sell it, and they buy it. It is by far Northern California’s largest agricultural industry. Nationwide, the demand is over 100 million pounds per year, and regardless of law enforcement’s best efforts this demand is being met.

Paradise Post, 04 Aug 2012 – Proposal Will Not Be Ready by November Election After their marijuana proposal was defeated in the June primary, the Butte County supervisors are back to work on a new ordinance. The supervisors have directed staff to come forward with options based on already existing ordinances in other jurisdictions, said Ridge supervisor Kim Yamaguchi.

The Coast News, 30 Jul 2012 – SOLANA BEACH – Solana Beach residents will decide in the Nov. 6 election whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in their city. But as is the case in adjacent Del Mar, even if the initiative passes, there’s no guarantee it will become law.

East Bay Express, 30 Jul 2012 – This just in from the North Coast Journal: "Over the last couple of weeks, Humboldt County has been virtually crawling with federal law enforcement agents on the prowl for big-time weed dealers." "Clearly the county’s black market marijuana industry is booming, and while local law enforcement didn’t want to say much about the recent raids, referring all questions to equally tight-lipped federal agencies, Humboldt County Sheriff Mike Downey said the backup is welcome. As a matter of fact, he said, ‘I’m the one, I hope, who initiated it.’ A large, greenhouse full of growing marijuana

The Press Democrat, 30 Jul 2012 – Santa Rosa detectives were surfing Craigslist one day when they came across a "for sale" posting that caught their attention. Someone was offering top-shelf marijuana — described as "crystal-laden" and "very distinctly scented" — for $2,700 a pound.

Paradise Post, 04 Aug 2012 – Proposal Will Not Be Ready by November Election After their marijuana proposal was defeated in the June primary, the Butte County supervisors are back to work on a new ordinance. The supervisors have directed staff to come forward with options based on already existing ordinances in other jurisdictions, said Ridge supervisor Kim Yamaguchi.

The Coast News, 30 Jul 2012 – SOLANA BEACH – Solana Beach residents will decide in the Nov. 6 election whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in their city. But as is the case in adjacent Del Mar, even if the initiative passes, there’s no guarantee it will become law.

East Bay Express, 30 Jul 2012 – This just in from the North Coast Journal: "Over the last couple of weeks, Humboldt County has been virtually crawling with federal law enforcement agents on the prowl for big-time weed dealers." "Clearly the county’s black market marijuana industry is booming, and while local law enforcement didn’t want to say much about the recent raids, referring all questions to equally tight-lipped federal agencies, Humboldt County Sheriff Mike Downey said the backup is welcome. As a matter of fact, he said, ‘I’m the one, I hope, who initiated it.’ A large, greenhouse full of growing marijuana

The Press Democrat, 30 Jul 2012 – Santa Rosa detectives were surfing Craigslist one day when they came across a "for sale" posting that caught their attention. Someone was offering top-shelf marijuana — described as "crystal-laden" and "very distinctly scented" — for $2,700 a pound.

Highland Community News, 03 Aug 2012 – I am not sure who wrote the editorial "Pot Shots," but whoever wrote this article needs to do a little research on the "recreational use" of marijuana and its effects on users and the public. Marijuana is a "gateway" drug that leads to use of stronger and more addictive drugs. Check with countries like England, Canada and Australia which have a 20-year record with "medical marijuana." They ALL agree that they should not have legalized marijuana.