The drug is legal in California but requires permits to grow and can’t be sent across state lines. It is still banned by the U.S. government. Black-market pot farms are often set up in the inland region where authorities carried out the raids because it’s cheaper than the San Francisco Bay Area. … [Read more...] about US seizes marijuana-growing Northern California houses tied to China-based criminals
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Health care, immigration dominate California governor race
Newsom was an enthusiastic supporter of a bill sponsored by the California Nurses Association that would implement a “single-payer” health care system. But it lacked key details, most notably a plan to cover the $400 billion cost. Chiang and Villaraigosa accuse Newsom of misleading voters with unattainable promises. Villaraigosa called it “snake oil.” … [Read more...] about Health care, immigration dominate California governor race
These 7 California Races Will Affect How The Law Is Enforced For 12 Million Americans
Stephan is a career prosecutor who has served in the office for nearly three decades. She’s been lauded for her work in combating sex crimes and human trafficking. She also helped to establish diversion programs in the county, including one that aims to help homeless people who commit low-level offenses avoid convictions. But Stephan has been criticized for her lack of action reforming cash bail practices. Color of Change PAC, which endorsed Jones-Wright, said Stephan is “not committed to reforming policies that disproportionately harm Black and Brown people.” … [Read more...] about These 7 California Races Will Affect How The Law Is Enforced For 12 Million Americans
California farmers skeptical about Trump farm aid
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California wildfires so big they can be seen from SPACE as 14,000 firefighters and even prisoners battle killer inferno
Top 10 fires in California history Mendocino Complex - July 2018, Mendocino, Lake and Colusa counties; 283,800 acres, 143 structures, seven deaths. Thomas - Dec 2017, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties; 281,893 acres (440 square miles), 1,063 structures, one death. Cause is under investigation. Cedar -October 2003, San Diego County; 273,246 acres (427 square miles), 2,820 structures, 15 deaths. Started by a signal fire set by a lost hunter. Rush - August 2012, Lassen County; 271,911 acres in California (425 square miles), 43,666 acres in Nevada, five deaths. Cause: lightning. Rim - August 2013, Tuolumne County; 257,314 acres (402 square miles), 112 structures. Started by a camper’s fire. Zaca - July 2007, Santa Barbara County; 240,207 acres (375 square miles), 1 structure, seven deaths. Started by sparks from a grinding machine. Matilija - September 1932, Ventura County; 220,000 acres (343 square miles), eight deaths. Undetermined cause. Witch … [Read more...] about California wildfires so big they can be seen from SPACE as 14,000 firefighters and even prisoners battle killer inferno
