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Tag Archives: California Watch
Despite Diversity Efforts, UC Minority Enrollment Down Since Prop. 209
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by Erica Perez, California Watch More than a decade after California law banned race-conscious admissions, outreach and financial aid at public universities, the state's most selective public university system has seen a significant impact on its ability to increase enrollments … Continue reading
In Mendocino County, a Sheriff's Department Split Over Marijuana Permitting
ContentsFirst, here's an edited transcript of my interview with Sheriff Tom Allman, who worked closely with some growers to come into compliance with the program. Stipulations included limitations on cultivation locations; limitations on noise, odor, and lighting; fencing requirements, and … Continue reading
In Marin County, Poverty Exists Alongside Wealth
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by Patricia Leigh Brown, California Watch Those wanting to check the socioeconomic pulse of the Canal area of San Rafael need only peruse the bulletin board at The Canal Alliance, a nonprofit center serving the neighborhood’s largely low-income Spanish-speaking population. … Continue reading
State Architect: Fixing Seismic Oversight For Schools a 'High Priority'
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by Corey G. Johnson, California Watch Newly appointed State Architect Chester Widom said yesterday that he is "digging deep" and looking at all possible solutions to address issues cited in a recent audit critical of the state's seismic safety regulator … Continue reading
Prosecutors Move to Shut Down Mendocino Pot Permit Program
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From California Watch Mendocino County’s ambitious effort to regulate marijuana production – the first of its kind in California and the nation – is facing growing uncertainty following new threats of legal action by federal prosecutors. The controversial program, which … Continue reading
Controversial West Oakland Church Sends Kids to Solicit Money at BART Stations
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from California Watch A West Oakland church and private school that sends children to solicit donations at BART stations has a history of financial and legal troubles, including two cases in which church leaders admitted they illegally received government assistance. … Continue reading
Marijuana Prices Rising After Federal Crackdown
from California Watch A crackdown by federal prosecutors is casting a long shadow over the state’s marijuana industry, but there is one bright spot, at least for some Northern California growers willing to risk prison time: Wholesale prices appear to … Continue reading
Feds to Target Newspapers, Radio Stations That Run Marijuana Ads
From California Watch Federal prosecutors are preparing to target newspapers, radio stations and other media outlets that advertise medical marijuana dispensaries in California, another escalation in the Obama administration's newly invigorated war against the state's pot industry. This month, U.S. … Continue reading
Landlords, Property Owners Are New Targets in Anti-Pot Strategy
Update Fri Oct 7: The four U.S. Attorneys in California issued a statement today announcing the targeting of the marijuana industry. Original post by Andrew Becker and Michael Montgomery, California Watch The federal government is intensifying its efforts to smother … Continue reading
