North Bay Report Podcast
Proposition 64 has now legalized recreational use of marijuana. But, it also goes farther – onto the past. Thanks to the passage of Proposition 64, it is now legal to grow, possess or transport small amounts of marijuana. But the measure can also roll back the convictions of people who were jailed for doing those …
Continue reading “Some Old Pot Convictions Reversed by Prop 64 – December 16, 2016”
A main artery into the popular Marin Headlands will soon be closing. Anyone that has ever visited one of Marin County’s crown jewels – the headlands – knows that there is only one of two ways to get there: A scenic two-lane road that winds along the hills or through the Baker-Barry Tunnel shortcut. But …
Continue reading “Access to Marin Headlands to Close for A While – December 15, 2016”
1967’s “Summer of Love” was centered in San Francisco but it was felt in the North Bay as well. A new museum show examines that and we hear from its curator. As the 50th anniversary of the “Summer of Love” approaches, a new exhibit at the Sonoma County Museum examines that how era played out …
Continue reading “When Psychedelia Flowered in the North Bay – December 14, 2016”
What will it take to re-establish commercial composting in Sonoma County? At least another year, for one thing. The process of setting up a new composting operation in Sonoma is finally taking its first steps. But in the meantime, both residents and compost users are paying significantly more. Form more about the state and prospects …
Continue reading “The Future of Composting in Sonoma County – December 13, 2016”
North coast fishermen troll nearby waters for their catch, but most of it doesn’t land on local plates. Fishing has long been a major industry on the Pacific coast, but surprisingly little of what is caught here winds up on local tables. A recent documentary examines that paradox, as we hear today from the filmmaker. …
Continue reading “Documentary Focuses on Fish and Fishermen – December 12, 2016”
A quiet but potent coalition of politically active forces in Sonoma County has found added impact through joint efforts. There are plenty of Democrats, union members, and environmentalists in Sonoma County, who often find common cause on local issues and candidates. Collectively, in those cases, they are the Blue-Green Alliance. The Alliance will hold their …
Cultivators of cannabis breed their plants for specific characteristics—potency, medicinal efficacy, even appearance. Today we meet someone whose emphasis is primarily on flavors—which can be manipulated in some divergent directions. Cannabis has long been combined with other things in foods—brownies being a classic example. But Jay Michaels says his cross-breeding efforts have been able to …
Continue reading “New Marijuana Strains Mimic Winegrape Flavors – December 8, 2016”
The disagreement on how to zone residential land for medical cannabis grows continues for Sonoma County residents and pot growers. Sonoma County’s Board of Supervisors are close to making a decisive decision on where and how much medical marijuana can be grown in parts of the county. It’s a step towards bringing this largely unregulated …
A carefully tended forest outside of Santa Rosa is becoming a popular site for family outings. For 50 years, Jim Dirkson has managed and maintained a small mountainside covered in fir and redwood, and narrow footpaths. His Rancho Mark West is becoming an increasingly popular place for nature education and family outings. Learn more on …
Violence, abuse and neglect can scar a child for life. But identifying those wounds can help healing begin. Adverse Childhood Experiences, such as abuse and neglect, have life-long effects on both mental and physical health. But recognizing, and working to prevent them, can begin to break that pattern. That’s what a new educational program in …
Continue reading “Educating ‘Fellows’ to Counter Adverse Childhood Experiences – December 5, 2016”