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Medical marijuana finds social outlet in Ore. cafe
At the newly opened Cannabis Cafe, people sit around taking tokes from a "vaporizer" -7 a contraption with a big plastic bag that captures the potent vapors of heated marijuana.
Roberson jury could deliberate by Nov. 30
A judge denied a second motion by defense attorney Monica Lynch to have the case against alleged child killer Ulysses Roberson dismissed on Tuesday.
Nation's 1st Cannabis Cafe Opens In Portland
Share + Nov 14, 2009 6:00 am US/Pacific PORTLAND, Ore. 1 of 1 Madeline Martinez, leader in Oregon's NORML chapter, demonstrates how to smoke marijuana using a vaporizer during the opening of the nation's first cannabis cafe.
Our View: Three for Rio Hondo College Board
Rio Hondo College seems to always take one step forward, two steps back. The passage of a $245-million bond measure in 2004 has resulted in new facilities and parking lots - a step forward.
Scenes from the women's conference
This past Monday and Tuesday, Maria Shriver, the first lady of California, put on her annual Women's Conference in Long Beach.
Getting your kids to love travel
How exciting fish can be to a child seeing them for the first time! For any parent that loves to travel, they want to pass on this passion to their kids.
Student named runner-up in science competition
Davis High School senior Madeline Sides, 16, was named a runner-up in the statewide "Outstanding Young Scientist" competition at a ceremony at the Sacramento Zoo on Tuesday.
ACORN scaling back or shutting down in many cities
Reporting from Los Angeles and Chicago - Stung by the recession and a string of scandals, the ACORN community activist organization has found itself shutting down in many of the communities it once worked to empower.
Calimesa trying to provide protection by requiring roofs for outside pets.
One Riverside County community's efforts to require residents to provide shelter for their animals has led to an examination of what state law says about the issue.
Benjamin Wilhelm Kaufman , passed away in his home in Paso Robles surrounded by loving family on August 13, 2009 at age 36.
Lassen County Times & Westwood Pine P...
Monday August 03, 2009 Latest fire information in Lassen County Posted on Monday, August 03 @ 13:12:29 PDT Aug.
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Rabbits, robotics part of county's new 4-H
Ventura County 4-H Youth Development Supervisor Susan Gloeckler, left, hands out seeds to, from left, Abbigail Lucas, Madeline Peterson and Aubrey Navarro at the Port Hueneme Youth Center at Naval Base Ventura County.
East L.A. student up for 'Best Youth'
Madeline Salazar, 17, has already won state and local honors, but she is now up for a national "Best Youth" award.
Gov.'s plan will allow shelters to euthanize strays sooner
Pet lovers are outraged by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's plan to repeal a law designed to postpone euthanasia in animal shelters.
Spots in San Clemente Salsa Challenge being eaten up fast
SALSA CHALLENGE The Chamber of Commerce is inviting entries for the 2009 Salsa Challenge, and if you're interested, don't delay.
Rotary Club awards $40,000 in scholarships
The Rotary Club of Ignacio has distributed $40,000 in scholarships as a tribute to the Wulbern family.
In-law: Wis. mother knew daughter was gravely ill
A mother accused of homicide for only praying while her 11-year-old daughter died of untreated diabetes knew the girl was gravely ill at least a day before she died, a sister-in-law testified Monday.