Cannabis News Roundup: Congress, cops, courts and conferences
Congress considers cannabis ... Marin blocks marijuana in county ... Dangerous pathogens found in medical cannabis ... Two conferences ... and more.
View ArticleMarin County artist Tom Killion weaves poetry into his work
This story is set to the music of Bay Area shakuhachi player Masayuki Koga, who runs the Japanese Music Institute of America .
View ArticleCannabis News Roundup: Trump could come after medical marijuana
Trump reserves possibility of prosecution for medical marijuana ... Two South American pharmacies add cannabis meds ... hearse hides pounds of pot ... and more.
View ArticleRV parking bans in Marin County appease homeowners, unsettle homeless residents
Oversized-vehicle parking bans are leaving people who sleep in RVs and vans searching for places to park and live, and leaving public officials trying to balance their empathy for those people with...
View ArticleThe Source: The story of Marin County's namesake takes flight
General Mariano Vallejo, the 19th century founder of Sonoma, had a lot of influence in the North Bay. He’s got a town named after him, of course, and he also had something to do with naming the...
View ArticleCannabis News Roundup: Drop your guns, medical users!
Adult use OK in SF but not in Marin ... Medical users asked to give up their guns ... Legal marijuana could help curb opiod crisis ... Cheech Marin’s bio ... and more
View ArticleBehind the scenes at the San Francisco Food Bank
Paul Ash is the executive director of the San Francisco and Marin Food Banks. And he’s taking us on a tour of the main distribution center in Potrero Hill.
View ArticleA new project from the Oakland Zoo gives mountain lion cubs a second chance
A few months ago the Oakland Zoo rescued three orphaned mountain lions cubs from the wild. They are part of a new exhibit called the California Trail that opens tomorrow . It’s a huge expansion that...
View ArticleHow are people in the Bay Area feeling about the 4th of July?
In the week leading up to our nation’s birthday, it feels like we’ve been pummeled with a lot of jarring political drama. Are people feeling any different about celebrating America this year?
View ArticleSocial impact of Willie Mays on San Francisco
A public memorial service is being held today for the late Willie Mays at Oracle Park, it’s expected that thousands of fans will bid the Giants’ great a final farewell.
View ArticleSinging in community / Healing With Sound / Willie Mays
Today, how a researcher at UCSF thinks community choirs can be more than just a fun activity. Then, healing that uses sound itself. And, we remember the significance of Willie Mays.
View ArticleNeighborhood choirs as public health solutions
A thriving network of neighborhood choirs in San Francisco started out as a study of the health benefits of group singing for older adults.
View ArticleHeat wave easing through this week
The heat wave pummeling the Bay Area has peaked and cooler temperatures are expected, though still well above normal, the National Weather Service said.
View ArticleState adopts new mandatory water conservation measures
Despite California's perpetual struggles with water shortages, state regulators Sunday adopted mandatory conservation measures that are substantially weaker and save less water than they originally...
View ArticleProPublica exposes the delusion of “advanced” plastic recycling
The world churns out 430 million metric tons of plastic pollution every year. Scientists say the key to fixing this crisis is to make less of it.
View ArticleBiden proposes new rules to protect workers from extreme heat
For the first time ever, the Biden administration has released a proposed rule with the goal of protecting nearly 36 millions workers from extreme heat.
View ArticleAdvocates, San Jose city officials at odds on how to use opioid settlement funds
San Jose received more than $1 million after a major settlement held drugmakers and distributors accountable for the opioid epidemic. However, advocates are not happy with the proposed use of the funds.
View ArticleState school districts required to have 'instructional continuity plan' by...
Starting next March, California school districts will be required to post a plan on their websites outlining how they will provide instruction to students within 10 school days of an emergency that...
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