Actress and activist Roseanne Barr gives legalization a presidential promise
Roseanne Barr knows a thing or two about commercial and critical success. Her hit TV show Roseanne lasted nine seasons and earned the comic-actress an Emmy, a Golden Globe and three …
I love shows like Mythbusters. They do a great job of showing how people believe certain things . . . whether or not there is evidence or truth to back up those beliefs.
I learned, for instance, that despite all those …
Patient:
Angeline Chilton
Age:
45
Condition/Illness:
Multiple sclerosis
Using medical cannabis since:
2009
WHY DID YOU START USING MEDICAL MARIJUANA?
I had the most severe joint pain, nausea, exhaustion, depression and spasticity that made the task of getting out of bed to go to the bathroom almost impossible. I …
Something remarkable happened on the march towards SB 375, the California Sustainable Communities Planning Act of 2008, otherwise known as California’s greenhouse reduction initiative. In March 2012, Beverly Hills received the distinction of being the first city in Los Angeles …
Today, I am entrenched in trial with a medical marijuana case. My clients operated a compassionate, non-profit dispensary and each face eight felonies. By all accounts, they were completely compliant with state law, but their fate rests in the hands …
The medical marijuana model for providing cannabis to people is not working. Sixteen states with medical marijuana laws and almost sixteen years since passage of Proposition 215 and people’s lives are still be ruined as they attempt to navigate the …
OC firm unveils cannabis vending machine
Medical marijuana patients may soon be able to purchase their medicine 24/7, courtesy of a new form of vending machine that works similar to an ATM.
Aliso Viejo-based Dispense Labs plans to lease the state-of-the-art machines …
1. Total cash award (in dollars) the city of Dana Point won in court judgments against three local dispensaries in fiscal year 2011: 7 million (Source: Orange County Register).
2. Portion (in dollars) of Dana Point’s $7 million award that was …
Breaking news: Keith Moon, legendary drummer of The Who, is dead. Now most people that have picked up a rock record since 1978—the year that Moon passed away—know that this is old news. Most people, that is, but not the …
Now in its second year, the IE love Jah fest is expanding and spreading the good vibrations. Hosted by KSPC’s very own Junor Francis, this family friendly event (where kids 12 and under get in free with an adult) also …
Also referred to as Weenie Roast y Fiesta due to its Cinco de Mayo due date, KROQ’s annual spring festival, now in its 20th year, presents one of its better lineups in years—at least there’s no Blink 182 or any …
Long-standing debates over whether Roger Waters or David Gilmore is the true genius behind the world’s greatest psychedelic rock band will be put on hold this month when Waters mounts his mega-staging of Pink Floyd’s 1979 magnum opus, The Wall …
This year marks the 15th year the Kottonmouth Kings have reigned over hip-hop punk rock. With 12 full-length albums under its belt, the Kottonmouth Kings (currently consisting of D-Loc, Daddy X, Johnny Richter, The Dirtball, Lou Dog, DJ Bobby B …
I won’t deny it: spring is my favorite season. The perfectly soothing, serene winds across your face; the bright sun that repels the melancholy of a gray winter; the activities of vivacious people under the dazzling spring light; it’s nature’s …
Cannabis Sativa: The Essential Guide to the World’s Finest Marijuana Strains
Edit. By S.T. Oner
Green Candy Press
While this isn’t a true coffee table book, this is the type of volume you want to keep on the coffee table when your 420-friendly …
Master of My Make-Believe
Santigold
Downtown/Atlantic
When Santigold kicks off Master of My Make-Believe with the lyrics, “People want my power, and they want my station/Stormed my winter palace, but they couldn’t take it,” one definitely gets the sense she’s talking to every …
The Immortals
Dir. Tarsem Singh
Relativity Media/Universal Pictures
In the beginning, the Greek gods win a war against the Titans and seal them away in the depths of Mount Tartarus. During the fight, a powerful weapon known as the Ephirus bow fell from …
Take a tour through Thailand for an opium history lesson
Now that’s edutainment!
We’re standing in the Hall of Opium, trying to figure out who might be smuggling drugs. The main suspects aren’t real people (another fun way to pass the time), …
Willy Wonka, eat your heart out. Now, CULTURE’s reviewers over the years have sampled many-many medicated chocolate bars over the years . . . but this is our new favorite. Seriously. The sample we tried comes from Organic Trends in …
This is not the kind of popcorn you’d find at the snack counter of your local Edwards Theater—but you’d wish it did carry it. I must admit, I’ve had medicated popcorn before and it was . . . OK. Auntie …
An indica-dominant hybrid from Nature’s Natural Collective Care in Reseda, Skywalker OG has quickly developed an outstanding reputation for potency and aesthetic beauty. We’re happy to report the rumors are entirely true: It’s a force to be reckoned with. The …
From Safe Access Caregivers in Santa Ana, this 60-40 sativa/indica mix proves that sometimes a banana is more than just a banana. So-called for its elongated buds, The Real Banana’s vividly verdant hue and pale-yellow highlights suggest a better name …
At last, a strain name that truly captures the look and spirit of the variety it graces. Irreverent and offbeat, colorfully dazzling, this new strain from Mid-County Patients Association in Anaheim is a delight to the senses. The smallish buds …
The origins of this 100-percent pure indica from DTPC in Riverside is a mystery. It’s highly reminiscent of Hindu Kush in taste and aroma and similar to Sour Diesel in appearance, but we’d be guessing if we tried to pin …
Makes eight servings.
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar
2 8-inch corn tortillas
Cannabis-Infused Oil**
Mexican crema (optional)
Combine cinnamon and sugar set aside. Cut 2 8-inch tortillas into desired shapes 2 to 3 inches long. In a heavy medium skillet, heat 1/2 inch of Cannabis-Infused …
TIP: Wear gloves when working with chili peppers to avoid contact with the volatile oils that can burn your skin.
4 cups bite-size pieces of mixed fresh fruit (mango, papaya, strawberries and pineapple)
1 fresh jalapeño chili pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely minced
1 lime
2 …
Makes 8 half-cup servings
3 tablespoon Cannabis-Infused Oil**
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 fresh poblano chile peppers, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons lime juice
In a large skillet heat Cannabis-Infused Oil over …
Makes 8 half-cup servings
2 tablespoon Cannabis-Infused Oil**
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup long grain rice
1 14-ounce can chicken broth
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup Canna Butter*
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
In a medium …
Makes eight servings.
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 4-ounce can diced green chile peppers
1/2 cup chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano, crushed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 10-ounce can enchilada sauce
1/2 cup Canna Butter*
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
In a …
If you were a fan of the British ska scene, then The Beat (The English Beat to us Yanks) was your band of the week. Now, thankfully, the good souls at Shout Factory have pooled together this new box set …
If you’re fan of Gang Gang Dance, then you’ll love cruising around town in this deck by Alien Workshop (the skate company that Rob Dyrdek bought last year) for pro skater Jason Dill. We would say the deck’s artwork is …
