Hey Santa Cruz County & City of Watsonville let us know if you need anything from us. WAMM #compassionatecare #socialequity #cannabiswithapurpose

Communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by cannabis prohibition. We must do more than decriminalize cannabis – we have to address the devastating effects of the failed War on Drugs to black and brown people. #MarijuanaJustice forbes.com/sites/sarabrit…

One year ago today, Mac Miller visited us and recorded his Tiny Desk concert at NPR. During his set, he performed tracks from ‘Swimming’ live before an audience for the very first time. We miss you, Mac. NPR Music npr.org/2018/08/06/635…

NOPE @gonepatrol (Via @reesecocrane )

. #IHateWhenPeopleAskMe how many people I killed during the war...I was a chef. Still flippin' these lbs. like hotcakes.

CODING FOR KIDS: A local veteran is opening Monterey Code Ninjas, a coding center where kids can learn how to code and prepare for 21st century jobs. KION's Josh Kristianto will have more details about the project at 5 and 6 p.m. bit.ly/2m0Rupn

These California politicians once helped regulate legal marijuana. Now they're working for the industry latimes.com/california/sto…

This song reminds me off my Stepdad - George Edward Williams He was one helluva man and I miss him daily. Tyler Childers - Nose On The Grindstone | OurVinyl Sessions youtu.be/_QzcrflqDCg via YouTube

& 1 final FACT✔️for good measure: A May ‘19 study in the American Journal of Drug & Alcohol Abuse on veterans suggest many are subbing cannabis for opioids & other prescription meds (which are fed regulated) due to cannabis having a *significantly higher* safety profile.

Yesterday Gavin Newsom signed SB 34, breathing new life into CA cannabis compassion programs. Kudos to Senator Scott Wiener & the many advocates who engaged on this issue with so much passion for & commitment to their patients. Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance California NORML Brownie Mary SF Americans4SafeAccess

ICYMI: A new study by the Veterans Affairs finds that #veterans with moderate or severe pain intensity are more likely to attempt suicide. bit.ly/2qph0q8 *If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Veteran Crisis Line 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1*

Today, I introduced the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Entitlement Act to right this wrong. My bill will ensure that those who served in the Armed Forces and their families can receive the education and training they have earned and were promised. panetta.house.gov/media/press-re…

The Pentagon has approved #GIBill eligibility for National Guard troops stationed at the U.S.-Mexico border. bit.ly/38JiVaZ

BOOM: Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker just pardoned more than 11,000 people for past marijuana records—one day before legal recreational cannabis sales are set to begin in the state. marijuanamoment.net/illinois-gover…

Psychedelic Events Are Going Mainstream, Where The Much-Maligned Mushroom Industry Focuses On Mental ... via Forbes forbes.com/sites/sarabrit…

California’s $635M in cannabis taxes—where is it going? buff.ly/37pJ5yt "$37.5 million for at-risk youth ... Local non-profits can apply for grants .... The application deadline for this year is March 20."

Santa Cruz Veterans Alliance hmm, @RobBontaCA should ask the LAO to do it. 🙂 I recall, for example, in Oakland the Chamber of Commerce said local #cannabis biztax = 10X any other industry.

Sometimes I wake up I feel like doing nothing. Just relaxing. Just very true. If anyone says different, they’re lying - it’s human nature. Then you roll over, get a little mad at yourself, and realize to get anywhere you’ve got to make a deposit in the GOAL BANK. #KeepPunching

NEW: Andrey Kukushkin, indicted for allegedly funneling Russian money to officials, was set to partner w/the V.A. on cannabis research just before he was charged. The chair for several of DoD's med research programs was in loop, raising natsec concerns. politico.com/news/2020/02/0…

. WTF?!? VA San Francisco ...firstly, buy American, secondly, we've already participated in research w/ VA Palo Alto HCS and we'd be happy to help facilitate more throughout the #bayarea politico.com/news/2020/02/0… Mona Zhang Natasha Bertrand POLITICO Nick Ibarra Santa Cruz Sentinel @nicolewheaton