Letters: COVID-19, mental health, bookstores, etc.
A place to be heard Re: “15 Minutes: David Bain, executive director of NAMI Sacramento” by Lindsay Oxford (15 Minutes, April 23): NAMI Sacramento is…
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Virtual elevation
Video games offer an entertaining escape, especially while stoned. Here are five to consider this 420 holiday. As staying at home becomes the new normal,…
Ngaio Bealum’s top 8 ‘cultivars’
Welcome back—2019 was a pretty good year for California weed. There were definitely a few hiccups, and the prices in the dispensaries are still a…
Self-care for your inner Sweet Creature
Self-care is crucial, especially during these times. Whether it’s taking a long walk to clear the mind, reciting morning meditations or soaking in a warm…
Stay-at-home high
Smoking cannabis is not recommended by the CDC,low-dose edibles are its smokeless replacement The coronavirus pandemic has inspired cannabis users to reevaluate the risks of…
Baked and confused
In our house it’s known as “The Great Brownie Incident of 2012.” It’s a hilarious memory, a funny story to tell at parties and a…
420 virtual variety show
Gathering in person isn’t allowed, so celebrate4/20 online with yoga, trivia and DIY segments Rolling paper origami, a lip sync battle, cooking demos and workouts…
Now, that’s Moxie
Southern California cannabis company donates a portion of its proceeds to end the tiger trade seen in the popular Netflix docu-series Tiger King The Netflix…
Growing cannabis during coronavirus
‘Homegrown’ flowers can supplement efforts to stay in supply The coronavirus stay-at-home orders bring back memories of my younger days, when trying to find good…
6 fierce cannabis influencers to follow
There’s no denying that with cannabis legalization efforts moving forward in various states, the culture and industry have been experiencing a boom. With cannabis still…
15 Minutes: There’s a new cannabis chief in town
“Sacramento has really done a lot to make cannabis business opportunities available,” said Davina Smith, the city’s new cannabis program manager. As the new head…
Elevation during self-isolation
So … How was Barcelona? It was cool for the four days I was there. I have never washed my hands so often in my…
How to use cannabis safely during a pandemic
COVID-19 sounds like it should be a new cannabis strain. Unfortunately, it’s the official name of the virulent coronavirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe….
Editor’s note: Seeding success
City Hall counts on small Sacramento companies to grow When the media release popped into my email, it looked promising: The city of Sacramento picked…
Essay: Cannabis, crime and corruption
Retail bans and license limits are bad for marijuana legalization By Diane Goldstein Recently, Sacramento’s cannabis market was embroiled in an international scheme involving Andrey…
One Woman of Color is Making History in Sacramento’s Growing Cannabis Industry
BY EDGAR SANCHEZ Betty Mitchell’s uncle was a pioneer in developing medical cannabis in Arkansas. Now, Mitchell herself is being called a pioneer in Sacramento’s…
Mommy’s little helper
Alcohol is a well-known fixture of mainstream mom culture. References to “mommy-juice” and “wine-o’clock” abound, as do countless memes and videos about how alcohol takes…