EDITOR’S NOTE

“No one goes to bat harder for your
many of them, “if it bleeds it leads” is
community and small business
like the local free press.”
One of my writers
said that to me recently –
Dave, actually, it was Dave.
He said it with a conviction
that hit home and verbalized
what I haven’t been able to ar-
ticulate for myself, only feel.
These last few years have
been a wild ride, one that changed how
I viewed the Flyer and its role in the commu-
nity. For a while there, it was merely about the
art and entertainment culture of the Valley -
putting a spotlight on all the cool shit no one
wanted to admit was here. And that’s still part
of the big picture, don’t get me wrong, it plays
a significant role in what motivates us to keep
printing. But the deeper I’ve gone down the
rabbit hole of the local culture here, the more
I uncover that is the underbelly to that culture.
The Central Valley has layers and
layers of battles waging all at the same time –
it’s food deserts, economic disparity, poverty,
homelessness, air pollution, education dispari-
ty, urban sprawl, and preferential treatment to
megacorps over small business. There’s a few in
there I missed, but you get the point, the list
goes on. Yet, who’s talking about it and talking
about it in depth at the underdog’s defense?
News stations (even the locals) and
prominent newspapers spend a bulk of their
time, energy, and space talking about national
and regional issues. Not to mention that for
king and brevity is the standard.
Even with the few community
newspapers who exist in this,
often ignored, and underap-
preciated industry, with us
– there aren’t enough pages
and writers to keep up with
it all. But we’re doing what we
can, and I’m confident that they
would agree with me when I say
that we’ll keep doing it or die trying.
The  Flyer  is for you, for the com-
munity. It isn’t for me or any selfish motives
to strike it rich because, let’s face it, a local
free press isn’t where people come to do that.
In fact, our writers are primarily a volunteer
force. They write because they want to, be-
cause they feel passionate about the issues in
their neighborhoods and because they believe
in the Flyer’s potential of what it could be for
the community. And honestly, I couldn’t do
any of this without them.
You know, I never have to convince
readers why this magazine is worth its salt – it’s
only the advertisers I have to do that with. The
ones who think no one reads this, or print, or
anything anymore.
All of this is to say that this local free
press, the Flyer, can’t go to bat for its commu-
nity without its writers. If you feel any appre-
ciation for what they’re doing – reach out to
them, their emails are listed alongside their
names – and let them know you’re willing to
bat for them.

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CANNAFORNICATION 2020
By I. smiley G. Calderón | smileygcalderon@gmail.com
H appy New Year! They say hindsight is
2020, but so is our new year. As we
usher in the “Roaring Twenties” of our 21st
century, what can we say we have learned
about the cannabis condition in our Central
Valley communities?
THE NATION
Well, yes, we still know that cannabis (often
called “marijuana”) remains federally illegal -
that hasn’t changed any, unfortunately. It was
branded a “Schedule I” drug a few decades
ago “with no currently accepted medical use
and a high potential for abuse” by the Con-
trolled Substances Act of 1970. And it has
been held hostage there ever since. 50 dark
years and counting.
Many organizations are currently
lobbying to change our federal prohibition
of cannabis, but it’s an uphill battle. When
I spoke with Matt Simon, Legislative Analyst
at Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) about this
struggle, he put it in a national context. He
reminded me that in some parts of the coun-
try, possession of cannabis is still a felony.
“The struggle is real,” Matt told me. Accord-
ing to MPP, someone is arrested for a “mari-
juana offense” in the U.S. every 48 seconds.
To think in our modern era - within the
same “united” nation - that one state offers
a safe haven for something that another state
finds so offensive that it criminalizes posses-
sion as a felony is staggering. And egregious.
This whole mess is nationally confusing and
unfair. But, Matt reminded me: the key is
to keep fighting, to continue lobbying and
pushing for progressive cannabis legislation.
And he’s right. After all, MPP’s motto is, “We
change laws.” Focusing on sensible cannabis
laws is critical.
And, thanks to our nation’s confus-
ing hierarchy and structure of laws, individ-
ual progressive states have legally been able
to circumvent them and slip through the
cracks by enacting their  own  pro-cannabis
laws and ordinances, in direct opposition to
the Feds. This has been great news for pro-
cannabis Californians benefitting from some
of the most progressive cannabis laws in the
country and the world.
THE STATE
It all started with California’s 1996 “Com-
passionate Use Act,” Proposition 215. And,
although this is old news in light of more re-
cent legal developments, this “Medical Mar-
ijuana” law is still active. It provides some
essential legal protections for medical canna-
bis users that nonmedical users can’t benefit
from.  can cultivate up to six cannabis plants at their
But, let’s be clear here: cannabis is
cannabis - whether we call it “medical” or
“recreational” does not make it any less of a
medicine. It’s the same stuff. (Okay, typical-
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Onward
into
the Fog
By Will Freeney
memo247365@gmail.com
T wo years ago, we were contemplat-
ing the implementation of Prop 64
– legalizing personal possession of mar-
ijuana in limited quantities and cultiva-
tion for personal use – also in limited
quantities. As the specifics of Prop 64
were put to work (allowing individual
municipalities to determine the degree
to which commercial cultivation and
sales would be permitted in their spe-
cific district), Fresno County dealt itself
out of the commercial opportunities al-
together, and Fresno city followed suit –
leaving Coalinga as the only legal retail
source for recreational cannabis prod-
ucts in Fresno County.
Then, one year ago, the Fres-
ly those strains with increased CBD content
or higher percentages of THC - are called
“medical” - but that’s just marketing tactics).
no City Council voted to add Article 33
to Chapter 9 of the Fresno Municipal
Code – the code relating to “Adult Use
Really, the only difference between “medical”
and Medicinal Cannabis Retail Business
and “nonmedical” is found in the status of
and Commercial Cannabis Business.”
the user. So, if a user has a “Medical Marijua-
That landmark amendment weighs in at
na License” - a physician’s recommendation
53 pages – many of which are dedicat-
for cannabis - this user is legally considered
ed to the over-reaching and redundant
a patient. On the other hand, up until the
language of legal definitions. The most
recent passage of Proposition 64 in 2016,
essential salient fact of the legislation is
“The Adult Use of Marijuana Act,” (AUMA),
that it opens the door to potential retail-
if a user was caught with cannabis without
ers. Those potential retailers have to ap-
a physician’s recommendation, he or she
ply to the state and to the city and then
would just be another drug-using criminal in
be selected by the city, deemed worthy
California.
of an M-business license. The hoops are
With the contentious U.S. history
numerous, and the profit margin is im-
of cannabis legislation in mind, it’s nice for
pacted by the fees and taxes associated
nonmedical cannabis users to finally be treat-
with those many hoops.
ed like adults in the golden state. But are they
And here’s the reality – while
really? 
Fresno’s city councilmembers tiptoe, in
their flame-retardant onesies, into the
THE REGION AND COUNTY
realm of Commercial Cannabis, com-
mercial cannabis in California (a de-
With the passage of Prop 64, it became le-
cades-old primary industry up north in
gal for Californians over 21 anywhere in the
Humboldt and Mendocino Counties)
state to possess, process, transport, and even
marches on. An August 19th article for
give away for free (to other adults over 21)
the LA Times posited a growth rate for
up to an ounce of cannabis. And now, adults
statewide legal cannabis business from
$2.5 billion in 2018 to $3.1 billion in
residence for personal use, too. 
2019. The article goes on to share the
“bad news” from this good news/bad
Continues on pg 4...
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...‘Into the Fog’ cont’d from pg 3
news split on Cali Canna. Although le-
galized commerce experienced a 23%
upturn in its second year, the numbers
for the residual illegal sector of the in-
dustry are estimated to be $8.7 billion
– more than double, almost triple, the
legal market numbers.
And that shouldn’t be a sur-
prise, considering the leverage Prop 64
gave local municipalities to discourage
“marijuana in their community.” The
pushback to the status quo is not just
from licensed cannabis businesses suffer-
ing under aggressive taxes for their enter-
prises – unlicensed (aka “illegal”) distrib-
utors take a larger share of the market.
Their lower prices reflect the lack of
taxation and with more ready access
(consumer-to-product) in the absence of
regulatory restrictions.
No, the Legislative Analyst’s Office
(a non-partisan resource) just released its
report on the state of the industry. Their
conclusion? “Even if the state eliminat-
ed its cannabis taxes entirely, other costs
– such as regulatory compliance costs
and local taxes – likely would keep legal
cannabis prices higher than illicit mar-
ket prices.” The LAO report goes on to
recommend changing the cannabis tax
structure from weight-based to poten-
cy-based (around a half-cent per mil-
ligram of THC). That may, indeed, be
more equitable. Still, I’m not sure how or
if that could increase the share of canna-
bis sales registered by “legal” operations.
It seems like local governments
should be working to make entry into
legal cannabis commerce as easy as pos-
sible, as it cuts into the entirely untaxed
and unregulated operations that contin-
ue (and will continue) unabated.
PERSONAL USE
CHEAT SHEET
• Carry up to 1 ounce
• Carry up to 8 grams of
concentrate
• Grow up to six plants
per household
• Indoor growing or
within a secured area
permitted. (restric-
tions apply)
• No public smoking
• 21 & over only
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But, Central Valley county gov-
ernment officials have also taken clever ad-
vantage of the loopholes within this Act. It
affords local governments the freedom to “en-
act and enforce reasonable regulations to rea-
sonably  regulate” how and even  if  residents
can grow their voter-approved, California-
sanctioned six cannabis plants.  “The living plants and any marijuana pro-
And Fresno County is not inno-
cent of these governmental games, either. It
reminds residents on its website that AUMA
affirms “that cities and counties may com-
pletely prohibit outdoor planting and cul-
tivation of marijuana” and that “cities and
counties may completely prohibit the estab-
lishment or operation of businesses engaged
in commercial nonmedical marijuana activ-
ity.” And with this notice, Fresno County
declares: “The establishment or operation of
a business engaged in commercial marijua-
na activity is prohibited in all Zone Districts
of the unincorporated territory of Fresno
County.” They make it clear: “Possession,
planting, cultivation, harvesting, drying,
or processing outdoors on the grounds of a
private residence is prohibited in all Zone
Districts of the unincorporated territory of
Fresno County.” According to Fresno Coun-
ty, medical marijuana dispensaries are also
illegal, and medical marijuana users are not
permitted to cultivate their own cannabis
within the county, either.
It’s confusing to be sure, as the dis-
tinction between commercial, personal, and
medicinal is unclear. So, what does the state
law really say?
As mentioned above, Prop 64 made
possession of up to an ounce of cannabis le-
gal for adults over 21 anywhere in California.
Specifically, section 11362.1(a) of the Health
and Safety Code reads: “It shall be lawful
under state and local law, and shall not be
a violation of state or local law, for persons
21 years of age or older to possess, process,
transport, purchase, obtain, or give away
to persons 21 years of age or older without
any compensation whatsoever not
more than 28.5 grams [one
ounce] of marijuana…and
not more than 8 grams “[fresno county]
of marijuana in the
form of concentrat- prohibition is only for  [possess, plant, culti-
ed cannabis…” It
also states that it is outdoor cannabis cultivation
lawful to “possess,
plant, cultivate,
that is not  than six living mar-
harvest, dry, or “inside an accessory
process not more
than six living mari- structure to a private
juana plants and pos-
sess the marijuana pro-
residence.”
duced by the plants.”
So, how can Fres-
no County apparently prohibit the
state-sanctioned cultivation of cannabis for
its residents over 21?
Well, the next section of the Health
and Safety Code, section 11362.2(a), sheds
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some light: “Personal cultivation of marijua-
na under paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of
Section 11362.1 is subject to the following
restrictions: (1) A person shall plant, culti-
vate, harvest, dry, or process plants in accor-
dance with local ordinances…”
“In accordance with local ordinanc-
es...” How convenient.
But the next part of the section,
paragraph (2), provides some guidelines:
duced by the plants in excess of 28.5
grams are kept  within the per-
son’s private residence,  or
upon the grounds of
that private residence
“Prop 64 gives
(e.g., in an outdoor Central Valley adults
garden area), are
in a locked space, over 21 the right to ...
and  are not visible
by normal unaided cultivate their personal
vision from a public
place.
Cannabis inside their private
So, this is residences, even within
one of the sections of
the Adult Use of Mar- Fresno County.”
ijuana Act that Fresno
County is using to justify its
prohibition of cannabis cultiva-
tion. When certain counties declare that can-
nabis “possession, planting, cultivation, har-
vesting, drying, or processing outdoors on the
grounds of a private residence is prohibited
in all Zone Districts,” they cleverly forget
to mention that the critical word justifying
their prohibition is “outdoors.” That is, some
counties want cannabis users to believe that
any cannabis activity on the grounds of a
private residence within their jurisdiction is
illegal. But, this is simply not true. Lawful
cannabis activity under Proposition 64 is
entirely legal inside a private home. Outside
is a different matter.
Let’s go back to the text of AUMA
for clarification. Section 11362.2(b), para-
graph 2, states: “Notwithstanding paragraph
(1) [A city, county, or city and county may
enact and enforce  reasonable  regulations
to  reasonably  regulate]…no city, county, or
city and county may completely
prohibit persons engaging
in the actions and con-
duct of subdivision (a)
of Section 11362.1
vate, harvest, dry, or
process not more
ijuana plants and
possess the mari-
juana produced by
the plants]  inside a
private residence or in-
side an accessory structure
to a private residence located
upon the grounds of a private
residence that is fully enclosed and se-
cure.”
Clearly, Prop 64 gives Central Val-
ley adults over 21 the right to possess and
cultivate their personal cannabis inside their
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private residences even within Fresno Coun-
ty.
Not only that, but this same sec-
tion of the Act’s text also clarifies that local
governments must equally allow cannabis
cultivation inside “an accessory structure to a
private residence…that is fully enclosed and
secure.” Greenhouse, anyone? As long as it’s
out of public view, it’s legal.
Unfortunately, however, this antag-
onistic, backward-thinking Central Valley
county still bullheadedly at war with
cannabis on some fabricated
justification of “health and
safety concerns for their
residents” do have the
law behind them
when it comes to
prohibiting canna-
bis cultivation  out-
doors  - even at a
private residence
on private grounds.
Their justification is
found in paragraph 3
of the same 11362.2(b)
section: “Notwithstanding
paragraph (3) of subdivision
(a) of Section11362.1 [the right
to possess, plant, cultivate, harvest, dry, or
process not more than six living marijuana
plants and possess the marijuana produced
by the plants], a city, county, or city and
county may completely prohibit persons from
engaging in actions and conduct under
paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section
11362.1 [the right to possess, plant, cultivate,
harvest, dry, or process not more than six liv-
ing marijuana plants and possess the mari-
juana produced by the plants] outdoors upon
the grounds of a private residence.” There it
is, another loophole.
But, keep in mind, this prohibi-
tion is only for outdoor cannabis cultivation
that is not “inside an accessory structure to a
private residence.” Once again, as long as it’s
inside something, it’s legal.
It’s sad to know that when our
Central Valley county officials are given the
right and duty to “enact and enforce reason-
able  regulations to  reasonably  regulate” law-
ful outdoor personal cannabis cultivation
at a private residence, they choose the most
extreme option of prohibition. And, they
make it appear that their local prohibition
ordinances trump state law. They cleverly cite
state law to justify and defend their limited
right to prohibition and to make their resi-
dents believe that California state law doesn’t
matter in the Central Valley when it comes to
cannabis. How shamefully shady.
Which is why I love the next para-
graph of section 11362.2(b). Article 4 states:
“Paragraph (3) of this subdivision shall be-
come inoperative upon a determination by
the California Attorney General that non-
medical use of marijuana is lawful in the
State of California under federal law, and an
act taken by a city, county, or city and county
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Fun Facts
For the Love of Cannabis
1. If you have been a regular mar-
ijuana user for decades, you have
probably wondered if it’s just you,
or marijuana strains have become
stronger. The truth is, they have.
Back in the day marijuana would
far less get you “high” as it con-
tained less than 5% THC. Now-
adays, however, you can find sam-
ples with over 25% THC.
2. Cannabis seeds are a source of
all amino acids. They are one of
only a handful of substances that
man can sustain off indefinitely
with no other food and provide all
known amino acids.
3. You can’t die from a weed over-
dose back in 1988 a DEA Judge
named Francis Young argued in
favor of taking weed off Schedule
I because of its ‘low harm profile’.
According to Young, a user would
need to “consume around 1,500
pounds of weed within about
15 minutes to induce a lethal re-
sponse”. This equates to some-
where between 20,000 and 40,000
joints — in 15 minutes!
4. Cannabis seeds are a source of
all amino acids. They are one of
only a handful of substances that
man can sustain off indefinitely
with no other food and provide all
known amino acids.
Answers to last issue’s puzzles
5. Vanity Fair used to adver-
tise hashish candies as harmless
remedies. The 1862 commercial
said it was a pleasurable remedy
against anxiety and melancholy.
For a long time, marijuana was 9. The most expensive joint was
considered legal medicine in the shaped like an elephant tusk and
US and was even added to the US cost $24,000. Perfectly appropriate
Pharmacopeia. It was only at the for the occasion (collecting funds
beginning of the 20th century that for the African Wildlife Foun-
states started to ban it.  dation), the joint was shaped by
Weavers, a rolling expert. Rolling
6. In The Evil Dead, the original a 1.5 pounds and 30 inches long
script called for all the characters joint took two weeks and the paper
to be smoking marijuana when used was made of 24-karat gold.
they are first listening to the tape.
The actors decided to try this for 10. Research has found that
real, and the entire scene had to be Δ(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol, also
later re-shot due to their uncon- known as THC (the main active
trollable behavior. component of cannabis), has a
growth-inhibiting effect on the
7. Pot is short for potagaya. It’s not cancer cells in liver.
a dish, but a type of wine or bran-
dy. Americans started using the 11. The marijuana industry has
term in the late 1930s when they opened new, original jobs and
learned about potagaya or poti- is increasing employment rate
guaya, i.e., potación de guaya (“the rapidly. Marijuana facts and
drink of grief ”). It is basically an statistics  for 2020 predict the
alcoholic drink in which marijuana marijuana industry will have
buds were steeped. created 250,000 new jobs. The
number of jobs increased by 445%
8. Historical  facts about canna- in 2017, which is much larger
bis  tell us the story of a Chinese than the tech or health care sector.
surgeon who used a marijuana Some of them may be vacancies
mixture to relieve the pain during for budtenders, budtrimmers,
surgery. As a matter of fact, the master extractors, etc. Budtenders
Chinese word for anesthesia is are shop assistants selling you the
mazui, which means “marijuana desired dose, while budtrimmers
intoxication.” cut off the undesired leaves from
a marijuana plant. 
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 FREE AT LAST?
I n 2016, California voters passed propo-
sition 64, the Control, Regulate, and Tax
Adult Use of Marijuana Act. In the near four
years since then, legal recreational cannabis
has become one of the fastest-growing and
most lucrative new businesses in the state,
attracting big money, corporate interest,
and investors from all over the globe. Even
former Republican Speaker of the House,
John Boehner, has reversed the staunch an-
ti-pot position he held during his 12 terms
in congress to become a pitchman for cor-
porate cannabis. He’s currently lobbying his
former colleagues in Washington to legalize
recreational cannabis at the federal level.
Boehner’s sudden ideological 180 is moti-
vated far less by an altruistic change of heart
than it is by the fortune he stands to make
if he can get the legislation passed. The im-
petus behind Boehner’s push for legalization
is a proposed merger between Acreage Hold-
ings – a marijuana investment firm – and
Canopy Growth, a Canadian company that
is the largest cannabis holding in the world.
Boehner sits on the board of Acreage Hold-
ings and owns 625,000 shares of the com-
pany. The deal would be worth an estimated
$3 billion. It would net Boehner a cool $20
million payday if he can convince Washing-
ton to legalize it.
Indeed, there is no more significant
example than the Acreage Holdings/Canopy
Growth merger of how much the climate
surrounding cannabis has changed over the
last decade. As more and more states approve
cannabis legalization, investors are getting a
big hit of the billions that previously were
flowing to the black market and loving the
high. For those who have been fighting
the good fight for legalization, all of this is
both vindication and validation for decades
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By Dave Fountinelle | davebh1975@gmail.com
of work to change attitudes and sway pub-
lic opinion. However, for the ones working
on behalf of the hundreds of thousands of
inmates still sitting behind bars for non-vio-
lent, marijuana-only offenses, the breakneck
growth of the recreational cannabis industry
throws a glaring spotlight on just how much
slower and more complicated the changes
have been coming for their clients. And, as
black males make up a disproportionately
higher percentage of inmates incarcerated for
marijuana-only offenses, in addition to serv-
ing statistically harsher sentences than whites
and Latinos convicted of the same crimes,
there is growing criticism of a racial double
standard that sees white men making mil-
lions off the same industry used to demonize
black men.
In Los Angeles County, 8% of the
residents are black, yet they make up 30% of
the people jailed for marijuana-only offens-
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es. In fact, blacks are the only racial group in
LA county with a higher percentage of the
prison population than their overall popula-
tion in the county. Whites make up 27% of
the total population for LA county, and only
20% of those incarcerated for marijuana-on-
ly crimes. Latinos, who comprise 49% of the
LA county population, account for about
42% of those convicted of marijuana-only
offenses. Blacks also received disproportion-
ately longer sentences than whites and Lati-
nos. In many cases, from 25-40% more time
for the same offenses.
Since the passage of prop 64 in
2016, progress for inmates trying to get their
marijuana convictions cleared has been both
slow and complicated. Advocacy groups long
complained of the unnecessary redundancies
and bureaucratic red tape that slogged the
process. Many inmates weren’t even aware
their conviction was eligible for expunge-
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ment. In April, prosecutors in LA and San
Joaquin county took a significant step to ex-
pedite the process when they partnered with
Code for America, a nonprofit tech company
that developed an algorithm able to scan sen-
tencing data and identify every eligible case
in seconds. While this technology will po-
tentially save these counties millions in time
and resources used to identify eligible cases,
it doesn’t mean an instant dismissal for those
convicted. Inmates must still go through
the court system to have their convictions
cleared.
CaNorml and the ACLU have been
two of the loudest voices critical of the lack of
progress on the side of the courts in getting
these convictions cleared. They argue that it
is unacceptable for inmates to still be behind
bars for marijuana-only offenses almost four
years after prop 64 passed. The role race plays
in the process continues to be heavily scruti-
nized as well. With critics pointing out that
blacks and Latinos are lagging significantly
behind white inmates when it comes to the
rate their convictions are cleared.
Before leaving office, Gov. Jerry Brown
signed a measure aimed at having all eligible
marijuana convictions expunged by 2020.
As we enter into the new year, that goal is
still a work in progress. While the efforts of
LA and San Joaquin county prosecutors to
clear approximately 54,000 convictions is a
positive step, there are still over 250,000 peo-
ple behind bars for marijuana-only crimes in
the rest of the state. As John Boehner lobbies
Washington to help him make a fortune off
the industry he once fought to keep illegal,
cannabis reform advocates are questioning
the lack of similar enthusiasm for expunging
the records of those imprisoned by that ille-
gality.

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under paragraph (3) shall be deemed repealed
upon the date of such determination by the
California Attorney General.” Which is to
say, if the federal government were to make
cannabis legal, Prop 64 ensures that Fres-
no County’s prohibition on lawful outdoor
cannabis cultivation at private residences (as
allowed for in paragraph 3) would become
inoperative and repealed. How about that for
progressive, forward-thinking!
And forward-thinking is what is
needed in these backward times.
Prop 64 is a step forward for Cal-
ifornia, but more steps are needed. Change
happens at the grueling grassroots level. For
example, California’s branch of the National
Organization for the Reform of Marijuana
Laws (NORML), a non-profit member-
ship organization dedicated to reforming
cannabis laws, has been working to change
cannabis laws since the 1970s when it suc-
cessfully lobbied the state legis-
lature to pass the Moscone Act,
a landmark law that essentially
decriminalized cannabis posses-
sion (of less than an ounce) from
a felony to a misdemeanor, with
a maximum fine of $100. Some
20 years later, NORML spear-
headed California’s first real suc-
cessful cannabis reform with the
passage of Prop 215 for medical
users. And, some 20 years after
that, in 2016, NORML worked
to help advance California can-
nabis freedom for all (adults over
21) with the passage of AUMA.
The fine folks at NORML have
been putting in the work - and
reaping positive change. Despite
the successes, however, NORML
understands that more is need-
ed: “Prop 64 will not be the last
word on marijuana reform; fur-
ther changes in state and federal
law will be needed to guarantee
affordable medical access, pro-
tect employment and housing
rights, facilitate banking and allow interstate
commerce.” One step at a time.
THE CITY
The big news at the end of 2019 was the
surprise veto on Monday, December 23rd,
by City of Fresno’s lame-duck, Mayor Lee
Brand. He vetoed the Cannabis Retail Busi-
ness and Commercial Cannabis Business
City Ordinance that had passed over a year
ago as Bill No. B-66, but which, among oth-
er changes, has undergone a few critical so-
cial equity reforms, some of which the mayor
apparently did not agree with.
I talked with a city council mem-
ber about this stunt. What a weird time to
veto such a controversial and much-antici-
pated city ordinance, I mentioned. Holiday
season veto? Or maybe it was done just in
time to meet a city deadline. In any matter,
Mayor Brand made a symbolic point against
the City of Fresno’s new green era. Unfortu-
nately, now, it’s back to the drawing board
for the council on this ordinance. But, with
a few adjustments and compromises with the
mayor, hopefully, it will get back on track.
Mayor Brand objected to four items in the
ordinance, one simply being the number of
days that cannabis shops should keep their
security video footage on file. Hopefully,
that’s an easy fix.  make sense of all of this so, I turned to the
But, another objection that the
mayor had was with one of the new social eq-
uity components of the ordinance. The pro-
posed law would’ve mandated social policy
employee criteria for cannabis businesses that
would require hiring former foster youths,
veterans, or those convicted of a cannabis-re-
lated crime. The mayor felt that social equity
cannabis business applicants would not be
able to run their businesses as well as non-so-
cial equity applicants, citing the ordinance’s
employee mandates as too demanding.
There is plenty of time for city
officials to hammer out the details and fix
whatever is necessary to get the mayor on
board if, in fact, his objections are ones that
he’s looking to compromise on. The city is
still in the process of its mandatory environ-
mental review before the ordinance would be
put into effect, and the first legal cannabis
dispensary storefront is opened. That’s likely
many months away anyway.
But the vital part in knowing about
this veto is that it doesn’t veto the right of any
adult over 21 to possess or consume up to
one ounce of cannabis in the city of Fresno.
Although that might have been the intended
perception, or message - to scare or fool res-
idents into believing their right to cannabis
has somehow been revoked - the truth is that
the veto is only a speed bump for cannabis
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businesses who are fighting for a big piece of
the lucrative pie. This market share - the con-
sumers of cannabis in Fresno - remain pro-
tected by Props 215 and 64, despite Mayor
Brand’s veto.
THE FINAL WORD
This whole marijuana marketplace and can-
nabis condition here in the Fresno area can
get pretty damn complicated. I wanted to
best: The Pot Brothers at Law - California’s
award-winning marijuana business and
criminal defense lawyers - brothers Craig and
Marc Wasserman. I had seen their popular
social media posts online (www.potbrothers-
atlaw.com). They are something of celebrities
in the cannabis community and known for
their “no bullshit” approach to giving crucial
legal advice. And, the brothers are the only
marijuana attorneys that will publicly smoke
cannabis and medicate. So, in addition to
being legal sharpshooters, they’re intimately
connected to the fight as well. According to
their website, they “are on a journey to end
Cannabis Prohibition and educate all U.S.
Citizens about their constitutional rights
when dealing with law enforcement.” So, I
thought, what the hell, let me reach out to
them and see if they even respond.
And Marc did. I was shocked.  to six plants. Prop 215, on the other hand,
With over a half a million social
media followers (and counting), a thriving
law firm to manage, podcasts, and an ex-
citing upcoming cannabis radio talk show,
among many other ventures, I was fortunate
to secure a telephone interview with the very
busy renaissance man himself, Mr. Marc
Wasserman.
Our interview went great.
I explained to him the frustration
and confusion with the Fresno County or-
dinances. How Fresno County appears to
have successfully outlawed all nonmedical
cannabis despite state law. So, Mr. Wasser-
man went over state law with me. He told me
that it wasn’t uncommon for rural counties
to continue to oppose cannabis legalization
despite the passage of Props 215 and 64. He
said certain counties and cities employ scare
tactics to keep their residents in the dark
about their cannabis rights and freedoms.
His remedy: “Initiate a recall on those num-
skulls!” And Mr. Wasserman is right - “You
have to push back!” - if local elected officials
got enough heat from their constituents and
received enough letters and phone calls in
opposition to their frivolous cannabis prohi-
bition ordinances, they would certainly get
with the program and adhere to the spirit of
Props 215 and 64 - or get replaced by some-
one who will.
We also discussed the practical
differences between both Propositions. For
example, Prop 64 users - nonmedical con-
sumers - can only consume their
cannabis at a private residence,
whereas Prop 215 users - med-
ical consumers (with a valid
physician’s recommendation)
can consume their cannabis vir-
tually anywhere tobacco smoke
is permitted. Mr. Wasserman
explained that, t Me d i -
cal cannabis users do not need to
be trapped at home to medicate
like nonmedical users. It is legal-
ly okay for medical users to light
up practically anywhere. Medical
users can even legally smoke in
their car if it is not being oper-
ated, and when on a boat, they
can also consume their medi-
cine so long as they are not the
ones running it. Cannabis is not
something to be ashamed of, and
Mr. Wasserman is convinced
that there is no such thing as a
“lazy stoner” - just lazy people
who make cannabis look unpro-
ductive, harmful, or immoral.
Over the years, it’s been his per-
sonal mission to destigmatize cannabis and
prove wrong the stereotypes of its users.
Another big difference between
Props 215 and 64 is the amount of canna-
bis that medical and nonmedical users can
possess or cultivate. As already mentioned
above, Prop 64 allows for possession of up to
one ounce of cannabis and cultivation of up
provides for whatever the prescribing phy-
sician recommends for treatment, typically
no more than eight ounces of cannabis and
cultivation of six mature or twelve immature
plants at any given time.
Clearly, as Mr. Wasserman hinted,
becoming a medical cannabis user is still the
best option for maximum protection and
freedom in these crazy, contradictory Can-
nafornication times. Cannabis, both simul-
taneously forbidden and much desired, must
stand the test of time into a new era.
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Council. The MCCAPC strives to build
January 8-15 a statewide network of individuals,
public policymakers and collabora-
tive agencies dedicated to prevent-
Art ing child abuse and neglect in all its
forms. ​ gamers but we also LOVE movies!
Loud Mouth 2020 Grand Slam!
feat. MC Wil Gibson! Saturday, Jan- ELF the Musical January 9-12.
uary 11 at 7 PM – 10 PM Howie & Thursday at 7pm, Fri & Sat at 7:30om,
Son’s Pizza Parlor 2430 S Mooney Sunday at 1pm. Good Company Play-
Blvd, Visalia, 93277 After a hard ers 1105 N Wishon Ave, Fresno,
fought Slam season, our first show 93728 Based on the beloved holi-
of 2020 leads up to our biggest line- day film, this hysterical family treat
up of finalists from 2019! 12 Poets follows Buddy the Elf as he searches
come together bringing forth their for his true identity. Rated PG ue for this event. sign up early and beat the rush. To Exercise at 10:30 am followed by
best poems to battle it out one more
time to become our 2020 Venue Jay & Silent Bob Reboot Roadshow
Rep! Saturday, January 11 at 8 PM Histor-
ic Crest Theatre 1170 Broadway Pla-
za, Fresno. tells the incredible story behind one
Theater
Gunsmoke Episode 1 ‘Start of a Len-
Fresno Premiere of California’s gend’ Sunday, January 12 at 2 PM
Forgotten Children documentary Hanford Multicultural Theater Com-
Thursday, January 9 at 6:30 PM Ed- pany 14060 Hackett St., Hanford,
wards Fresno Stadium 22 & IMAX 93230 re-enactment of radio show
California’s Forgotten Children will on a stage. Projected dates are Sat-
be having it’s Fresno premiere in urday, January 11 at 7pm, and Sun-
January 2020 hosted by the Made- day, Jaunary 12, at 2pm. This radio
ra County Child Abuse Prevention similitude is directed by Don Brake-
man. (559) 997-3838 trum! Meet us at the Holistic Cultural 7638 N Ingram Ave #111a, Fresno..
Weekdays at maya
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TUESDAY FAMILY DAY: All Tickets $5.50 - Family Day Combo only $25
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Knockout’s MOVIE NIGHT-The
Mandalorian Marathon Jan 14 at 2
PM Knockout Esports Arena 2150
Minnewawa Ave Suite B, Clovis,
93612 At Knockout, we are avid
And by popular demand, we are mak-
ing this a Mandalorian Marathon! All
episodes will be shown in order for
fans of the series and those who
might not have gotten to watch the
series yet. Come by and enjoy a new
chapter in the Star Wars Universe!
First episode starts at 4pm. $5 ven-
Finding Neverlan Wednesday, Jan-
uary 15 at 7:30 PM Saroyan Theatre
700 M St, Fresno. Finding Neverland
of the world’s most beloved char-
acters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M.
Barrie struggles to find inspiration
until he meets four young brothers
and their beautiful widowed mother.
Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting
make-believe adventures, he sets
out to write a play that will astound
London theatergoers. al individuals, and everyone else ac- Bridge from 1-3 pm on Monday, Jan-
if bought in advance! The price will
Community jump to $7 at the door. Cameras are
ok. Free parking!
Bitwise Blood Drive Thursday, Jan-
uary 9 at 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM 700
Van Ness Ave, Fresno, 93721 We’re
partnering with Central California
Senior
Blood Center for the first Bitwise Train Brain at 10:30 am and then
Blood Drive of 2020! The event will CANASTA at 1-3 pm Wednesday, Jan-
take place in the parking lot of Bit- uary 8. Palm Village Senior Network
wise South Stadium. Donors, please 7638 N Ingram Ave #111a, Fresno,
use street parking or park in the Spi- 93711. Contact Barbara at barbara@
ral Garage and remember … Bitwise pvsn.org or (559) 346-7662.
validates! Walkups are welcome, or
reserve a time slot, shoot Talisha 3/13 cards from 1-3 pm Thursday,
Brantley an email at tbrantley@bit- January 9. Palm Village Senior Net-
wiseindustries.com. work 7638 N Ingram Ave #111a,
Fresno. Contact Barbara at barba-
Lgbtq&a Support Group Friday, ra@pvsn.org or (559) 346-7662.
January 10 at 5:30 PM – 7 PM 4867
E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, 93727 Monthly luncheon, Hunan, from
The second Friday of every month 12-2 pm Friday, January 10. Palm Vil-
from 5:30PM - 7PM at Holistic Well- lage Senior Network 7638 N Ingram
ness Center, we hold a support group Ave #111a, Fresno, 93711. Contact
for Queer, Questioning, Undecided, Barbara at barbara@pvsn.org or
Intersex, Lesbian, Trans, Bisexual, (559) 346-7662.
Asexual, Gay, Genderqueer, pansexu-
cross the gender and sexuality spec- uary 13. Palm Village Senior Network
and Education Wellness Center of Contact Barbara at barbara@pvsn.
Fresno at 4867 E. Kings Canyon org or (559) 346-7662.
(Northwest corner of Kings Canyon/
Winery, next to Big Lots). transemo- Exercise at 10:30 am followed by
tion@gmail.com UNO at 1pm Tuesday, January 14.
Palm Village Senior Network 7638
Emergency Blood Drive at KGC N Ingram Ave #111a, Fresno.. Con-
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 10 tact Barbara at barbara@pvsn.org or
AM – 2 PM Kings Gun Center - Indoor (559) 346-7662.
Range 426 N Park Ave, Hanford.
Train Brain at 10:30 am and then
Rummikub at 1-3 pm Wednesday,
Family January 15. Palm Village Senior
Network 7638 N Ingram Ave #111a,
Strawberry Illa Can Release Party Fresno. Contact Barbara at barba-
Saturday, January 11 at 4 PM – 11 ra@pvsn.org or (559) 346-7662.
PM Full Circle Brewing Co. 620 F
St, Fresno, 93706 The Strawberry
Illa Milkshake is finally here! Join us
as we celebrate our newest release
Sports
with an old fashioned Burgers, Old- Harlem Globetrotters World Tour
ies, and Milkshake themed party. Friday, January 10 at 7 PM Save
We are excited to announce that we Mart Center 2650 E Shaw Ave,
teamed up with Burgers & More co. Fresno, 93710 Tickets are available
for the food! Music, contests/games, at Ticketmaster.com
merch booths, and of course the all
new can release. This event is FREE Milk and Cookies 5K Run Saturday,
ENTRY and ALL AGES so bring the January 11 at 10 AM – 1 PM West
family and enjoy a blast to the past! Hills College 555 College Avenue,
Dressing up is encourage, but not re- Lemoore, 93245 Join the West Hills
quired. Student Nurses’ Association for a
fundraiser 5k. Register at https://
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Sunday, January 12 at 11 AM – 4 PM MilkandCookies5k. For more infor-
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DISOWNED (TX) W/ Celebrity Fresno Census 2020 Town Hall
OPEN 10 AM - 7 PM
Stalker And More! Sunday, January Sally the Beautiful Friday, January Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 6
Monday - Satruday
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lebrity Stalker (LA) , Abbalemon (LA) paint night! She is the most beau- Census and about how $20,000 Looking to give back to your community? Wanting to keep busy and
plus special guest. All ages. tiful character in Nightmare Before can help our neighborhood build make some new friends? Need job experience? If you said YES to any
Christmas and defiantly my favorite schools, health centers, and hous- of these questions, then we are looking for you! Call us today!
Portrayal of Guilt / Nuvolascura / character! We are painting her in ing! Childcare, Food & Translation
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$10 Tickets available on Eventbrite. and State Legislature. Confidentiali-
com Hand Lettering Workshop! clock ty. You are protected. Your responses
Monday, January 20, 2020 at 6 PM cannot be used against you or any-
Tool Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30 – 9 PM AR Workshop Fresno 1134 one in your household. It is against
PM Save Mart Center 2650 E Shaw E. Champlain, Fresno. Tickets www. the law! How It BENEFITS our com-
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21 & Over includes modern calligraphy work- Creates JOBS! For more information:
book and practice pages, calligraphy Dayana Lopez: (559) 328-9635
Open Mic Night Monday, January 13 pen and pencil, large, double-sided
at 6 PM – 9 PM Tioga Sequoia Brew- chalkboard (17”x20”), chalk marker Low-Cost Clinic Open Saturday,
ing Company 745 Fulton St, Fresno. and eraser, and small tool bag. You January 18 at 10 AM – 3 PM Valley
It’s open Mic Night at the Beer Gar- will leave with a beautiful chalkboard Animal Center 3934 N Hayston Ave,
den! Come join us for a night that project that is ready for display! Fresno, 93726 Walk-In Services:
showcases local talent from singers General Vaccines $15 each, Nail
and guitar players to comics and po- Trims $10-$15, Microchips $25, Top-
ets. Signups for the event will take
place day of at 6:00pm with your
Theater ical Flea/Tick Treatments and more!
For more on our clinic services, visit
host Jeremiah. 9 to 5 (1980) Thursday, January 16, valleyanimal.org
2020 at 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Visalia
Gaymer Night - Featuring Pokemon Fox Theatre 308 W Main St, Visalia. MLK 2020 Community March Mon-
Tuesday, January 14 at 9 PM, Alibi lo- $5 per person Office satire about day, January 20 at 9 AM 2600 Fres-
cated at 4538 E. Belmont Ave, Fres- three female secretaries who decide no St, Fresno, 93721 Marchers as-
no, The New Year comes to us soon to get revenge on their tyrannical, semble at 9:30 A.M. March begins at
bringing forth a new decade. Alibi sexist boss by abducting him and run- 10 A.M., stops at City Hall then pro-
is bringing a childhood favorite to ning the business themselves. The ceeds to the Veterans Memorial Au-
Gaymer Night. Pokémon will be the trio, one of whom has been passed ditorium (2425 Fresno Street) where
highlight of the night. So come out over for promotion because she is a the program will conclude.
Trainers and get your teams ready woman, spend a night together hav-
for battle. ing drug-induced fantasies of killing

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Family
TB&J: Tacos, Brews & Jams Thurs-
day, January 16, 2020 at 5 PM – 10
PM Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company
745 Fulton St, Fresno. So far on the
lineup: 559 Street Tacos, The Rolling
Donut - Fresno, Rethreaded Vintage,
Fresloca + more to be added! free to
attend and open to all ages!
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BBQ ShowDown in LumberTown
2020 Jan 17 at 11 AM – Jan 18 at 4
PM Madera District Fairgrounds This
is a semi-private practice cook with
OPEN judging. There will NOT be food
available to the public for sale or
otherwise. BBQ ShowDown in Lum-
berTown is an informal spring train-
ing (backyard BBQ contest) to allow
for new and old teams to get some
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face time with actual real judges. All
of which learn something over the
course of the event. This can be dis-
tilled down to the basics – Fun, prac-
tice, comradery and learning about
competition BBQ. https://fireitupe-
vents.com/bbq-showdown-in-lum-
bertown-2020/
Meet a Jedi Monday, January 20,
2020 at 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
ImagineU Interactive Children’s Mu-
seum 210 N Tipton St, Visalia. May
the force be with you. Come learn
from a Jedi how to battle the dark
forces of evil. Free with Paid admis-
sion
Calling All Promotors We can
help get you out there. Let us take
care of the print and distribution.
Need a design? We can do that, too.
559-472-7182 Network 7638 N Ingram Ave #111a,
Golden Girls Night at Me-n-Ed’s
Tower On Tap Monday, January 20 at
6 PM – 10 PM at 1247 N. Wishon,
Fresno, 93728 Join us for an eve-
ning of Golden Girls: Season 3 and
coloring GG coloring books. Dress as
your favorite GG and you could win a
prize. 7662.
“The Fresno Fisherman’s Feast”
Festival Tuesday, January 21, 2020
at 4 PM – 9 PM River Park Farm-
er’s Market 220 E Paseo del Cen-
tro, Fresno. DELICIOUS celebration
of the bountiful treasures of the
sea! Enjoy seafood creations from
some of Fresno’s Finest Artisan Food
Creators - more than 150 different
things to indulge in !!! There will be
delicious Scampi’s, Fried Calamari,
Fresh Shrimp and Clam Linguine,
Beer Battered Fish and Chips, Fish
Tacos, Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Skew-
ers, Drunken Shrimp Tacos, Spicy
Shrimp Quesadillas, Fried Catfish
and Garlic Potatoes, Crab Cakes,
Smoked Salmon, Shrimp Cocktails
AND SO MUCH MORE!!! This is one
event YOU DONT WANT TO MISS!!!
(Beef and chicken items will also be
available as well as some of great-
est desserts and bakery items any-
where!!) ADMISSION AND PARKING
ARE FREE. FREE CONCERT. FREE
BOUNCE HOUSES AND CHARACTERS
FOR THE KIDS!!
Kids
Enchanted Princess Gala Sunday,
January 19, 2020 at 4 PM – 5 PM
Lemoore Armed Forces Veterans
Memorial 373 W Bush St, Lemoore.
omething Enchanted Princess Par-
ties is proud to present to you and
your family, the Central Valley’s 5th
Annual Enchanted Princess Gala!
She won’t just sit and watch this
show... She’ll be a part of it! WHAT
TO EXPECT? Our Enchanted Princess
Gala is a unique interactive princess
show with 3 princesses, and was
created exclusively by Something
Enchanted 5 years ago, for Central
Valley Families. This princess show
is one hour long (with a royal greet-
ing afterwards) and contains: Our
Enchanted Princess Boutique before
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show (cash only please), solo perfor-
mances by each princess, singing,
dancing, storytelling, games and a
fun sing a long at the end of the show
https://www.somethingenchanted.
com/sparkle-tickets
Senior
Bunco from 1-3:30 pm Thursday,
January 16. Palm Village Senior
Fresno. Contact Barbara at barba-
ra@pvsn.org or (559) 346-7662.
Adult coloring and potluck from
12-2 pm Friday, January 17. Palm Vil-
lage Senior Network 7638 N Ingram
Ave #111a, Fresno. Contact Barbara
at barbara@pvsn.org or (559) 346-
Bridge from 1-3 pm on Monday, Jan-
uary 20. Palm Village Senior Network
7638 N Ingram Ave #111a, Fresno.
Contact Barbara at barbara@pvsn.
org or (559) 346-7662.
Exercise at 10:30 am followed by
Bingo at 2-3pm Tuesday, January 21.
Palm Village Senior Network 7638
N Ingram Ave #111a, Fresno. Con-
tact Barbara at barbara@pvsn.org or
(559) 346-7662.
Train Brain at 10:30 am and then
CANASTA at 1-3 pm Wednesday,
January 22. Palm Village Senior
Network 7638 N Ingram Ave #111a,
Fresno, 93711. Contact Barbara at
barbara@pvsn.org or (559) 346-
7662.
Calling All Promotors We can help
get you out there. Let us take care of
the print and distribution. Need a de-
sign? We can do that, too. 559-472-
7182
Sports
Fresno Monsters vs Valencia
Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 7:15
PM – 10:15 PM Gateway Ice Center
2473 N Marks Ave, Fresno. Everyone
needs a ticket for entry, except chil-
dren 3 & under do not require a tick-
et. Tickets are sold at the door only
on day of game. General Admission
ticket: $10 *seating is first come,
first serve
Fresno State Bulldogs Women’s
Basketball vs. Wyoming Cowgirls
Womens Basketball Saturday, Jan-
uary 18, 2020 at 2 PM Save Mart
Center 2650 E Shaw Ave, Fres-
no.
Calling All Promotors We can
help get you out there. Let us take
care of the print and distribution.
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WHCC Basketball vs Merced Sat-
urday, January 18, 2020 at 6 PM – 9
PM West Hills College Coalinga. da and Concertmaster Stephanie
Fresno State Bulldogs Women’s
Basketball vs. Colorado State Rams
Womens Basketball Wednesday,
January 22, 2020 at 6 PM Save
Mart Center 2650 E Shaw Ave, Fres-
no. – 8:30 PM Table Mountain Casino
Music
TOMORROWS BAD SEEDS PUNK
RASTA PARTY Thursday, January 16,
2020 at 8:30 PM – 12 AM Fulton 55
875 Divisadero, Fresno.
Amber Liu at Strummer’s Friday,
January 17, 2020 at 8 PM – 11 PM
Strummer’s 833 E Fern Ave, Fresno. 93721 40 Watt Hype and special
The Reunion Beatles - Fantasy Trib-
ute Friday, January 17, 2020 at 7
PM – 9 PM Visalia Fox Theatre 308
W Main St, Visalia. The Beatles are
back together. Never mind that two
of their members are no longer alive.
The Reunion Beatles - Fantasy Trib-
ute is the rock and roll reunion of all
time: the concert that never was. In
this show, John, Paul, George & Rin-
go are back together and celebrating
with a concert that features their
most memorable songs and solo
hits. Also for the first time SEXXY MALE es we faced as a nation - all accom-
Beethoven The Revolutionary Sun-
day, January 19 at 3 PM – 5 PM
Saroyan Theatre 700 M St, Fresno,
93721 We commence the world-
wide celebration of the 250th an-
niversary of Beethoven’s birth with
FRESNO ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES
a triple threat program. Beethoven
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 2020
was both a political and aesthetic Art
revolutionary. These two aspects of The Fresno Arts Council is now accepting submissions to the OPEN
the composer are captured in the Make your own Heart Wednes- CALL FOR ENTRIES for the 7th Annual Arts Alive In Agriculture
day, January 29, 2020 at 4 PM – 6 Juried Art Show to be held on Thursday, April 2 at Fresno City Hall
his monumental Eroica Symphony, PM Ballis Glass 2888 N Sunnyside from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM to kick off ArtHop for April 2020. One (1)
which was originally dedicated to #104, Fresno. Guest Artists Wanted. “Best In Show” winner will be selected by a panel of judges for the
Napoleon. Music Director Rei Hoto- With Valentines Day ahead, it’s time
cash prize, in addition to one (1) First Place and one (1) Second Place
to create a beautiful Glass Heart.
Make it for yourself or give as that Winner from each category. Cash prizes will be awarded to each winner
Sant’Ambrogio are joined by Julie
perfect one of a kind gift. This class during the event. One (1) non-cash award Honorable Mention Winner
Albers (Principal Cellist, Saint Paul
Chamber Orchestra) for Beethoven’s includes everything you’ll need to de- will also be announced in each category. Last year’s “Best In Show”
delightful Triple Concerto. sign that one of a kind glass heart. winner was “Harvest, Summer 2018” by Dixie Salazar (attached image
You get to choose your own colors, courtesy of the artist).
TLC Tuesday, January 21 at 7 PM add them to molten glass and then The open call for entries period runs January 2, 2020 until
sculpt it into a heart. Made right be- March 1, 2020. All Central Valley-based visual artists are eligible to
8184 Table Mountain Rd, Friant, fore your eyes in a matter of minutes! submit artwork for consideration in the following six (6) categories:
93626 Must be 18 years or older to Great for ages 6+. Each class is 2
attend. No refunds, cameras or vid- hours long and has seats for 12 peo-
ple so make it a family event. Closed Agricultural Landscapes
eos.
toe shoes REQUIRED, light cotton People & Agriculture
clothing preferred. All glass items Machines & Technology in Agriculture
21 & Over that we make have to cool over night
so they will need to be picked up at a
Documentary Photography
Manipulated Photography
Fulton 55 9th Anniversary Party later time. Sculpture, Assemblage & Found Objects
with 40 Watt Hype Friday, January
17 at 9 PM 875 Divisadero, Fresno, Applicants working with drawing, illustration, and painting (watercol-
Theater or, acrylic, oil, mixed media, etc.) will also be accepted. For more infor-
guests King Sugar and Boom Boom mation about the 7th Annual Arts Alive in Agriculture Juried Art Show
Brady Visalia Players presents “Beehive”
Friday, January 24, 2020 at 7:30 PM on April 2, 2020, and to submit your application to the open call for
Grand Opening Impersonators – 9:45 PM Visalia Players at the Ice
entries, please visit http://fresnoartscouncil.org/
Show Sunday, January 19, 2020 at House Theatre 410 E Race Ave, Visa- For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Lisa Herrick, Media
9 PM – 2 AM Mezcal Lounge 1310 lia. Beehive is the ultimate celebra- Specialist, at lisa@fresnoartscouncil.org or call (559) 237-9734.
Van Ness Ave, Fresno. www.mezcal- tion of the 1960’s. It nostalgically re-
loungefresno.com Noche De Reinas calls the days of miniskirts, transistor
Trasvesti Show comes to Mezcal for radios, and flower power. Told from
the FIRST TIME. Supporting our LGBT the perspective of six young women
Community. Jackie Cruz presents Pa- who came of age in this enigmatic
tricia de Leon, Ariel Cavalli Cavalli, Di- decade, the show reflects on a host
valicious, Kimberly & Special Guest of issues ranging from the women’s
“ LA REINA DE LA BAHIA” Violeta. first Beehive Dance to the challeng-
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Labyrinth (1986) Saturday, January 12:00am) SURVEY DAY 2 | Thurs- Where’s The Food? CASA de TAMA- Book Club at 10:30 am with special
25, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 PM Fox Han- day: January 30th (7:00am-4:00pm) LES Taste Kitchen Meltdown Bistro Kids guest author, Anne Biggs on Wednes-
ford 326 N Irwin St, Hanford. This VFW Post 8900, 3585 N. Bly- Sweetandspicyfresno day, January 29. Palm Village Senior
film is rated PG. The running time is the Ave., Fresno, CA 93722 For and more! It’s free to get in and open Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Network 7638 N Ingram Ave #111a,
1 hour and 41 minutes. Sixteen-year- questions regarding volunteer- to all ages. We’ll see ya there! Search Party Thursday, January 30, Fresno, 93711. Contact Barbara at
old Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) is given ing in Fresno, please contact: 2020 at 7 PM, Friday, January 31, barbara@pvsn.org or (559) 346-
thirteen hours to solve a labyrinth Gabriela McNiel WestCare Califor- Golden Dragon Acrobats Wednes- 2020 at 7 PM Selland Arena 700 7662.
and rescue her baby brother Toby nia, Inc. 1900 N. Gateway Blvd., day, January 29, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 M St, Fresno. Disney On Ice Brings
(Toby Froud) when her wish for him Suite 100, Fresno, CA 93727 PM Visalia Fox Theatre 308 W Main the Magic Closer to You Than Ever Exercise at 10:30 am Thursday, Jan-
to be taken away is granted by the Office: (559) 251-4800 Ext. 20917 | St, Visalia. The Golden Dragon Ac- Before! Join Mickey Mouse and his uary 30. Palm Village Senior Network
Goblin King Jareth (David Bowie). Cell: (559) 970-8477 robats represent the best of a time friends at Disney On Ice presents 7638 N Ingram Ave #111a, Fresno,
honored tradition that began more Mickey’s Search Party, a brand-new 93711. Contact Barbara at barbara@
Chad Prather’s Am I Crazy Come- Fresno4All Mayoral Candidate Fo- than twenty-five centuries ago. The adventure filled with world-class pvsn.org or (559) 346-7662.
dy Tour Friday, January 31, 2020 at rum Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Golden Dragons are recognized skating, high-flying acrobatics and
7:30 PM – 10 PM Visalia Fox Theatre 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 1101 E Universi- throughout the United States and unexpected stunts! Help them follow
308 W Main St, Visalia ty Ave, Fresno. abroad as the premiere Chinese Captain Hook’s treasure map and
look for clues in the search for Tinker
Sports
acrobatic touring company of today.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Friday, The reputation of the company is Bell in immersive, fantastic worlds. Fresno Monsters vs Las Vegas
January 31, 2020 at 7 PM – 9 PM UC Family solidly rooted in a commitment to Explore the colorful spirit realm of
Coco in Miguel’s Disney On Ice de-
Thursday, January 23, 2020 at
Merced Center for the Humanities the highest of production values and 7:15 PM – 10:15 PM Gateway Ice
5200 N Lake Rd, Merced. Fresno Street Eats Vol. 13: Warm an attention to artistic details that is but, sail away with Moana as she Center 2473 N Marks Ave, Fresno.
& Cozy Friday, January 24, 2020 unparalleled in the art form. World bravely saves her island, see Belle in SEveryone needs a ticket for entry,
at 5 PM – 10 PM Tioga Sequoia renowned impresario Danny Chang the sky above you as the enchanted except children 3 & under do not
Community Brewing Company 745 Fulton St, and choreographer Angela Chang chandelier comes to life, and sing-
along with Elsa in the icy world of Fro-
require a ticket. Tickets are sold
Fresno. Fresno’s hottest food event combine award-winning acrobatics, at the door only on day of game.
Fresno 2020 Homeless Point- is back — and this time we’re keep- traditional dance, spectacular cos- zen. Make memories with your whole General Admission ticket: $10
In-Time Count Jan 28 at 5 PM – ing you warm! Join Fresno Street tumes, ancient and contemporary family during Aladdin, Toy Story and *seating is first come, first serve
Jan 30 at 4 PM VFW Post 8900 Eats for a night of all the things music and theatrical techniques to The Little Mermaid as the search
3585 N Blythe Ave, Fresno. Fres- that keep you warm and cozy: soup, present a show of breathtaking skill party becomes an all-out magical Fresno Monsters Friday, January
no Volunteer Opportunities: TALLY pho, pozole, tamales, coffee, baked and spellbinding beauty. celebration on the ice, in the air, and 24, 2020 at 7:30 PM Selland Arena
COUNT | Tuesday: January 28th goods, among others. Among the all around! *Note: Costumes not per- 700 M St, Fresno. www.fresnomon-
(5:00pm-12:00am) SURVEY DAY 1 | food trucks you can expect to serve mitted for guests 14 years & older. sters.com
Wednesday: January 29th (5:00pm- up delicious and creative dishes: FresnoFlyer.com
Calling All Promotors We can help San Jose at Fresno Rugby Saturday,
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of the print and distribution. Need Fresno Rugby Football Club 1187 N
a design? We can do that, too. 559- Willow Ave Ste 103 #617, Clovis.
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25, 2020 at 7:30 PM Selland Arena
Senior 700 M St, Fresno. www.fresnomon-
sters.com
Exercise at 10:30 am followed by
3/13 cards from 1-3pm Thursday, Fresno State Bulldogs Mens Bas-
January 23. Palm Village Senior ketball vs. Boise State Broncos
Network 7638 N Ingram Ave #111a, Mens Basketball Saturday, January
Fresno, 93711. Contact Barbara at 25, 2020 at 5 PM Save Mart Center
barbara@pvsn.org or (559) 346- 2650 E Shaw Ave, Fresno.
7662.
Fresno State Bulldogs Women’s
Meet ‘N’ Greet round table chat 1 Basketball vs. Air Force Academy Fal-
pm Friday, January 24. Palm Village cons Women’s Basketball Wednes-
Senior Network 7638 N Ingram Ave day, January 29, 2020 at 6 PM Save
#111a, Fresno, 93711. Contact Bar- Mart Center 2650 E Shaw Ave, Fres-
bara at barbara@pvsn.org or (559) no.
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Bridge from 1-3 pm on Monday, Jan- day, January 30, 2020 at 7:15 PM –
uary 27. Palm Village Senior Network 10:15 PM Gateway Ice Center 2473
7638 N Ingram Ave #111a, Fresno, N Marks Ave, Fresno.
93711. Contact Barbara at barbara@
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Exercise at 10:30 am followed mov-
Music
ie and pizza at 12:30 Tuesday, Janu- La Marcha and Mezcal Friday, Janu-
ary 28. Palm Village Senior Network ary 24, 2020 at 9 PM – 12 AM Cellar
7638 N Ingram Ave #111a, Fresno, Door 101 W Main St, Visalia. Two of
93711. Contact Barbara at barbara@ the hottest Latin bands in the Cen-
pvsn.org or (559) 346-7662. tral Valley have teamed up to make
you dance at the one of the best live
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ets-87273514431 and Dancing: 9:30pm-Close $10 (in- January 30, 2020 at 3 PM – 11 PM
cludes food or drink item) | 21-and- House Of Pendragon Brewing Co.
Roy Orbison Returns featuring Wi- over Tell your friends! Pasa la voz! 1345 N Willow Ave, Clovis.
ley Ray & the Big O Band Saturday, Salsa, bachata, cumbia, chacha.
January 25, 2020 at 8 PM – 11 Learn to dance the most popular mu- Cooking Demonstration Friday,
PM Tower Theatre 809 E Olive Ave, sic from around the world with profes- January 31, 2020 at 6 PM – 8 PM
Fresno. www.tix.com “Roy Orbison sional instructors! Open dance floor Children’s Storybook Garden & Mu-
Returns” is a fully-scripted musical with DJ after class! No partner nec- seum 175 E. Tenth Street, Hanford.
theater re-creation of Roy Orbison’s essary If you LOVE food and cooking or both
1980’s concert era with costumes, this event is for you! There will be a
lighting, staging and Orbison’s set LAGUNITAS Tap Takeover @ Gold- Cooking Demonstration Friday Janu-
list. Included in the ninety-minute stein’s Thursday, January 30, 2020 ary 31, 2020 at 6:00pm in the muse-
shows are songs representative of at 5 PM Goldstein’s Mortuary & Del- um kitchen. Joint Stephanie Eggert
thirty-plus years of musical history icatessen 1279 N Wishon Ave, Fres- in making a scrumptious Bolognese
from his earliest Teen Kings rocka- no. This is a STEAL THE GLASS event! Lasagne. Adult only event ages 21+
billy days through Doo-Wop and on One glass per customer, while sup- (Tickets are limited) Members: $20
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nitas Brewing beer on tap! Hoppy ets are available here and on our
Foreigner Monday, January 27, website https://www.childrensstory-
2020 at 7:30 PM – 10 PM Visalia Calling All Promotors We can bookgarden.org/
Convention Center 303 E Acequia help get you out there. 559-472-
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num albums and 16 Top 30 hits,
FOREIGNER is universally hailed as
one of the most popular rock acts
in the world with a formidable musi-
cal arsenal that continues to propel
sold-out tours and album sales, now
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for some of rock and roll’s most en-
during anthems including “Juke Box
Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,”
“Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels
Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head
Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White
Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home”
and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To
Know What Love Is,” FOREIGNER still
rocks the charts more than 40 years
into the game with massive airplay
and continued Billboard Top 200 al-
bum success. Streams of FOREIGN-
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Glow in the Dark Paint Party Sat-

urday, January 25, 2020 at 9 PM
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January 28, 2020 at 8 PM – 11:30
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 SO, YOU WANT TO
GROW WEED
A Handy Guide for
Personal Use Cultivation
By Lisa Talley
lisa@fresnoflyer.com
T he first question you must ask yourself
is,  can  you? Most, if not all, cities and
counties have strict regulations on who can
grow and how. For example, Lemoore pro-
hibits any lighting configuration that uses
more than 1,200 watts, and Madera County
requires posting physician recommendations
or landlord permission where easily visible in
the cultivation area.  The Basics
Once Prop 64 (the Adult Use of
Marijuana Act) went into effect, municipali-
ties throughout the state quickly established a
set of requirements its residents could follow
for home-growing. Many of the regulations
were similar to other cities, whereas some were
unique to only that particular area. These pa-
rameters are typically available online, usually
through a quick Google search of “[name of
city or county] cannabis regulations.” Other-
wise, you’ll need to contact your city for more
information.
It is essential to research the reg-
ulations specific to your area before you be-
gin setting up your garden. But as a general
rule, here are some basics nearly all cities have
worked into their municipal codes.
If you don’t own the residence, you
must have the landlord’s written permission to
grow cannabis on the property. You may not
grow outside where the plants would be visi-
ble to any person passing by. The garden must
be secured, i.e., locked, and fully enclosed. It
must also not create a “nuisance” – this mainly
refers to any noticeable odors from your gar-
den that can be detected from outside. And,
most importantly, each household may only
grow up to six plants for non-medical users.
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“These limits don’t apply to medical
users, who may, in principle, grow whatever
is necessary for their medical use under Prop.
215.” As stated by California NORML, a
non-profit that advocates for sensible canna-
bis laws and regulations.
Alright, you’ve got all your ducks in a row and
are ready to grow. Now what? If you already
have some gardening experience with the oc-
casional house plant, you’ve got a great head
start. But if you’re concerned that you haven’t
yet mastered keeping a succulent alive, don’t
worry, it’s not as complicated as it seems.
Truth be told, cannabis earned the
nickname ‘weed’ for a reason – it’s a plant
with a powerful ability to survive and a single
purpose to grow. We just have to let it. Its re-
siliency is such that you could very well dig up
a spot in your backyard with uninterrupted
sunlight, plant a seed, feed it tap water, and
you’ll harvest with minimal complaint. Grow-
ing and maintaining a cannabis garden gets
complicated when municipalities enact legis-
lation that forces growers to go indoors. The
average person is then faced with the monu-
mental task of recreating what mother nature
is can with millions of years of evolution, with
only a couple decades worth of research and
technology. Within a room, closet, or tent,
the grower must mimic the wind for proper
air circulation using fans, emulate the sun’s
color spectrum and intensity with artificial
light, and provide a soil base or liquid solution
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It could be argued that the mandat- authority – has authored several texts on the
ed indoor growing by cities and counties is a topic. The most notable,  Marijuana Grow-
subtle move to discourage individuals and cir- er’s Handbook, originally published in 1985,
cumvent their rights by putting up a financial is considered a staple in any grower’s library.
blockade. Quality lights are considered the Rosenthal spends some pages talking about
most significant investment made by a grower, more than a few affordable, DIY methods
followed by the energy bill to run said lights. for building the right environment for your
There is also more time required in general plants. His books and many others, thanks to
maintenance of an indoor garden, something the increasing legalization in the country, are
not everyone can afford to give. However, all available online through stores like Amazon
is not lost, there are many experienced and Barnes and Noble.
cannabis home/hobbyist growers It’s no secret that cannabis
out there that can help get you is expensive – wherever or how-
started with minimal hits to “It’s a plant ever you buy (no judgment
your bank account. here). However, utilizing
The Internet with a powerful the state’s law that grants
could be considered, in ability to survive and each household up to six
the right light, a cornu- plants may be cheaper for
copia of information. a single purpose the long haul, even with
Websites like ilovegrow- to grow, we just have the initial investment into
ingmarijuana.com host your grow equipment. Not
pages upon pages of in- to let it” to mention, you are what
structions, frequently asked you eat – or smoke. Without a
questions, troubleshooting, and universal standard for quality or
general biology lessons of the plant its enforcement yet in place, there’s no
that are free. What’s more, they’ve collected guarantee that you’ll always know how your
that information into a manual-type docu- buds were fed, treated, harvested, and stored.
ment, available as a downloadable PDF that But when you grow your own, you will.
is also free. Other sites like growdiaries.com And if growing indoors still proves
allow you to follow other home-growers who too big a financial burden, call your city
journal their experience and post pictures of council member or county representative.
their plant’s progress. It lets folks compare Write letters to those officials whose job it is
notes, learn from one another, and share any to represent the people – to represent you.
notable results from products. Fight back and fight hard. Politicians are like
For those interested in a physical a house of cards, they always fold under pres-
book, Ed Rosenthal – the famous cannabis sure.
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OPINION
(STILL) BARELY BREATHING
S o, as I said I would in last month’s final
Fresno Flyer edition of the year, I attend-
ed the American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Meeting in San Francisco this past Decem-
ber. And boy, was it depressing.
It wasn’t supposed to be. After all, it
was the AGU’s 100th anniversary, an extraor-
dinary centennial time for the most extensive
international Earth science meeting in the
world. Don’t get me wrong, it was exciting
to be surrounded by tens of thousands of the
world’s most elite Earth scientists. But it was
also very depressing.
The reason? Because it was omi-
nous.
Almost everyone at the meeting was
already convinced of the somber data-driven
reality of anthropogenic (human-caused) cli-
mate change and global warming. In a sea of
some 30 thousand like-minded scientists, the
consensus was sure: we humans have dam-
aged our Earth and have exacerbated its rapid
devolution. This is indisputable and incon-
trovertible. The data speaks for itself.
In Fresno, we don’t necessarily feel
there’s impending doom lurking around the
corner when it comes to the environment.
We don’t have iconic climate-induced year-
long wildfires raging all around us or their
corresponding mudslides as warning signs
that anthropogenic climate change is active.
But, as many residents are learning more and
more, what we do have here in the Central
Valley is air problems. And, they’re danger-
ous. So severe that the Valley Air District
has to issue residential No Burning notices
when Particular Matter, PM2.5, air levels are
deemed too unsafe to breathe. So severe that
the American Lung Association has given
Fresno failing grades for both 24-hour and
annual average Particle Pollution levels, with
levels over 12.1 mg/m3. Look up your own
zip code for yourself on their website’s State
of the Air report (www.lung.org/sota), and
you’ll see the following warning: “If you live
in Fresno County, the air you breathe may
put your health at risk.”
And that’s no joke.
As I mentioned last time, research-
ers at UC Davis have recently studied the
Residential Wood Burning (RWB) effects
on all PM levels here in the Central Valley.
And they’ve concluded that RWB greatly
contributes to aerosol pollution of our air,
significantly affecting our health. So, since
they were presenting their research live at
the AGU meeting, I wanted to meet these
researchers face-to-face, hoping I could gain
some more in-depth insight or understand-
By I. smiley G. Calderón | smileygcalderon@gmail.com
ing of this very critical Central Valley issue. I
went to their early morning Wednesday lec-
ture given by lead scientist Dr. Deepchandra
Srivastava and, after the Air Pollution session
was over, I introduced myself to her as we
walked to the long coffee line. I told Dr. Sri-
vastava that I was from Fresno. Her eyes lit
up. Not too many Fresnans in attendance, I
suppose. Or, maybe she was just excited to
meet someone actually from Fresno finally.
Believe it or not, she had never been.
Now, you may wonder how some-
one could do research on the air quality of
a place that they’ve never visited. But, with
today’s remote sensing technology, it’s totally
possible. And in fact, it’s ubiquitous. Har-
nessing the power of satellites and related
products, atmospheric scientists can remote-
ly collect pertinent data and, through sophis-
ticated methods, conduct crucial scientific
research with practical implications.
And that’s precisely what Dr. Sri-
vastava did. (Plus, did you really expect her
to put her life at risk and breathe our dirty
air! She’s too smart for that!)
Dr. Srivastava, a bright young
woman amongst a sea of dull old scientists,
explained to me how she’s only been in the
United States for about a year after having
recently completed her Ph.D. at the Univer-
sity of Bordeaux in France. Originally from
India, she graduated from the exclusive In-
stitute of Technology (IIT) before moving
to France. In India, the air is much worse
than even Fresno! For example, Fresno’s air
is moderately bad, with average 24-hour
PM2.5 levels above 12.1 mg/m3 but below
35.4 mg/m3 (The American Lung Associa-
tion’s “State of the Air 2019” report found 54
days of “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” 24-
hour PM2.5 levels over 35.5 mg/m3, and 22
days of “Unhealthy” 24-hour PM2.5 levels
over 55.5 mg/m3). Annual average PM2.5
levels in Fresno were found to be 14 mg/m3.
But, when you compare this to Delhi’s yearly
average of 143 mg/m3 or Kanpur’s 173 mg/
m3, where people literally feel like they’re
choking to death in a gas chamber, I strange-
ly felt proud of Fresno’s air.
Honestly, I felt a little too privileged
and embarrassed to complain to Dr. Srivas-
tava about our “horrible” air in Fresno when
the air back in her native country is ghastly
- some 20 times more polluted than what the
World Health Organization (WHO) consid-
ers safe. (Incidentally, whereas the WHO’s
guideline for safe air is at 10 mg/m3, the US
EPA’s lowest safe PM2.5 guideline is at 12.1
mg/m3 - which means that the U.S. is fine
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residents than what the international com-
munity deems acceptable).
But, I did anyway.
And, I was surprised when Dr. Sri-
vastava validated my concerns for Fresno.
“You must continue to try to lower your
PM2.5 levels,” she told me. “The lower, the
better - for everyone.” Of course, she’s right -
higher PM2.5 levels are associated with high-
er morbidity and mortality rates. A recent
study by Harvard scientists of the association
between mortality in older adults and the
short-term exposure to polluted air showed
that every 1 mg/m3 increase of PM2.5 par-
ticles translated into hundreds of premature
deaths. But our government says we’re safe
with levels up to 12.1 mg/m3. Hmm. Well,
lead researcher, Dr. Francesca Dominici, dis-
agrees: “We found that the mortality rate
increases almost linearly as air pollution in-
creases…Any level of air pollution, no matter
how low, is harmful to human health.” Peo-
ple with respiratory illnesses know this all too
well.
As Dr. Srivastava and I continued
chatting while waiting in the coffee line, I
became curious about her results that RWB
emissions by everyday, typical Fresnans sig-
nificantly contributed to peak PM2.5 levels.
It just didn’t make sense to me. Why would
Fresnans burn wood to keep warm when
they could use their home gas heaters? It’s
not like we’re living in the 19th Century
before the advent of heating and ventilation
systems. So, I objected to her conclusions
and questioned her results. She looked at me,
perplexed.
You see, because of her satellite
data, Dr. Srivastava absolutely knew that
wood-burning has and is happening in Fres-
no - especially during the cold season and
on hot summer days. But what she did not
know is exactly who is doing the burning.
Based on her data, it is a fact that these RWB
emissions are anthropogenic in nature. So,
logically, she presumed that the culprits were
typical Fresnans just trying to stay warm
during the winter season or barbequing a lot
during the summer. This kind of data and
conclusion are what Valley Air uses as a basis
for its “Check Before You Burn” program.
Where wood burning is permitted only when
ambient air conditions are considered safe,
and prohibited when they are deemed un-
safe, typically when PM2.5 levels are elevat-
ed. But the focus is on Fresno residents (mis)
using their fireplaces and firepits. I think this
is misguided.
One thing that Dr. Srivastava didn’t
know about Fresno (since she’s never been)
- and something that every Fresnan, unfor-
tunately, knows for a fact - is that we have a
vast ever-increasing population of homeless
and homeless encampments within the city.
My hypothesis is that the increased RWB
emissions that are blamed on typical Fresnan
residents who abide by Valley Air’s no burn-
ing declarations are not being done by them
- they are using their home heaters. Instead,
I believe that the increased RWB emissions
observed by Dr. Srivastava and her team are
being done by our homeless populations
who are trying to stay warm during our bru-
tal Central Valley winters and who barbeque
during summer months.
I’m pretty sure the homeless don’t
“Check Before They Burn” - and I’m pretty
sure that if I were freezing on the cold streets
of Fresno with no place to find shelter or
warmth, I’d do the same damn thing.
The importance of affordable
housing and providing this housing to the
homeless cannot be overstated - especially in
response to anthropogenic climate change.
Not only is affordable housing a public
health emergency that would help clean
up our streets, but it is also a public health
emergency that would help clean up our air -
something that affects us all.
This is all a lot to think about. To
clear my mind, I went for a quick drive to
buy some holiday snacks at my local grocery
store in Southeast Fresno a couple of nights
ago. Suddenly, I saw smoke billowing from
a dumpster in the empty parking lot right
next to a McDonald’s. I immediately parked
and jumped out of my car and called 911. I
thought I saw movement within the dump-
ster, but I wasn’t sure. The smoke was getting
to me - it was hard to breathe, and I was some
25 feet away from dumpster. Within a few
minutes, after the smoke all dissipated and
everything looked clear, the fire truck came,
and I pointed to the once burning dumpster.
“I thought I saw some movement, but I guess
not,” I said. “A few minutes ago there was a
lot of smoke coming from there, something
was on fire.” The firemen quickly opened the
metal enclosure that had been charred and
lifted the top of the dumpster. “Hey! You
can’t be in here starting fires! What the hell
are you doing!” exclaimed one of the firemen
to a homeless man who apparently had tried
to make that dumpster his personal bedtime
heater.
I couldn’t believe it - but then I
could - I’ve seen the data: we are (still) barely
breathing…
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