Newest comments on The Sacramento Press articles by Cheyenne Cary

pacificpikachu on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2011-11-05T18:18:34Z

Chickens make truly wonderful pets. They are so fun and relaxing to watch, and have much sweeter personalities than most people expect. I've had chickens for fourteen years now, and I feel like I'm constantly learning new things about them and seeing more amusing antics. I actually work with Animal Place, and we rescue and rehome hens who would otherwise be killed. Here's our adoption form if you'd like to apply to adopt some: http://animalplace.org/adoptable_birds.html I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about them or our program. My number is (530) 798-5115 and e-mail is Kristin@AnimalPlace.org. We have a facility in Vacaville and a facility in Grass Valley.

suzy on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2011-04-11T23:24:14Z

Hi there...we just aquired a small flock of four in our suburban Ovale backyard and just love them...fresh eggs daily and nonstop entertainment. I want to know if I am breaking the law. I also would love to come to one of your swaps for chicken info and to bond with my fellow hen-loving neighbors. I can be reached at tibbitstribe8@surewest.net thanks a bunch...BAK! Suzy

soccrguy108 on "The science of THC medicine"

2011-03-30T02:36:37Z

Why not medicinal cocaine or medicinal heroin? People hide behind legalization just to get high. Stoners! To dispuite the above statements. A. Cocaine is used in medicine as a numbing agent B. Heroin is precribed in Europe as an analgesic, cough suppresant, and anesthetic. Although these drugs have been generally replaced by less addictive and safer alternatives in modern medicine, they still hold important positions in medicine for certain patients and other parts of the world where not all medicines are readily available and affordable.. Many drugs, prescription or not, are addictive and habit forming, but that does not mean they should be banned or considered illicit. Every drug has a purpose and when used responsibly, is an important part of keeping this world healthy.

LadellDodge on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2010-10-05T17:21:47Z

Looks like I'm the oldest person to reply. I'm definitely for the urban chicken. I had two "illegals" several years ago that I really enjoyed for all of their benefits, and now hoping that I will be able to have "legals". I say that we make Sacramento just as modern as the other big cities. Ladell Dodge

Kirk Parker on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2010-09-27T18:21:30Z

As the printer of the C.L.U.C.K t-shirts, due to the graciousness of one of it's members, Neil Thompson, I'm glad I took time to read this article. The regulations against chicken keeping really don't make since. It all sounds kind of elitist in my estimation. All the while there are no regulations about the humane treatment of chickens and no checks on the grocery stores or restaurants that sell these poorly treated chickens. I did read however, in a brilliant essay by a friend that employees were locked in a chicken plant once to prevent them from stealing while the building was burning. It makes one think a lot about what is valued in life and what's not.

ajlpainting77 on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2010-09-24T05:15:22Z

I live in Fair Oaks in a duplex and I guess it's against code to have chickens! So some of the neighbors are tryin to get rid of them! What am I harming?

jagdedgefarm on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2010-05-24T01:05:10Z

You go, all you cluck-y people!!! Chickens should be a part of everyone's organic backyard agriculture because...because...because there's too many reasons to list.

Jeaneene on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2010-05-17T16:27:24Z

I think it is so important to have organic farming inour backyards. The chickens provide so much to our soil and our fruit trees and gardens are so healthy and huge. I couldnt even imagine life with out the chicken. They are also our pets.

SteveA on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2010-03-29T09:52:54Z

I hope the California Cannabis Act DOES go before voters as a ballot initiative, and I hope it passes. Prohibitions, in the past, never work – they just don't, and the only thing it does is enrich criminals and create |more need for prisons – and then citizens wind up needing payday advances for lawyers to defend themselves in court. We should legalize marijuana completely – medical marijuana has benefits, and it's obvious that there's a demand for it – and supply will always meet demand. Not forgetting the idiotic nature of government to tell people what they may or mayn't do within the privacy of their own houses, if they aren't hurting anybody.

Mark Hall on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2009-11-22T18:15:27Z

The definition of a “Modern City” is changing from the last 50 years to a new sustainable city. Imagine the reduction in the waste stream going into landfills if a percentage of residents kept back yard chickens and fed them table scraps. It adds up! Municipalities should encourage chickens as a way to save money for the city. I make a small back yard chicken coop that makes it fun and easy to start keeping chickens. I hope this change eventually happens. See more at CREATIVECOOPS.COM

cannabispatient on "Bud business: Cannabis clubs explained"

2009-10-17T14:11:11Z

the people at northstar healing collective are gay.

cannabispatient on "Know your ganja: A tour of local cannabis clubs"

2009-10-17T14:05:32Z

The people at Northstar Healing Collective are paranoid and unusual, I suggest patients choose a different dispensary.

FreedomFighter on "When pot and paper don't mix"

2009-10-06T20:45:51Z

I would like to clarify a couple statements from the article, because there seems to be a few misunderstandings... 1) I Do Not have or Need the Ca State ID Card (SB 420). I Always tell patients to carry a copy of their doctors recommendation on their person when possessing or using medical marijuana. That is all you have to have ant with it you have the doctors info to verify the M.D. as well as the patient! 1) Landers said. "Police are the only ones to usually check ID. I carry my card, my application and my doctor's recommendation to stay safe. I don't even reduce them; I leave them as full-size papers." 2) We have had a great dispensary raided by the DEA even here in SACRAMENTO so it's NOT just the careless that have been the targets. Misinformation, Informants, and any Patient who might get excessively angry, know they have an outlet to complain and even get sweet revenge thanks to the DEA 2) Only the most careless dispensaries get raided, according to Landers, so for the most part clubs are only partly worried about federal agents breaking up the show. And finally I would like to thank our District Attorney, Sac PD, Sac Sheriff's, Sac DEA, Sac City Council, Sac County Board of Sups, and the community for trying to care about patients and be educated about the plight of patients! It is and has always been life and death to me as well as thousands of other patients who I try and represent. We appreciate the respect of our community being willing to advance from prejudice and be an understanding community that cares!

FreedomFighter on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2009-10-06T18:17:50Z

WALDORFANDSLATER "Potheads who want legal excuse to use pot always hide behind the banner of 'medical marijuana'. Is pot better than manmade drugs? SURE!" I am no pothead! I am a medical marijuana patient whom helped change the laws because I can't take my "Man Made" prescriptions without the help of Marijuana! It's Life & Death for me!! and I help make laws so I am not hiding behind the "EXCUSE" of medical marijuana! I am living because of it! I haven't experienced the feeling of hunger in 15 years and have terrible pain in my stomach as well as pain & vomiting... Marijuana is no excuse for me and thousands of others. Your comment is ignorant and offensive towards patients and the sick so get a mind or close your mouth!!! There is no hiding for most seriously ill.

Doosie on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2009-09-17T22:09:52Z

Me thinks he doth protest too much - and with the audacity of using a Henson avatar!

Backnneckman on "When pot and paper don't mix"

2009-09-12T16:55:28Z

i realy need a card im 20 and have had back problems since i was 13. when i was18 i was in a car crash and i went upward toward the roof neck first annd now sufer from muscle spasms i dont want anymore pills i cant take it anymore do you know what migrane meds and muscle relaxers do to you over time. please some one help me get a card im at the end of my rope i dont want anymore pills. i like the idea of just smokeing the pot rather then takinf pills and waiting an hour. any info on haw or were i can aply and get a card send it to www.Thegameagent@yahoo.com oh! my name is daniel.

TheLaMarr on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2009-09-09T16:38:02Z

There is a movie available through Hollywood video (thats where I found it) called "The Union". Those of you on the side of the status quo or keeping marijuana law and policy "as it is" should see this. It opened my eyes to a lot of issues that are not commonly at the front of the marijuana/cannibis discussion. This movie is a strong cup of coffee for the side of legalization; it also touches on the decriminalization debate.

FreedomFighter on "Dispensary moratorium extended"

2009-08-27T05:42:50Z

Dude, it does take more than 45 days to write a good marijuana law. If we move too fast, we will get a bad law that will not work for the patients. I have worked on many of these laws for our side and there is a hell of a lot to. Why would you call her "Disingenuous, Narrow Minded, and Lazy or all 3?!?!?!!?!?!?! That is a horrible thing to say this about the person, who was just assigned the job to look into something she which she knows nothing about. Markes, your comment is narrow-minded! At least we are trying. Were you there testifying to try and help with the facts and process?? I did help and will continue to help patients fight for their rights and needs! It is Real Easy to sit behind your computer and BITCH about someone who is trying to do something. There are too many issues and considerations to write a law and cretin public hearings, which you are required to hold by law? And its her fault that other cities take too long to return calls and have the wrong person return the call??? How the hell could that be her fault. Instead of Bitching and Complaining about something you know nothing about, why don't you get involved and learn and try to help??

Mathieu Über on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-26T23:06:22Z

You're not supposed to smoke the hemp, man.

Mathieu Über on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-26T22:56:50Z

Not to mention the general conceptual sense of control they are unwilling to relinquish. Drug laws are largley an extension of racism; it is a continuum of oppression - a war on personal freedom. But let's not forget that drugs are bad for society and the government did find it necessary to regulate them in order to have a functional society.

Mathieu Über on "Dispensary moratorium extended"

2009-08-26T21:36:37Z

Everybody Must Get Stoned! Man, that would be a good song title.

thsas on "Dispensary moratorium extended"

2009-08-26T18:08:57Z

Perhaps she is stoned?

Mark on "Dispensary moratorium extended"

2009-08-26T15:57:34Z

"We felt that 45 days was just too short," said City Special Projects Manager Michelle Heppner, who helped conduct the fact-finding mission. "Things moved very slowly. We would call the city, leave a message, get a call back in two days from the wrong person, it was hectic." If Ms. Heppner finds things moving slowly then maybe she should step it up. Is she really that incompetent? No suspect she is moving slowly on pupoose - that would make her disingenuous and narrow minded not lazy. But maybe she's all three. More bs from 915 I Street.

mike88 on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-24T16:16:32Z

*cough* HEMP! *cough*

DrFrankLucido on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-21T21:41:37Z

No Frank H. Lucido MD Family Practice since 1979 Medical Cannabis Consultation Expert Witness 2300 Durant Avenue Berkeley Ca 94704 510.848.0958 (by appointment only) www.DrFrankLucido.com (formerly MedicalBoardWatch.com) www.AIMLegal.org www.DrFrankLucido.blogspot.com

DrFrankLucido on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-21T21:36:50Z

Leapcop is right. Cocaine is only Schedule II, like Demeral, Morphine, and other closely regulated, but useful medicines. And heroin is categorized like morphine in the UK. That said, marijuana (cannabis) just doesn't belong in the same class with Heroin, and will eventually be re-scheduled as Schedule II, or more appropriately as Schedule III, like Marinol, (dronabinol), the synthetic THC. More likely, California will pass a "tax and regulate" bill next year. See Tom Ammiano bill AB390 at www.yes390.org Also see my last statement to the Medical Board of California in June, 2009: http://drfranklucido.blogspot.com/2009/05/dr-lucidos-statement-to-medical-board.html Frank H. Lucido MD Family Practice since 1979 Medical Cannabis Consultation Expert Witness 2300 Durant Avenue Berkeley Ca 94704 510.848.0958 (by appointment only) www.DrFrankLucido.com (formerly MedicalBoardWatch.com) www.AIMLegal.org www.DrFrankLucido.blogspot.com

Steven Bourasa on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-21T19:32:46Z

Is there a difference between "medical use" and "medicinal use"?

Ben Ilfeld on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-21T18:24:42Z

Click on Waldorf's name and see their most recent comments. Usually they are funny and my favorite on the site.

ladybugsarered on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-21T18:00:12Z

WaldorfandStatler- Please tell me you are just being childish and "troll baiting" on a discussion that you really aren't intelligent enough to participate in. Otherwise, I feel truly sorry for you when later in life you are in extreme pain or diagnosed with a terminal illness and because of your "beliefs", must suffer needlessly. I wish my Mom would have had access to this (she wasn't the "break the law" type), she did suffer needlessly until her death at age 43 from breast cancer.

Steven Bourasa on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-21T05:21:48Z

What's wrong with getting high? Why should that be a crime?

Holly Ilfeld on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-21T02:27:54Z

Thanks for the info - that is just what I was looking for! Ben, I did press the thumbs up!

Dale Kooyman on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-21T02:16:33Z

So when someone is terminally ill or just seriously ill and in pain, what's wrong with wanting to feel better? That's one of the reasons why legal drugs are prescribed too--to reduce or eliminate a sick person's pain and make them feel better. Apparently you've never been seriously ill or in pain and needed a prescription to feel better--even an aspirin to relieve headache pain--so you may not understand that. Some people drink coffee to get the benefit of being "high" --the addictive drug caffeine at work. The addictive drug nicotine in cancer causing cigarettes give people a "high" too. But then you've never drank coffee or smoked cigarettes, so you wouldn't know that either.

leapcop on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-20T22:41:53Z

Actually there IS medicinal cocaine waldorf...and if you have ever had morphine, it comes from the same opium poppy plant as heroin. do some homework waldorf and educate yourself to get past your REEFER MADNESS mentality....so 1937. Holly, Marinol has had poor results from its users simply because it is more difficult to metabolize by the liver where it is absorbed. The marijuana in its natural form is much easier to titrate the dosage for the person receiving benefit from its GOD GIVEN properties. If anyone wants to hear more science based evidence of marijuana and its many uses go to youtube and type in Dr. Robert Melamede. He is a professor at UCCS and teaches a 400 level class on ENDOCANNABINOIDS and ALL its many benefits including PROTECTING CELLS, AND CURING CANCER.

Dannyboy on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-20T22:32:35Z

Marinol is a lab made version of THC the main component of Marijuana. It is ironic that the FDA will pass this drug with a stamp of approval and not Marijuana. The reason it is not more widely used is because it is ineffective, only about 13% of people given the medication gain any benefit from it. And many end up feeling more sic, a possible reason is that the marijuana plant has many more components than just THC and it is believed that those components work together with the THC. another reason is that since it is ingested orally is takes 30+ minutes for it too take effect. Where as smoking a joint, or inhaling from a vaporizer is nearly instant. Drug companies cant profit from a plant they have to change it and in doing so they made it less effective. So just smoke and enjoy yourself, the fact that Marijuana can not kill you makes it a very good looking option too replace some prescriptions that can kill you.

waldorfandstatler on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-20T21:50:39Z

Why not medicinal cocaine or medicinal heroin? People hide behind legalization just to get high. Stoners!

Anthony Bento on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-20T20:20:53Z

Great story, Cheyenne. In addition to recent scientific analysis, declines in government revenue have caused some politicians to re-think state law regarding the prohibition cannabis. AB 390 (Ammiano), for example, would legalize the sale and taxation of cannabis to those 21 and older.

Ben Ilfeld on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-20T16:44:19Z

By the way, on this story in particular I urge everyone to click the green storyline tab on the right. Cheyenne has put together a very comprehensive storyline about this issue locally and the whole thing deserves attention.

Dale Kooyman on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-20T16:40:53Z

Holly, regarding your not understanding the controversy, did it occur to you that there would be NO controversy if only the drug industry could grow, process and sell M at many times the cost of producing it? The fact that it can be grown, distributed and used without it having a monopoly is a great threat to its income from other drugs that it promotes and sells. Competition from another source? Perish the thought! Competition is good only for the little guy not for the huge drug industry!! Don't forget too that for non-medical use, the alcohol industry is also very worried. It benefits them to throw fuel on the fire. Imagine something that people can buy legally, ingest a tiny amount and get a pleasant non-hangover high. Law enforcement agencies in various parts of the country can benefit too from M being classified a "narcotic" which enables them to seize and sell "offenders' " property, providing a nice little side income for those agencies.

Holly Ilfeld on "The science of THC medicine"

2009-08-20T15:42:12Z

I don't really understand why there is still a controversy as my brother-in-law was given THC in a capsule by his oncologist in New York while undergoing cancer treatment. Why are patients here not prescribed this medication. I believe it was called marinol (spelling???). Do you know anything about this?

DoctorNot on "Bud business: Cannabis clubs explained"

2009-08-16T00:31:17Z

keep them away from this and that and the other BS! How come there's a bar and a liquor store on every other corner in some parts of our city! Parents don't care if their kids bus stop is in front of bar with drunks but by god they will make sure the green demon weed is hidden behind some abandon warehouse far enough away so little jimmy can't be tempted by the dark side...lol P.S. It’s really not the parents who insist collectives are far from the public eye it’s the outdated Harry Anslinger mentality for politicians we are force to put into office for lack of better choices to pick from.

shotgunlo on "Bud business: Cannabis clubs explained"

2009-08-14T16:23:24Z

"Dispensaries are always nonprofit businesses, as required by state law. This means that all of their profits need to be redistributed back to the community. Employee salaries are included in that interpretation of 'community.' According to a spokesman for Hugs Alternative care, about 25 percent of profits go back to salaries." This sounds like how we should be regulating big pharma.

Mark on "Bud business: Cannabis clubs explained"

2009-08-14T15:02:23Z

"Capitol Alternatives, a club on 16th Street, was raided by DEA agents and local police in April 2006, though no charges were made, according to news reports. The club reopened the next day at another location." This is type of government thugery at the behest of willfully ignorant is shameful. The only problem with cannabis is, like alcohol and food is in over-consumption. Otherwise cannabis has been shown to very effective at relieving nausea, appetite loss, certain types of pain from debilitating conditions as neuropathy, diabetes and multiple sclerosis. It's also seems useful in treating ADD. It's safer and less harmful on the body that alcohol and overeating, Even if it just used as a stress reducer or as a form of escapism (much like alcohol, cigarettes, food and even TV are) marijuana is often the least harmful (even at abusive levels) than those others are. It's not a 'gateway drug' -in fact- keeps many people from using more harmful drugs. And seems only to pose a serious problem with people who abuse other drugs as well. The fact is that the tobacco and alcohol companies have a lot of money to lose if pot is legalized and the "old minds" of in our society just can't get beyond their own social indoctrination. The ignorant and/or knee-jerk reactionary people (and those pandering to them like councilmember Cohn) should be the ones defending their unsupportive views. -including the person who literally littered my Midtown neighborhood recently with their hysterical 'think of the children' flyers. Of course, restrictions should be made, it's should only be legal for those over 21 unless adminstered by a doctor. But we know what pot does and doesn't do, we know it's not harmful to 99% responsible users and we are adults in a supposed free society so end the stupid and destructive prohibition.

JackTheGrower on "Bud business: Cannabis clubs explained"

2009-08-14T07:07:57Z

Um can you show us an indoor six foot plant that produced 10 ounces? I want that strain for my collection. I practice horticulture and save seeds and heirloom varieties of cannabis. The Solution is to Legalize in 2010.. I mean who is going to break the law when they can go to the store? We will get over cannabis.. It will be boring to our young.. People will stop selling it from homes and cars all over our State and they will pay taxes that will help us. Law Enforcement can stop Mexican Cartels from damaging our public lands.. Hell I'll join in and help.. So Sacramento; Sure you can chase the bad guys in this medical cannabis problem but it's fairly safe stuff and if any adult can have it then Who needs to sneak around since both Law Enforcement and Consumers seem to be up to the endless game all the time.. I support CaliforniaCannabisInitiave.org by the way.. It allows for people to practice horticulture and not just business.. So sure we have a problem with Cannabis.. The problem won't go away with more prisoners and over half the State wants to legalize.. So we can weed out all the bad elements and keep paying law enforcement to fight the war it can't win or we can make a positive change. Jack

kkneer on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2009-08-13T19:02:07Z

My friend and I live in Orangevale and have been hosting a monthly "poultry swap" at my house. This is a free event and you can bring chickens to sell, trade or donate. This is our 5th or 6th year and we have definitely noticed a large increase in the number of individuals who are looking for laying hens. While we never know how many or what kinds of animals we will have, it is also a great place to meet other chicken enthusiasts and or to get some "chicken" advice. We also have had a large number of ducks - which if you want to eat eggs, Gourmet magazine rates duck eggs in the top 100 "gourmet" foods. We also now have one woman who brings organic-raised chickens. Our next event is Aug. 22. Call and leave message at: 916.725.6372.

Cheyenne Cary on "Know your ganja: A tour of local cannabis clubs"

2009-08-12T19:15:15Z

henstroud: It's fully within the law for medical cannabis patients to grow their own medicine. This is actually how all dispensaries operate - as 'collectives' of growers that distribute their produce to other patients. The only legal ramifications come into play at the federal level.

JackStien on "TFO: Totally Friggin Owesome"

2009-08-11T22:08:11Z

Pretty amazing things going on at the Crest. I went to the last show with some friends and we had a great time. I was surprised how professional the folks that put on show are. It seems that most of the actors they hire are in comedy troupes, stand-up, or local film actors. I even got a picture with the sexy chick from Monster from Bikini Beach. Score!

William Burg on "TFO: Totally Friggin Owesome"

2009-08-11T21:56:40Z

He's not the only celebrity guest at a TFO--legendary director Ray Dennis Steckler did an in-theater appearance at the showing of "Rat Pfink A Boo Boo" a few years back, and two weeks ago director Jim Wynorski introduced his 1985 classic "Chopping Mall" in person!

Cheyenne Cary on "TFO: Totally Friggin Owesome"

2009-08-11T21:44:36Z

I believe it was combined with a book tour, 'If Chins Could Kill.' Campbell loves mixing it up with the fans anyhow and is something like an insult comic in person. I met the guy when I was in high school - he signed my yearbook.

Tina Armour on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2009-08-11T21:08:17Z

Excellent facts about the chickens as pets. Do you know if people in Sacramento have started to keep chickens as pets more often?

Greg Majewski on "TFO: Totally Friggin Owesome"

2009-08-11T20:58:01Z

Man, bummed I'm going to be in L.A. for the last one. This sounds like so much fun! How did they lure Bruce Campbell from his presumably pimped out pad to appear in 2001?

Cheyenne Cary on "TFO: Totally Friggin Owesome"

2009-08-11T06:57:52Z

Quick note: the 'Trash Film Orgy' in bold in the first paragraph is actually a link. Check out the TFO at http://trashfilmorgy.com! That's also where you can find all those nifty pictures reproduced in this article.

jmsamuels on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2009-08-07T19:23:17Z

I'm really glad to see this issue covered and to learn about the film screening, but I feel compelled to point out the typo in the fourth paragraph - "Madison City, Wisconsin." Having lived in Madison for seven years before relocating to Sacramento, I often use the affectionate nickname "Mad City" to refer to Wisconsin's capital, but the name of the city itself is actually "Madison."

Hawa Arsala on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2009-08-07T19:10:44Z

Great article, Cheya. Do you happen to have links for those Penn State studies?

George Jackson on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2009-08-07T15:22:44Z

Movies On a Big Screen is just as awesome as when they were in West Sac. Can't wait to see the above movie and Visioneers next week.

Colleen Belcher on "CLUCK presses for changes"

2009-08-07T10:23:38Z

The Friday screening of Mad City Chickens at the Guild Theater is being put on by Movies on a Big Screen. For more information, read this article: http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/11557/Mad_City_Chickens_in_Sacramento

Henry Stroud on "Know your ganja: A tour of local cannabis clubs"

2009-08-06T21:23:48Z

You mentioned that customers were able to bring home their own plants to grow. Are there any legal ramifications to growing weed, even if it is bought with a club card?

docfry on "When pot and paper don't mix"

2009-08-05T21:07:49Z

My name is Doctor Fry and am a founding member of AAMC as well. Im a close friend of Ryan and have a tremendous story of my own that I would love to share with you audience. A small portion of the federal assualt on my family, life and medical pratice can be read in a book online, if you Google the title"cool madness" you will see the tremendous injustice that has occured. I am extremely interested in promoting the truth about medicinal cannibis and improving patients health in all areas. Please contact me if you feel this would be of interest to your audience at cooldocfry@yahoo.com. I would like to speak to a program manager because I feel I have a large local audience who knows my story. I have had a lot of radio experience during my trial and find talk shows extremely stimulating and helpful to the audience.

StevieGee on "Front yard ordinance allows DIY food"

2009-08-01T06:05:44Z

I've got tomatoes, carrots, artichoke, and peas growing in my front yard farm along with lots of flowers and bulbs. It doesn't have to look like a farm to produce food.

Steve Vicente on "Know your ganja: A tour of local cannabis clubs"

2009-07-31T01:30:43Z

Excellent article topic!

Cheyenne Cary on "Know your ganja: A tour of local cannabis clubs"

2009-07-30T21:47:14Z

Quick note: Photo formatting turned out a little weird. To get a better look, right click the images and select 'View Image' to see them in high-res.

Cheyenne Cary on "Front yard ordinance allows DIY food"

2009-07-28T21:56:07Z

Glad to hear that the FYO is inspiring some new gardens. For anyone interested in reading the actual legal language, the FYO can be found in Sacramento's City Code online: http://www.qcode.us/codes/sacramento/view.php?topic=17-iii-17_68-17_68_010&frames=on

lisakay on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2009-07-22T18:40:37Z

I set in the hospital as my brother faught for his life and the doctors could not get his blood pressure down they were afraid he would suffer a stroke if they could not ger it down. My brothers girlfriend got a wheel chair and she took my brother out of the hospital without the staff knowing gave him his medical canibas and guess what. The nurse came in to make her rounds took his blood pressure and it was down. She had the doctor paged when he came they told him what they had done the doctor was speechless.

Shellbelle on "Front yard ordinance allows DIY food"

2009-07-18T03:47:28Z

Well written and helpful. Nice!

Bill Albertson on "Front yard ordinance allows DIY food"

2009-07-17T23:00:20Z

Oh, that is FANTASTIC news! This is the first and only place I have heard of this- going to tell all my friends now, I think some more roto-tillers are about to get rented!

Hawa Arsala on "Front yard ordinance allows DIY food"

2009-07-17T22:59:00Z

i like hearing about the benefits of front yard gardens, especially about the reduced water consumption. Do you have a link for the ordinance itself?

thsas on "Front yard ordinance allows DIY food"

2009-07-17T21:47:51Z

nice piece.

Steve Vicente on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2009-07-16T06:14:09Z

Federal law > local law ? 10th amendment > your opinion

waldorfandstatler on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2009-07-16T04:39:00Z

We say, ILegalize it! Potheads who want legal excuse to use pot always hide behind the banner of 'medical marijuana'. Is pot better than manmade drugs? SURE! That's like saying that being hit by a car is better than being hit by a semi, both are unnecessary. Federal law > local law. Recreational drug use is for losers.

Steve Vicente on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2009-07-16T03:15:15Z

Vote OUT the City Council and the Board of Supervisors. Those D-bags will regulate any type of business they hear some hoity-toity whiner was offended by... whether it's a strip club or medical marijuana.

Kathleen Haley on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2009-07-15T20:00:54Z

Excellent reporting, Cheyenne.

Steven Bourasa on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2009-07-15T18:24:18Z

People want safe and legal access to this powerful healing herb. Given today's legal climate, it is no surprise that many medical marijuana dispensaries are opening up. I suggest that the city council partake of 'special' cookies before their deliberations. It is simply amazing how humanitarian people become under the influence of sister cannabis.

mcclendon82 on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2009-07-15T17:01:19Z

hmm...it sounds like the city is trying to start regulating medical pot more. everyone needs to take into consideration that regulation is GOOD. regulating a system of clubs keeps them from being everywhere at once. decriminalization of pot and regulation seems to be on the horizon, and im all for that. but they have to impliment a system that works, for instance the department of health and human services just cleared all counties for a medical card for patients. although this program is voluntary...it might prove to keep patients out of jail/prison. it is a 45 day period for positive thinking hopefully and regulating this new medicine.2010 should be a good year for legal issues....and is supposed to be on the ballot...so tell a friend NOW before its too late...make your vote count in 2010!!!!

FFT on "Medicinal cannabis clubs face scrutiny"

2009-07-15T16:33:36Z

City officials act as if these collectives have, as this writer puts it, "sprung up under their feet." But in fact, collectives have of course been in town for years and city council was too fearful of federal crackdown to do anything about it. Blame the Bush admin, that's easy--but it's also another example of clueless and anemic council leadership on an issue california should be at the vanguard of (namely, medicinal marijuana).

Suzanne Hurt on "City plants seeds for new gardening opportunities"

2009-07-14T03:04:13Z

Nice story, Cheyenne. Strong reporting and writing.

Seth Sandronsky on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-11T13:54:33Z

The financial experts in Sacramento and across the U.S. missed the multi-trillion dollar housing bubble that crashed. Their so-called expertise led to bankruptcies, job losses and home foreclosures. The same financial experts include the credit rating agencies. They still sell advice on investing to local and state governments. Talk about rewards for failure.

TomRunge on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-11T09:15:07Z

"Tom: The difference is that the charter commission is having its meetings in public, and actively soliciting public input. Anyone can go to the commission meetings and speak during public comment." I'm not a big fan of kabuki theater.

William Burg on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-11T06:30:03Z

Tom: The difference is that the charter commission is having its meetings in public, and actively soliciting public input. Anyone can go to the commission meetings and speak during public comment. Nobody knew about the Hiltachk "strong mayor" plan until it was dropped, fully formed, into the public eye, backed by a big pile of real estate developer money. Interesting how Mr. Maviglio frames his arguments: two people who spoke against the Hiltachk plan are on the commission, and he frames them as being against "modernizing government" because they oppose that particular plan. This limits the definition of "modernizing government" to the phrases he wants people to associate it with--his plan is "modernizing," while any other plan, no matter how it modernizes, is "business as usual." Like Steve always says, the best spin is the truth: take an essentially true statement (two people on the commission didn't like Johnson's "strong mayor" plan) and spin it to mean something completely different (these two people oppose "modernizing government") to suit the needs of the message. I also note his failure to mention members of the commission who are likely supporters of the plan, like Johnson supporter and Inside Publications publisher Cecily Hastings. However, that doesn't suit the message--and too much mention of conservatives like Hastings' support risks ruining Johnson's image as a liberal.

LoriJablonski on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-10T23:25:55Z

I'm adding another twist to the Alvarez and Marsal tale (A&M, as pointed out above, is the outside firm Johnson brought into town on a no-bid basis to audit the city's books and propose and implement changes in governance and structure, that is, until the city council nixed the idea). Seems that A&M is the firm handling the bankruptcy of Lehman Bros (they have earned fees of over $115 million for about 9 months of work so far...) Anyway, it looks like the Lehman losses are going to amount to over 130 billion bucks...a number that is shocking even to those used to playing with other people's billions and trillions. A&M's handling of the Lehman dismantling is raising plenty of eyebrows among folks who know about these kinds of things. Independent watchdogs, Lehman's unsecured creditors and financial industry reporters are raising disturbing questions as to the manner by which the bankruptcy proceedings have been handled, dubious inflated asset valuations (in other words, fraud), overcharging and running up fees, and serious conflict of interest positions by A &M, which actually was advising the Lehman Board in the months before it was brought on to handle the bankruptcy. For those of a mind to read about this start here: http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2009/07/so-where-exactly-did-lehmans-130.html The point is that it looks more and more like Alvarez and Marsal is deeply permeated by the same corruption and rot that led to the worst financial collapse of our lifetimes. They need to be kept far away from the city's accounts...unfortunately (probably for the reasons stated above by savvysysydsam) would-be -strong Mayor Johnson seems all too willing to just hand over the books and let them loose.

Susie Shields on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-10T22:55:26Z

I agree that the loss of the central-city high school and the district's inability to replace that valuable asset is unbelievable. The district knows the previous pro-Johnson/St. HOPE school board made a major mistake by blindly handing St. HOPE everything they asked for and more without ANY oversight. Remember the federal investigation accusations of Johnson having students canvass neighborhood for school board candidates? There was a reason for that. 3 of the 4 people he canvassed for were elected and were in Johnson't pocket. Now that the school board can no longer be elected at large and are now by district. He can no longer hand-pick who will be on the board. This was a problem for Johnson. How will he continue his con if there is no one there to ignore the problems? Oh, I know, become a strong mayor and get rid of the school board all together! Problem solved. The privatization of public schools (charters) is a trend now in education circles. It's what they call "education reform". Michelle Rhee and the Mayors of the large cities all follow the same script and use the same speakers, auditors, etc. Actually, it's rather incestuous. Mayor Johnson is in it neck-deep. He seems to want to stay on script despite his many problems. He's kind of like a bit pull. He doesn't know when to have the good sense to let go.

Marion Millin on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-10T22:31:25Z

Really important information. Thank you. The notion that Sacramento's historic central neighborhoods are still without their comprehensive high school -- even under court order -- is unbelievable. Has there been any community or SCUSD discussion of privatization of public schools? Is this something that privatizers and "experts" like Michelle Rhee impose on communities? When PBS showed Rhee's arrival at the D.C. schools, the slash and burn agenda was as frightening as the "Orwellian" pep rally mentioned before. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAHkMwYTTKw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bIsyRaiPg0 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education/july-dec07/dcschools_10-01.html

TomRunge on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-10T22:00:32Z

William, The notion that the "Charter Commission" proposal will be any less pre-packaged is laughable. Both of these efforts are more about political posturing that any meaningful reform to our form of governance. Which is a shame, because the Charter does need to be reformed. The Mayor should have worked with the City Council and brought a proposal to the city that everyone could have agreed upon. I predict both of the proposals will be voted down next November.

William Burg on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-10T19:41:02Z

Great link...they have a whole page of misdeeds by ARNO Political Consulting, the folks who KJ & Co. hired to collect signatures: http://www.stopballotfraud.org/merchant/arno_political_consultants Oh, look...ARNO gave food to homeless people in exchange for ballot signatures! Maybe that's his plan to help the homeless in Sacramento? And it looks like the measure in question was the same electoral reapportionment measure that was worked on by...Tom Hiltachk! http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/21/us/21calif.html?_r=1

Susie Shields on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-10T18:46:51Z

Cheyenne Cary-Thank you for your article. You state , "For many, the question remains: What is Johnson restrained from accomplishing under the current council-manager system?" In my opinion, he is restrained from taking over the schools. A weak mayor form of government has nothing to do with the city schools. We have an elected school board to oversee our schools. Why is he so gung-ho on this education summit business? He has much bigger fish to fry but he continues to focus on education even though it is not within the mayor's scope of practice. Mr. Johnson and his cohorts believe in the privatization of public schools. That is Mr. Johnson's claim to fame. As Marion Millin stated earlier, (his schools) are a "vanity project and a spring-board to higher office." Schools are big business and there is a profit to be made off of them (most often in the name of children and quality education). As you may remember, one of the mayor's first orders of business was to become a strong mayor in conjunction with his proposal for a no-bid contract city audit by the firm Alvarez & Marsal. A&M has worked with both Mayor Bloomberg of NYC and Mayor Fenty of Washington DC in their quest to take over the school districts in their cities. A&M was given no-bid contracts worth millions to look at the finances of the NYC and DC public school systems. A&M specializes in mayoral takeovers of schools and the conversion of public schools to private entities such as charter schools. This is right up our Mayor's alley. THERE IS A HUGE SLEF-INTEREST HERE. Mayor Johnson is following the script of both Mayor Bloomberg and Mayor Fenty. He's also using the exact same actors. His girlfriend, Michelle Rhee is the Chancellor of DC Schools and has worked with Mayor Fenty to eliminate the school board. I read an article where Rhee said that in order to take over the schools, she needed to work closely with a strong mayor to back her up. Is the plan for Rhee to return to Sacramento and be the Chancellor of schools here under her boyfriend Mayor Johnson? I suggest people start looking at who Mr. Johnson is associating with on the schools issue. His speakers at his last education summit have all worked together to promote mayoral takeovers of school districts. Alvarez & Marsal, Michelle Rhee, Wong& Hess. Just a few of Mayor Johnson's cohorts. copy and paste the link below to learn more about Alvarez and Marsal. http://www.parentadvocates.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=article&articleID=7231 It's all about the schools, folks. It's all about the schools.

Bill Burgua on "City plants seeds for new gardening opportunities"

2009-07-10T17:27:30Z

Bill Maynard keep up the good work!

teacherofmath on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-10T17:23:03Z

Notice it is all developers who are supporting the strong mayor proposal. They all believe that they will benefit from KJ being a strong mayor. If this goes through, he will fire anybody who disagrees with him just as he has at his other organizations. When he does something illegal, he will pay them off. Everyone makes mistakes. However an honorable person admits that they made mistakes and accepts the responsibility that goes with them. KJ, on the other hand, pays people off and requires non-disclosure statements. That way he can still claim that he was innocent. It is too bad that people are so easily influenced by someone that talks a good talk. Maybe soon, the sacramento citizens will wise up and see that they made a mistake in electing this guy to office.

William Burg on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-10T16:45:45Z

And the "strong mayor" initiative, written entirely out of the public's eye, funded primarily by land developers, is supposedly a model of public participation and objectivity? Nonsense! Speaking of city managers, Steven, care to comment on our current city manager? If he's part of the problem, why aren't you calling him on it?

George Jackson on "City plants seeds for new gardening opportunities"

2009-07-10T16:16:19Z

Can't wait to see the garden in Oak Park

Robert McKeown on "Saturday festival on Sacramento's first 'Urban Ag Day'"

2009-07-10T07:55:22Z

And to add further clarification - you can also purchase tickets at the door ($7) just for the screenings of "Fresh" at The Guild, which shows at 2:30 and 4:00 PM.

fifthgensacramentan on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-10T07:11:48Z

According to the latest filings regarding contributions to the Kevin Johnson for mayor Committee http://nf4.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByFiler.aspx?id=1221719 combined with Sacramentans for Accountable Government http://nf4.netfile.com/pub2/AllFilingsByFiler.aspx?id=5935717 Close to 2 MILLION dollars has been spent to put Kevin into office and promote the two ballot initiatives. Seeing this in a comment in a previous SACBEE article on Saturday July 4th...I did a little more research. Who’s $$$ = Sacramentans for Accountable Government or more to the point who is the $141,000 that funded the initiative campaign-and brought us ARNO consulting and the mercenary signature gathers- the following is the list from the two 460 forms filing-X-ref with the Secretary of State's site for Agent for service -please note , additionally a 20,000 loan from Townsend Raimundo etal...Are these all City of Sacramento Residents? How much has the firm of Bell, McAndrews & Hiltachk pocketed for their professional services? How much did Mr. Maviglio? It's all there in the forms...one only needs to modify the document search and run an excel spread sheet.....The best government money can buy! You also might want to check out http://www.stopballotfraud.org/merchants Now for the list..it's not very long...but there seems to be a theme here, that not about everyday John or Jane Q. public, resident citizen of Sacramento That's All for Now Folks! Fulcrum Properties Group-Mark Friedman 50,000 West Lakeside LLC- Agent – Angelo K Tsakopoulos 25,000 North Natomas 575 Investors, LLC-Agent-Brian Vail 25,000 California Association of Realtors Issues Mobilization PAC 10,000 Capitol Station 65 LLC- now known as Township 9 7,500 CNM Construction Company, Inc. - Agent -Sotiris Kolokotronis 5,000 Fite Properties, Inc-Agent-Peter Halimi 5,000 K. Hovnanian Forecast Homes Northern, Inc.-Agent C. McAlister 2,500 Serna Consulting, LLC-Agent-Phillip R Serna 1,000 Bagatelos, LLC-Agent-Chris Bagatelos 5,000 Bagatelos Family Trust 2,000 Bagatelos Architectural Glass-Nicholas Bagatelos 2,000 Commercial Window Systems-Geoff Bagatelos 1,000

savemidtown on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-10T05:07:01Z

Kerridge is barely qualified to run a building department as he did in Portland let alone run a city, especially one as large as Sacramento. Boss Johnson has even less experience than Kerridge and he would be the C.E.O. of Sacramento? The current form of government has absolutely nothing to do with not being able to hire more police. It's all about the budget and the complete mismanagement of this city by an unqualified building official from Portland. The misinformation by Johnson surrogates demonstrates they know even less about how stuff actually works than our current incompetent management.

William Burg on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-10T00:34:38Z

Cheyenne: I guess I'm just curious as to why the "strong mayor" folks don't talk about Kerridge more... if having a city manager is such a bad idea, why don't they spend more time pointing out where Kerridge has failed the city of Sacramento, the way that they pointed out Fargo's failings?

Marion Millin on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-10T00:29:42Z

Verbose? I could have just broken it down: Pep rallies are not public information/discussion. Bumper stickers are not speeches. Rearranged talking points are not "Frequently Asked Questions" and answers. "Accountability" is a word, not a reason to change the City Charter. The Mayor and Council hire and fire the City Manager. Who's accountable now? Oh and the historic neighborhoods, north of Broadway, from Downtown to College Greens, still don't have their high school.

Cheyenne Cary on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-09T21:38:19Z

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. Glad to see the SacPress readership is so vocal and, in the case of Ms. Millin's substantial essay, verbose. Your contributions are much appreciated. Mr. Burg: If the initiative makes it to the ballot and passes in 2010, the position of City Manager would remain. Kerridge would hold on to his office unless fired, as it would still be an unelected position -- just appointed by the mayor rather than the council. He'd also have significantly less to do while in office, so he may have to get creative to pass the time. Upside: he may start reading SacPress.

Cheyenne Cary on "Saturday festival on Sacramento's first 'Urban Ag Day'"

2009-07-09T21:28:46Z

Hey Jenn, thanks for bringing up a couple things I overlooked -- Tickets are available online and can be purchased ahead of time at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/69377 And secondly, yes, the $25 covers you for a whole day of events, just the evening function is separate. Thanks again for reading so closely!

Jenn Walker on "Saturday festival on Sacramento's first 'Urban Ag Day'"

2009-07-09T21:13:40Z

Are tickets purchased at the event or can they be purchased beforehand? It's $25 for an entire day's worth of workshops, right?

Marion Millin on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-09T20:14:43Z

Cheyenne Cary, thank you for an informative article, certainly more informative than anything the current Mayor/proponents of Strong Mayor has put forward. "Questions remain." Uh, yeah. The Johnson Strong Mayor campaign made sure that supporters had no more information than they needed to pick up petitions and go out to collect signatures, with no public forum or open community discussion about what really is at stake here. It was Sheriff John McGuiness on KFBK, who stated the obvious: there are two separate questions: do Sacramentans want to alter the City Charter to adopt a Strong Mayor system; and IF SO, do we want that Strong Mayor to be Kevin Johnson? The answer: No, no and no. This candidate came on as arrogant, unqualified and (to this date) under investigation. The community he purports to serve is still without its (court ordered) comprehensive public high school because he has squatted at his alma mater, as a vanity project and spring board to higher office. He comes out -- as he did at the Strong Mayor petition kick off -- energetically bounding across stage, back and forth, spewing slogans, as if they have anything to do with each other or with reality. With all due respect, Mr. M, your role is to come out and translate all the bumper sticker nonsense and direct us to some web site, as if that takes the place of true leadership. Perhaps it was a mistake that Sacramentans "with an open mind" received emailed invitations to the Strong Mayor Petition Drive Kick Off in the spring. The event was geared more toward those who were already on board and ready to pick up petitions and leave, than those of us expecting some informative presentation from Mayor Johnson on why the Strong Mayor was a good idea. The materials handed out that night were a bunch of nonsensical talking points on Page One, followed by a rehashed version purported as "Questions and Answers" on Page Three. It was truly Orwellian. The Mayor arrived and bounded around the stage spouting bumpersticker slogans, as if it was a speech. Saying the word in front of people or handing them a piece of paper with the word "Accountability" on it, is meaningless. Other recent examples of this cheerleading nonsense (we won't bring up your "if you ain't got nothing to hide" gaffe here): Regarding public surveillance and ACLU challenges, "Mayor Johnson’s spokesman Joaquin McPeek referred to the cameras as a tool." "We're going to use every tool in the toolbox to reduce crime in Sacramento, including these cameras, and we can do it without infringing on civil liberties,” McPeek said." Well, it's all well and good to SAY THAT, but what does that mean? "I have a vision for what I think the city can become," Johnson told The Sacramento Bee last week. "But if I can't allocate some resources toward making that vision happen, then it never will." Huh? What? Excuse me? This is not leadership, it's marketing and sloganeering. If Sacramentans are about to alter the City Charter, it will have to be for some actual REASONS. Speaking of which, the argument put forth here? Steve Maviglio: "The initiative will make our elected officials accountable (both the Mayor AND the city council) instead of putting our city government in the hands of a city manager we don't elect." The City Manager serves at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council. If they are doing THEIR jobs, the City Manager will do his.

William Burg on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-09T18:59:59Z

My question is, if this measure somehow passes, what will happen to Ray Kerridge, the current city manager?

Mathieu Über on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-09T17:43:24Z

It's not too hard for ordinary people to become insiders.

Steven Bourasa on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-09T16:18:25Z

We do not need this strong mayor initiative. The mayor and city council members are already held accountable through voting.

TomRunge on "Strong mayor progresses, questions remain"

2009-07-09T07:31:59Z

The Charter Reform Commission is loaded with land use attorneys, political hacks and at least two people who have publicly voiced their opposition to reforming the charter: http://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/content?oid=992498 It's clear the Council set up this commission with the intent to torpedo Johnson's initiative. It's a sad commentary on how insiders make it impossible for ordinary citizens to affect change to their government.