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ASA California Weekly Alert: February 8, 2008
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*Make Sure We Stay On Top of It:* If you wish to have a medical cannabis event,
meeting, federal trial, and/or city or county hearing listed in the ASA CA Weekly
Alert, please send information to Sonnet [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org no later than
Thursdays by 3:00pm.
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*Weekly Round Up
*1. a. Fullerton City Council Rejects Dispensary Ban
b. Placer County Votes to Implement the Medical Marijuana State
ID Card
c . Medical Cannabis Providers Plea Guilty to Federal Charges
**
*Take Action
*2. Celebrate Medical Marijuana Week, February the 11th-17th**
*
Chapter and Affiliate Meetings*
3. Saturday, February 9, Willits: Mendocino ASA Meeting
4. Monday, February 11: Fresno ASA Meeting
5. Tuesday, February 12, San Diego: San Diego ASA Meeting
6. Wednesday, February 13, Newport Beach: Orange County ASA Meeting
7. Saturday, February 16, Los Angeles ASA Meeting
8. Tuesday, February 19, Sacramento: ASA Affiliate Compassionate
Coalition Meeting
9. Thursday, February 21, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting
*City and County Hearings*
10. Tuesday, February 12, San Francisco: San Francisco Board of
Supervisors to Vote on Resolution to Support Rep. Conyers' Pledge to
Hold DEA Oversight Hearings
11. Tuesday, February 19, Fullerton: City Council to Discuss a
Dispensary Ordinance
*Court Support
*12. Tuesday, February 19, Sacramento: Sentencing Hearing for Jeff
Sanderson
13. Friday, February 22, Fresno: Evidentiary Hearing for California
Healthcare Collective
*M**edical Marijuana Week Activities*
14. Sunday, February 10, San Francisco: Medical Marijuana University*
* 15. Monday, February 11, Marin County: Showing of In Pot We Trust
16. Tuesday, February 12, San Francisco: Know Your Rights Legal Training
17. Wednesday, February 13, Oakland: Sneak Preview of a New Medical
Marijuana Movie
18. Thursday, February 14, San Francisco: Valentine's Spread the Love
Seed Planting
19. Friday, February 15, Oakland: Patients' Testimonials Video and
Photo Shoot
20. Saturday, February 16, Los Angeles: LA ASA Meeting and Special
Guest Speaker, Jahan Marcu
21. Saturday, February 16, Oakland: Civil Disobedience Training for
Emergency Response
22. Saturday, February 16, Berkeley: Medical Marijuana Movie Matinee
23. Sunday, February 17, San Francisco: SF ASA 215 Party
24. Saturday, February 23, Sacramento: Sacramento Medical Marijuana
Patients Art Show*
Special Events
*25. Sunday, February 10, Palm Springs: Comedy Event Fundraiser for
Senior Medical Marijuana Defendants*
*26. Save the Date: April 4-5, 2008: Patients Out of Time Fifth
National Conference
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*1. a. Fullerton City Council Rejects Dispensary Ban
b. Placer County Votes to Implement the Medical Marijuana State
ID Card
c . Medical Cannabis Providers Plea Guilty to Federal Charges*
/a. Fullerton City Council Rejects Dispensary Ban **/*
*This week, the Fullerton City Council met to discuss a proposed ban of
medical cannabis collectives or adopt regulations to protect patients
and the community. Activists, patients, and providers voiced their
opposition to a ban and shared their concerns and need for safe access
at the City Council's hearing. The city council responded to the
community's plea and by voting 3-2 against a ban and in favor of
dispensary regulations.
This victory for safe access is the first step in securing access in
Fullerton. The city council voted to continue the hearing. The council
will be meeting on February 19 to discuss adopting regulations. Please
see the "City and County Hearings" section for more details on the
upcoming hearing.*
b. Placer County Votes to Implement the Medical Marijuana State ID Card
/Placer County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of implementing the
state medical marijuana ID card program. The Board of Supervisors passed
the state ID card program with a unanimous vote. The only debate the
supervisors' had was the fee for the card, which after discussion was
set at $125.00.
The ID cards are scheduled to be available for Placer County patients on
March 1st. ASA will keep you updated on any new developments regarding
Placer County and the ID cards as news comes in.
pressing local, state, and
national campaigns.
When: 7:00pm
Where: Law Offices of WENTWORTH, PAOLI & PURDY, LLP
4631 Teller Avenue, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
For more information, contact Bill: OCLawyer [at] aol.com.
***
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*7. Saturday, February 16, Los Angeles ASA Meeting
*The next LA-ASA meeting will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 16. We
will be talking about our Emergency Response plans, local regulations,
and the latest news in the statewide campaign. We will also be hosting a
special guest for an exciting presentation. Please see the "Medical
Marijuana Week Events" section below for more information.
What: LA-ASA Meeting
When: 1 PM * Saturday, February 16, 2008
Where: Patient ID Center, 470 S. San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
90048-4107.
(The cross street is Drexel, between Wilshire & 3rd St.)
*
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*8. Tuesday, February 19, Sacramento: ASA Affiliate Compassionate
Coalition Meeting
**
*There are several medical marijuana activities over the next month.
Please come and find out how you can get involved. We will be discussing
Medical Marijuana Awareness Week, upcoming campaigns, reaching out to
condition-based groups and many more events on the horizon.
*
*When: Tuesday the 19th at 7:00pm
Where: Crusaders Hall
320 Harris Ave. Suite H in Sacramento
For more information, contact Nathan at: nathan [at] CompassionateCoalition.org
*
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*9. Thursday, February 21, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting
*The Humboldt County Chapter of Americans for Safe Access will be
meeting Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 6 p.m. in the community
recreation room of the Bayview Courtyard Senior Housing Complex at 550
Union Street, Arcata.
ASA of Humboldt meets on the third Thursday of every month. Park across
the street in the Arcata Community Center parking lot. Limited
Handicapped parking is available on site. All interested persons should
call (707) 445 8154 or email asa-humboldt [at] sbcglobal.net for further
information.
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*10. Tuesday, February 12, San Francisco: San Francisco Board of
Supervisors to Vote on Resolution to Support Rep. Conyers' Pledge to
Hold DEA Oversight Hearings
*The San Francisco County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hear a
resolution on Tuesday, February 12 which would show their support for
the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee's, John Conyer's,
statements in support of holding DEA oversight hearings investigating
the DEA's escalating attacks on medical cannabis patients and providers.
Please come out and show your support for the resolution.
When: 2:00pm on February the 12th
Where: Supervisors chambers on the second floor
1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl in San Francisco
For more information, contact Alex at: aaaFranco [at] yahoo.com*
*
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*11. Tuesday, February 19, Fullerton: City Council to Discuss a
Dispensary Ordinance*
After voting 3 to 2 against a ban on dispensaries the Fullerton City
Council will be discussing the development and implementation of a
dispensary ordinance. Please come out and show your support for safe access.
Download ASA's talking points about dispensary regulations.
http://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=2717
What: Fullerton City Council Meeting
When: Beginning at 5:00 PM * Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Where: 303 West Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
For more information, contact Don [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org
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Court Support patients rights*
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*12. Tuesday, February 19, Sacramento: Sentencing Hearing for Jeff
Sanderson*
On August 14, 2006, a local-federal task force arrested Plumas County
patients Jeff Sanderson (who also serves as a caregiver for nine other
patients) & Alice Wiegand in a raid for allegedly growing more than 260
plants. Though they were released from Plumas County jail within several
days, on September 5, 2006, Sanderson was rearrested by federal agents
and is being prosecuted on federal charges of manufacturing and
conspiracy to manufacture more than 100 marijuana plants. Authorities
confiscated all of the plants and medicine, and have initiated asset
forfeiture proceedings on their home and family farm. Sanderson is
currently being detained in Sacramento County Main Jail awaiting
sentencing and both he and Wiegand have agreed to accept plea bargains.
When: Tuesday, the 19th at10:00am
Where: Before Judge Frank C. Damrell, Jr. in U.S. District Court (E.D.,
CA),
Courtrooom 2, 15th Floor at 501 "I" Street in Sacramento.
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*13. Friday, February 22, Fresno: Evidentiary Hearing for California
Healthcare Collective
*
This hearing is subject to change based on witness availability. After
the City of Modesto failed to shut down the California Healthcare
Collective by banning dispensaries, it called in the DEA. On September
27, 2006, the DEA raided the collective and arrested four people
(owner-operators Luke Scarmazzo and Ricardo Montes and two staff
members) on charges of distribution of marijuana and conspiracy to
distribute. Scarmazzo and Montes were also charged with possession of
firearms and money laundering. Later, an additional five people were
indicted, bringing the total to nine people being prosecuted by the
federal government. In the raid, the DEA allegedly seized more than 100
pounds of marijuana, one thousand plants, multiple firearms, and more
than $200,000 in cash. The raids were the result of a 15-month
investigation between the DEA and the Modesto Police Department. Since
Judge O'Neill finally decided to release Monica Valencia on bail after 7
months in federal prison, all defendants have been released on bail
pending trial. Recently, Bradley Heinmiller, Bradley Wickliffe and
Stephen DeMattos have pled guilty to avoid trial, and only six
defendants (Scarmazzo, Montes, Valencia, Lucky Boissiere, Jose Malagon,
and Antonio Malagon) remain. The trial confirmation hearing is expected
to occur on March 14, 2008 at 8:45am, and the trial is expected to begin
on April 15th, 2008 at 9am. For more info, see Vanessa Nelson's article
http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/155/1/
When: Friday, the 22nd at 1:15pm
Where: Before Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill in U.S. District Court (E.D., CA)
2500 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA.
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***14. Sunday, February 10, San Francisco: Medical Marijuana University
*When: 1:00-4:00p.m.
Where: The Women's Building
3543 18th St # 8, San Francisco
Join us for the 5th Annual Medical Cannabis University. Come get your
diploma in Medical Cannabis Law, Research, and Cultivation!
Sponsored by Americans for Safe Access, San Francisco
For more information, please contact asasf [at] gmail.com*
*
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*15. Monday, February 11, Marin County: Showing of In Pot We Trust
*
Screening with the Star of Showtime's in Pot We Trust
For time & location e-mail: medicalmaryjane [at] hotmail.com*
*
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*16. Tuesday, February 12, San Francisco: Know Your Rights Legal Training
*When: 7-9pm
Where: Medical Marijuana Activist Resource Center (next door to Hope
Net Dispensary)
223A 9th Street between Howard & Folsom.
Come practice how to deal with law enforcement encounters through a
series of roleplays. Learn what do when you get pulled over, police show
up at you door, or what happens after you are arrested.*
*Sponsored by ASA SF
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*17. Wednesday, February 13, Oakland: Sneak Preview of a New Medical
Marijuana Movie
*What: Sneak Preview of an unreleased docu-commedy on Cannabis.
Where: Oaksterdam University
410 15th St. Oakland
When: Door 7pm, Movie 7:30 (90 minutes)
Featuring well-known comedians and includes footage of Don Duncan and
protests of the DEA raids in L.A.
For more information please call: 510.251.1544*
*
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*18. Thursday, February 14, San Francisco: Valentine's Spread the Love
Seed Planting
*Help us deliver a Valentine to Mayor Newsom! Bring plants and seeds to
plant in Civic Center.
When: 4:20pm
Where: San Francisco Civic Center Plaza
For more information, contact asasf [at] gmail.com*
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*19. Friday, February 15, Oakland: Patients' Testimonials Video and
Photo Shoot
**Calling All Patients in the Bay Area! *
Are you a medical marijuana patient? Are you willing to share your story
with the world? Are you interested in being the new face of ASA and
having your picture on our website? If so, please join Americans for
Safe Access at our headquarters in Oakland on February 15, during
Medical Marijuana Awareness Week, for our YouTube video testimonials and
photo shoot day. On Feb.15 we are asking patients willing to share
their story on camera to come in and film a short 1-3 minute video
testimonial to be posted on YouTube and ASA's website to help educate
the world about medical marijuana and why people need safe access.
If you would rather do a written testimonial and have your picture on
the website, please come in and join us that day for a photo shoot. The
video and photo shoot will take place at ASA headquarters on February
15th, 11:00am-7:00pm.
In order to participate in this event, we need you to sign up for a time
slot. To sign up, RSVP to Josie [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org or call
(510) 251-1856. Time slots are going to be fillied on a first come
first serve basis so sign-up today! We will also need you to sign a
release when you come to the shoot to allow ASA to share your story.
Please join us for a fun and important day of filming and photo shoot!
When: Friday, February 15th, 11:00am-7:00pm
Where: ASA Headquarters
1322 Webster St., Suite 402
Oakland, CA
How: RSVP to Josie [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org or call (510) 251-1856 to
sign up for a time slot!
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20. *Saturday, February 16, Los Angeles: LA ASA Meeting and Special
Guest Speaker, Jahan Marcu
*Medical cannabis researcher Jahan Marcu will be our special guest
speaker on February 16. Jahan is currently investigating cannabinoid
synergy at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, and
effectively translates complex scientific concepts to a lay audience. As
the youth member of ASA's Medical and Scientific Advisory Board, Mr.
Marcu represents the future of cannabinoid research, and is developing
international networks of key cannabis researchers. He has served as a
volunteer for ASA since 2003. He has lectured on the subject of
cannabinoids at Cannabis Cooperatives and at New College of California.
At San Francisco State University, he investigated the therapeutic
applicability of whole plant cannabinoid ratios, correlating these
ratios to effects reported by medical cannabis patients and in clinical
trials. He is currently completing his Bachelor of Science in Cellular
and Molecular Biology at San Francisco State University.
What: LA-ASA Meeting with special guest speaker, Jahan Marcu
When: 1 PM * Saturday, February 16, 2008
Where: Patient ID Center, 470 S. San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
90048-4107.
(The cross street is Drexel, between Wilshire & 3rd St.)*
*
Visit http://www.ASAaction.org to find a map and public transit information.
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*21. Saturday, February 16, Oakland: Civil Disobedience Training for
Emergency Response*
What: Civil Disobedience Training for Emergency Response
When: 12-2pm
Where: 1322 Webster Suite 402 in Oakland, CA
For more information, contact Rebecca [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org or call
(510)251-1856.
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12. *Saturday, February 16, Berkeley: Medical Marijuana Movie Matinee*
What: Medical Marijuana Film Festival
When: 2-9pm
Where: 48th and Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley
Movies to be announced.
More info available on nberkhills [at] sbcglobal.net
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22. * Sunday, February 17, San Francisco: SF ASA 215 Part**y**
*Celebrating California's State Law, Prop 215 inspiring Medical
Marijuana Awareness Week
Featuring: Live Music and DJ's: Reggae, Hip Hop and Latin Beats. Door
Prizes, Community Awards and Much Much More...
When: 8:00pm
Where: 2700 16th Street at Harrison
Other Details: $10 Admission. Hemp Ale & Cuban Food Available
For information check out sf.safeaccessnow.org
*
*
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*23. Saturday, February 23, Sacramento: Sacramento Medical Marijuana
Patients Art Show*
More details to come....
The Brick House 2837 36th Street
Time TBA
For more information contact: 916-325-9000
All of this information is available at SF ASA's website:
sf.safeaccessnow.org
*
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*24. Sunday, February 10, Palm Springs: Comedy Event Fundraiser for
Senior Medical Marijuana Defendants
*Like many high desert senior citizens, JoAnn and Rich McCabe find that
marijuana provides safe, effective symptomatic relief for the ailments
of advancing years and use it specifically to manage their arthritis,
insomnia and chronic back and joint pain. For following state law and
doing what the voters of California said they could do, they are now
paying a terrible price -- a price they cannot afford.
Please come out and help JoAnn and Rich McCabe and have a great time as
well!
What: Benefit Show Featuring Celebrity Impersonators at CopyKatz Showroom
When: Sunday, February 10 at 3:00pm
Where: CopyKatz Showroom and Backstage Bistro located at 210 South Palm
Canyon in downtown Palm Springs
Other details: A $20 cover charge to attend will be requested with all
funds from the cover charge and auction going directly to the defense fund.
For more information, contact Lanny Swerdlow at:760-799-2055.
**
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*25. Save the Date: **April 4-5, 2008**: Patients Out of Time Fifth
National Conference
*Question: Have you registered for the Patients Out of Time national
conference yet? If not, please register today
http://www.MedicalCannabis.com/registration!
Save the date for the Fifth National Patients Out of Time conference for
April 4th and 5th. For more information and to register visit
http://www.MedicalCannabis.com/registration
The Patient Out of Time Conference will feature patients, activists,
doctors, and researchers gathering to discuss the latest research on
medical marijuana. This important conference only happens once every
other year, so if you are a patient, doctor, researcher, and/or
supporter, we strongly encourage you to look into attending the
conference, which will be held at Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific
Grove on the Monterey Peninsula.
--
Sonnet Seeborg Gabbard
Field Coordinator
Americans for Safe Access
AmericansForSafeAccess.org
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based
organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and
concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for
therapeutic use and research.
Join us today... AmericansforSafeAccess.org
Headquarters
1322 Webster St Suite 402
Oakland, CA 94612
P: 510-251-1856 ext. 321 F: 510-251-2036
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*Make Sure We Stay On Top of It:* If you wish to have a medical cannabis event,
meeting, federal trial, and/or city or county hearing listed in the ASA CA Weekly
Alert, please send information to Sonnet [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org no later than
Thursdays by 3:00pm.
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*Weekly Round Up
*1. a. Fullerton City Council Rejects Dispensary Ban
b. Placer County Votes to Implement the Medical Marijuana State
ID Card
c . Medical Cannabis Providers Plea Guilty to Federal Charges
**
*Take Action
*2. Celebrate Medical Marijuana Week, February the 11th-17th**
*
Chapter and Affiliate Meetings*
3. Saturday, February 9, Willits: Mendocino ASA Meeting
4. Monday, February 11: Fresno ASA Meeting
5. Tuesday, February 12, San Diego: San Diego ASA Meeting
6. Wednesday, February 13, Newport Beach: Orange County ASA Meeting
7. Saturday, February 16, Los Angeles ASA Meeting
8. Tuesday, February 19, Sacramento: ASA Affiliate Compassionate
Coalition Meeting
9. Thursday, February 21, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting
*City and County Hearings*
10. Tuesday, February 12, San Francisco: San Francisco Board of
Supervisors to Vote on Resolution to Support Rep. Conyers' Pledge to
Hold DEA Oversight Hearings
11. Tuesday, February 19, Fullerton: City Council to Discuss a
Dispensary Ordinance
*Court Support
*12. Tuesday, February 19, Sacramento: Sentencing Hearing for Jeff
Sanderson
13. Friday, February 22, Fresno: Evidentiary Hearing for California
Healthcare Collective
*M**edical Marijuana Week Activities*
14. Sunday, February 10, San Francisco: Medical Marijuana University*
* 15. Monday, February 11, Marin County: Showing of In Pot We Trust
16. Tuesday, February 12, San Francisco: Know Your Rights Legal Training
17. Wednesday, February 13, Oakland: Sneak Preview of a New Medical
Marijuana Movie
18. Thursday, February 14, San Francisco: Valentine's Spread the Love
Seed Planting
19. Friday, February 15, Oakland: Patients' Testimonials Video and
Photo Shoot
20. Saturday, February 16, Los Angeles: LA ASA Meeting and Special
Guest Speaker, Jahan Marcu
21. Saturday, February 16, Oakland: Civil Disobedience Training for
Emergency Response
22. Saturday, February 16, Berkeley: Medical Marijuana Movie Matinee
23. Sunday, February 17, San Francisco: SF ASA 215 Party
24. Saturday, February 23, Sacramento: Sacramento Medical Marijuana
Patients Art Show*
Special Events
*25. Sunday, February 10, Palm Springs: Comedy Event Fundraiser for
Senior Medical Marijuana Defendants*
*26. Save the Date: April 4-5, 2008: Patients Out of Time Fifth
National Conference
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Weekly Round Up california
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*1. a. Fullerton City Council Rejects Dispensary Ban
b. Placer County Votes to Implement the Medical Marijuana State
ID Card
c . Medical Cannabis Providers Plea Guilty to Federal Charges*
/a. Fullerton City Council Rejects Dispensary Ban **/*
*This week, the Fullerton City Council met to discuss a proposed ban of
medical cannabis collectives or adopt regulations to protect patients
and the community. Activists, patients, and providers voiced their
opposition to a ban and shared their concerns and need for safe access
at the City Council's hearing. The city council responded to the
community's plea and by voting 3-2 against a ban and in favor of
dispensary regulations.
This victory for safe access is the first step in securing access in
Fullerton. The city council voted to continue the hearing. The council
will be meeting on February 19 to discuss adopting regulations. Please
see the "City and County Hearings" section for more details on the
upcoming hearing.*
b. Placer County Votes to Implement the Medical Marijuana State ID Card
/Placer County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of implementing the
state medical marijuana ID card program. The Board of Supervisors passed
the state ID card program with a unanimous vote. The only debate the
supervisors' had was the fee for the card, which after discussion was
set at $125.00.
The ID cards are scheduled to be available for Placer County patients on
March 1st. ASA will keep you updated on any new developments regarding
Placer County and the ID cards as news comes in.
pressing local, state, and
national campaigns.
When: 7:00pm
Where: Law Offices of WENTWORTH, PAOLI & PURDY, LLP
4631 Teller Avenue, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
For more information, contact Bill: OCLawyer [at] aol.com.
***
*
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*7. Saturday, February 16, Los Angeles ASA Meeting
*The next LA-ASA meeting will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 16. We
will be talking about our Emergency Response plans, local regulations,
and the latest news in the statewide campaign. We will also be hosting a
special guest for an exciting presentation. Please see the "Medical
Marijuana Week Events" section below for more information.
What: LA-ASA Meeting
When: 1 PM * Saturday, February 16, 2008
Where: Patient ID Center, 470 S. San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
90048-4107.
(The cross street is Drexel, between Wilshire & 3rd St.)
*
*
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*8. Tuesday, February 19, Sacramento: ASA Affiliate Compassionate
Coalition Meeting
**
*There are several medical marijuana activities over the next month.
Please come and find out how you can get involved. We will be discussing
Medical Marijuana Awareness Week, upcoming campaigns, reaching out to
condition-based groups and many more events on the horizon.
*
*When: Tuesday the 19th at 7:00pm
Where: Crusaders Hall
320 Harris Ave. Suite H in Sacramento
For more information, contact Nathan at: nathan [at] CompassionateCoalition.org
*
*
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*9. Thursday, February 21, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting
*The Humboldt County Chapter of Americans for Safe Access will be
meeting Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 6 p.m. in the community
recreation room of the Bayview Courtyard Senior Housing Complex at 550
Union Street, Arcata.
ASA of Humboldt meets on the third Thursday of every month. Park across
the street in the Arcata Community Center parking lot. Limited
Handicapped parking is available on site. All interested persons should
call (707) 445 8154 or email asa-humboldt [at] sbcglobal.net for further
information.
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*10. Tuesday, February 12, San Francisco: San Francisco Board of
Supervisors to Vote on Resolution to Support Rep. Conyers' Pledge to
Hold DEA Oversight Hearings
*The San Francisco County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hear a
resolution on Tuesday, February 12 which would show their support for
the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee's, John Conyer's,
statements in support of holding DEA oversight hearings investigating
the DEA's escalating attacks on medical cannabis patients and providers.
Please come out and show your support for the resolution.
When: 2:00pm on February the 12th
Where: Supervisors chambers on the second floor
1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl in San Francisco
For more information, contact Alex at: aaaFranco [at] yahoo.com*
*
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*11. Tuesday, February 19, Fullerton: City Council to Discuss a
Dispensary Ordinance*
After voting 3 to 2 against a ban on dispensaries the Fullerton City
Council will be discussing the development and implementation of a
dispensary ordinance. Please come out and show your support for safe access.
Download ASA's talking points about dispensary regulations.
http://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=2717
What: Fullerton City Council Meeting
When: Beginning at 5:00 PM * Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Where: 303 West Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
For more information, contact Don [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org
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Court Support patients rights*
*
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*12. Tuesday, February 19, Sacramento: Sentencing Hearing for Jeff
Sanderson*
On August 14, 2006, a local-federal task force arrested Plumas County
patients Jeff Sanderson (who also serves as a caregiver for nine other
patients) & Alice Wiegand in a raid for allegedly growing more than 260
plants. Though they were released from Plumas County jail within several
days, on September 5, 2006, Sanderson was rearrested by federal agents
and is being prosecuted on federal charges of manufacturing and
conspiracy to manufacture more than 100 marijuana plants. Authorities
confiscated all of the plants and medicine, and have initiated asset
forfeiture proceedings on their home and family farm. Sanderson is
currently being detained in Sacramento County Main Jail awaiting
sentencing and both he and Wiegand have agreed to accept plea bargains.
When: Tuesday, the 19th at10:00am
Where: Before Judge Frank C. Damrell, Jr. in U.S. District Court (E.D.,
CA),
Courtrooom 2, 15th Floor at 501 "I" Street in Sacramento.
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*13. Friday, February 22, Fresno: Evidentiary Hearing for California
Healthcare Collective
*
This hearing is subject to change based on witness availability. After
the City of Modesto failed to shut down the California Healthcare
Collective by banning dispensaries, it called in the DEA. On September
27, 2006, the DEA raided the collective and arrested four people
(owner-operators Luke Scarmazzo and Ricardo Montes and two staff
members) on charges of distribution of marijuana and conspiracy to
distribute. Scarmazzo and Montes were also charged with possession of
firearms and money laundering. Later, an additional five people were
indicted, bringing the total to nine people being prosecuted by the
federal government. In the raid, the DEA allegedly seized more than 100
pounds of marijuana, one thousand plants, multiple firearms, and more
than $200,000 in cash. The raids were the result of a 15-month
investigation between the DEA and the Modesto Police Department. Since
Judge O'Neill finally decided to release Monica Valencia on bail after 7
months in federal prison, all defendants have been released on bail
pending trial. Recently, Bradley Heinmiller, Bradley Wickliffe and
Stephen DeMattos have pled guilty to avoid trial, and only six
defendants (Scarmazzo, Montes, Valencia, Lucky Boissiere, Jose Malagon,
and Antonio Malagon) remain. The trial confirmation hearing is expected
to occur on March 14, 2008 at 8:45am, and the trial is expected to begin
on April 15th, 2008 at 9am. For more info, see Vanessa Nelson's article
http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/155/1/
When: Friday, the 22nd at 1:15pm
Where: Before Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill in U.S. District Court (E.D., CA)
2500 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA.
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***14. Sunday, February 10, San Francisco: Medical Marijuana University
*When: 1:00-4:00p.m.
Where: The Women's Building
3543 18th St # 8, San Francisco
Join us for the 5th Annual Medical Cannabis University. Come get your
diploma in Medical Cannabis Law, Research, and Cultivation!
Sponsored by Americans for Safe Access, San Francisco
For more information, please contact asasf [at] gmail.com*
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*15. Monday, February 11, Marin County: Showing of In Pot We Trust
*
Screening with the Star of Showtime's in Pot We Trust
For time & location e-mail: medicalmaryjane [at] hotmail.com*
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*16. Tuesday, February 12, San Francisco: Know Your Rights Legal Training
*When: 7-9pm
Where: Medical Marijuana Activist Resource Center (next door to Hope
Net Dispensary)
223A 9th Street between Howard & Folsom.
Come practice how to deal with law enforcement encounters through a
series of roleplays. Learn what do when you get pulled over, police show
up at you door, or what happens after you are arrested.*
*Sponsored by ASA SF
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*17. Wednesday, February 13, Oakland: Sneak Preview of a New Medical
Marijuana Movie
*What: Sneak Preview of an unreleased docu-commedy on Cannabis.
Where: Oaksterdam University
410 15th St. Oakland
When: Door 7pm, Movie 7:30 (90 minutes)
Featuring well-known comedians and includes footage of Don Duncan and
protests of the DEA raids in L.A.
For more information please call: 510.251.1544*
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*18. Thursday, February 14, San Francisco: Valentine's Spread the Love
Seed Planting
*Help us deliver a Valentine to Mayor Newsom! Bring plants and seeds to
plant in Civic Center.
When: 4:20pm
Where: San Francisco Civic Center Plaza
For more information, contact asasf [at] gmail.com*
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*19. Friday, February 15, Oakland: Patients' Testimonials Video and
Photo Shoot
**Calling All Patients in the Bay Area! *
Are you a medical marijuana patient? Are you willing to share your story
with the world? Are you interested in being the new face of ASA and
having your picture on our website? If so, please join Americans for
Safe Access at our headquarters in Oakland on February 15, during
Medical Marijuana Awareness Week, for our YouTube video testimonials and
photo shoot day. On Feb.15 we are asking patients willing to share
their story on camera to come in and film a short 1-3 minute video
testimonial to be posted on YouTube and ASA's website to help educate
the world about medical marijuana and why people need safe access.
If you would rather do a written testimonial and have your picture on
the website, please come in and join us that day for a photo shoot. The
video and photo shoot will take place at ASA headquarters on February
15th, 11:00am-7:00pm.
In order to participate in this event, we need you to sign up for a time
slot. To sign up, RSVP to Josie [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org or call
(510) 251-1856. Time slots are going to be fillied on a first come
first serve basis so sign-up today! We will also need you to sign a
release when you come to the shoot to allow ASA to share your story.
Please join us for a fun and important day of filming and photo shoot!
When: Friday, February 15th, 11:00am-7:00pm
Where: ASA Headquarters
1322 Webster St., Suite 402
Oakland, CA
How: RSVP to Josie [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org or call (510) 251-1856 to
sign up for a time slot!
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20. *Saturday, February 16, Los Angeles: LA ASA Meeting and Special
Guest Speaker, Jahan Marcu
*Medical cannabis researcher Jahan Marcu will be our special guest
speaker on February 16. Jahan is currently investigating cannabinoid
synergy at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, and
effectively translates complex scientific concepts to a lay audience. As
the youth member of ASA's Medical and Scientific Advisory Board, Mr.
Marcu represents the future of cannabinoid research, and is developing
international networks of key cannabis researchers. He has served as a
volunteer for ASA since 2003. He has lectured on the subject of
cannabinoids at Cannabis Cooperatives and at New College of California.
At San Francisco State University, he investigated the therapeutic
applicability of whole plant cannabinoid ratios, correlating these
ratios to effects reported by medical cannabis patients and in clinical
trials. He is currently completing his Bachelor of Science in Cellular
and Molecular Biology at San Francisco State University.
What: LA-ASA Meeting with special guest speaker, Jahan Marcu
When: 1 PM * Saturday, February 16, 2008
Where: Patient ID Center, 470 S. San Vicente Blvd. Los Angeles, CA
90048-4107.
(The cross street is Drexel, between Wilshire & 3rd St.)*
*
Visit http://www.ASAaction.org to find a map and public transit information.
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*21. Saturday, February 16, Oakland: Civil Disobedience Training for
Emergency Response*
What: Civil Disobedience Training for Emergency Response
When: 12-2pm
Where: 1322 Webster Suite 402 in Oakland, CA
For more information, contact Rebecca [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org or call
(510)251-1856.
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12. *Saturday, February 16, Berkeley: Medical Marijuana Movie Matinee*
What: Medical Marijuana Film Festival
When: 2-9pm
Where: 48th and Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley
Movies to be announced.
More info available on nberkhills [at] sbcglobal.net
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22. * Sunday, February 17, San Francisco: SF ASA 215 Part**y**
*Celebrating California's State Law, Prop 215 inspiring Medical
Marijuana Awareness Week
Featuring: Live Music and DJ's: Reggae, Hip Hop and Latin Beats. Door
Prizes, Community Awards and Much Much More...
When: 8:00pm
Where: 2700 16th Street at Harrison
Other Details: $10 Admission. Hemp Ale & Cuban Food Available
For information check out sf.safeaccessnow.org
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*23. Saturday, February 23, Sacramento: Sacramento Medical Marijuana
Patients Art Show*
More details to come....
The Brick House 2837 36th Street
Time TBA
For more information contact: 916-325-9000
All of this information is available at SF ASA's website:
sf.safeaccessnow.org
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*24. Sunday, February 10, Palm Springs: Comedy Event Fundraiser for
Senior Medical Marijuana Defendants
*Like many high desert senior citizens, JoAnn and Rich McCabe find that
marijuana provides safe, effective symptomatic relief for the ailments
of advancing years and use it specifically to manage their arthritis,
insomnia and chronic back and joint pain. For following state law and
doing what the voters of California said they could do, they are now
paying a terrible price -- a price they cannot afford.
Please come out and help JoAnn and Rich McCabe and have a great time as
well!
What: Benefit Show Featuring Celebrity Impersonators at CopyKatz Showroom
When: Sunday, February 10 at 3:00pm
Where: CopyKatz Showroom and Backstage Bistro located at 210 South Palm
Canyon in downtown Palm Springs
Other details: A $20 cover charge to attend will be requested with all
funds from the cover charge and auction going directly to the defense fund.
For more information, contact Lanny Swerdlow at:760-799-2055.
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*25. Save the Date: **April 4-5, 2008**: Patients Out of Time Fifth
National Conference
*Question: Have you registered for the Patients Out of Time national
conference yet? If not, please register today
http://www.MedicalCannabis.com/registration!
Save the date for the Fifth National Patients Out of Time conference for
April 4th and 5th. For more information and to register visit
http://www.MedicalCannabis.com/registration
The Patient Out of Time Conference will feature patients, activists,
doctors, and researchers gathering to discuss the latest research on
medical marijuana. This important conference only happens once every
other year, so if you are a patient, doctor, researcher, and/or
supporter, we strongly encourage you to look into attending the
conference, which will be held at Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific
Grove on the Monterey Peninsula.
--
Sonnet Seeborg Gabbard
Field Coordinator
Americans for Safe Access
AmericansForSafeAccess.org
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based
organization of patients, medical professionals, scientists and
concerned citizens promoting safe and legal access to cannabis for
therapeutic use and research.
Join us today... AmericansforSafeAccess.org
Headquarters
1322 Webster St Suite 402
Oakland, CA 94612
P: 510-251-1856 ext. 321 F: 510-251-2036
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