Jim Finnel
Fallen Cannabis Warrior & Ex News Moderator
ASA California Alert: January 22, 2010
California Round Up
California Supreme Court Strikes Limits for Medical Marijuana Patients
2010 National Medical Marijuana Week Stockton Activists Gather to Discuss Safe Access California Legal Tip of the Month
Court Support
Monday, February 1st -- Trial for Matthew Zugsberger
Special Events
Saturday, February 20th -- San Francisco ASA Chapter Party
California Round Up
California Supreme Court Strikes Limits for Medical Marijuana Patients
San Francisco, CA -- The California Supreme Court issued a unanimous published decision in People v. Kelly, striking down what it considered unconstitutional legislative limits on how much medical marijuana patients can possess and cultivate.
The decision also affirms protection from arrest and prosecution for patients who both possess a state-issued identification card and comply with state or local personal use guidelines.
"The California Supreme Court did the right thing by abolishing limits on medical marijuana possession and cultivation," said Joe Elford, Chief Counsel with Americans for Safe Access, the country's largest medical marijuana advocacy group. "At the same time, the Court may have left too much discretion to law enforcement in deciding what are reasonable amounts of medicine for patients to possess and cultivate."
To read more: https://www.americansforsafeaccess.org/article.php?id=5876
2010 National Medical Marijuana Week
This year's National Medical Marijuana Week is Saturday, February 13, through Sunday, February 21.
Medical Marijuana Week offers medical marijuana activists and advocates a great national banner for local events. ASA will be publicizing Medical Marijuana Week to our thousands of activists across the country, so if you have an event you want to share, we can help put the word out.
For more details on how you can use Medical Marijuana Week to advance safe access in your community, visit:
ASA*:*Medical Marijuana Week 2010
Stockton Activists Gather to Discuss Safe Access
Please join Stockton medical marijuana activists for a community meeting on Monday, February 1st. The meeting is organized by LCCSJC - Legitimate Cannabis Coop San Joaquin County (l.c.c. » Home). LCCSJC is a local independent group of medical marijuana activists who want to advance safe, regulated access to medical marijuana in Stockton and San Joaquin County.
What: Community meeting hosted by LCCSJC When: Monday, February 1st, 6:00 PM mingling; 6:30 PM meeting, more mingling after. Where: Valley Brew (Valley Brewing Company), 157 W Adams St. Stockton. Phone (209) 464-2739 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting**************(209) 464-2739******end_of_the_skype_highlighting if you want to make dinner reservations. Who: People concerned about safe access to medical marijuana in San Joaquin County RSVP: rsvp@lccsjc.org
California Legal Tip of the Month
January 2010: Following the Rules https://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=4834
It's important to follow the guidelines for the county you are actually in, not just the county in which you live. If you are traveling through another county, or are visiting a dispensary in a different county, you are required to follow that county's laws about plant numbers and the amount of medicine you can possess. If you're unsure about which counties you'll be traveling through, it's best to follow the state minimum, which allows a patient to possess 6 mature (OR 12 immature) plants and 8 oz. of processed medicine. Information about guidelines around the state is available at Local Medical Marijuana Guidelines, though there are some locations that are considering changes to their own guidelines. It might be wise to contact the county to be sure you are in compliance.
Patients often make the mistake of thinking they are bound only by the guidelines of the county they live in, and, in the event of a law enforcement encounter, end up facing charges. Play it safe, and, if you're unsure, stay under the state guidelines.
Chapter and Affiliate Meetings
Tuesday, January 26th -- San Diego ASA Meeting
7:00 p.m. @ 6070 Mt. Alifan Suite 202 San Diego, CA 92111 For more info, contact: eugene.davidovich@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 26th -- San Francisco ASA Meeting
7:30 p.m. @ Bowzer's Pizza, 371 11th St in San Francisco For more info, contact: dcgoldman@yahoo.com
Wednesday, January 27th -- Silicon Valley ASA Meeting
6:00 p.m. @ 2175 Stone Ave, Bldg #1 in San Jose. For more info, contact: lvazquez821@yahoo.com or Americans for Safe Access – Silicon Valley Chapter Working to ensure safe and legal access to medical cannabis and protecting patients' rights in the cities of Silicon Valley.
Tuesday, February 2nd -- Sacramento: Crusaders 4 Patients Rights Meeting
7:00 p.m. @ Crusaders Hall, 320 Harris Avenue, Suite H, Sacramento For more info, contact: cpr4mercy@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 3rd -- Riverside/Western Inland Empire MAPP Meeting
7:30 p.m. @ THCF Medical Clinic, 647 Main St., Riverside For more info, contact: lannyswerdlow@earthlink.net or
760-799-2055.
Thursday, February 4th -- Sonoma County ASA Meeting
5:00 p.m. @ Dept. of Public Health, South City View Room, 625 Fifth Street (Between Mendocino Ave & Humboldt St.), Santa Rosa. Note that the DPH closes at 5 pm; please knock loudly or enter glass door directly into classroom. For more info, contact: sarah@safeaccessnow.org or
415-756-4587
Saturday, February 6th -- Palm Springs/Coachella Valley MAPP Meeting
3:00 p.m. @ Crystal Fantasy, 266 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs For more info, contact: lannyswerdlow@earthlink.net or 760-799-2055.
Tuesday, February 9th -- Fresno ASA Meeting
6:00 p.m. @ Full Circle Brewing Co., 620 "F" Street, Fresno For more info, contact: fresnocagal@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday, February 9th -- San Diego ASA Meeting
7:00 p.m. @ 6070 Mt. Alifan Suite 202 San Diego, CA 92111 For more info, contact: eugene.davidovich@gmail.com
Tuesday, February 9th -- San Francisco ASA Meeting
7:30 p.m. @ Bowzer's Pizza, 371 11th St in San Francisco For more info, contact: dcgoldman@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 10th -- Marin ASA Meeting
7:30 p.m. @ The Whistlestop at 930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael For more info, contact: Thomas Mullin, mullin12321@yahoo.fr
Thursday, February 11th -- Sacramento ASA Meeting
8:00 pm @ Crepeville, 2700 24th Street (at Second Ave), Sacramento. For more info, contact haleymoore82@gmail.com
Friday, February 12th -- North County San Diego ASA Meeting
7:00 p.m. @ 1050 S. Santa Fe Ave. Vista, CA 92084 For more info, contact: eugene.davidovich@gmail.com
Tuesday, February 16th -- Sacramento: Crusaders 4 Patients Rights Meeting
7:00 p.m. @ Crusaders Hall, 320 Harris Avenue, Suite H, Sacramento For more info, contact: cpr4mercy@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 17th -- Landers: High Desert MAPP meeting
6:30 p.m. @ Castle Inn, 1388 N. Golden Slipper Lane, Landers For more info, contact: lannyswerdlow@earthlink.net
Thursday, February 18th -- Humboldt County ASA Potluck
6:00 p.m. @ Community Rec Room of Bayview Courtyard Senior Housing Complex, 550 Union Street, Arcata For more info, contact: asa-humboldt@sbcglobal.net or
(707) 407-8522
Humboldt County ASA is organizing a vegan potluck and MMJ film fest on Feb 18th at 6 p. m. instead of their regular monthly meeting. Everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite MMJ related DVD movie, music, film clip and/or video. Attendees will vote on which entertainment is viewed/heard/displayed.
Friday, February 19th -- Orange County ASA meeting
7:00 p.m. @ Giovannis Pizza, 922 W. Williamson, Fullerton. Map: 922 W. Williamson, Fullerton, CA - Google Maps For more info, contact: Marla James, ghostladyjames@gmail.com
Saturday, February 20th -- Los Angeles ASA Meeting
1:00 p.m. @ Patient ID Center, 470 S. San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles (at Drexel, between Wilshire & 3rd St.) For more info, contact: Don@AmericansforSafeAccess.org
Tuesday, February 23rd -- San Diego ASA Meeting
7:00 p.m. @ 6070 Mt. Alifan Suite 202 San Diego, CA 92111 For more info, contact: eugene.davidovich@gmail.com
Tuesday, February 23rd -- San Francisco ASA Meeting
7:30 p.m. @ Bowzer's Pizza, 371 11th St in San Francisco For more info, contact: dcgoldman@yahoo.com
Court Support
Monday, February 1st -- Trial for Matthew Zugsberger
Matthew Zugsberger is a medical cannabis patient facing state criminal charges in Sacramento, CA. Please show your support during his jury trial for felony possession and transportation of marijuana. Trial is scheduled to begin Monday, February 1st at
8:45 a. m. at the Sacramento County Courthouse, Department 4, 2nd Floor.
Please note that you should not bring medicine into the courthouse. Be prepared to show ID and go through security. Please be respectful. It is often hard to sit and watch injustices unfold in front of you, but interruptions in the courtroom can cause a judge to take his anger out on the defendant. Dress for court. Dress like it is you that is on the stand. As supporters in the courtroom, your appearance reflects on the defendant. TIP: No need to draw attention to yourself, just all stand up and leave with the defendant.
Special Events
Saturday, February 20th -- San Francisco ASA Chapter Party
As part of the celebration for Medical Marijuana Week, SF-ASA will host a party on Saturday, February 20th from 2 pm to 7 pm at Dennis Peron's house: 3745 17th Street (between Sanchez and Church Streets) in San Francisco. We will have food and drink and many surprises. A suggested donation of $10 is requested. Come join us for the afternoon and early evening.
California Round Up
California Supreme Court Strikes Limits for Medical Marijuana Patients
2010 National Medical Marijuana Week Stockton Activists Gather to Discuss Safe Access California Legal Tip of the Month
Court Support
Monday, February 1st -- Trial for Matthew Zugsberger
Special Events
Saturday, February 20th -- San Francisco ASA Chapter Party
California Round Up
California Supreme Court Strikes Limits for Medical Marijuana Patients
San Francisco, CA -- The California Supreme Court issued a unanimous published decision in People v. Kelly, striking down what it considered unconstitutional legislative limits on how much medical marijuana patients can possess and cultivate.
The decision also affirms protection from arrest and prosecution for patients who both possess a state-issued identification card and comply with state or local personal use guidelines.
"The California Supreme Court did the right thing by abolishing limits on medical marijuana possession and cultivation," said Joe Elford, Chief Counsel with Americans for Safe Access, the country's largest medical marijuana advocacy group. "At the same time, the Court may have left too much discretion to law enforcement in deciding what are reasonable amounts of medicine for patients to possess and cultivate."
To read more: https://www.americansforsafeaccess.org/article.php?id=5876
2010 National Medical Marijuana Week
This year's National Medical Marijuana Week is Saturday, February 13, through Sunday, February 21.
Medical Marijuana Week offers medical marijuana activists and advocates a great national banner for local events. ASA will be publicizing Medical Marijuana Week to our thousands of activists across the country, so if you have an event you want to share, we can help put the word out.
For more details on how you can use Medical Marijuana Week to advance safe access in your community, visit:
ASA*:*Medical Marijuana Week 2010
Stockton Activists Gather to Discuss Safe Access
Please join Stockton medical marijuana activists for a community meeting on Monday, February 1st. The meeting is organized by LCCSJC - Legitimate Cannabis Coop San Joaquin County (l.c.c. » Home). LCCSJC is a local independent group of medical marijuana activists who want to advance safe, regulated access to medical marijuana in Stockton and San Joaquin County.
What: Community meeting hosted by LCCSJC When: Monday, February 1st, 6:00 PM mingling; 6:30 PM meeting, more mingling after. Where: Valley Brew (Valley Brewing Company), 157 W Adams St. Stockton. Phone (209) 464-2739 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting**************(209) 464-2739******end_of_the_skype_highlighting if you want to make dinner reservations. Who: People concerned about safe access to medical marijuana in San Joaquin County RSVP: rsvp@lccsjc.org
California Legal Tip of the Month
January 2010: Following the Rules https://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=4834
It's important to follow the guidelines for the county you are actually in, not just the county in which you live. If you are traveling through another county, or are visiting a dispensary in a different county, you are required to follow that county's laws about plant numbers and the amount of medicine you can possess. If you're unsure about which counties you'll be traveling through, it's best to follow the state minimum, which allows a patient to possess 6 mature (OR 12 immature) plants and 8 oz. of processed medicine. Information about guidelines around the state is available at Local Medical Marijuana Guidelines, though there are some locations that are considering changes to their own guidelines. It might be wise to contact the county to be sure you are in compliance.
Patients often make the mistake of thinking they are bound only by the guidelines of the county they live in, and, in the event of a law enforcement encounter, end up facing charges. Play it safe, and, if you're unsure, stay under the state guidelines.
Chapter and Affiliate Meetings
Tuesday, January 26th -- San Diego ASA Meeting
7:00 p.m. @ 6070 Mt. Alifan Suite 202 San Diego, CA 92111 For more info, contact: eugene.davidovich@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 26th -- San Francisco ASA Meeting
7:30 p.m. @ Bowzer's Pizza, 371 11th St in San Francisco For more info, contact: dcgoldman@yahoo.com
Wednesday, January 27th -- Silicon Valley ASA Meeting
6:00 p.m. @ 2175 Stone Ave, Bldg #1 in San Jose. For more info, contact: lvazquez821@yahoo.com or Americans for Safe Access – Silicon Valley Chapter Working to ensure safe and legal access to medical cannabis and protecting patients' rights in the cities of Silicon Valley.
Tuesday, February 2nd -- Sacramento: Crusaders 4 Patients Rights Meeting
7:00 p.m. @ Crusaders Hall, 320 Harris Avenue, Suite H, Sacramento For more info, contact: cpr4mercy@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 3rd -- Riverside/Western Inland Empire MAPP Meeting
7:30 p.m. @ THCF Medical Clinic, 647 Main St., Riverside For more info, contact: lannyswerdlow@earthlink.net or
760-799-2055.
Thursday, February 4th -- Sonoma County ASA Meeting
5:00 p.m. @ Dept. of Public Health, South City View Room, 625 Fifth Street (Between Mendocino Ave & Humboldt St.), Santa Rosa. Note that the DPH closes at 5 pm; please knock loudly or enter glass door directly into classroom. For more info, contact: sarah@safeaccessnow.org or
415-756-4587
Saturday, February 6th -- Palm Springs/Coachella Valley MAPP Meeting
3:00 p.m. @ Crystal Fantasy, 266 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs For more info, contact: lannyswerdlow@earthlink.net or 760-799-2055.
Tuesday, February 9th -- Fresno ASA Meeting
6:00 p.m. @ Full Circle Brewing Co., 620 "F" Street, Fresno For more info, contact: fresnocagal@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday, February 9th -- San Diego ASA Meeting
7:00 p.m. @ 6070 Mt. Alifan Suite 202 San Diego, CA 92111 For more info, contact: eugene.davidovich@gmail.com
Tuesday, February 9th -- San Francisco ASA Meeting
7:30 p.m. @ Bowzer's Pizza, 371 11th St in San Francisco For more info, contact: dcgoldman@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 10th -- Marin ASA Meeting
7:30 p.m. @ The Whistlestop at 930 Tamalpais Ave., San Rafael For more info, contact: Thomas Mullin, mullin12321@yahoo.fr
Thursday, February 11th -- Sacramento ASA Meeting
8:00 pm @ Crepeville, 2700 24th Street (at Second Ave), Sacramento. For more info, contact haleymoore82@gmail.com
Friday, February 12th -- North County San Diego ASA Meeting
7:00 p.m. @ 1050 S. Santa Fe Ave. Vista, CA 92084 For more info, contact: eugene.davidovich@gmail.com
Tuesday, February 16th -- Sacramento: Crusaders 4 Patients Rights Meeting
7:00 p.m. @ Crusaders Hall, 320 Harris Avenue, Suite H, Sacramento For more info, contact: cpr4mercy@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 17th -- Landers: High Desert MAPP meeting
6:30 p.m. @ Castle Inn, 1388 N. Golden Slipper Lane, Landers For more info, contact: lannyswerdlow@earthlink.net
Thursday, February 18th -- Humboldt County ASA Potluck
6:00 p.m. @ Community Rec Room of Bayview Courtyard Senior Housing Complex, 550 Union Street, Arcata For more info, contact: asa-humboldt@sbcglobal.net or
(707) 407-8522
Humboldt County ASA is organizing a vegan potluck and MMJ film fest on Feb 18th at 6 p. m. instead of their regular monthly meeting. Everyone is encouraged to bring their favorite MMJ related DVD movie, music, film clip and/or video. Attendees will vote on which entertainment is viewed/heard/displayed.
Friday, February 19th -- Orange County ASA meeting
7:00 p.m. @ Giovannis Pizza, 922 W. Williamson, Fullerton. Map: 922 W. Williamson, Fullerton, CA - Google Maps For more info, contact: Marla James, ghostladyjames@gmail.com
Saturday, February 20th -- Los Angeles ASA Meeting
1:00 p.m. @ Patient ID Center, 470 S. San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles (at Drexel, between Wilshire & 3rd St.) For more info, contact: Don@AmericansforSafeAccess.org
Tuesday, February 23rd -- San Diego ASA Meeting
7:00 p.m. @ 6070 Mt. Alifan Suite 202 San Diego, CA 92111 For more info, contact: eugene.davidovich@gmail.com
Tuesday, February 23rd -- San Francisco ASA Meeting
7:30 p.m. @ Bowzer's Pizza, 371 11th St in San Francisco For more info, contact: dcgoldman@yahoo.com
Court Support
Monday, February 1st -- Trial for Matthew Zugsberger
Matthew Zugsberger is a medical cannabis patient facing state criminal charges in Sacramento, CA. Please show your support during his jury trial for felony possession and transportation of marijuana. Trial is scheduled to begin Monday, February 1st at
8:45 a. m. at the Sacramento County Courthouse, Department 4, 2nd Floor.
Please note that you should not bring medicine into the courthouse. Be prepared to show ID and go through security. Please be respectful. It is often hard to sit and watch injustices unfold in front of you, but interruptions in the courtroom can cause a judge to take his anger out on the defendant. Dress for court. Dress like it is you that is on the stand. As supporters in the courtroom, your appearance reflects on the defendant. TIP: No need to draw attention to yourself, just all stand up and leave with the defendant.
Special Events
Saturday, February 20th -- San Francisco ASA Chapter Party
As part of the celebration for Medical Marijuana Week, SF-ASA will host a party on Saturday, February 20th from 2 pm to 7 pm at Dennis Peron's house: 3745 17th Street (between Sanchez and Church Streets) in San Francisco. We will have food and drink and many surprises. A suggested donation of $10 is requested. Come join us for the afternoon and early evening.
