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Raw food raid challenges consumer freedom

A guns-drawn raid on a Venice food pantry late last month was the latest salvo by government regulators in their war on health freedom and consumer sovereignty. No less than

By Chris Hinyub

/ August 7, 2010

Raw food raid challenges consumer freedom

California police department eyes controversial tactic in effort to curb drunk driving

The Huntington Beach Police Department wants to publish the names of suspected DUI offenders on its website in an attempt to prevent and reduce the crime. The department wants to

By Chris Hinyub

/ July 31, 2010

California police department eyes controversial tactic in effort to curb drunk driving

Water brings together competing California districts

Two things often bring competing groups together: a common enemy and necessity. For Southern California cities and West Valley farmers, drought and endangered species legislation fill both of those categories

By Chris Hinyub

/ July 28, 2010

Water brings together competing California districts

Controversy heats up over marijuana legalization initiative

Alice A. Huffman, president of the California branch of the NAACP, is adamant that Proposition 19 – the act to decriminalize, regulate and tax cannabis – isn't just a good

By Chris Hinyub

/ July 24, 2010

Controversy heats up over marijuana legalization initiative

California Democrats want one-year delay in registering controversial fumigant, methyl iodide

The joint Senate Assembly committee tasked with budgeting the current fiscal year is seeking to delay approval of a controversial fumigant for use on California strawberry fields. Coastal agribusinesses are

By Chris Hinyub

/ July 21, 2010

California Democrats want one-year delay in registering controversial fumigant, methyl iodide

Addressing the Prison-Industrial Complex in a rational drug policy

What is a “Public Health and Safety Approach to Drug Policy?” To find the answer, the California Endowment Center for Healthy Communities hosted a one day Conference last week. Organized

By Chris Hinyub

/ July 17, 2010

Addressing the Prison-Industrial Complex in a rational drug policy

Scientists, consumer groups, and organic advocates fight for GMO labeling on food products

The Supreme Court recently upheld a ban on Monsanto's genetically modified alfalfa. The U.S. Department of Agriculture was ordered to perform an adequate environmental impact study before

By Chris Hinyub

/ July 14, 2010

Scientists, consumer groups, and organic advocates fight for GMO labeling on food products

California prison labor program projected to run $1.6 million surplus

There is one state industry that's thriving during the current economic downturn, prison labor. Though profit margins are down, California's inmate labor program remains one of

By Chris Hinyub

/ July 10, 2010

California prison labor program projected to run $1.6 million surplus

Study shows organic agriculture offers healthier plants and more balanced ecosystems

Researchers at Washington State University and the University of Georgia have concluded that balanced ecosystems – such as those found in organic agriculture – are better at controlling pests and growing healthier

By Chris Hinyub

/ July 7, 2010

Study shows organic agriculture offers healthier plants and more balanced ecosystems

Skeptics warn against vaccine hype as whooping cough epidemic hits California

Last week, state health officials declared a whooping cough epidemic. The disease, also known as pertussis, has infected a reported 910 people across the state as of June 15. Officials

By Chris Hinyub

/ July 3, 2010

Skeptics warn against vaccine hype as whooping cough epidemic hits California

Third party gubernatorial candidates, Laura Wells and Chelene Nightingale, claim Prop 14 victory is bad news for California

In a recent news advisory, Wells expressed some optimism about California's future. When voters found out about the large corporate backing of Props 16 and 17 from PG&

By Chris Hinyub

/ June 30, 2010

Third party gubernatorial candidates, Laura Wells and Chelene Nightingale, claim Prop 14 victory is bad news for California

Internet kill switch would pose a clear and present danger to personal liberties

Senator Lieberman is pushing a bill which would give the president the power to shut down all internet traffic in the event of a potential cyber-attack. Besides this proverbial '

By Chris Hinyub

/ June 26, 2010

Internet kill switch would pose a clear and present danger to personal liberties