Monthly Archives: October 2011

No more alcohol self-checkout in California

By Adult Author | October 15, 2011

From the JoinTogether.org newsroom: California Law Bans Alcohol Sales at Self-Checkout Aisles California Governor Jerry Brown has signed a law banning alcohol sales at self-checkout aisles. Starting January 1, 2012, anyone who buys alcohol must pay a cashier, according to the Los Angeles Times. more

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Seeking young, upbeat people to volunteer for a fun community project — Prize Posse

By Adult Author | October 14, 2011

“Be the DD and Win” is a campaign intended to bring awareness to the importance of designated drivers in a fun and positive way. Have fun and make a difference! Now seeking volunteers to be members of the “Be the DD and Win” Prize Posse.

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Pot dispensary disputes come to a head

By Adult Author | October 10, 2011

From the JoinTogether.org newsroom: Federal Officials Tell California Marijuana Dispensaries to Shut Down United States attorneys in California have told dozens of marijuana dispensaries they must close or face criminal and civil action. The move is part of a crackdown on California’s medical marijuana industry, The New York Times reports. more

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With friends like these …

By Adult Author | October 6, 2011

This post was written by a middle school student in Ventura County. I think friends influence other friends all the time. If you are at a party, and you see your friends drinking, sometimes you are going to have a hard time saying “no” to a drink. Since they’re your friends, they might think less [...]

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