- Pot Legalization Discussed During Joint Experts' Presentation: California needs to get ready for the possibility of legalized marijuana within the next few years, according to experts who spoke with the KHTS bus delegation to Sacramento this week. The Signal
- Mr. Smith Goes to Sacramento: Perry Smith with more deets on this week's K-HITZ Sacramento roadtrip. KHTS
- Runner Heads Back to SacTown: As the only candidate on the ballot yesterday, Sharon Runner easily captured the Senate seat previously held by Steve Knight. The Signal
- It's Time to Get Tough: "It is time for California to join the decent people in the rest of the Western United States, where residents have the sense to let their lawns go dormant during the dry season. When the water that falls from the sky is not enough to perpetuate your yard's emerald hue, it is not okay to spew your hose upon it for hours at a time." The state passed some water restictions but needs to be a bit more aggressive, one writer opines. Gizmodo
- Decisions: The State Water Resources Board voted unanimously to approve statewide water restrictions that will go into effect in 45 days. SacBee
- Secrets of Graphene: I know that might sound like this summer's blockbuster follow-up to "Owls of Ga'hoole" but scientists have figured out how to produce a material that's one atom thick but 200 times stronger than steel. Daily News
- Sheriff Gathers the Faithful: "Law enforcement spends much of its time responding to calls for service, yet these cries for help are often the symptom of deeper, underlying social challenges." Sheriff Jim McDonnell presided over a talk with two dozen interfaith leaders. SCVNews
- City to Paint the Town Green: St Patrick's Day festivities continue with an Irish-themed Senses block party in Newhall tomorrow night. City Briefs
- That's a Lot of Homes: Local Realtor Neal Weichel was recently awarded by the 9,000-member Southland Regional Association of Realtors for his career success, which includes a whopping 3,500 homes sold. SCVNews
- There's Money in the Water: California rice farmers are being offered up to $700 per acre foot to send their water south to the Metrpopolitan Water District. Some of them are making more selling their water than growing rice. LA Observed
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