Author: CBS 8 San Diego

Many families continue to enjoy a peek into the homesteading lifestyle through backyard chickens. Learning about these little peeps and bigger cluckers is enjoyable, and educational and offers a glimpse into connecting with our food. Chickens are “pets with benefits” and the many benefits include producing protein, recycling waste, and creating fertilizer. Hawthorne Country Store has a core belief of maintaining, teaching, and supporting homesteading skills. The event allows guests to meet their team of Flockers and learn about chicken care and pick out new “chickies” for the family. The products and chickies will be available 10:00 a.m. to 5:00…

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As of right now, National City has no marijuana businesses in operation, but that’ll change soon. The city has issued the maximum amount as six licenses are allowed under its ordinance. Shovels could soon hit the ground for the construction of several weed shops in National City. This is expected to bring in millions of dollars in additional tax revenue to the city. At a cost of $100,000 per license, that would mean anywhere from 2 to 3 million dollars for our city,” said Councilmember Jose Rodriguez. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/national-city-approves-last-cannabis-licenses-whats-next/509-03f2de0a-d2b3-454b-bdaa-8161d4057f91 source

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