Community CommentaryOpinionBanning commercial marijuana the wise choice for our citiesCraig BalbenMarch 29, 2018 March 29, 20181587 The age of Big Marijuana is rapidly approaching. Elected officials are under pressure by marijuana activists to relax bans on marijuana businesses or face rowdy...
Community CommentaryOpinionBoard right to reject ‘Goodlife’Craig BalbenJune 23, 2017June 23, 2017 June 23, 2017June 23, 20170388 If promoters return with a plan that claims to adhere to federal law, I would urge the board to strongly consider the message the Goodlife...
Community CommentaryOpinionOceanside would benefit from comprehensive standards for alcohol salesCraig BalbenApril 14, 2016 April 14, 20160395 As the craft beer industry continues to expand throughout San Diego county and the nation, cities are trying to court the industry as not to...