About the legalization of marijuana but our story is about how and where its being grown. Many growers are trespassing on parks and tribal land using highly toxic pesticides to grow pot. The effects are real and deadly. Flying high above some of the countrys most wellknown national parks, sequoia and kings canyon south of yosemite. Look closely and youll see it. Thousands of acres on or near u. S. Forest service land used as marijuana grow sites. Its a huge problem, almost an epidemic in our community. With destructive effects. And now goes beyond the politics of pot. What we know is there is a massive use of toxic cants out there. I know theyre specifically targeting animals. Anything that can kill a bear can kill me, as well. Its how theyre doing it thats wreaking havoc on some of californias rarest species and precious resources. Here is well over 1,000 pounds of marijuana. This is the new ground zero for marijuana cultivation in california. So far this year, the Sheriffs Department
In six games. See these red eyes . Late night liz has traffic. We have some red traffic sensors popping up, as well. Unfortunately we have a Traffic Alert now out in petaluma, slightly different location than we initially told you. The roads are closed at lakeville highway 116 closed by stage gulch. There was some downed power lines and caused from an earlier accident causing a small brush fire. 101 is a good alternate. Ace train 1 behind schedule after letting Freight Train traffic go through, about 20 minutes late so put a dent in your morning commute. Ace train 3 is on time. Bart systemwide reporting no delays. Well take you outside now and show you a live look at the bay bridge toll plaza. Obviously the middle lanes, the fastrak ones are still good to go this morning. Its because they have not activated the metering lights yet at 6 01. So they likely will here any minute but in the meantime avoid a big backup for now. And right now, westbound 580 is our only really slow spot. Maybe