This week Inside The Emerald Triangle, we’ll review a Historical Snapshot of the War on Drugs. This covers everything from the successful indoctrination of an entire society by Anslinger and Hearst, to the Green Rush and fall of the Emerald Triangle’s fragile economy. Logging was our industry, and when that was eliminated, weed took its place in our economy. On several levels:
Our counties were receiving multi-millions in federal funds to eradicate marijuana from many sources…BLM, USFS, DEA, CAMP, etc. Local law enforcement often bought equipment and resources locally.
Farmers, farmhands, and trimmigrants all had cash. They paid in cash for everything. This boosted small local economies immensely.
This timeline was created as an overview into the War on Drugs from where I grew up inside the Emerald Triangle. It’s a glimpse, a snapshot. There is so much more, but this timeline gives everyone an educational baseline for reference.
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You’ll see his art worldwide—it’s sold at the highest levels of hospitality, celebrity, and gallery. Check out his videos of works in progress on Facebook! Or check out his portfolio here if you’re interested in ordering a piece.
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Hi, I’m Kerry Hurley, aka “NorCalWeedGal” (thanks to my lifelong stonership). Thanks for reading! A little about me…I consciously decided to become a regular cannabis consumer at 16 years old. I wrote about that here, if you’re interested to read more.
Anyway, I grew up, and currently live in, the Emerald Triangle. A perfect place to be a teenage stoner! (except the War on Drugs was raging here then) My friends and I, including a retired Sheriff Sergeant from Trinity County, have some wild stories from that time. And in my 6 years of research and interviews, I’ve discovered so much more to share about the dark side…the corruption, scandals, murders. And the inspirational side…the talented innovators, artists, and multi-generational farmers. I hope you’ll subscribe and join me!
Stories from Inside The Emerald Triangle are all true, to the best of any witness recollection. I also do my best to verify information through public records, additional first-hand accounts, photos, archives, and media reports. This isn’t bullshit. It’s 100% human written and human lived! I don’t use AI, even for editing. (as you may notice by the occasional human error)
The purpose of this publication is to document and distribute true history about Mendocino, Humboldt, and Trinity Counties (mostly during the War on Drugs from 1979-1996) in order to preserve it, while at the same time, sharing it to entertain and educate others in a modern context.
I appreciate your interest in this slice of American history, and your kind consideration of upgrading to the paid version (even if just for a month or two) to help me continue this work. It really does help. Thanks so much for reading!
In high regards,
Kerry, NorCalWeedGal
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