Pot, prisons and preps on Californian Radio
By The Bakersfield Californian
Executive Editor John Arthur is the host on Californian Radio Friday.
Arthur's guest will be reporter James Burger, who will discuss this week's developments in two major stories: the prison realignment process, in which control of many inmates is being shifted to Kern County, and the medical marijuana clinic ban, which has been put on hold after medical pot advocates collected enough signatures to force a possible ballot measure on the issue.
At 10:45 a.m. Zach Ewing, the Californian's prep sports expert, will chat with John about the weekend's big high school football games.
The show airs from 10 to 11 a.m. on KGEO 1230 AM. To call in with a question or comment, dial 631-1230.
To listen to archived shows, visit www.bakersfield.com/CalifornianRadio
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