2000 - OLYMPIC GOLD AND POT CASE HIGHLIGHTS OF Y2K

A Look Back on the Aughts

Editor's note: The Journal shares some notable events that occurred in
the last decade of Auburn's history.

With fears of a Y2K apocalypse alleviated, 2000 ushered in the new
decade with little fanfare. That came later as the presidential
election heated up, ending in a recount and a newfound familiarity
with hanging chads.

Locally, plans were afoot to build Foresthill High School and a
high-profile marijuana case against compassionate use advocate Steven
Kubby went to trial. Here's a sampling of other local happenings in
2000.

December: The marijuana-for-sale case against Olympic Valley's Steve
and Michele Kubby ends in mistrial after jurors deadlock 11-1 in
favor of acquittal. Jurors were able to convict Steve Kubby of minor
felony drug possession for magic mushrooms and peyote buttons. Al
Gore concedes and Alice Singh becomes the new mayor of Auburn.