Brothers, employees behind slaying of Santa Cruz tech exec, officials say
On Tuesday, deputies announced that several people were arrested for their alleged roles in the homicide of Tushar Atre, 50. A source told WJBK that one of the suspects was captured in Michigan.
Thousands of marijuana convictions in Santa Clara County expunged
Inside Santa Clara County Superior Court, Judge Eric Geffon adjudicated thousands of marijuana cases at once.
Thousands of marijuana convictions tossed in Santa Clara County Superior Court
Jesse Gary reports.
Santa Clara County Superior Court to expunge 11,500 marijuana convictions next week
Judge Eric S. Geffon will officially administer the expungements at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, in Dept. 41 of the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice at 190 West Hedding St.
Sales suggest cannabis delivery business thriving during pandemic
Marijuana's unofficial holiday, 4-20, went virtual this year as public gatherings were banned and the traditional "smoke-outs" moved to group chats and social media.
SF's Hippie Hill fenced off for 4/20, party moves online
There are barriers and a police presence to impede 4/20 celebrations in Golden Gate Park. Instead, there's the Great American Shesh In is a virtual music and art festival that starts at 11 a.m. that's raising money for first responders.
'This is about keeping the Bay Area safe,' Berner says enjoy 4/20 the right way—at home
Though marijuana lovers are stuck at home this 4/20 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bay Area rapper Berner said look at the bright side of things.
Bay Area cannabis dispensary designs "virtual budtender" amid pandemic
Cannabis dispensaries have been deemed essential businesses during the stay at home order.
Vallejo cannabis dispensary develops a touch-free solution amid COVID-19 pandemic
Elissa Harrington reports.
No large 4/20 gatherings in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park
Monday is April 20th and traditionally that means thousands of cannabis fans show up to Golden Gate Park celebrate all things marijuana. City leaders are saying cannabis celebrants are not welcome this year. Cannabis culture will have to be on hold this 4/20 due to COVID-19.
SFPD warns of citations on 4/20 for violators of stay-at-home order
Scott reiterated an announcement earlier this week by Mayor London Breed that Four Twenty, a long-held tradition that only became a city-sanctioned event back in 2017, would be canceled this year.
Colorado girl with epilepsy, who fought for medical marijuana, dies following seizure
A young girl with a rare form of epilepsy, whose fight for medical marijuana gained national attention, has died at the age of 13 after suffering from a seizure.
Buying binge: Marijuana users stocking up during quarantine
New York, San Francisco and Palm Springs, California, are among the cities labeling dispensaries “essential” businesses that can remain open during virus lockdowns, in some cases with limitations.
Run on marijuana dispensaries as Bay Area shelters-in-place
As people hunker down and stock-up on essentials, many are also stocking up on marijuana.
SF marijuana dispensaries reopen during shelter-in-place order after city reverses decision
San Francisco city officials said on Tuesday that marijuana dispensaries could reopen after their closure due to the shelter-in-place order.
Mill Valley pot delivery seeks green light, schools oppose
Marin County is poised to approve its latest cannabis delivery service against the wishes of one of its biggest school districts.
Marin County to hear application for third delivery-only cannabis business
The Board approved licenses in July for two delivery-only cannabis businesses located in Lucas Valley and Santa Venetia, but neither one has opened yet.
1,400 marijuana plants seized in Northern California grow house raid
The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office discovered more than 1,400 marijuana plants in the West Point grow house, about 70 miles southeast of Sacramento, on Thursday, according to a statement.
California tests find illegal vapes tainted with additives
Officials also found that the illegal vapes confiscated in the December raids typically were not as potent as advertised, and sometimes contained just a fraction of the THC claimed on the labels, according to state testing results.
Man sentenced to life without parole in 2018 Cloverdale marijuana murder case
A jury in November had convicted Sierra of first-degree murder and kidnapping in the case. Sierra was sentenced to an additional 25 years to life due to firearm enhancements.