Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
Oakland dispensaries targeted again by ram-raiding thieves
Two Oakland marijuana dispensaries previously targeted by burglars were hit again by invaders using cars to get inside.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
Haribo recalls candy after cannabis found in gummies, family gets sick
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.
Oakland smoke shop busted for selling marijuana, flavored tobacco without license
Police shut down an Oakland smoke shop for the unlicensed sale of marijuana and tobacco products, authorities said.
San Francisco's 4/20 festival is off for the 2nd year in a row
For a second year, the massive cannabis celebrations that we saw in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on April 20th are off.
Cannabis workers vote 'yes' on union contract
Cannabis workers across California have set a new benchmark for their industry after overwhelmingly voting in favor of unionizing.
San Francisco's 420 Hippie Hill event not happening for 2nd straight year
For the second straight year, San Francisco’s 4/20 Hippie Hill celebration is not happening.
Illegal cannabis worth $20 million found in Oakland warehouse
CHP was working on a cargo theft investigation but ended up discovering $20M in illegal cannabis at an Oakland warehouse.
San Francisco's Vapor Room decides to close for foreseeable future
Popular San Francisco cannabis dispensary the Vapor Room announced on social media that they have decided to shut their doors for the foreseeable future.
125 pounds of marijuana seized during traffic stop in East Bay
Officers with the California Highway Patrol-Contra Costa division seized over 125 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop, officials said Saturday.
California task force seizes nearly $23M in illegal cannabis in Oakland
California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce has seized close to $23 million in illicitly cultivated cannabis in East Oakland, the governor's office announced on Tuesday.
List: New California laws going into effect in 2025
A new year means new laws in California. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
New California laws going into effect in 2025
New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.
Caught on camera: Thieves armed with sledgehammers descend on SF cannabis store
A cannabis dispensary in San Francisco was burglarized Thursday morning by suspects armed with sledgehammers, police said.
Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
Oakland marijuana dispensary rammed by burglars
It was a dramatic scene before dawn Wednesday as Oakland police, their guns drawn, searched a marijuana dispensary near Lake Merritt that had just been burglarized.
Newsom-approved cannabis cafes in California would be an 'absolute disaster,' celeb chef says
At the end of September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 1775, which authorizes local jurisdictions to allow licensed cannabis retailers to prepare and sell food and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as host and sell tickets to events on their licensed premises.