Cannabis task force seizes nearly $57 million in illegal cannabis

California’s United Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce has seized nearly $57 million in processed cannabis, and eradicated 58,358 illegally cultivated plants.

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.

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.

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.

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.