Legislation would protect California workers from cannabis screening
A bill proposed in the California state legislature would protect workers from being subjected to drug tests that screen their urine for cannabis. An official from California NORML, which advocates for decriminalizing marijuana, joined KTVU to talk about the possible legal change
A bill proposed in the California state legislature would protect workers from being subjected to drug tests that screen their urine for cannabis. An official from California NORML, which advocates for decriminalizing marijuana, joined KTVU to talk about the possible legal change
Seth Rogen launching marijuana brand Houseplant in US
Seth Rogen, an actor, filmmaker, comedian and proud marijuana enthusiast, is bringing his cannabis and lifestyle brand, Houseplant, to the U.S.
Seth Rogen, an actor, filmmaker, comedian and proud marijuana enthusiast, is bringing his cannabis and lifestyle brand, Houseplant, to the U.S.
Gov. Murphy signs laws to set up recreational marijuana market in New Jersey
The move comes more than three months since voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize adult use of the drug.
The move comes more than three months since voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot question to legalize adult use of the drug.
Medical marijuana workers eligible for vaccine before teachers
Some people are frustrated to hear that medical marijuana workers are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine before teachers.
Some people are frustrated to hear that medical marijuana workers are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine before teachers.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
City of Burlingame reverses course, now allowing local cannabis sales
Burlingame's city council has introduced an ordinance allowing cannabis sales and deliveries locally, which would replace an old ordinance that prohibited retail cannabis activity.
Burlingame's city council has introduced an ordinance allowing cannabis sales and deliveries locally, which would replace an old ordinance that prohibited retail cannabis activity.
California regulators say highway marijuana billboards must go
In a downer for California's legal marijuana industry, regulators say some highway billboards advertising such products must come down.
In a downer for California's legal marijuana industry, regulators say some highway billboards advertising such products must come down.
Man jailed for life over $20 marijuana sale released after 12 years
Fate Winslow was approached by undercover officers in 2008 and they asked where to buy some marijuana. He borrowed a bike, found some marijuana, and gave it to officers who then gave him $5. He got life in prison.
Fate Winslow was approached by undercover officers in 2008 and they asked where to buy some marijuana. He borrowed a bike, found some marijuana, and gave it to officers who then gave him $5. He got life in prison.
Man jailed for life over $20 marijuana sale has been freed
WWL-TV reported that Fate Winslow was released from Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola on Wednesday and was on his way back home after serving 12 years of a life sentence.
WWL-TV reported that Fate Winslow was released from Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola on Wednesday and was on his way back home after serving 12 years of a life sentence.
House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
Opponents, mostly Republicans, called the bill a hollow political gesture and mocked Democrats for bringing it up at a time when thousands of Americans are dying from the coronavirus pandemic.
Opponents, mostly Republicans, called the bill a hollow political gesture and mocked Democrats for bringing it up at a time when thousands of Americans are dying from the coronavirus pandemic.
MORE Act: House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
If signed into U.S. law, the MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and reinvest in communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.
If signed into U.S. law, the MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and reinvest in communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.
San Francisco bans smoking, vaping tobacco in apartments but says weed is OK
Board President Norman Yee, who introduced the proposal, wanted to ban marijuana smoke as well, but couldn’t get the votes,
Board President Norman Yee, who introduced the proposal, wanted to ban marijuana smoke as well, but couldn’t get the votes,
Across party lines, Americans embrace marijuana legalization in 2020 election
Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become.
Recreational marijuana initiatives passed in four states this year, from liberal New Jersey to conservative Montana and South Dakota. The results prove how broadly accepted marijuana has become.
Oakland police fatally shoot 20-year-old; say 'violent caravans' struck 10 businesses in 4 hours
Oakland police said the "violent caravans" of armed robbers appear to be similar to post-protest looting in May and June, a phenomenon occurring in other cities across the region.
Oakland police said the "violent caravans" of armed robbers appear to be similar to post-protest looting in May and June, a phenomenon occurring in other cities across the region.
Bay Area community college launches Zoom course on cultivating cannabis
Oakland's Merritt College will offer a two-day course over Zoom called Cultivating Cannabis for the Home Gardener.
Oakland's Merritt College will offer a two-day course over Zoom called Cultivating Cannabis for the Home Gardener.
Election could stoke US marijuana market, sway Congress
The Nov. 3 contests in New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota and Montana will shape policies in those states while the battle for control of Congress and the White House could determine whether marijuana remains illegal at the federal level.
The Nov. 3 contests in New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota and Montana will shape policies in those states while the battle for control of Congress and the White House could determine whether marijuana remains illegal at the federal level.
Surveillance video leads to arrest of suspect in Pittsburg shooting
The shooting was recorded on video surveillance, which included the license of the suspect vehicle, a breakthrough discovery for investigators.
The shooting was recorded on video surveillance, which included the license of the suspect vehicle, a breakthrough discovery for investigators.
A long road: Weed goes on sale years after approval in Maine
Retailers blame the pandemic and a limited number of licensed manufacturers for reducing the variety of products available on Friday.
Retailers blame the pandemic and a limited number of licensed manufacturers for reducing the variety of products available on Friday.
San Francisco’s first Latina-owned cannabis dispensary opens in Union Square
San Francisco's first Latina-owned cannabis dispensary, STIIIZY, held its grand opening in Union Square on Friday.
San Francisco's first Latina-owned cannabis dispensary, STIIIZY, held its grand opening in Union Square on Friday.
San Francisco's first Latina-owned cannabis dispensary opens in Union Square
STIIIZY, a Latina-owned cannabis dispensary, opened its fourth flagship retail store in San Francisco's Union Square on Friday.
STIIIZY, a Latina-owned cannabis dispensary, opened its fourth flagship retail store in San Francisco's Union Square on Friday.