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.
Riverside County raid nets $36 million worth of illegal pot
The raid was conducted Monday on 140 acres of land in the Anza area, about 95 miles southeast of Los Angeles.
The raid was conducted Monday on 140 acres of land in the Anza area, about 95 miles southeast of Los Angeles.
Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Illegal marijuana grow operation found in Hayward's Garin Regional Park
Officers with the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department were on routine patrol of Garin Regional Park when they located the illegal marijuana site.
Officers with the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department were on routine patrol of Garin Regional Park when they located the illegal marijuana site.
Officer rearrested in theft of cash at California cannabis facility
Officer Luis Mota was initially charged with misdemeanor theft after his first arrest in January. Following his arrest on Thursday, the 46-year-old was charged with felony burglary, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Officer Luis Mota was initially charged with misdemeanor theft after his first arrest in January. Following his arrest on Thursday, the 46-year-old was charged with felony burglary, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Florida parents reportedly smoking weed, drinking during kids' remote classes
Study earlier this year found stressed parents are drinking more.
Study earlier this year found stressed parents are drinking more.
California blaze threatens 'Emerald Triangle' marijuana zone
The region’s rural communities that have been rooted in cannabis cultivation for decades are likely to sustain flames until significant rains arrive.
The region’s rural communities that have been rooted in cannabis cultivation for decades are likely to sustain flames until significant rains arrive.
Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism in children, study says
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.