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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alaska pot shops among 1st in US to allow onsite consumption
Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted.
Marijuana shops in Alaska will be among the first nationally where onsite use would be permitted.
Marijuana sales along Oregon/Idaho state line are 420% higher than Oregon average
Oregon sells marijuana legally. Idaho does not. And that is apparently why sales at shops in Oregon along the Idaho border are booming.
Oregon sells marijuana legally. Idaho does not. And that is apparently why sales at shops in Oregon along the Idaho border are booming.
Martinez City Council approves operating permit for cannabis dispensary near high school
Despite the school district's opposition, Martinez City Council voted on Wednesday to approve an operating permit for a cannabis dispensary near a Alhambra High School.
Despite the school district's opposition, Martinez City Council voted on Wednesday to approve an operating permit for a cannabis dispensary near a Alhambra High School.
1 burglary suspect arrested at W. Oakland illegal marijuana grow, 2 others sought
Oakland police have arrested one person at a multi-story commercial building believed to be a marijuana grow site.
Oakland police have arrested one person at a multi-story commercial building believed to be a marijuana grow site.
St. Pete man arrested for handing out marijuana to strangers ‘because it was Christmas,' police say
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
A 67-year-old man was arrested Saturday after St. Petersburg police officers learned he was giving out marijuana to people who passed by him.
Fairfield police arrest two known gang members for drugs, weapons
The 19-year-old was in possession of a concealed loaded handgun, and the 22-year-old was in possession of more than a pound of marijuana and was on parole, police said.
The 19-year-old was in possession of a concealed loaded handgun, and the 22-year-old was in possession of more than a pound of marijuana and was on parole, police said.
Santa Rosa police terminate high-speed pursuit of cannabis robbery suspects
An alarm at the business in the 900 block of Piner Place notified police at 3:36 a.m. and officers found six men in their 20s loading cars with stolen marijuana, police said in a notice.
An alarm at the business in the 900 block of Piner Place notified police at 3:36 a.m. and officers found six men in their 20s loading cars with stolen marijuana, police said in a notice.
Five pounds of marijuana found during San Bruno traffic stop
Millbrae resident Queenie Qi, 47, was pulled over shortly after 10 p.m. on El Camino Real at Jenevein Avenue in San Bruno.
Millbrae resident Queenie Qi, 47, was pulled over shortly after 10 p.m. on El Camino Real at Jenevein Avenue in San Bruno.
African American community leaders call for using San Francisco’s hotel, marijuana taxes for reparations
Leaders with San Francisco's African American community want the board of supervisors to use tax revenue from hotels and the cannabis industry to fund reparations.
Leaders with San Francisco's African American community want the board of supervisors to use tax revenue from hotels and the cannabis industry to fund reparations.
Oakland Mayor Schaaf opposes tax break for large cannabis businesses
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf says a tax break city council is poised to give large cannabis businesses is a "reckless giveaway."
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf says a tax break city council is poised to give large cannabis businesses is a "reckless giveaway."
Men who regularly smoke pot may have increased risk of testicular cancer, study suggests
Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.
Researchers in the study found that regular marijuana use was linked to a higher risk of testicular cancer, although the strength of the evidence was low.