Marin County, home of the Grateful Dead, still has no retail marijuana store; but that might change
Fairfax may become Marin County's first municipality with a brick-and-mortar pot store.
Fairfax may become Marin County's first municipality with a brick-and-mortar pot store.
Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows
Saturday is 420
Saturday is 420
CBD vs. THC: As popularity of cannabis-infused products grow, here's what you need to know
Wondering about CBD-infused products and other items containing THC? Here is a breakdown on the two main chemical compounds that are found in marijuana.
Wondering about CBD-infused products and other items containing THC? Here is a breakdown on the two main chemical compounds that are found in marijuana.
SF cannabis industry preps for high 4/20 traffic
The annual 4-20 gathering in San Francisco celebrates all things cannabis and this year is expected to draw a larger crowd.
The annual 4-20 gathering in San Francisco celebrates all things cannabis and this year is expected to draw a larger crowd.
State legislation could make cannabis more accessible in cities, counties that have banned retailers
New state legislation authored by Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, could make cannabis more accessible throughout the state, Ting's office announced Thursday.
New state legislation authored by Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, could make cannabis more accessible throughout the state, Ting's office announced Thursday.
Smoking pot vs. tobacco: What science says about lighting up
As more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some government officials, researchers, and others worry about what that might mean for one of the country's biggest public health successes: curbing cigarette smoking.
As more states make it legal to smoke marijuana, some government officials, researchers, and others worry about what that might mean for one of the country's biggest public health successes: curbing cigarette smoking.
Youth programs left wanting by California marijuana law
When California voters legalized marijuana, they were promised that part of the tax revenue from pot sales and cultivation would be devoted to programs to teach youth how to avoid substance abuse.
When California voters legalized marijuana, they were promised that part of the tax revenue from pot sales and cultivation would be devoted to programs to teach youth how to avoid substance abuse.
People are replacing their pharmaceutical drugs with medical cannabis, study states
People are replacing their pharmaceutical drugs with medical cannabis, according to a new study by the University of Michigan.
People are replacing their pharmaceutical drugs with medical cannabis, according to a new study by the University of Michigan.
Pot deliveries OK'd into Calif. communities that ban sales, Concord reports uptick in robberies
California endorsed a rule Wednesday that will allow home marijuana deliveries statewide, even into communities that have banned commercial pot sales.
California endorsed a rule Wednesday that will allow home marijuana deliveries statewide, even into communities that have banned commercial pot sales.
City leaders set to tour Vallejo cannabis dispensaries
In anticipation of one day voting on whether to approve marijuana-based businesses in their city, Martinez city council and planning commission members are scheduled to visit two commercial cannabis dispensaries in Vallejo on Wednesday.
In anticipation of one day voting on whether to approve marijuana-based businesses in their city, Martinez city council and planning commission members are scheduled to visit two commercial cannabis dispensaries in Vallejo on Wednesday.
California's legal cannabis marketplace: By the numbers
After one year of broad legal sales, California's marijuana marketplace remains in transition, as companies adapt to new rules and illegal operators continue to flourish. A snapshot of the emerging legal economy:
After one year of broad legal sales, California's marijuana marketplace remains in transition, as companies adapt to new rules and illegal operators continue to flourish. A snapshot of the emerging legal economy:
Gains, growing pains mark California's 1st year of legal pot
It was supposed to be a great year for marijuana entrepreneur Brian Blatz.
It was supposed to be a great year for marijuana entrepreneur Brian Blatz.
Report squashes hopes for California-backed marijuana bank
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California would likely lose money and face insurmountable federal hurdles if it tried to create a state-backed bank for the marijuana industry, according to a report released Thursday by the state treasurer.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California would likely lose money and face insurmountable federal hurdles if it tried to create a state-backed bank for the marijuana industry, according to a report released Thursday by the state treasurer.
The year in marijuana: Key events for legal pot in 2018
It took less than a week for the Trump administration to kill the considerable buzz created Jan. 1 when California's broad marijuana legalization law took effect, creating the largest legal U.S. cannabis marketplace.
It took less than a week for the Trump administration to kill the considerable buzz created Jan. 1 when California's broad marijuana legalization law took effect, creating the largest legal U.S. cannabis marketplace.
Huge pot recall ordered after lab is caught falsifying reports
Nearly 850 batches — tens of thousands of pounds of flower, edibles and marijuana products — will have to be returned and either destroyed or retested.
Nearly 850 batches — tens of thousands of pounds of flower, edibles and marijuana products — will have to be returned and either destroyed or retested.
Up to 10 cannabis farms may get green light in Alameda County, neighbors worried about smell, crime
The rural fields of Alameda County have long been home to farmers growing grapes, pistachios and olives, beekeepers harvesting honey and ranchers raising cattle and sheep. By next year, agricultural land near the edges of Sunol and Livermore, will also showcase farmers growing weed. Up to 10 cannabis farms will be allowed to operate within the county, and the first cultivator is expected...
The rural fields of Alameda County have long been home to farmers growing grapes, pistachios and olives, beekeepers harvesting honey and ranchers raising cattle and sheep. By next year, agricultural land near the edges of Sunol and Livermore, will also showcase farmers growing weed. Up to 10 cannabis farms will be allowed to operate within the county, and the first cultivator is expected...
Pleasant Hill City Council could extend cannabis moratorium
The Pleasant Hill City Council on Monday night will consider renewing an "emergency ordinance" that would extend a moratorium on almost every commercial marijuana-related business from operating within that city.
The Pleasant Hill City Council on Monday night will consider renewing an "emergency ordinance" that would extend a moratorium on almost every commercial marijuana-related business from operating within that city.
Bay Area cities say yes to taxing cannabis, Oakland votes to lower rates
Cities and counties around the Bay Area love cannabis, and the tax money that comes with the newly legalized weed.
Cities and counties around the Bay Area love cannabis, and the tax money that comes with the newly legalized weed.
Santa Barbara County seizes 400,000 marijuana plants
Santa Barbara County sheriff's investigators have seized approximately 400,000 marijuana plants that were allegedly being grown illegally.
Santa Barbara County sheriff's investigators have seized approximately 400,000 marijuana plants that were allegedly being grown illegally.
First FDA-approved, cannabis-based medication now available by prescription in U.S.
The first cannabis-based medication approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration is now available by prescription in all 50 U.S. states for the treatment of two types of severe epileptic syndromes, according to its manufacturer.
The first cannabis-based medication approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration is now available by prescription in all 50 U.S. states for the treatment of two types of severe epileptic syndromes, according to its manufacturer.