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.
Prop D opponents say tax spike for SF cannabis dispensaries leads to more illegal sales
Now that cannabis is legal San Francisco, voters will be deciding just how much those businesses should be paying in taxes.
Now that cannabis is legal San Francisco, voters will be deciding just how much those businesses should be paying in taxes.
Big safety testing failure rate for California pot products
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Nearly 20 percent of marijuana products in California have failed tests for potency and purity since the state started requiring the checks on July 1, a failure rate some in the industry say has more to do with unrealistic standards and technical glitches than protecting consumer safety.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Nearly 20 percent of marijuana products in California have failed tests for potency and purity since the state started requiring the checks on July 1, a failure rate some in the industry say has more to do with unrealistic standards and technical glitches than protecting consumer safety.
Last day of fire sale at Bay Area pot dispensaries
It's Christmas in June if you're a cannabis user. Dispensaries are blowing out stock at bargain prices, but only through Saturday June 30. New state regulations on purity, potency, and packaging take effect July 1.
It's Christmas in June if you're a cannabis user. Dispensaries are blowing out stock at bargain prices, but only through Saturday June 30. New state regulations on purity, potency, and packaging take effect July 1.
SF city college offering cannabis workshop series
City College of San Francisco is accepting students for a series of workshops that are being launched in response to community interest following the statewide legalization of recreational marijuana.
City College of San Francisco is accepting students for a series of workshops that are being launched in response to community interest following the statewide legalization of recreational marijuana.
California pot shops slash prices ahead of new testing rules
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Bargain basement bud is on the menu in California, but you need to act fast to cash in on the cheap weed. Regulations being phased in six months after the state broadly legalized marijuana require that pot sold after Saturday meet strict quality standards, so retailers unloading untested inventory are offering blowout prices.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Bargain basement bud is on the menu in California, but you need to act fast to cash in on the cheap weed. Regulations being phased in six months after the state broadly legalized marijuana require that pot sold after Saturday meet strict quality standards, so retailers unloading untested inventory are offering blowout prices.
Monterey County slashes marijuana taxes
A Northern California county slashed its marijuana tax rate, yielding to growers' complaints and over the objections of local law enforcement.
A Northern California county slashed its marijuana tax rate, yielding to growers' complaints and over the objections of local law enforcement.
Police: Driving while high on marijuana is a 'growing problem'
The Golden Gate division of the CHP is on now on the lookout for signs of marijuana impairment.
The Golden Gate division of the CHP is on now on the lookout for signs of marijuana impairment.