California lawmaker wants zero tolerance for driving under the influence of marijuana
Shortly after he introduced a bill to allow medical marijuana on campus, California State Senator Jerry Hill introduced a proposal that would establish a zero-tolerance policy for anyone under the age of 21 who drives under the influence of marijuana.
Shortly after he introduced a bill to allow medical marijuana on campus, California State Senator Jerry Hill introduced a proposal that would establish a zero-tolerance policy for anyone under the age of 21 who drives under the influence of marijuana.
Alameda Co. D.A. announces plans to dismiss old marijuana convictions
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley announced today that her office plans to dismiss nearly 6,000 old marijuana cases in the wake of a new state law that legalizes the possession and recreational use of marijuana for people 21 and older.
Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley announced today that her office plans to dismiss nearly 6,000 old marijuana cases in the wake of a new state law that legalizes the possession and recreational use of marijuana for people 21 and older.
Report: California pot growers lagging in getting licenses
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Nearly two months after recreational marijuana became legal in California, less than 1 percent of the state's known growers have been licensed, according to a report released Monday by a pot industry group.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Nearly two months after recreational marijuana became legal in California, less than 1 percent of the state's known growers have been licensed, according to a report released Monday by a pot industry group.
California lawmaker proposes allowing medical marijuana at school
A California lawmaker wants to make it legal, and easier, for medical marijuana to be administered to children at school after being inspired by a 18-year-old boy with epilepsy who says the CBD oil he takes daily is necessary to stop having seizures and attend class.
A California lawmaker wants to make it legal, and easier, for medical marijuana to be administered to children at school after being inspired by a 18-year-old boy with epilepsy who says the CBD oil he takes daily is necessary to stop having seizures and attend class.
Edibles: What you need to know so you don't have a bad trip
As marijuana edibles are now legal in California, doctors are worried there will be more overdoses and accidental consumptions, especially by children. To prevent that, laws now mandate that cannabis products containing THC must be sold in smaller doses and the package labeling must reflect that. A KTVU investigation revealed that's not always the case.
As marijuana edibles are now legal in California, doctors are worried there will be more overdoses and accidental consumptions, especially by children. To prevent that, laws now mandate that cannabis products containing THC must be sold in smaller doses and the package labeling must reflect that. A KTVU investigation revealed that's not always the case.
Previously pot friendly California county bans commercial marijuana farms
A previously pot friendly rural Northern California county has reversed course and banned commercial marijuana farms, paving the way for lawsuits from growers who previously received permits and paid taxes.
A previously pot friendly rural Northern California county has reversed course and banned commercial marijuana farms, paving the way for lawsuits from growers who previously received permits and paid taxes.
My guns or my ganja? Firearm-owning pot fans face a choice
The federal government says grass and guns don't mix, and that is putting gun owners who use marijuana - and the strongly pro-gun-rights administration of President Donald Trump - in a potentially uncomfortable position.
The federal government says grass and guns don't mix, and that is putting gun owners who use marijuana - and the strongly pro-gun-rights administration of President Donald Trump - in a potentially uncomfortable position.
Pot tax "sticker shock" follows statewide legalization
With recreational cannabis now legal, some buyers are experiencing sticker shock when it comes to pot taxes.
With recreational cannabis now legal, some buyers are experiencing sticker shock when it comes to pot taxes.
Interactive map: Where to buy legal marijuana in California starting Jan. 1
Proposition 64 legalized the recreational use of weed in California last year, and the law goes into effect on Jan. 1. We've compiled an interactive map to see where you can buy legal weed.
Proposition 64 legalized the recreational use of weed in California last year, and the law goes into effect on Jan. 1. We've compiled an interactive map to see where you can buy legal weed.
High or Dry? California legal pot to test supply pipeline
Most Californians with an urge to smoke a joint will enter the state's legal marijuana marketplace through a single doorway -- at a retail shop.
Most Californians with an urge to smoke a joint will enter the state's legal marijuana marketplace through a single doorway -- at a retail shop.
Recreational cannabis sales are official in San Francisco
The first customer at Apothecarium lined up at 4:20 Saturday morning. He wanted to be the first buyer on what he called a historic day.
The first customer at Apothecarium lined up at 4:20 Saturday morning. He wanted to be the first buyer on what he called a historic day.
Pot industry frets, then shrugs off Sessions' new policy
This week's announcement that the U.S. Justice Department was ditching its hands-off approach to states that have legalized marijuana initially sent some in the industry into a tailspin, just days after California's $7 billion recreational weed market opened for business.
This week's announcement that the U.S. Justice Department was ditching its hands-off approach to states that have legalized marijuana initially sent some in the industry into a tailspin, just days after California's $7 billion recreational weed market opened for business.
Recreational pot sales in San Francisco set for Saturday
Recreational pot will be available in San Francisco dispensaries on Saturday, according to officials.
Recreational pot will be available in San Francisco dispensaries on Saturday, according to officials.
Sessions terminates US policy that let legal pot flourish
The Trump administration threw the burgeoning movement to legalize marijuana into uncertainty Thursday as it lifted an Obama-era policy that kept federal authorities from cracking down on the pot trade in states where the drug is legal. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will now leave it up to federal prosecutors to decide what to do when state rules collide with federal drug law.
The Trump administration threw the burgeoning movement to legalize marijuana into uncertainty Thursday as it lifted an Obama-era policy that kept federal authorities from cracking down on the pot trade in states where the drug is legal. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will now leave it up to federal prosecutors to decide what to do when state rules collide with federal drug law.
Marijuana investors skittish after Sessions' shot at pot
Marijuana-related stocks plummeted, cannabis boosters worried about the industry's future and defiant growers and sellers vowed to keep operating after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions signaled a tougher approach Thursday to federal pot enforcement.
Marijuana-related stocks plummeted, cannabis boosters worried about the industry's future and defiant growers and sellers vowed to keep operating after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions signaled a tougher approach Thursday to federal pot enforcement.
Get a pencil: California's marijuana-tracking system delayed
California's legal pot economy was supposed to operate under the umbrella of a vast computerized system to track marijuana from seed to storefronts, ensuring that plants are followed throughout the supply chain and don't drift into the black market.
California's legal pot economy was supposed to operate under the umbrella of a vast computerized system to track marijuana from seed to storefronts, ensuring that plants are followed throughout the supply chain and don't drift into the black market.
Plenty of green coming in and going out at Oakland's Harborside marijuana dispensary
It’s “Green-Day” at Oakland’s Harbor-side. Lots of Green coming in and lots of Green going out! “This is like Disneyland, but way better,” said Florida’s Andrew Rojas.
It’s “Green-Day” at Oakland’s Harbor-side. Lots of Green coming in and lots of Green going out! “This is like Disneyland, but way better,” said Florida’s Andrew Rojas.
California's cannabis freedom comes with rules
California's cannabis law was decades in the making with more and more folks defying the prohibition. On January 1, cannabis supporters got what they wished for. Now, they have to navigate through legal and social minefields.
California's cannabis law was decades in the making with more and more folks defying the prohibition. On January 1, cannabis supporters got what they wished for. Now, they have to navigate through legal and social minefields.
California's recreational pot law goes into effect in 2018
The new year in California ushers in broad legalization of recreational marijuana – a much-anticipated move two decades after the state was the first to allow the use of the drug for medicinal purposes.
The new year in California ushers in broad legalization of recreational marijuana – a much-anticipated move two decades after the state was the first to allow the use of the drug for medicinal purposes.
Historic sales: Bay Area dispensaries among first in state to sell recreational marijuana legally
Harborside in Oakland and Berkeley Patient’s Group were among the first two marijuana dispensaries to sell the first ounce of legal recreational weed on New Year’s Day.
Harborside in Oakland and Berkeley Patient’s Group were among the first two marijuana dispensaries to sell the first ounce of legal recreational weed on New Year’s Day.