Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in US, study finds
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.
San Jose now has its 1st cannabis dispensary downtown
In the last fiscal year, the City of San Jose collected about $15 million in tax revenue from cannabis dispensaries.
In the last fiscal year, the City of San Jose collected about $15 million in tax revenue from cannabis dispensaries.
DEA wants to declassify marijuana as less powerful drug like Tylenol
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration wants to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration wants to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
Marijuana will be rescheduled as less dangerous drug: Sources
The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
Thousands flock to SF's Hippie Hill for 'unofficial' 420 celebration
Thousands of weed worshipers flocked to San Francisco's Hippie Hill for an unofficial, but still spirited version of 420.
Thousands of weed worshipers flocked to San Francisco's Hippie Hill for an unofficial, but still spirited version of 420.
RV fire extinguished after spreading to Oakland cannabis cultivation business
Oakland firefighters extinguished an RV fire that spread to a commercial cannabis cultivation business on Saturday morning.
Oakland firefighters extinguished an RV fire that spread to a commercial cannabis cultivation business on Saturday morning.
420 Day this year marks the start of a 10-day stretch of palindrome dates
A palindrome is a sequence of characters that reads the same forwards and backwards, such as "level" or "121".
A palindrome is a sequence of characters that reads the same forwards and backwards, such as "level" or "121".
SF's 4/20 celebration is a bust, but have you heard about 'Bicycle Day'?
Although there are no official activities planned for 4/20 in San Francisco, the city is preparing nonetheless.
Although there are no official activities planned for 4/20 in San Francisco, the city is preparing nonetheless.
420 origins traced to San Rafael's 'Waldos'
Where did 420 originate? The cannabis term started with a group of high school jokesters in the Bay Area.
Where did 420 originate? The cannabis term started with a group of high school jokesters in the Bay Area.
Church of Ambrosia to offer series for those celebrating 4/20 on Hippie Hill
Despite San Francisco canceling its official 4/20 event in Golden Gate Park this year, people will still show up. And the Church of Ambrosia said it will be ready for them.
Despite San Francisco canceling its official 4/20 event in Golden Gate Park this year, people will still show up. And the Church of Ambrosia said it will be ready for them.
First annual San Francisco Weed Week to kick off this month
Cannabis fans will have an opportunity to celebrate in San Francisco after all; the city announced that its annual 420 event in Golden Gate Park would be canceled this year due to budget cuts, but the cannabis community had another idea in mind.
Cannabis fans will have an opportunity to celebrate in San Francisco after all; the city announced that its annual 420 event in Golden Gate Park would be canceled this year due to budget cuts, but the cannabis community had another idea in mind.
San Francisco 4/20 event canceled at Hippie Hill
In a surprise announcement Tuesday, organizers of the annual 4/20 Hippie Hill event in Golden Gate Park said the cannabis celebration will not be happening as planned this year.
In a surprise announcement Tuesday, organizers of the annual 4/20 Hippie Hill event in Golden Gate Park said the cannabis celebration will not be happening as planned this year.
‘Stoner eclipse’: 420 Day this year is a palindrome that won’t happen again for 1,000 years
420 Day as a palindrome won't happen again for 1,000 years.
420 Day as a palindrome won't happen again for 1,000 years.
Man burned in fire at Berkeley THC extraction facility
A man with his hands on fire was seen running out of a Berkeley facility that is used to extract THC for cannabis products on Thursday.
A man with his hands on fire was seen running out of a Berkeley facility that is used to extract THC for cannabis products on Thursday.
Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Officer Tuan Le murder suspects plead not guilty
The three defendants charged with the murder of Oakland police Officer Tuan Le pleaded not guilty on Thursday.
The three defendants charged with the murder of Oakland police Officer Tuan Le pleaded not guilty on Thursday.
Cannabis courses offered at CSU East Bay in Hayward
If you're a student looking to get certified, Friday is the last day to enroll this session for the cannabis education program at Cal State East Bay.
If you're a student looking to get certified, Friday is the last day to enroll this session for the cannabis education program at Cal State East Bay.
Former Oakland and San Francisco cop now manages cannabis industry security
Safety concerns over the cannabis industry are top of mind after an Oakland police officer was killed while responding to a burglary at a cannabis business on Dec. 29.
Safety concerns over the cannabis industry are top of mind after an Oakland police officer was killed while responding to a burglary at a cannabis business on Dec. 29.
Bill reintroduced to legalize cannabis cafes in California
An elected official in San Francisco is bringing back a bill that aims to legalize cannabis cafes in the state of California.
An elected official in San Francisco is bringing back a bill that aims to legalize cannabis cafes in the state of California.
Two men charged with murder in connection to OPD officer's slaying, D.A. seeks enhancement
Two men are charged with murder and special circumstances by Alameda County D.A. in connection to the slaying of an Oakland police officer. Police say there may be more arrests coming in this case.
Two men are charged with murder and special circumstances by Alameda County D.A. in connection to the slaying of an Oakland police officer. Police say there may be more arrests coming in this case.