City-sanctioned 420 celebration ushers in new orderly era
For the first time, marijuana sales were allowed with some 40 vendors and sponsors at San Francisco Golden Gate Park's 420 celebration.
For the first time, marijuana sales were allowed with some 40 vendors and sponsors at San Francisco Golden Gate Park's 420 celebration.
4/20 Hippie Hill celebration returns after COVID hiatus
With a collective deep breath and a plume of smoke at 4:20 p.m. on 4/20, San Francisco's Hippie Hill celebration was back.
With a collective deep breath and a plume of smoke at 4:20 p.m. on 4/20, San Francisco's Hippie Hill celebration was back.
Florida bride, caterer arrested after guests get sick off drug-laced wedding food, deputies say
The bride, Danya Glenny, and caterer, Joycelyn Bryant, are facing several charges.
The bride, Danya Glenny, and caterer, Joycelyn Bryant, are facing several charges.
When the smoke clears Bay Area dispensaries grapple with heavy taxes, crime
The owner of an East Bay dispensary has mixed feelings about the 4/20 holiday, marijuana culture's high holiday.
The owner of an East Bay dispensary has mixed feelings about the 4/20 holiday, marijuana culture's high holiday.
What is 420 Day and where did it originate? Your questions answered
Many believe the origins of the 420 holiday began in 1970s California.
Many believe the origins of the 420 holiday began in 1970s California.
'Stoned and stupid:' 4/20 celebration resumes in SF Golden Gate Park with new rules
After a two-year hiatus, San Francisco is preparing for thousands of people to return to Golden Gate Park's Hippie Hill, for the annual 4/20 marijuana gathering on Wednesday.
After a two-year hiatus, San Francisco is preparing for thousands of people to return to Golden Gate Park's Hippie Hill, for the annual 4/20 marijuana gathering on Wednesday.
New Jersey approves 7 facilities for recreational cannabis sales
New Jersey regulators gave a green light Monday to seven facilities that already sell medical marijuana to also sell recreational cannabis, although it's not clear exactly when sales would begin.
New Jersey regulators gave a green light Monday to seven facilities that already sell medical marijuana to also sell recreational cannabis, although it's not clear exactly when sales would begin.
‘High life’: Cannabis-infused farm listed on Airbnb
The Sonoma Hills Farms will offer guests a first-hand look at cannabis farming.
The Sonoma Hills Farms will offer guests a first-hand look at cannabis farming.
House passes bill to legalize marijuana at federal level, called MORE Act — what's next
The MORE Act, which faces strong headwinds in the Senate, would legalize marijuana nationwide, provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and more.
The MORE Act, which faces strong headwinds in the Senate, would legalize marijuana nationwide, provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and more.
Multi-day cannabis culture celebration tied to 4/20 coming to San Francisco
Evergreen San Francisco is a promotion of tourism in the city through a cannabis connoisseurs' lens. The nine-day celebration of San Francisco's regulated marijuana industry will be held April 16 to 24.
Evergreen San Francisco is a promotion of tourism in the city through a cannabis connoisseurs' lens. The nine-day celebration of San Francisco's regulated marijuana industry will be held April 16 to 24.
Medical marijuana does not help with anxiety, depression, doubles risk of addiction, study says
A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.
A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.
Birthday toy swapped out for a pound of pot
When a Spalding County girl celebrated her 8th birthday, she got a present no one ever imagined. Her parents say someone had taken a toy out of a box and replaced it with marijuana.
When a Spalding County girl celebrated her 8th birthday, she got a present no one ever imagined. Her parents say someone had taken a toy out of a box and replaced it with marijuana.
Bay Area dispensary donates proceeds to Ukranian people
As the assault on Ukraine continues, a Bay Area, Ukrainian-American owned dispensary is raising money for humanitarian aid. MediThrive, in San Francisco's Mission District, is donating all of its proceeds from Sunday to the purchase of medical supplies for those on the frontline.
As the assault on Ukraine continues, a Bay Area, Ukrainian-American owned dispensary is raising money for humanitarian aid. MediThrive, in San Francisco's Mission District, is donating all of its proceeds from Sunday to the purchase of medical supplies for those on the frontline.
Video: Lexus rams into Oakland dispensary to let thieves walk in
The video shows a Lexus taking down a metal door and a group of people walking inside Ivy Hill Cannabis in Oakland to steal $21,000 worth of product.
The video shows a Lexus taking down a metal door and a group of people walking inside Ivy Hill Cannabis in Oakland to steal $21,000 worth of product.
San Leandro police release body-cam video in burglary suspect's shooting by officer
San Leandro police say body-camera video shows a suspect in a marijuana dispensary burglary grabbing a gun while trying to get into a car, leading an officer to shoot and wound him.
San Leandro police say body-camera video shows a suspect in a marijuana dispensary burglary grabbing a gun while trying to get into a car, leading an officer to shoot and wound him.
Hippie Hill 420 fest at Golden Gate Park is on after 2-year COVID hiatus
Marijuana enthusiasts, and those who like to take a puff or two on occasion, will be able to get enjoy 4/20 on San Francisco's Hippie Hill.
Marijuana enthusiasts, and those who like to take a puff or two on occasion, will be able to get enjoy 4/20 on San Francisco's Hippie Hill.
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Chesa Boudin recall supporters want stiffer punishments for Union Square looters
Two months after San Francisco businesses were targeted by looters, we are now getting a sense of how justice is shaping up for those arrested in connection with the brazen burglaries.
Two months after San Francisco businesses were targeted by looters, we are now getting a sense of how justice is shaping up for those arrested in connection with the brazen burglaries.
Double dealing: Legal, illicit blur in California pot market
Industry experts say a growing number of license holders are secretly operating in the illegal market — working both sides of the economy to make ends meet.
Industry experts say a growing number of license holders are secretly operating in the illegal market — working both sides of the economy to make ends meet.
San Leandro police shoot, injure suspects following burglary at cannabis dispensary
San Leandro police shot and injured two men following a burglary at SilverStreak, a cannabis dispensary.
San Leandro police shot and injured two men following a burglary at SilverStreak, a cannabis dispensary.