First-ever cannabis competition coming to California State Fair
The purpose of the competition is to celebrate the state’s legal and licensed cannabis industry.
Medical cannabis use expanded to Texas PTSD, cancer patients
Thousands of Texas veterans suffering often life-threatening post-traumatic stress disorder can now legally access medical cannabis to ease the symptoms.
California Supreme Court: Inmates not allowed to have cannabis in prison
Prison inmates can’t legally possess marijuana under California’s law allowing recreational pot, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday in overturning a lower court that found prisoners could have the drug as long as they didn’t consume it.
Historic haul: Coast Guard offloads $1.4 billion worth of cocaine, marijuana in South Florida
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $1.4 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida – the largest illegal narcotic offload in Coast Guard history.
Contra Costa County supervisors lift hemp moratorium, create ordinance
Contra Costa County lifted its ban on industrial hemp cultivation and established a permitting process and cultivation standards.
Shots fired as suspects steal marijuana from licensed Half Moon Bay grower
Multiple suspects stole marijuana and supplies from a legally licensed farm in the Half Moon Bay area early Tuesday and shot at a caretaker who resides at the property, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
Thieves make off with cannabis and security guard's firearm in SF dispensary robbery
It's happened again. An organized group of robbers overwhelming security and stealing from a San Francisco business. This time it was a cannabis dispensary.
Sports stars come together to support Sha'Carri Richardson
In past years, many stellar athletes have had their careers cut short due to their stance on consuming substances like marijuana.
Marijuana bust: 16 tons of illegal marijuana, valued at $1.2B, seized in Antelope Valley
The estimated street value of the products seized is $1.19 billion.
VIDEO: Oakland Zoo vaccinates lions, tigers, bears, chimps and pigs against COVID
The Oakland Zoo vaccinated tigers, Black bears, Grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets against COVID-19 this week and is poised to innoculate chimpanzees, fruit bats and pigs.
Sha'Carri Richardson suspended, will miss Olympic 100 after drug test
Sha’Carri Richardson cannot run in the Olympic 100-meter race after testing positive for a chemical found in marijuana, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced Friday.
Union City police bust marijuana growing operation valued at up to $11 million
Detectives with the Union City police department discovered over 5,000 marijuana plants Tuesday inside of a warehouse that had been converted into an illegal indoor growing operation. The value of the plants is estimated to be up to $11 million.
New law paves the way for Nevada marijuana smoking lounges in 2022
A new law approved by the Nevada Legislature and signed by Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak paves the way for marijuana consumption lounges to open in the state next year.
'Joints for Jabs': Dispensaries in Washington can offer joints for vaccines
First, it was free beer. Then, it was the chance for cash and loads of other prizes. Now, it's “Joints for Jabs.”
3-year-old girl dies after being left in hot car in Southern California
A 3-year-old girl has died after her mother left her in a car for several hours while she worked at a marijuana grow in the San Joaquin Valley, police said.
Richmond-based cannabis company selling products to vaccinated customers for one cent
A Richmond-based medical cannabis company announced this week that it will offer select product for one cent when customers show their valid COVID-19 vaccination card.
Weed company seeking paid intern to test products, write reviews
Emjay, a California-based weed delivery and retail company, will pay the summer intern $15 per hour to test all 600 of its products and write reviews.
Marshawn Lynch is bud tender on 4/20 to lift up 'as many people as he can'
Marshawn Lynch says he invested in the cannabis industry because he wants to lift up as many people as he can.
4/20 revelers try to celebrate safely, some vector to Dolores Park
Today's date 4/20, is a day of celebration for the cannabis community. But, the celebration looked much different than in years' past.
Company hiring full-time marijuana vaporizer tester, offering $42K salary
One of the largest global vaporizer e-commerce websites is looking for someone to test marijuana vaporizers full-time.