California Senate Approves Industrial Hemp Bill
The prospects for SB 566 are very good. Unlike past industrial hemp bills, this version does not go into effect until it is authorized by federal law
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June San Diego Americans for Safe Access Meeting
Join patients, advocates, scientists, and concerned citizens June 11th from 7pm - 9pm for the June San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access meeting.
Marijuana NewsLink
Man Gets 11 Pounds of Pot in Mail by Mistake
It sounds like a stoner’s dream, but it’s been a bit of a nightmare for a California man who recently got an unexpected FedEx delivery: 11 pounds of marijuana .
Unlikely Connections - Major Bong, Flying Ace
This post is not really cannabis related, per se. I just think the odd stoner connection is pretty cool. It was April of 1944 and Major Bong...
AB 473 Falls Short in California Assembly
The California Assembly rejected AB 473 on Friday. The 35-37 vote means the effort by Assemblyman Tom Ammiano to regulate medical cannabis will not move on.
Marijuana Prohibition Puts Industry Women at Risk
As more women are drawn to Humboldt County’s cannabis trade & off-grid lifestyle, a local battered-women’s shelter has noticed a growing trend of violent...
Law & PoliticsLink
CA Assembly Considers Medical Marijuana Regulation Bill
The bill would set up a division in the department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for medical marijuana regulation and licensing.
Weedist Destinations: Sequoia National Park
As a child, my father often took my brother and myself to National Parks. If not my favorite, Sequoia National Park certainly hovers near the top of the...
First US Elected Official, Bill Rosendahl, Openly Using Medical Marijuana
Bill Rosendahl, a Councilman in the City of Los Angeles, made history as the first elected Official Openly admitting to using medical marijuana...
CannabusinessLink
NPR: Go East, Young Marijuana Dealer
Chuck used to sell marijuana in California. But the legalization of medical marijuana in the state meant competing against hundreds of marijuana dispensaries. So he moved to New York. Since making the move, he says, he's quadrupled his income.
U.S Attorney Folds Under Pressure as Mayor Bob Filner Prepares Public for Jury Nullification
Mayor Bob Filner showed up, sat with his arm around the defendant’s elderly mother and held a press conference discussing jury nullification.
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Beaumont, California Bans Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Beaumont City Council voted to ban medical marijuana dispensaries and to extend a moratorium on them until the ban can be put in place.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.22)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 22, 2013:
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.05.21)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of May 21, 2013.
CA Senate Approves Medical Cannabis Regulation Bill
The bill clarifies the scope of protections offered by the state’s medical cannabis laws and codifies guidelines published by the Attorney General in 2008.
Marijuana: The Musical - An Interview With Len Richmond
Recently, I had the pleasure of learning about Mr. Len Richmond. He is a marijuana activist and uses his creative talents to help push the conversation...
Federal MMJ Court Support, Press Conference with Bob Filner
Showing great leadership, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has taken up the issue of medical cannabis and since he was elected has vocalized his support.
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U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag Defends Use of Lawsuits Against Bay Area Medical Marijuana Outlets
The U.S. attorney for the northern district of California, Melinda Haag , defended her lawsuits against landlords of medical marijuana outlets one day after this city’s largest provider revealed its landlord is…