BusinessCoalinga To Consider Marijuana Grow At Former PrisonMarch 31, 2016(AP) - A small city in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley is considering a proposal to allow a marijuana cultivation operation at a former prison.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNews Network: Marijuana Ballot Measure March 22, 2016YubaNet editor Pascale Fusshoeller joins us to talk about Nevada County residents debating a measure to ban all outdoor marijuana cultivation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Delays In New Sacramento Marijuana Cultivation RulesMarch 15, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento says it needs more time to create new rules for marijuana cultivation. Currently marijuana dispensaries and collectives are the only entities allowed to grow pot in the city.
State GovernmentExcise Tax On Medical Marijuana Sales Proposed In CaliforniaFebruary 10, 2016(AP) - A state senator from Northern California has introduced a bill that would impose a 15 percent tax on retail sales of medical marijuana. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Councilman Proposes Pot Tax To Fund Kids ProgramsFebruary 2, 2016 | Bob MoffittIn June, voters in the City of Sacramento may be asked to support a 5 percent tax on medical marijuana cultivation with the money going to youth programs. The idea comes from a city councilman. Three other council members have expressed reservations.
State GovernmentDoctor Group Backs Marijuana Legalization EffortFebruary 1, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia physicians are backing a proposed ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana.
Marysville City Council Allows Medical Marijuana With LimitsJanuary 20, 2016 | Bob MoffittThe Marysville City Council has voted to allow medical marijuana in the city with limitations.
Nevada County Bans Outdoor Marijuana GrowsJanuary 13, 2016 | Bob MoffittNevada County voted Tuesday to ban all outdoor grows, but are allowing indoor grows of 12 plants. Yuba County has had a ban in place since last Spring. Voters will decide in June whether to reverse those decisions.
BusinessState Officials: Pot Legalization Could Net $1B In New TaxesJanuary 7, 2016(AP) - California's legislative analyst and finance director estimate that legalizing marijuana for recreational use could net as much as $1 billion in new tax revenue for the state and local governments.
Medical Marijuana Moving To Non-Residential Areas Of SacramentoDecember 9, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council Law and Legislation Committee has approved taking another step towards changing the city zoning law for growing medical marijuana.