State GovernmentCalifornia Senate Budget Committee Cracks Up Over Bureau Of 'Cannibals' ControlJune 14, 2017 | Julia MitricWhether a Freudian slip or merely a typo, a legislative staff report on a piece of the California budget package drew laughter when in place of the word "cannabis," it said "cannibals." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessApplicants Flock To Davis' First Marijuana Job FairJune 12, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerAs California's marijuana regulations are being hashed out at the state and local levels, the industry in Yolo County is gearing up for growth. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSuit Hits City's Restrictions On Recreational Pot GrowersJune 7, 2017A lawsuit filed against the Southern California city of Fontana claims an ordinance makes it unreasonably difficult and expensive for adult residents to grow up to six marijuana plants for personal use under the state's voter-approved Proposition 64.
Calaveras County May Move To Ban Marijuana Cultivation After AllMay 31, 2017While the state scrambles to align rules for medical and recreational marijuana, counties face dilemmas about local regulations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Law Enforcement Groups Test New Tool For Identifying Stoned DriversMay 10, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerAs California prepares for the roll out of recreational marijuana, some law enforcement groups and lawmakers say they have found an effective new tool for identifying stoned drivers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento’s Cannabis Chief Starts New JobMay 8, 2017 | Bob MoffittThe City of Sacramento has a new cannabis chief. There is a lot to do before the sale and cultivation of recreational marijuana becomes legal in the city and in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Commercial Marijuana Growing Operations Banned In Sacramento CountyApril 25, 2017 | Bob MoffittVoters may have approved recreational marijuana in the last election, but the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has voted to prohibit all commercial marijuana growing operations.
State GovernmentNew Bill Would Make Marijuana Use While Driving IllegalApril 10, 2017 | Daniel PotterSome California lawmakers say they need to close a loophole caused by the legalization of recreational marijuana. The proposal would also make smoking pot in the passenger seat a ticket-able infraction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessMarijuana Growers Adjust To Prop 64 RegulationsApril 7, 2017 | Julia MitricWhen voters passed Proposition 64 legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults, California was still developing regulations for medical marijuana. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Initiative To Ban Commercial Marijuana Growing In Calaveras County Removed From BallotMarch 29, 2017 | Rich IbarraA judge’s ruling has removed an initiative to ban commercial marijuana growing in Calaveras County from the ballot. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.