California Looks To Build $7 Billion Legal Pot EconomyJanuary 29, 2017(AP) - A handful of California government workers face a difficult task: By Jan. 1, craft regulations that will govern the state's emerging legal pot market.
EnvironmentCalifornia Illegal Marijuana Grows Killing Wildlife, Damaging EnvironmentDecember 15, 2016 | Amy QuintonLaw enforcement agencies fear with California's legalization of recreational marijuana, the environmental damage from illegal marijuana grows will only get worse. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSac Bee Reporter Explains What Comes Next With Legal Marijuana In CaliforniaNovember 16, 2016Voters passed Proposition 64 by a significant margin, legalizing marijuana in the Golden State. Peter Hecht has been studying cannabis in California for decades; he joins us to discuss the impact of legal pot on our state’s economy and people. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
As Pot Prop Passes, Sacramento Mulls Medical Marijuana ChangesNovember 15, 2016 | Bob MoffittTuesday, the Sacramento City Council's law and legislation committee will consider an ordinance regarding testing labs and restrictions to the ways oil may be legally extracted from marijuana.The full council will consider other rules changes.
State GovernmentMedical Marijuana Dispensaries Still Can't Sell Weed For Recreational UseNovember 10, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia has legalized the recreational use of marijuana, after voters approved Proposition 64, but dispensaries are still not allowed to sell the drug for nonmedical purposes—at least for now.
State GovernmentPot Legalization Has Further Steps Under Prop. 64November 9, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia has legalized the recreational use of marijuana, after voters approved Proposition 64, but dispensaries are still not allowed to sell the drug for non-medical purposes—at least for now.
State GovernmentThe Death Penalty Could Go Either Way In California, New Poll ShowsNovember 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia voters are almost equally divided over California’s death penalty, according to a new poll from Field Research and UC Berkeley.
California CountsMexico's Demand For Potent California Marijuana Creates Southbound SmugglingNovember 4, 2016Marijuana has long flowed from Mexico into the U.S. Now, it's starting to flow in the opposite direction.
Health CareCalaveras County Teens Assess Marijuana ImpactsNovember 3, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonTeenagers know marijuana can be harmful, but that may not affect their decision to use it. Students at Calaveras High School reflect on what they know about marijuana and how it affects their community. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California CountsCalaveras County Copes With Change After Influx of New Marijuana GrowersNovember 3, 2016 | Julia MitricPeople have grown marijuana quietly in Calaveras County for decades. But after the Butte fire word got out that Calaveras was the place to grow. Now long-time residents say a “green rush" fueled by outsiders is hurting their county. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.