State Government

It's Now Legal To Buy Pot In California, But Red Tape Could Slow Supply Chain

January 1, 2018 | Julia Mitric

California has launched a legal marijuana marketplace. Many inside and outside the cannabis industry likened the regulation efforts to building a plane while flying it. So how bumpy will this ride be?

State Government

How Many California Jurisdictions Will Allow Commercial Cannabis Come January 1?

December 22, 2017 | Julia Mitric

In less than 10 days California will launch a legal marketplace for commercial sale of adult-use cannabis. A third of the state will allow commercial cannabis business according to a cannabis consultant who's tracking local regulation efforts.

Health Care

Pot For Pets? UC Davis Study Looks Into Safety, Efficacy

November 16, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

There are a lot of cannabis products on the market for pets, but scientists aren't sure exactly what they do.

State Government

Audit Of Sacramento's Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Raises Questions

October 3, 2017 | Bob Moffitt

An audit of Sacramento's Medical Marijuana dispensaries raises questions about the amount of taxes that are being paid to the City.

Yolo County Seizes Millions Worth Of Pot Plants In Series Of Raids

October 2, 2017 | Drew Sandsor

The last two weeks have been busy ones for Yolo County Sheriff's officials looking for large pot grows.

Health Care

How Strong Is This Edible? And Other Burning Questions About Legal Pot

September 19, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

The state's "Let's Talk Cannabis" campaign lays out health risks for teenagers, and for pregnant or nursing women.

State Government

Lawmakers To Vote On Final Edits To Marijuana Regulation

September 11, 2017 | Daniel Potter

It’s the California legislature’s last chance to make tweaks before the state starts issuing licenses to sell marijuana in January.

State Government

California Senate Budget Committee Cracks Up Over Bureau Of 'Cannibals' Control

June 14, 2017 | Julia Mitric

Whether 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."

Health Care

How Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Will Adjust To Legalization Of Recreational Pot

March 9, 2017 | Ja'Nel Johnson

Beginning next year, state regulators will start handing out licenses for recreational marijuana stores. Will longstanding dispensaries that have sold cannabis to patients still be able to thrive?

Health Care

Challenges May Be Ahead For Physicians Who Recommend Medical Marijuana

March 8, 2017 | Ja'Nel Johnson

Recreational marijuana use is now legal in California, and next year individuals will no longer need a recommendation from a doctor to buy it. How will physicians adjust when a recommendation is no longer needed?