A longstanding cannabis store in downtown San Francisco is set to close its doors Saturday after its founder was shot seven times in front of the shop in broad daylight last week. The store’s owner was released from the hospital but told the San Francisco Standard that he is still dealing with injuries and trauma from the jarring daytime attack. Martin Olive was taking a smoke … [Read more...] about Downtown San Francisco store to close after owner shot in jarring daytime attack
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The Artist Tree launches program giving free cannabis to patients, veterans
The Artist Tree cannabis dispensary announced Monday the launch of a “compassion program” that will provide free cannabis products to California medical cannabis patients suffering from serious medical conditions and patients who are military veterans. The program will be available at three of The Artist Tree locations: Fresno near Palm and Nees avenues, West Hollywood and … [Read more...] about The Artist Tree launches program giving free cannabis to patients, veterans
U.S. cannabis shoppers face a market flush with illegal weed
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — On a crisp winter morning last month, Sgt. Erin McAtee watched as members of his team with the California Department of Cannabis Control executed a search warrant at a home in Fairfield, halfway between Sacramento and San Francisco. They broke open the door of what looked on the outside like any other upscale suburban house on this street. Inside, the home … [Read more...] about U.S. cannabis shoppers face a market flush with illegal weed
Funds, free bongs and a place to puff: how the cannabis crowd is helping fire victims
A device and accessories drive spearheaded by Emerald Village West Hollywood is helping medical marijuana patients and other cannabis consumers replace the smoking and vaping equipment lost in the recent L.A. County fires. (Los Angeles Times photo illustration; photos by Genaro Molina, Ricardo DeAratanha, Robert Gauthier and Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times; Scott Schmidt / … [Read more...] about Funds, free bongs and a place to puff: how the cannabis crowd is helping fire victims
Tiny joints have ‘exploded’ in popularity in California
Imelda Walavalkar can still remember what people said when she first started selling packs of miniature joints shorter than her pinky finger. The co-founder of the Pure Beauty cannabis brand believed in the idea, but she kept getting a singular reaction from would-be customers: “What the f—k is this?” That was 2018, when the standard legal joint was filled with 1 gram of … [Read more...] about Tiny joints have ‘exploded’ in popularity in California
America’s oldest active pot dispensary appears to be in crisis
An early fixture in California’s cannabis history may now be fighting to survive in the state’s shrinking legal marijuana market. Berkeley Patients Group, which lays claim to the title of longest continually running cannabis dispensary in the country, is facing allegations of over $250,000 in unpaid debts, according to a recent report from Berkeleyside. The report cited three … [Read more...] about America’s oldest active pot dispensary appears to be in crisis
California mom says she’s ‘better parent’ for smoking weed – and it ‘gives her 5 health benefits’
A mom-of-two claims she's a better parent as she smokes weed – saying it's even boosted her health. Danielle Simone Brand, who has two children aged 12 and 14, uses cannabis every day. She even penend a book called Weed Mom where she interviewed medical experts and other like-minded mothers about the psychoactive drug. Danielle, 45, is based in California where weed is legal. … [Read more...] about California mom says she’s ‘better parent’ for smoking weed – and it ‘gives her 5 health benefits’
Can You Legally Smoke Cannabis inside Cafes in California? A Comprehensive Guide
As they would say in the Bay Area: YEE! Yes, under the new California law that took effect on January 1, 2025, it is now legal to smoke cannabis in designated cannabis cafes. This legislation, known as Assembly Bill 1775, allows licensed cannabis retailers to operate cafes where customers can consume cannabis on-site while enjoying food and non-alcoholic beverages. Key Features … [Read more...] about Can You Legally Smoke Cannabis inside Cafes in California? A Comprehensive Guide
California to launch Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés, blending weed and coffee culture
hose in California who’d like a latte with a side of weed have gotten their wish now that a new law goes into effect that permits licensed cannabis dispensaries to add sit-in cafes to their sites. Using the city of Amsterdam as a blueprint, Assembly Bill 1775 allows on-site consumption of cannabis next to freshly prepared food and beverages. The law doesn’t mean that any … [Read more...] about California to launch Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés, blending weed and coffee culture
So-Called “Legal” Cannabis Often Covered in Illegal Pesticides, Tests Show
He thought he had the flu. But as the days passed and his severe nausea, burning throat and watery eyes wouldn’t go away, he feared it was something worse. The cannabis worker (unidentified for fear of industry retaliation) decided to get his Maven brand cannabis pre-rolled joints examined at a testing lab. There, it was discovered that he had been ingesting not just cannabis … [Read more...] about So-Called “Legal” Cannabis Often Covered in Illegal Pesticides, Tests Show
