SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – A Sacramento man was arrested early Friday morning while illegally transporting over 1,000 marijuana plants on I-5. According to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office, around 3:30 a.m. a deputy saw a white Mercedes Transit van on I-5 that was continuously swerving over the fog line as it traveled north near Weed. Even with the lights and sirens on, … [Read more...] about Over 1,000 marijuana plants seized during I-5 traffic stop near Weed
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California’s biggest weed brand is getting buried in lawsuits
Stiiizy is probably the most dominant name in California cannabis. It has the state’s largest chain of retail stores with 34 locations. Its house brand is a powerhouse in pot shops across the state. And it’s been the No. 1 cannabis vape company in California for the past 15 months, according to cannabis data firm Headset. The brand has become synonymous with the young, … [Read more...] about California’s biggest weed brand is getting buried in lawsuits
State’s fair becomes first to legally sell cannabis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KMAX/KOVR/KTXL/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - A state's fair has become the first to legally sell cannabis. The California State Fair made history when it opened over the weekend. Sunday marked the first time that cannabis could be bought, and consumed, at a state-sanctioned fair in the United States. Recreational marijuana became legal in the Golden State … [Read more...] about State’s fair becomes first to legally sell cannabis
Snoop Dogg Opens First Pot Shop And Launches 2Pac Cannabis Line
Hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg opened his first licensed cannabis dispensary over the weekend, offering Los Angeles residents and visitors a glimpse into the rapper’s world and a new option for legal marijuana purchases. Dubbed S.W.E.D. for Snoop’s popular catch phrase “Smoke Weed Every Day,” the new shop opened near LAX airport on Sunday. The busy entrepreneur marked another … [Read more...] about Snoop Dogg Opens First Pot Shop And Launches 2Pac Cannabis Line
As Restrictions on Cannabis and Psychedelics Ease, Americans Dabble with ‘Microdosing’
Americans' interest in microdosing, according to a study from researchers at the University of California San Diego. Published in JAMA Health Forum, the study found that the rate of microdosing-related Google searches grew by 1250% from 2015 to 2023, with over three million searches in 2023 alone. This surge in interest correlates with recent legislative changes decriminalizing … [Read more...] about As Restrictions on Cannabis and Psychedelics Ease, Americans Dabble with ‘Microdosing’
Despite statewide problems, legal cannabis is booming in this Calif. county
California’s cannabis industry is crashing, with thousands of companies going out of business and longtime pot farmers shutting down their farms. But one California county appears to be bucking that trend. Santa Barbara’s pot farming industry expanded by nearly 50% last year, growing far more cannabis than in 2022, according to the county’s crop report released this week. Santa … [Read more...] about Despite statewide problems, legal cannabis is booming in this Calif. county
Investigation Finds Pesticides in California Licensed Vapes
An investigation into the safety of cannabis products for sale on the shelves of licensed California pot dispensaries has revealed unsafe levels of pesticides that exceed state limits for marijuana or federal standards for tobacco products. The investigation, which was carried out by the Los Angeles Times in collaboration with cannabis news outlet WeedWeek, found that vapes and … [Read more...] about Investigation Finds Pesticides in California Licensed Vapes
Deputies find missing child in Northern California marijuana growing site; parents arrested
Two parents in Butte County were arrested on suspicion of child endangerment after deputies found their missing 3-year-old daughter in an illegal cultivation site containing over 6,000 pounds of processed marijuana and more than 5,000 marijuana plants, sheriff’s officials said. Shortly after 10:30 p.m. Monday, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a woman who … [Read more...] about Deputies find missing child in Northern California marijuana growing site; parents arrested
Amendment Narrows Scope Of California Bill To Remove Marijuana Employment Protections For Law Enforcement
A California Senate panel this week narrowed the scope of a bill that would roll back existing employment protections for people who legally use marijuana while away from work. The revised measure, which advanced out of the committee on a 3–1 vote, would now remove those protections only for sworn law enforcement positions that involve certain specified duties. The bill, SB … [Read more...] about Amendment Narrows Scope Of California Bill To Remove Marijuana Employment Protections For Law Enforcement
California County Mulls Reduction To Cannabis Cultivation Tax
Amid declining revenues and plunging prices, officials in one California county are considering a proposal that would ease some of the financial stress currently felt by area cannabis cultivators. The Press Democrat reports that officials in Sonoma County, California on Tuesday recommended that the “Board of Supervisors approve new tax rates based on a model that would reduce … [Read more...] about California County Mulls Reduction To Cannabis Cultivation Tax
