Charles Lynch stands outside the U.S. Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles on July 25, 2008. For nearly 17 years, the federal government has been after Charles Lynch for running a medical marijuana dispensary. Prosecutors refused to drop their criminal case against him even as marijuana became fully legal in California and 23 other states. They refused to let it go when Congress … [Read more...] about He opened a medical pot dispensary in California. The feds spent 16 years prosecuting him
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California Woman Who Stabbed Lover Over 100 Times Won’t Go To Jail. Here’s Why
California: A California woman who was convicted of stabbing her boyfriend 108 times was let go of by a judge. The court ruled that she was in a "cannabis-induced psychosis" and "had no control over her actions" when she stabbed her boyfriend, US media reported. Bryn Spejcher, 32, stabbed Chad O'Melia during a drug-induced psychotic episode in 2018 and was found guilty of … [Read more...] about California Woman Who Stabbed Lover Over 100 Times Won’t Go To Jail. Here’s Why
Live music, food and cannabis? Bill could expand California’s marijuana industry
LOS ANGELES — A cannabis dispensary in Westwood has big plans to one day offer cannabis, coffee, food and live music all in one place. Dani Shaker, managing partner of Goat Global Enterprises, says current cannabis-licensing regulations from the state and the city of Los Angeles prevent the company from doing just that, as a singular business. So, Goat Global Enterprises is … [Read more...] about Live music, food and cannabis? Bill could expand California’s marijuana industry
California Agency Announces Illegal Cannabis Seizure Data from 2023
On Jan. 16, the California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) released its first annual report of money, illegal cannabis plants/products, and firearms obtained in its seizure operations last year. In total for 2023, which was the UCETF’s first full year of operation, the task force stated that it has seized more than $312 million in illegal cannabis. Additionally, … [Read more...] about California Agency Announces Illegal Cannabis Seizure Data from 2023
Over 500 pounds of unlicensed cannabis seized in raid at garden supply in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Over 500 pounds of unlicensed cannabis was seized Wednesday morning during a raid at a garden supply in Fresno. A search warrant was served at Gro More Garden Supply by the California Department of Cannabis Control on Clovis Avenue, just north of Clinton Avenue. The building included multiple suites as well as a rear warehouse. Multiple law … [Read more...] about Over 500 pounds of unlicensed cannabis seized in raid at garden supply in Fresno
Bill to Create Cannabis Cafes in California Reintroduced
Sacramento – San Francisco Assemblymember Matt Haney has reintroduced his popular bill to create Cannabis Cafes in California. Assembly Bill 1775 empowers cities to choose to allow Amsterdam-style Cannabis Cafes where Californians can enjoy food, coffee, and entertainment while consuming cannabis. Last year the bill sailed through both the Assembly and Senate with broad … [Read more...] about Bill to Create Cannabis Cafes in California Reintroduced
California Lawmaker Reintroduces Cannabis Café Legislation
A California lawmaker reintroduced legislation Jan. 3 to establish cannabis cafés in the Golden State after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar proposal last year. Assemblyman Matt Haney of San Francisco filed Assembly Bill 1775 to legalize businesses where customers can enjoy food, nonalcoholic beverages and entertainment alongside cannabis. Current law permits customers to … [Read more...] about California Lawmaker Reintroduces Cannabis Café Legislation
Pot kingpin who co-founded one of the cannabis industry’s biggest companies is accused of running ILLEGAL marijuana dispensaries across Los Angeles
A businessman who co-founded one of the cannabis industry's largest companies has been linked to multiple illegal marijuana dispensaries across Los Angeles. Tony Huang, 41, and his holding companies are alleged to own nine properties that have been used as sites to unlawfully sell cannabis, according to the Los Angeles Times. He started Stiiizy, which grows, distributes and … [Read more...] about Pot kingpin who co-founded one of the cannabis industry’s biggest companies is accused of running ILLEGAL marijuana dispensaries across Los Angeles
Cannabis and crime- is there a relationship?
Since its legalization, many Oakland cannabis shops have been targeted by criminals. Whether crime has increased because of legalization, folks on the streets of Oakland had some differing and compelling opinions. Cliff, who lives in Oakland, shared that he doesn’t think crime related to cannabis is different from other high-value items. He said, "I think anything that involves … [Read more...] about Cannabis and crime- is there a relationship?
Sacramento man found asleep in fast food parking lot with 200 pounds of marijuana, police say
A Sacramento man was arrested by Marysville police officers who said they found him passed out Thursday morning in his car at a McDonald’s parking lot and accused him of having more than 200 pounds of marijuana for a drug deal, police said. Officers were stopped at about 10:50 a.m. and told of a man asleep in his car parked at a McDonald’s. They found a 52-year-old Sacramento … [Read more...] about Sacramento man found asleep in fast food parking lot with 200 pounds of marijuana, police say
