Oakland police fatally shoot 20-year-old; say 'violent caravans' struck 10 businesses in 4 hours
Oakland police said the "violent caravans" of armed robbers appear to be similar to post-protest looting in May and June, a phenomenon occurring in other cities across the region.
Bay Area community college launches Zoom course on cultivating cannabis
Oakland's Merritt College will offer a two-day course over Zoom called Cultivating Cannabis for the Home Gardener.
Election could stoke US marijuana market, sway Congress
The Nov. 3 contests in New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota and Montana will shape policies in those states while the battle for control of Congress and the White House could determine whether marijuana remains illegal at the federal level.
Surveillance video leads to arrest of suspect in Pittsburg shooting
The shooting was recorded on video surveillance, which included the license of the suspect vehicle, a breakthrough discovery for investigators.
A long road: Weed goes on sale years after approval in Maine
Retailers blame the pandemic and a limited number of licensed manufacturers for reducing the variety of products available on Friday.
San Francisco’s first Latina-owned cannabis dispensary opens in Union Square
San Francisco's first Latina-owned cannabis dispensary, STIIIZY, held its grand opening in Union Square on Friday.
San Francisco's first Latina-owned cannabis dispensary opens in Union Square
STIIIZY, a Latina-owned cannabis dispensary, opened its fourth flagship retail store in San Francisco's Union Square on Friday.
Riverside County raid nets $36 million worth of illegal pot
The raid was conducted Monday on 140 acres of land in the Anza area, about 95 miles southeast of Los Angeles.
Study: THC in marijuana could help avert fatal COVID-19 complications
Researchers at the University of South Carolina believe THC, the most potent chemical found in marijuana, could help avert some fatal complications seen in COVID-19 patients.
Illegal marijuana grow operation found in Hayward's Garin Regional Park
Officers with the East Bay Regional Park District Police Department were on routine patrol of Garin Regional Park when they located the illegal marijuana site.
Officer rearrested in theft of cash at California cannabis facility
Officer Luis Mota was initially charged with misdemeanor theft after his first arrest in January. Following his arrest on Thursday, the 46-year-old was charged with felony burglary, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Florida parents reportedly smoking weed, drinking during kids' remote classes
Study earlier this year found stressed parents are drinking more.
California blaze threatens 'Emerald Triangle' marijuana zone
The region’s rural communities that have been rooted in cannabis cultivation for decades are likely to sustain flames until significant rains arrive.
Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism in children, study says
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
Cannabis business owners seek more protection after fatal shooting in Oakland
Oakland's cannabis businesses want more police protection after two workers were shot, one fatally, and industry advocates said Wednesday that police are starting to step up but need to do more.
Thousands of pot plants eradicated in Humboldt County
Search warrants were served Wednesday on two parcels that did not have the required county permit or state license for commercial cannabis cultivation, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said.
Brothers, employees behind slaying of Santa Cruz tech exec, officials say
On Tuesday, deputies announced that several people were arrested for their alleged roles in the homicide of Tushar Atre, 50. A source told WJBK that one of the suspects was captured in Michigan.
Thousands of marijuana convictions in Santa Clara County expunged
Inside Santa Clara County Superior Court, Judge Eric Geffon adjudicated thousands of marijuana cases at once.
Thousands of marijuana convictions tossed in Santa Clara County Superior Court
Jesse Gary reports.
Santa Clara County Superior Court to expunge 11,500 marijuana convictions next week
Judge Eric S. Geffon will officially administer the expungements at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, in Dept. 41 of the Santa Clara County Hall of Justice at 190 West Hedding St.