Sessions terminates US policy that let legal pot flourish
The Trump administration threw the burgeoning movement to legalize marijuana into uncertainty Thursday as it lifted an Obama-era policy that kept federal authorities from cracking down on the pot trade in states where the drug is legal. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will now leave it up to federal prosecutors to decide what to do when state rules collide with federal drug law.
Marijuana investors skittish after Sessions' shot at pot
Marijuana-related stocks plummeted, cannabis boosters worried about the industry's future and defiant growers and sellers vowed to keep operating after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions signaled a tougher approach Thursday to federal pot enforcement.
Get a pencil: California's marijuana-tracking system delayed
California's legal pot economy was supposed to operate under the umbrella of a vast computerized system to track marijuana from seed to storefronts, ensuring that plants are followed throughout the supply chain and don't drift into the black market.
Plenty of green coming in and going out at Oakland's Harborside marijuana dispensary
It’s “Green-Day” at Oakland’s Harbor-side. Lots of Green coming in and lots of Green going out! “This is like Disneyland, but way better,” said Florida’s Andrew Rojas.
California's cannabis freedom comes with rules
California's cannabis law was decades in the making with more and more folks defying the prohibition. On January 1, cannabis supporters got what they wished for. Now, they have to navigate through legal and social minefields.
California's recreational pot law goes into effect in 2018
The new year in California ushers in broad legalization of recreational marijuana – a much-anticipated move two decades after the state was the first to allow the use of the drug for medicinal purposes.
Historic sales: Bay Area dispensaries among first in state to sell recreational marijuana legally
Harborside in Oakland and Berkeley Patient’s Group were among the first two marijuana dispensaries to sell the first ounce of legal recreational weed on New Year’s Day.
Harborside in Oakland aims to be first to sell recreational marijuana legally
Traditionally, the first baby born after the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1 is the big news story of the day on New Year’s. But in California, and in Oakland, specifically, the first ounce of recreational marijuana sold legally is the story that is sure to grab the biggest headlines.
Cannabis businesses prohibited in unincorporated Marin
As New Year's Day approaches, Marin County officials want the public to know that cannabis-related business activity will still be prohibited in unincorporated Marin.
Medical marijuana users flock to dispensaries ahead of new pot regulations
The countdown to cannabis legalization is underway in California and Harborside in Oakland is seeing a rush of customers before new regulations go into effect.
Medley of agencies tasked with enforcing California pot laws
Licensed businesses around California can begin legally growing and selling marijuana for recreational use Monday, and a hodgepodge of enforcement agencies will be trying to make sure they adhere to a slew of new pot laws.
Why cannabis dispensaries are seeing a rush of medical card seekers
The cannabis countdown to legalization is underway as the state prepares to allow recreational use on Monday. Dispensaries are already seeing a rush of medical customers before new restrictions go into effect.
San Francisco to launch awareness campaign for youth on cannabis risks
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) With California poised to legalize the adult use of marijuana on Jan. 1, San Francisco officials today announced a campaign aimed at informing young people about the changes in the law and the potential legal and health risks of cannabis use.
Toking & driving on the rise in California, new breathalyzers expected
With California marijuana use likely to pick up after the new year, when cannabis will be legal for recreational use, police are expecting a lot more DUIs.
California authorities seize pot from licensed company
Two employees of a Northern California business have been arrested and a large amount of marijuana has been seized despite it having a local pot license.
Tahoe ski resorts ask guests to leave their weed at home
Ski resorts near Lake Tahoe are asking people to leave their marijuana at home as recreational weed will soon be available on both sides of the California-Nevada border. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports that even with access to marijuana increasing, ski resorts are maintaining current policies that restrict intoxicated people from taking to the slopes. California Ski Industry Association...
World's largest marijuana economy about to kick off
When the world’s largest pot economy kicks off in less than a month, people over the age of 21 will be able to grow six marijuana plants at home and legally possess up to an ounce of weed.
California gets ready to ignite cannabis culinary-arts scene
The sauvignon blanc boasts brassy, citrus notes, but with one whiff, it's apparent this is no normal Sonoma County wine. It's infused with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana that provides the high.
California's top marijuana regulator talks legalization
California's legal pot market opens for business on Jan. 1. The day will be a milestone, but what exactly will happen then and, especially, in the weeks and months to come is unclear.
Cannabis dinners a high point in Bay Area dining scene
Put aside your stale jokes about stoners getting the munchies and pigging out on Taco Bell or pizza. Or college students baking pot brownies at the fraternity house. The Bay Area is Ground Zero for cannabis cuisine.