A flight over Mendocino County puts California’s drought into stark perspective. You soar over arid hills, browning trees and bone-dry riverbeds. As the state continues to battle the drought and its effects, its leaders are considering every possible means to cut water usage, but there’s an obvious culprit that could merit a closer look: marijuana. […]
The next 11 states that will legalize marijuana
Compared to 1969, when only 12% supported legalizing pot, the majority of Americans today support legalizing recreational use of the drug. It is legal to purchase marijuana in four states — Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington — as well as in the District of Columbia. Before the legalization, all of these states had already reduced […]
California lawmakers create medical marijuana ‘bureau’ to regulate industry
Nearly 20 years after California became the first state to legalize the medical use of marijuana, legislators have a plan to impose order on the erratic patchwork of inconsistent policies that currently govern the billion-dollar industry. “We’re making up for two decades of inaction”, said state senator Mike McGuire, whose district includes the “Emerald Triangle” […]
San Mateo smoking rules get more stringent
San Mateo will likely become the latest Peninsula city to expand restrictions on smoking. The new rules, which will be voted on by the City Council during its Sept. 21 meeting, would sharply curtail the number of public and private spaces where smoking is allowed. Thus far, no council members have voiced opposition to the […]