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Editor: Santa Monicans for Safe Access (SAMOSA) would like to comment on the news that there will be a proposition on this November's state ballot which, if passed, would allow adult recreational use of marijuana. While SAMOSA is not a cheerleader for recreational use, we are a proponent of...

At least one local city is already thinking about the revenue potential from the possible legalization of recreational marijuana. The Santa Barbara City Council unanimously voted to place a measure on November's ballot which, if passed, would place a 20 percent tax on both medicinal and...

Two Sonoma County supervisors will hear public comment this evening at a town hall discussion of medical marijuana regulation in the unincorporated areas of the county. The Medical Marijuana Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of Supervisors Susan Gorin and Efren Carrillo, will hear feedback on the...

Faced with a looming state deadline for cities to enact medical marijuana regulations, Santa Paula has strengthened an existing ban but left the door open for future changes. On Tuesday, the City Council voted 4-0 to enact an ordinance adding language to Santa Paula's municipal code to...

While the medical marijuana industry is budding, business is booming in Santa Cruz County. The region's 14 dispensaries rang up $32 million last year from the sales of flowers, concentrates, tinctures, edibles and other forms of the drug. And it's a boost to local coffers. In 2014, voters...

Before today, it would be highly improbable that you would hear the following terms in a single story: Idaho resident, Mormon, conservative, father of five, hemp farmer, cannabis advocate. However, these all describe Trevor Hill, who is coming out pro cannabis in a very conservative State. His...

As cities across Orange County rush to ban marijuana cultivation and delivery before the state assumes the power to decide for them, people in the pot industry see it not as a roadblock to growing hopes, but as a placeholder. Cities have been taking legislative action because Assembly Bill...

As cities across Orange County rush to ban marijuana cultivation and delivery before the state assumes the power to decide for them, people in the pot industry see it not as a roadblock to growing hopes, but as a placeholder. Cities have been taking legislative action because Assembly Bill...

T'was the night before Christmas and all through the night Little Rob stayed up toking sweet green delights In the hopes that Santa might stop in for a spliff He toked on his bong and got really ripped About 3am he heard such a clatter It was Santa in the fridge cleaning off a food platter...