California News

Advocates Criticize Newsom Over Measure Aimed at Substance Use Disorder

California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week signed a bill into law that his administration says will create “a paradigm shift…

4 years ago

San Francisco Supervisors Vote to Decriminalize Psychedelics

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors last week voted to pass a measure to decriminalize natural psychedelics such as magic…

4 years ago

Black Market Cannabis Raids Uncover Victims of Human Trafficking in California

Authorities and advocates say that helping these victims isn’t always a simple task, as many don’t admit to being trafficked…

4 years ago

Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave, California Officials Urge Growers to Save Power

The sense of urgency has been laid out as California’s capitol recently recorded its hottest day on record, with the…

4 years ago

California Governor Passes Two Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Bills

On Sept. 2, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1954 and Senate Bill 988. Assembly Bill 1954, which was…

4 years ago

California Department of Cannabis Announces Seizure of $1 Billion in Illegal Pot This Past Year

The DCC announced on Aug. 25 that it has officially seized more than $1 billion worth of illegal cannabis. The…

4 years ago

San Diego’s Social Equity Proposal Could Provide Needed Fixes

San Diego’s proposal to establish a social equity program would present eligibility criteria that would help participants find locations, get…

4 years ago

California Governor Vetoes Bill Authorizing Safe Injection Sites

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed a bill that would have authorized a limited number of safe injection sites,…

4 years ago

Psychedelic Church Files Lawsuit Over Police Raid

A California church that distributes cannabis and psychedelic drugs for sacramental purposes has filed a lawsuit against the City of…

4 years ago