California’s Newsom Signs Bill To Offer Alternative Plea For Those Facing Drug Charges
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is drawing plaudits from drug reform advocates after signing a bill into law last month that will create […]
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Newsom Signs Bill Protecting California Workers Who Smoke Off-the-Clock
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed several bills into law designed to “strengthen California’s cannabis laws, expand the legal cannabis market […]
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 that will […]
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 mushrooms, giving […]
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 or may […]
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 hottest recorded […]
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 introduced by […]
California Lawmakers Pass Bill Protecting Workers’ Off-Duty Cannabis Use
California lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill to protect employees who use marijuana off the job. If approved by […]
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 department attributes […]
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 financing, and […]