Pot 101
What's the difference between decriminalization and legalization? How do California's laws compare to the rest of the country?
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Two residents of Humboldt County explain how marijuana first took root in the area, and how the pot industry changed this small corner of Northern California.
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The California Report | Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012, 8:50 AM
Local Marijuana Laws Face Scrutiny From Calif. Court
Mendocino County's effort to regulate medical marijuana is facing increased scrutiny of federal prosecutors, and there's growing uncertainty about its future. Within the next four weeks, the state Supreme Court could also weigh in on whether local governments can issue permits for medical marijuana collectives.
The California Report | Tuesday, Nov 08, 2011, 8:50 AM
Cannabis Crackdown Threatens Unique Regulation Effort
Supporters of California's medical marijuana law have filed suit in all four U.S. judicial districts in California, challenging a federal crackdown on cannabis enterprises. That pressure from the feds is also threatening a unique effort to regulate marijuana production in Mendocino County.
Forum | Thursday, Oct 20, 2011, 9:30 AM
Feds Crack Down on Medical Marijuana
Growing and distributing marijuana for medicinal purposes has been legal under California law since 1996. But federal law prohibits the cultivation and possession of marijuana for any purpose. Recently, federal agents began raiding large marijuana growing operations and dispensaries, citing federal law as justification. What are the implications of this legal limbo?
Police Arrest Prominent Oakland 'Potrepreneur'
A brash Oakland entrepreneur who pioneered industrial-scale pot production -- and even unionized his workers -- has been arrested after being accused of moving operations to a tomato farm.
Private Lands Are New Frontier in California's Pot Wars
A little-spoken-of war is taking place behind California's fences and property lines -- trespassing marijuana growers are setting booby traps, resorting to violencem, and spoiling the land.
Obama Administration Warns Oakland on Pot Farms
Officials warned Oakland over the licensing of four giant pot farms, saying the plan is in violation of state and federal law and could trigger multiple legal actions against the city.
Why Pot Growers Turned Against Prop. 19
Why did some counties seemingly vote against their own self interest, turning away from potentially huge profits.
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