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Feds Launch Action Against 74 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Los Angeles County

Feds Launch Action Against 74 Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Los Angeles County

Today, Tuesday September 25th, federal authorities took legal action against 74 medical marijuana collectives in Los Angeles County, California. Closure warning letters were sent to 68 dispensaries, and forfeiture...
Almost 12,000 Marijuana Plants Discovered in California National Forest

Almost 12,000 Marijuana Plants Discovered in California National Forest

Last week, 11,857 marijuana plants were seized by the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office from the Los Padres National Forest.  In addition to the plants, thirty-eight pounds of processed marijuana...
Sept. 6 Deadline Set for LA Collective Owners

Sept. 6 Deadline Set for LA Collective Owners

The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office announced yesterday that the city’s 1,000-plus medical marijuana collectives will need to cease operations and close their doors by September 6.  If collective...
Marijuana Supporters in Costa Mesa Trying to Get Collective Initiative on November Ballot

Marijuana Supporters in Costa Mesa Trying to Get Collective Initiative on November Ballot

In Costa Mesa, California, supporters of medical marijuana are working to get an initiative on the November ballot that would legalize collectives throughout the city. The Orange County Cannabis...
Solana Beach, CA to Vote on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Solana Beach, CA to Vote on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

On Friday, Citizens for Patient Rights announced that Solana Beach, CA voters will have the opportunity to approve an initiative which will allow and regulate medical marijuana collectives in...
8,500 Pounds of Marijuana Seized off California Coast

8,500 Pounds of Marijuana Seized off California Coast

On Wednesday, almost 350 bales of marijuana, totaling over 8,500 pounds, were discovered floating off the coast 160 miles west of Los Angeles.  The US Coast Guard busted a...
Proposed Residential Smoking Ban Fails in Santa Monica Due to Medical Marijuana Questions

Proposed Residential Smoking Ban Fails in Santa Monica Due to Medical Marijuana Questions

A proposed measure, which would have banned all residential smoking in apartments and condos in Santa Monica, CA, was tabled by city officials who worried about how the ban...
Police Bust Marijuana Growing Operation in San Marcos

Police Bust Marijuana Growing Operation in San Marcos

An illegal marijuana grow in San Marcos, CA was discovered by the San Diego County Narcotics Task Force on Monday. Over 3,700 marijuana plants were found growing on a...
In Landmark Ruling, California Court of Appeal Rules Dispensaries are Legal

In Landmark Ruling, California Court of Appeal Rules Dispensaries are Legal

Yesterday, the California Second District Court of Appeal ruled that medical marijuana collectives are legal under state law.  In addition, the court rejected all bans imposed by municipalities. As...
Long Beach to Consider Extending Exemption that Allows Dispensaries to Operate

Long Beach to Consider Extending Exemption that Allows Dispensaries to Operate

An exemption that allows 18 medical marijuana dispensaries to legally operate in the city of Long Beach, CA will expire in almost one month.  That is, unless the City...