Editorial: Local marijuana taxes would harm legal pot market
CaliforniaUncategorized October 24, 2018
More local taxes threaten to undermine California’s fledgling legal pot industry and drive consumers underground to purchase their weed. Voters should reject proposals on the Nov. 6 ballot for new marijuana business taxes in Union City (Measure DD), Emeryville (Measure S) and unincorporated Contra Costa (Measure R), One key... Read more
ALAMEDA — Cannabis businesses have shown little interest in operating here in the wake of the city adopting regulations on their use. Among the reasons? A lack of suitable space to purchase or rent, and the fact that state regulations regarding cannabis are still being hammered out, leading to... Read more
Union City voters will be asked to decide this November whether the city should impose a cannabis business tax. The measure was approved for the Nov. 6 general election ballot by the City Council Tuesday, and is intended to bring over a million dollars into the cash-strapped city’s coffers. The... Read more
U.S. Attorney won’t seek death against alleged pot traffickers accused of murder
Uncategorized July 25, 2018
OAKLAND — The U.S. Attorney’s office in Northern California has officially taken the death penalty off the table for two men charged in a multi-state marijuana trafficking ring that authorities say involved multiple murder conspiracies. In a court document filed Tuesday, federal prosecutors gave notice they will not seek... Read more
HAYWARD — Three cannabis dispensaries were approved Tuesday by the City Council. Aunty Honey’s still has not secured a location, while Hayward Station aims to open at 1004 B St. and Jiva Life at 1223 A St. The businesses still must get city approval, however, before they can operate... Read more
Marijuana suspected after driver rear-ends car with California state controller aboard
CaliforniaUncategorized July 16, 2018
OAKLAND — California State Controller Betty T. Yee is recovering from injuries she suffered Friday when her state vehicle was rear ended in the Posey Tube by a 25-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of marijuana, according to police. Police said the collision occurred about 3:25 p.m.... Read more
Hayward approves 11 commercial cannabis businesses
CaliforniaIndustryMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUS Marijuana News June 29, 2018
HAYWARD — Eleven commercial cannabis businesses have been given the OK to open in Hayward, including businesses specializing in cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, delivery or testing. None are dispensaries. The majority of Hayward City Council members expressed excitement over the new businesses at their Tuesday meeting where they approved the... Read more
