Local seminar demonstrates widespread confusion over marijuana and employment law
CaliforniaUncategorized August 27, 2018
CHICO — The complexities and confusion around California’s new recreational cannabis regulations were obvious during Wednesday’s employers seminar, put on by the Chico Chamber of Commerce. With more than 90 registered, questions were varied, and anxiety sometimes obvious. The message from consultant Adrian Hoppes of Holden Law Group of... Read more
Editorial: Oroville’s cannabis pursuit is all about the money
CaliforniaUncategorized August 13, 2018
We always knew why five of the seven Oroville City Council members wanted to legalize marijuana sales in the city, but it was never explicitly explained until a council meeting on Tuesday. It’s not because they see marijuana as a wonder herb, unfairly demonized. It’s not because they believe... Read more
A closer look at the new cannabis ordinances before Oroville council
CaliforniaUncategorized August 10, 2018
OROVILLE — Facing a fair amount of opposition, the Oroville City Council took a big step on Tuesday toward bringing commercial cannabis to the city. The council voted 5-1 to introduce two ordinances, with one focused on changes to zoning code to allow for such businesses, while the other... Read more
Northern California mother, grandmother face charges after child ingests edible marijuana
CaliforniaUncategorized July 11, 2018
OROVILLE — A mother and grandmother have been charged with child abuse after prosecutors said a 2-year-old girl ingested edible marijuana that “looked like gummy candies.” The Butte County District Attorney’s Office said Maneeka Patterson, 21, and her mother-in-law Patricia Medina, 57, have each been charged with a felony... Read more
