Medical Marijuana
Fate Of LA Pot Shops Left To Voters
Los Angeles politicians have struggled for more than five years to regulate medical marijuana, trying to balance the needs of the sick against neighborhood concerns that pot shops attract crime.
Voters To Decide Future Of Medical Marijuana In Los Angeles
In addition to the election of a new mayor next week, voters will also be deciding the future of medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles.
Councilman Credits Marijuana For Helping Put His Cancer In Remission
Los Angeles Councilman Bill Rosendahl announced Thursday his cancer is in remission.
Ex-Cudahy Mayor Sentenced To A Year In Prison In Bribery Case
The former mayor of Cudahy has been sentenced to a year in prison for his role in taking cash bribes from a businessman who wanted to open a medical marijuana dispensary.
Ex-Cudahy Official Sentenced To 5 Years Probation In Extortion Scheme
A former Cudahy city official was sentenced Monday to five years of probation for his part in a scheme to extort a businessman who wanted to open a medical marijuana dispensary in the city.
Pot Shops Suing City Of Long Beach Over Police Raids
Nearly a dozen pot dispensaries are suing the city of Long Beach, claiming police are raiding their businesses and illegally seizing money and property to try and force them out of business.
LA City Clerk Approves Medical Marijuana Petition
The Los Angeles City Clerk has approved a petition that aims to get a question on next May’s ballot asking voters to limit medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
Calif. Pot Dispensary Chief Convicted On Drug Charges
Federal prosecutors in Southern California say a medical marijuana dispensary president has been convicted on several drug-related charges.
LA City Councilman Battling Cancer Will Not Seek Re-Election
Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl said Monday he will not run for re-election in March.
City Council Votes To Repeal Ban On Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to repeal the ban on storefront medical marijuana dispensaries.
When These Moms Use Pot, It’s Not Always In The Kitchen
Some moms go the more traditional route when it comes to alleviating their pain.But others are using something decidedly different.
Fed Crackdown On Pot Shops Extends To LA
Nearly a year after U.S. attorneys in California pledged to crack down on medical marijuana, federal prosecutors filed three lawsuits Tuesday against properties in Los Angeles that house pot shops and sent 68 letters warning other sites to close or face possible charges.
LA Councilman Makes Triumphant Return After Taking Off To Battle Cancer
Los Angeles Councilman Bill Rosendahl made a triumphant return to City Hall Tuesday after taking nearly two months off to battle cancer.
L.A. City Attorney Warns Marijuana Dispensaries To Close By Sept. 6
Marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles have been warned – close by Sept. 6 or face court action and fines.
LAPD Seize 50 Pounds Of Marijuana At Woodland Hills Pot Shop, Home
Police Wednesday seized about $10,000 and 50 pounds of marijuana at a medical marijuana dispensary and a home in Woodland Hills.
