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Op-Eds, Opinion

Friday, January 28, 2022

Positive state marijuana legalization trends can be further boosted by federal legalization

Illustration of a marijuana dispensary.
Amanda Tsang/Staff

The cross-state marijuana boom over the past decade has allowed for great financial opportunity, substantial relief from chronic health conditions, medically supported recreational outlets and a myriad of other socioeconomic benefits.
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Outside the Lines

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Weed needs a solution: Sha’Carri Richardson is only human

Sha’Carri Richardson, American track superstar and Olympic favorite, tested positive for marijuana, disqualifying her from her signature event.
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Film & Television, Mill Valley Film Festival 2020

Friday, October 16, 2020
Photo from the documentary, "Weed & Wine"

‘Weed & Wine’ examines cultivation industry, family dynamics in intimate documentary

Climate change and the cultural obstacles in adjusting to the legal marijuana marketplace are primary motifs throughout the film, but it is difficult to pinpoint a central message.
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Film & Television, Mill Valley Film Festival 2020

Thursday, October 15, 2020
Photo of Rebecca Richman Cohen, director of "Weed & Wine"

‘Weed & Wine’: An interview with director Rebecca Richman Cohen

In an interview with The Daily Californian, Cohen discussed her original inspiration — an examination of terroir in both cannabis and wine production — and how this message changed as the film developed.
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Crime & Courts

Saturday, May 2, 2020
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Alameda County Superior Court extends public closure, reduces marijuana charges

The Alameda County Superior Court issued a series of executive orders Friday, extending its public closure period and dismissing certain types of cases.
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Local Event

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

‘Talk and Tea with Monica Lo and Felicity Chen’ dispels tales, highlights traditional medicinal connections with cannabis

“There are lots of old wives’ tales to dispel (on cannabis),” Chen said. “My mom’s first thought when she heard (about Potli) was ‘Oh, my god, my daughter’s a drug dealer.’” 
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Thursday, May 2, 2019

Bear Pod Episode 4: High Times on Memorial Glade (4/20 episode)

In episode four, Meghan and Autumn interview Cal students who are celebrating 4/20 on Memorial Glade. Meghan and Autumn report live from the event, and ask high Cal students about their experiences celebrating 4/20, favorite weed products and funny stories about weed.

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Monday, April 22, 2019

4/20 on The Glade

Bong rips for Oski! Get a peek into life at Cal on 4/20.

4/20 Blaze It 2019, College Life

Friday, April 19, 2019

#just420things: The defining characteristics

The Clog has crafted an elegant photo essay to highlight the staple characteristics of 4/20. And no, we weren’t high when we wrote this.
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4/20 Blaze It 2019, College Life

Friday, April 19, 2019
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Nonsmokers unite! A guide to surviving 4/20

Though 4/20 might seem like heaven to some, it can be quite the opposite for others. Here’s a guide on how you can survive this occasion as a non-smoker.
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