Legalizing marijuana is a step forward but not enough
Black and Latinx people were almost four times more likely to be arrested for the crime, despite Black, Latinx and white folks using weed at the same rates.
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First sales of recreational marijuana in Berkeley usher in ‘whole new era’
In a city with a history of advocacy for marijuana legalization and decriminalization, the pre-dawn ribbon-cutting ceremony at Berkeley Patients Group was a victory celebration of what has been decades of activism and lobbying efforts by many in the community.
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Jan. 1 is almost here. Here’s how to (legally) buy and use recreational pot in Berkeley
Berkeley’s been blazing a trail for legalized cannabis use for decades, and now — with the passage of Proposition 64 last year — residents will soon be able to buy and use marijuana recreationally in the city.
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How Berkeley’s oldest dispensary will celebrate the ‘end of marijuana prohibition’
Berkeley Patients Group, one of the first California dispensaries to receive its retail license for adult-use marijuana, will open its doors Monday.
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A year in review: Top news stories for campus, city
The campus saw hundreds of students and faculty members walk out of their classes and assemble on Sproul Plaza for a rally against Trump’s inauguration.
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Weeding through legalization
As Berkeley hashes out recreational marijuana regulations, community members weigh in.
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Berkeley’s accessibility, regulation of cannabis in 2018 remains tenuous
As the appointed representative of District 6 in the Berkeley Cannabis Commission and as the commission’s current vice chair, I can confirm that Measure T — a voter-mandated tax bill for marijuana businesses — has indeed worked to fulfill its stated purpose. Not only does this measure ensure that the
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Taxes, costly regulations wreak havoc on marijuana industry
As a longtime cannabis entrepreneur, I’m in a unique position to secure a California medical and adult-use retail license by Jan. 1. The dispensary I manage, Magnolia Wellness of Oakland, has been locally permitted since 2013. This is significantly before the cut-off date for expedited state application processing, and our
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Berkeley City Council to hold special meeting to discuss forthcoming cannabis regulations
Berkeley City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday to resume discussions surrounding the development and drafting of local adult use and medicinal cannabis regulations.
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A joint relationship
On My Mind
As long as I am high, my thoughts are constrained from racing and my mood is elevated.
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