AltWeeklies Wire
It's Time for the Medical Cannabis Cupnew
Oakland dispensaries are gearing for the High Times Medical Cannabis Cup.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
07-06-2011 |
Drugs
Narco-NIMBYism in San Jose?new
Medical cannabis advocates say the city is attempting to snuff out pot clubs.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
05-02-2011 |
Drugs
Who Gets Pot Recommendations?new
A new RAND study reveals that it might not be who you think.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
03-21-2011 |
Drugs
What's Next for Berkeley Patients Group?new
Berkeley's largest pot club is in no danger of closing despite its $6.3 million tax bill.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
03-14-2011 |
Drugs
Oakland's Grow House Hazardsnew
Oakland has been blocked from permitting large pot farms, but small, illegal grows are sparking fires and posing threats to public health and safety.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
03-09-2011 |
Drugs
Watching the Weed Watchmennew
As the marijuana testing industry grows, the Alliance for Cannabis Science, a new nonprofit, plans to offer private auditing of pot labs.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
02-24-2011 |
Drugs
San Francisco Pot Club Ban Stems From Typonew
Plus, DEA says it hasn't changed marijuana enforcement.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
01-28-2011 |
Drugs
Medical Cannabis Etiquette 101new
Ten rules of the club.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
01-19-2011 |
Drugs
Tags: Medical Marijuana
The Green Rushnew
The business of medical cannabis will be one of the Bay Area's growth industries in 2011.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
01-11-2011 |
Economy
The Cannabis Clean-Up Teamnew
Oakland's Steep Hill lab and its chemists are partnering with cops and growers to ensure that pot is safe.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
01-10-2011 |
Drugs
Why Legalization Failednew
Proposition 19 loss stems from apathy, funding, fear, and loathing.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
11-11-2010 |
Drugs
Tags: Proposition 19, Tax Cannabis Act
Government Plane Circling Bay Area Pot Farmsnew
East Bay residents complain of regular overflights from plane that apparently works for feds.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
10-01-2010 |
Drugs
The Facts About Proposition 19new
Proposition 19 will regulate cannabis similar to alcohol. It does not change state law regarding medical cannabis.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
08-31-2010 |
Policy Issues
Tags: Proposition 19
California Cannabis Goes Pro . . . With Baseball Cards?new
California's $14-billion-a-year cannabis economy has created all-star marijuana strains with as much cachet as marquee athletes.
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
08-31-2010 |
Drugs
Stoners Against Legalizationnew
Just who intends to puff, puff, pass on California's Proposition 19?
East Bay Express |
David Downs |
08-30-2010 |
Drugs
Tags: Jennifer Soares, Proposition 19