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California Dopes Out Marijuana Bill as Legalization Petition Gets Passed Aroundnew

Two serious bids to legalize marijuana in California are moving forward simultaneously. And while decisions won't be made for months, both efforts have generated interest from around the world.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Rebecca Bowe |
11-04-2009 |
Drugs
Are Party Girls Starting to Catch Up With the Boys When it Comes to Meth Use?new
In the early 2000s, crystal meth abuse became so rampant in San Francisco that city officials formed the Crystal Methamphetamine Task Force in 2005, which focused on the gay men's party circuit. But while the boys got the attention, the drug appears to now be taking an increased toll on women. Has focusing on men meant that women users aren't getting enough information on reducing harm?
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
C. Nellie Nelson |
08-19-2009 |
Drugs
Marijuana Decriminalization Moves Forward on Several Fronts in Californianew

Reform advocates are making an intriguing argument: if state or local governments legalize and tax even a fraction of marijuana sales, the state could see billions of dollars in new annual revenue and reduced enforcement costs.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sarah Phelan |
08-19-2009 |
Drugs
Pot Clubs Can't Get a Breaknew
San Francisco's new rules would force many to close.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Rachel Stern |
06-27-2007 |
Drugs
Tags: Drugs
Guilty Verdict Clouds Pot Picturenew
Marijuana activist Ed Rosenthal fears his conviction will be used to punish other growers and users.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Sarah Acker |
06-06-2007 |
Drugs
Tags: Drugs
The Drug War Soldiers On in San Francisconew
Why Tom Ammiano's well-meaning marijuana ordinance directing the police to make cannabis busts its lowest possible priority hasn't tamed the cops.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
G.W. Schulz |
05-23-2007 |
Drugs
Tags: Drugs