The selfish heart… Legislation of the law is a mind numbing, pain full & prolonged process, just as it is for the making of the laws themselves. That being said, my disease marches on at it’s own pace and my time is not infinite on this planet. You see, I have chronic Coronary Heart Disease. This won’t change for the better. My standard (accepted by the medical establishment) Cardiologist prescribes... Read more »
Source: ContraCostaTimes.com DIAMOND BAR — Many California that have taken a stand on the medical marijuana question have given firm “no” answers to those wishing to operate cannabis dispensaries, but this suburb has been an exception. Diamond Bar, in contrast to many of its neighbors, has an ordinance that allows a single medical marijuana dispensary to operate within city limits. That privileged position is currently occupied by a dispensary calling... Read more »
A couple of weeks ago at the Congressional Dinner, Obama joked about marijuana and his pot-smoking past…while he received laughter from the audience plus millions of viewers at home, California collectives across the state have nothing to laugh about. In fact, quite the opposite. The federal government has been actively warning and shutting down collectives from San Diego to the Bay area and they don’t seem to be backing down.... Read more »
In case you haven’t heard, Los Angeles voters will decide the fate of medical marijuana dispensaries on May 21st, 2013 (click here to find your polling place). Voters will also elect a new mayor on the 21st; I am supporting Eric Garcetti, but that’s an entirely separate issue. Today I’m going to focus on the medical marijuana ballot measures, specifically Measure D and Measure F. There’s also Measure E, but... Read more »
A ruling today at the Supreme court allows for sities and counties to ban medical marijuana dispensaries. So is your California city next? Read the story from the Washington Post here: SAN FRANCISCO — The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that cities and counties can ban medical marijuana dispensaries, a decision likely to further diminish the network of storefront pot shops and fuel efforts to have the state regulate the industry. In... Read more »