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Bill allowing medical marijuana at schools passes California Legislature

Written on 28 Aug, 2018 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 13 comments

A bill that would allow parents to come to their child’s school to administer a dose of medical marijuana has made its way to California Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk. [Cal Coast Times] SB 1127, authored by state Sen. Jerry Hill... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay council endorses idea of two pot shops

Written on 9 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Morro Bay City Council gave support Tuesday for a plan to allow two medical marijuana dispensaries to open with the city limits. After receiving a recommendation from a subcommittee consisting of two council members, the Morro Bay council opted... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay considering allowing two marijuana dispensaries

Written on 7 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

At a hearing on Tuesday, the Morro Bay City Council will discuss the possibility of allowing two medical marijuana dispensaries to open in the coastal city. A council subcommittee consisting of Councilman Robert “Red” Davis and Councilwoman Marlys McPherson has... (Continue reading)

Former congressional staffer arrested for trying to extort pot shop

Written on 3 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A former staff member for a United States congresswoman allegedly tried to extort $5,000 out of a Compton marijuana shop, which he claimed would be shut down if he was not paid the money. The man indeed received the money,... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach gets 12 applications for two pot shop slots

Written on 2 Aug, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

The city of Grover Beach received 12 applications for the two medical marijuana dispensary permits it plans to issue. A few of the applicants are local businesses, while others come from around the state of California. City officials will interview... (Continue reading)

California tries to clarify its marijuana rules

Written on 16 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 6 comments

As part of the state budget bill, the California Legislature passed a new set of marijuana rules that includes allowing marijuana samplings, according to the new rules that passed the state Senate and moved onto Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk on... (Continue reading)

Morro Bay residents show support for pot dispensaries

Written on 15 Jun, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 17 comments

At a community workshop held Wednesday, Morro Bay residents indicated they support having medical marijuana dispensaries and delivery services operating in the city. [KSBY] During a gathering at the veterans’ hall, Morro Bay officials asked city residents to place dots... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach approves pot rules, halves number of dispensaries

Written on 17 May, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 9 comments

The Grover Beach City Council formally approved a pair of ordinances Monday night that will allow medical marijuana businesses to operate in the city. However, the council made a last-minute change decreasing the number of dispensaries that will be allowed... (Continue reading)

California releases medical marijuana rules

Written on 1 May, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 12 comments

More than two decades after legalizing medical marijuana and just months before recreational pot shops are due to start opening, the state of California issued comprehensive rules for the medical cannabis industry. [SF Gate] The rules, which are now a... (Continue reading)

Grover Beach planning marijuana business zone

Written on 13 Jan, 2017 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 16 comments

The Grover Beach Planning Commission unanimously endorsed a city plan to create a marijuana business district on Wednesday. Grover Beach plans to establish the marijuana district in a 70-acre industrial zone that is located between Farroll Road and Highland Way... (Continue reading)