Published: Sep 14, 2017, 3:24 pm • Updated: Sep 14, 2017, 3:24 pm By Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. — The narcotics officer stood on a windswept ridge near the Oregon border and surveyed the fields cut into the hills below, a landscape resembling a lost piece of wine country. The…
Lawmakers in Ann Arbor, Michigan have voted to allow up to 28 medical marijuana dispensaries to operate within city limits. Currently, about a dozen dispensaries are doing business in Ann Arbor. The city council set the cap with a vote at its meeting on May 21. Ann Arbor, home of the annual Hash Bash, has…
A team of scientists have identified a species of bloodsucking flies that also have a taste for cannabis. The researchers, led by professor Alon Warburg from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, published their findings this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Bloodsucking Vampires The scientists were studying sand flies, which can transmit…
Published: Nov 21, 2017, 6:42 pm • Updated: Nov 22, 2017, 7:57 am By Alicia Wallace and Aleta Labak, The Cannabist Staff Changes to the rules governing Colorado’s cannabis industry go into effect Jan. 1, including a groundbreaking path for in-state research projects. The state Marijuana Enforcement Division finalized and released new rules for licensed…
New York City rapper Jim Jones ran into some legal trouble recently. While spending time with friends in Georgia, the musician was busted on charges including marijuana and firearm possession. A Run-In With Cops After a car chase in Coweta County, Georgia on Thursday night, Jim Jones is facing a number of charges. According to…
This weekend, Alaska took steps to end discrimination against people charged with low-level marijuana possession. Alaska legalized marijuana back in November of 2014, but legislators had yet to address the issue of prior marijuana charges. While the federal government threatens to revamp the War on Drugs, the Alaska House passes measure to erase prior marijuana convictions. This legislation will…
Published: Nov 22, 2017, 3:17 pm • Updated: Nov 22, 2017, 3:17 pm By Katie Shapiro, The Cannabist Staff Shopping for a foodie? We’ve cooked up a marijuana gift guide with tasty edibles, top cannabis kitchen gadgets and the best weed recipes. (Images provided by brands unless otherwise noted) Levo Oil Infuser, $199.99 Launched earlier…
Currently residing at “Cannabition,” Las Vegas marijuana museum which is set to officially open this month, “Bongzilla” is a fully functioning 24 foot tall, 800 pound beast of a bong. The massive piece boasts a 100 gallon reservoir with a massive bowl that can hold a quarter of a pound of premium weed. The bong…
In this eighth episode of Growing Exposed, I’ll introduce you to Sugarleaf’s master grower Jayson Flynn. Considered a veteran in the industry, Jason has already had his taste of success as he was part of a team that won back-to-back HIGH TIMES Cannabis Cups in Colorado for a strain called Presidential Kush in 2014 and White…
While Trump’s defense of white nationalists, Nazis and the KKK in Charlottesville was appalling and disgusting, anyone who has not been living under a rock since the popular vote-loser took office is probably not surprised. After all, appointing Jeff Sessions as attorney general said it all. Sessions wasted no times in attempting to restart the…