Stemming from a threatened raise in state cannabis cultivation taxes, the Cannabis Business Association of Sonoma County and the Sonoma Valley Cannabis Enthusiasts have joined forces and plan to ask for “immediate tax reform” from the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 7. “Every licensed cultivator is in...
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A ‘world first’ trial assessing a cannabis-based drug to treat an aggressive form of braincanceris to go ahead, a charity has announced. Members of the public backed an appeal by the Brain Tumour Charity to raise £400,000 to fund the three-year trial. Olympic champion Tom Daleyalso backed the campaign....
Cannabis has been shown time and time again to improve the lives of those who struggle with certain ailments. Here’s just a small sample. Medical marijuana is nowlegal in 36 statesand several U.S. territories. Its medical applications continue to broaden as cannabis becomes a mainstream treatment option in this...
Federal legalization of marijuana is inching closer to reality, following Rep. Nancy Mace’s introduction of a bill that would decriminalize it and regulate it like alcohol. However, some marijuana operators are still focusing on certain states to help advance reforms. “Today, only 3 states lack some form of legal cannabis....
Elevate your “green” bean casserole or mac and cheese using cannabutter, THC extract or flower Since marijuana was legalized in Colorado, edibles have become an increasingly popular choice for buyers. In fact, edibles — a category that includes infused gummies, chocolates, cookies, candies and even beverages — accounted for...
Lee Tannenbaum sought to trade the hustle and bustle of the high tech industry for the life of a cannabis cultivator in rural El Dorado County about two years ago. He spent millions of dollars on the process, purchasing land and going through the licensing process with hopes of...
Its January 1st 2018 and cannabis is now legal to sell, grow and consume cannabis as an adult without a medical recommendation. Last month the state of California began issuing temporary licenses, but only about 90 businesses have managed to acquire one of the temporary licenses, so actually finding...
Amber speaking to Oceanside City Council regarding our Initiative to repeal the Medical Marijuana Ban in our City – Join us and help make a difference! North County Cannabis Coalition
A multidisciplinary team of researchers has improved our understanding of how cannabinoids, the active agent in marijuana, affect vision in vertebrates. Source: Researchers find new role for cannabinoids in vision: Chemicals shown to improve low-light vision of tadpoles by sensitizing retinal cells
As medical marijuana gains acceptance around the world, Israel is drawing interest from investors for its “botanical high-tech” medical cannabis. A Canadian producer has already entered into a partnership with an Israeli producer, Tikun Olam, for a cannabis variety that helps reduce the seizures of epileptic children, but has...