KPIX News Special: California's Green Rush, The Business Of Marijuana In The Golden State
SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) -- The following 4 segments are from a KPIX 5 News in-depth look at the marijuana business in California since it became the first state to legalize the use of medical pot 17 years ago.
VIDEO: SEGMENT 1 (of 4):
In this segment host Veronica De La Cruz introduces a report by Joe Vazquez on the explosion in illegal marijuana grow operations and the environmental impact of those activities.
VIDEO: SEGMENT 2 (of 4):
In this segment reporters Joe Vazquez and Cate Cauguiran look at the increased crime that the business of growing marijuana has brought to northwest California.
VIDEO: SEGMENT 3 (of 4):
In this segment reporter Mike Sugerman, who was prescribed medical marijuana to treat pain from a heart condition, discovers that the strength and purity of the medical pot you can buy varies wildly.
VIDEO: SEGMENT 4 (of 4):
In this segment Phil Matier talks with California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and San Mateo police chief Susan Manheimer.
ADDITIONAL MARIJUANA COVERAGE FROM CBS SF: