Justice Department moves forward with easing restrictions on marijuana
The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
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The Justice Department officially proposed a new rule on Thursday that would reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug.
A bill to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to Assemblymember Matt Haney, who authored the legislation.
A Bay Area lawmaker's bill that would legalize Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
It's been seven years since California legalized marijuana for adults. But the state still has no legal limit on how much is too much before you get behind the wheel of a car.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Doctors said the 4-year-old boy's death could have been prevented had his mother acted sooner, authorities said.
Fines for cannabis grow operations and illegal dispensaries in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County will soon be set at up to $30,000 per day, based on a vote by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.
"I don't think it'll attract the wrong crowd," Vincent Williams told CBSLA. "It's just a little grass from the ground."
Four Los Angeles County men were arrested or cited during a seven-day marijuana enforcement operation in San Bernardino County that netted 34 arrests in all, authorities said Saturday.
It was the first suspected illegal cannabis business to be boarded up under the new L.A. Task Force on Cannabis Enforcement.
The study in JAMA Pediatrics evaluated just how well regulations designed to protect minors have held up in the five years since voters legalized cannabis.
Nearly 5,000 cannabis plants were seized Thursday during a raid in the 33400 block of Follman Way, on the eastern fringe of the Cleveland National Forest.
The race to get vaccinated in California is pushing ahead, with people from all walks of life making their case for a place in line.
Part of the revenues from California's state tax on cultivation and sales of marijuana and cannabis products will go towards helping communities combat impaired driving, the California Highway Patrol said Tuesday.
Wearing a steampunk top hat, a hemp leaf medallion and a black vest over a colorful shirt, Richard Eastman told the City Council he would join the list of political hopefuls looking to challenge President Trump.
They remember the days of recreational marijuana from the '60s and now these cannabis-curious seniors want to know what it can do for their insomnia and arthritis. Jasmine Viel takes us to a party where grandparents are getting educated in the health benefits of weed.
A Hollywood physician who recommended that a father give his 5-year-old son marijuana cookies to control temper tantrums is fighting to maintain his medical license.
Now that pot is fully legalized in California, more of the industry is being regulated, which is beneficial for buyers but an extra cost for sellers.
The 5-year-old girl uses the drug as an emergency treatment for a rare form of epilepsy.
Sylmar is going up in smoke thanks to Cypress Hill's B-Real.
A Los Angeles hearing Tuesday provided a window into the state's emerging cannabis economy, in which early enthusiasm for broad legal sales has been followed by anxiety and frustration across a swath of the industry.
The survey from the L.A. County Dept. of Public Health also indicated that within ethnic groups, foreign-born persons used significantly less cannabis than their U.S.-born cohorts.
As the restrictions on marijuana continue to be loosened, scientists in Canada have reportedly developed the first beer brewed from cannabis.
It costs as much as an eighth of an ounce of marijuana, but without all the giggles and paranoia.
California Senate Bill 930 "would establish a state-chartered bank that would allow a person licensed to engage in commercial cannabis activity."
The print trial proof depicts former Soviet Union leader Vladimir Lenin and is worth an estimated $175,000, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Following a mistrial in March, jurors have found an Orange County Superior Court judge guilty of killing his wife after an argument nearly two years ago.
A judge heard arguments for and against the 58-year-old's release from pretrial detention on Tuesday. Prosecutors successfully argued that the defendant would present a threat to the community, the victims and witnesses if freed.
"Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell, who was convicted in the murders of her children, was found guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband in 2019.
Garcia said he and three other members of Congress decided to travel to El Salvador to demand Abrego Garcia's return after they were denied an official congressional trip by House Republicans.
The print trial proof depicts former Soviet Union leader Vladimir Lenin and is worth an estimated $175,000, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Following a mistrial in March, jurors have found an Orange County Superior Court judge guilty of killing his wife after an argument nearly two years ago.
A judge heard arguments for and against the 58-year-old's release from pretrial detention on Tuesday. Prosecutors successfully argued that the defendant would present a threat to the community, the victims and witnesses if freed.
"Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell, who was convicted in the murders of her children, was found guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband in 2019.
Months after their school was severely damaged by the Palisades Fire, students at Palisades Charter High School will return to in-person classes this week when their new "Pali South" location opens its doors in Santa Monica.
The print trial proof depicts former Soviet Union leader Vladimir Lenin and is worth an estimated $175,000, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Following a mistrial in March, jurors have found an Orange County Superior Court judge guilty of killing his wife after an argument nearly two years ago.
A judge heard arguments for and against the 58-year-old's release from pretrial detention on Tuesday. Prosecutors successfully argued that the defendant would present a threat to the community, the victims and witnesses if freed.
Garcia said he and three other members of Congress decided to travel to El Salvador to demand Abrego Garcia's return after they were denied an official congressional trip by House Republicans.
Lady Gaga will be performing four nights at The Forum in Inglewood.
It happened at around 8 p.m. on northbound lanes of I-5 near Magnolia Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Greg Cronin was fired Saturday as coach of the Anaheim Ducks after two seasons, general manager Pat Verbeek announced.
Big Bear celebrated its unique weekend, where visitors enjoy the best winter and spring.
The Newport Beach Police Department said the motorcyclist was "uncooperative" before the officer shot him.
Investigators said the suspect would message the women he met on Snapchat under the usernames: thatboii_laloo and Joey242599.
Nearly 70% of Californians voted to pass Prop 36, which increases the penalties and allows for felony charges against repeat shoplifters. Inland Empire authorities say this is helping them crackdown on the crime.
Deputies were dispatched to the 13600 block of Daimler Street at around 2:50 p.m. on Saturday after learning of the shooting.
A Riverside Police Department Drug Recognition Expert said that the 24-year-old woman was under the influence of cannabis when the deadly crash happened.
Deputies found evidence of a homicide at a home in Perris when they were called to conduct a welfare check on a woman living in the 2100 block of Glimmer Way.
The 19-year-old suspect was under the influence of narcotics at the time of the crash, police said.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
"Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell, who was convicted in the murders of her children, was found guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband in 2019.
Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in 1970.
Two lawsuits allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in wildfire-prone California communities and force homeowners onto the state's last-resort insurance plan.
Here's what to know about whether banks and other institutions are open on Easter Monday in the U.S.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on May 15 on a Trump administration request to partially enforce the president's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
For the first time in seven years Riverside County health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a resident.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards put on a fine performance in a Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Lakers, but it's his antics off the court that have drawn the attention of the NBA.
Phillip Danault scored his second goal with 41 seconds to play, and the Los Angeles Kings blew a four-goal lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in the opener of the clubs' fourth consecutive first-round playoff series.
Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points on 15-of-19 shooting and the Los Angeles Clippers evened their first-round playoff series against the Nuggets with a 105-102 win in Denver.
Jo Adell had a bases-clearing double in a four-run ninth inning against San Francisco closer Ryan Walker and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Giants 5-4, spoiling the day for Justin Verlander in the rubber match of a three-game series.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow left Sunday's start against the Texas Rangers with lower leg cramps in the fifth inning of a scoreless game that the Dodgers won 1-0.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are blaming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman as their aunt was hospitalized after seeing graphic crime scene images during a court session on Friday.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Dawn McCarthy gives a look at some eco-friendly products as we celebrate Earth Day.
Tennis Pro Brandon Holt, an LA native, is helping the USTA promote their wildfire relief fund to raise money for rebuilding tennis facilities, buying new equipment and more.
Actress Kitty Swink, 21-year survivor, talks about her journey with the disease and Dr. Nicholas Nissen discusses surgical successes.
The annual Miracles on the Mountainside event trains veterans in Nordic style sports from skiing to fishing. These are vets who suffered traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations and more.
A group of Altadena residents plant sunflower seeds to help soil health, and as a symbol of hope and renewal.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
