California Bill To Make Growing Pot A Misdemeanor Passes First Test
The California Assembly is set to vote on a bill that would give local law authorities the power to charge small time marijuana growers with a misdemeanor rather than a felony.
The California Assembly is set to vote on a bill that would give local law authorities the power to charge small time marijuana growers with a misdemeanor rather than a felony.
Eight people are being held on one million dollars bail each after San Mateo County drug agents busted up what they call a close knit Asian drug trafficking ring.
A San Francisco man who caused a cross-country flight to land prematurely because his medical marijuana cookies made him act erratically has been sentenced to at least three years on probation.
In a strange twist, the number of police officer layoffs in San Jose may be reduced because of revenue generated by medical marijuana dispensaries.
A biker gang member will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for the brutal attack of a Lakeport man during a 2009 marijuana robbery.
Oakland police arrested a male with a loaded firearm Saturday afternoon after stopping a group of males smoking marijuana, police said.
Two women described by a prosecutor as "marijuana grannies" were jailed on allegations that they were growing hundreds of pot plants in their San Bruno home.
A Sonoma County man has admitted shipping himself 82 pounds of marijuana, according to authorities.
A fire in San Jose Friday morning left four people displaced and a cannabis dispensary completely destroyed, a fire captain said.
Police have arrested one of multiple suspects who tied up three victims inside of a Hercules residence on Thursday, before attempting to steal a large container of marijuana.
The San Jose city council's move to dramatically restrict the number of medical marijuana collectives should greatly reduce the crime and violence associated with some of the unlicensed clubs, said Police Chief Chris Moore.
Three people were stabbed, one fatally, outside a medical marijuana dispensary in Sacramento on the day pot users around the nation celebrate the drug's unofficial holiday.
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Councilmembers have been debating how to best approach the estimated 120 dispensaries currently operating within city limits.
A new study found indoor medical marijuana growers now account for 3 percent of California's electricity usage, enough to power 1 million homes.
Medical marijuana regulation may still be a long way off for San Jose as the City Council stalled on making decisions on several issues at its meeting Tuesday.
The founder of a Marin County medical marijuana dispensary says the Internal Revenue Service is demanding millions of dollars in back federal taxes.
San Jose may weed out the number of medical marijuana clubs in the city from more than 100 to just 10 by auctioning licenses on eBay, Mayor Chuck Reed said.
A group of San Jose city council members is pushing a proposal that would limit the number of pot clubs operating in the city.
A 7-percent tax on San Jose marijuana dispensaries takes effect on Tuesday.
A 19-year-old man was found guilty by a jury Thursday of fatally shooting a man during a 2008 pot robbery in South San Francisco, prosecutors said.
It's being called the Walmart of weed: a 10,000-square-foot Sacramento gardening emporium that opens Saturday with how-to experts and merchandise to help medical marijuana patients grow pot.
Santa Rosa police were investigating an armed robbery and assault that occurred early Tuesday morning at a Citrine Way home where marijuana was being cultivated.
State Assemblyman Tom Ammiano has introduced legislation that would decrease penalties for people convicted of illegally growing marijuana, in certain cases.
The high-profile commander for the Central Contra Costa Narcotics Enforcement Team - a task force of various police agencies - was arrested Wednesday on felony charges of drug dealing, authorities told CBS 5.
California is suing a Catholic hospital for denying an emergency abortion to a woman who was miscarrying and sending her instead to another hospital miles away.
Possible planned power outages due to the current heat wave roasting Northern California were called off for customers in Contra Costa, Alameda, Sonoma and Napa counties, PG&E officials confirmed late Tuesday morning.
Record-breaking hot weather was expected to bake the San Francisco Bay Area Tuesday, including coastal areas where people usually seek relief from the heat.
A person died after being struck by a BART train near the Hayward station Monday night, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
The North Carolina State Climate Office explains how the "monster storm" left unprecedented damage that will likely "take years to document."
California is suing a Catholic hospital for denying an emergency abortion to a woman who was miscarrying and sending her instead to another hospital miles away.
Possible planned power outages due to the current heat wave roasting Northern California were called off for customers in Contra Costa, Alameda, Sonoma and Napa counties, PG&E officials confirmed late Tuesday morning.
Record-breaking hot weather was expected to bake the San Francisco Bay Area Tuesday, including coastal areas where people usually seek relief from the heat.
A person died after being struck by a BART train near the Hayward station Monday night, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
The North Carolina State Climate Office explains how the "monster storm" left unprecedented damage that will likely "take years to document."
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has withdrawn from the latest forum between candidates, this time from one for the San Francisco League of Women Voters.
It was quite a spectacle at Ocean Beach Monday as the boat at the center of the massive U.S. Coast Guard rescue over the weekend washed ashore.
A matchup with the banged-up, struggling New England Patriots was just what the San Francisco 49ers needed following back-to-back losses on the road.
Thousands of transgender individuals are seeking asylum in the United States, fleeing countries where being themselves can mean persecution or even violence. A Bay Area organization is making it possible for them to find safety and acceptance.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle division will pay a $1.5 million penalty as part of a consent order after the unit failed to fully report a crash in San Francisco last October involving a pedestrian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said.
A person died after being struck by a BART train near the Hayward station Monday night, a spokesperson for the transit agency said.
In Vallejo, residents are saying the weekend's sideshows were the biggest - most out of hand - they've ever seen.
Crews in the East Bay have controlled a brush fire burning Monday afternoon in Concord off of Ygnacio Valley Rd. near the Lime Ridge Open Space, authorities said.
A crash on Interstate Highway 680 in Solano County killed at least one person early Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
One person and a dog died Sunday in a San Leandro apartment complex fire that displaced 12 people.
High up in the Saratoga foothills, Richard Suarez Valdez is finding his future.
A San Jose man has been arrested on felony vandalism charges following a series of shootings with a BB guns targeting businesses and people's cars, police said.
San Jose police are looking for the person who shot and killed a man a man early Friday morning.
At least one was killed in a crash early Monday morning on northbound Interstate Highway 880 in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Two women were arrested for alleged human trafficking after police said they found a brothel operating at a home in East San Jose earlier this month.
A project to repair a portion of a wastewater treatment plant in Vallejo is causing a stench, and residents aren't happy with the projected timeline.
A Santa Rosa man was reunited with three of his stolen goats thanks to a tip from a community member.
A proposal to phase out large-scale confined animal farms will be put before voters in a Northern California county.
A special school now completing reconstruction following the deadly Tubbs Fire is being held up by delays from PG&E.
Novato police said a suspect rammed into a storefront to burglarize the business early Saturday morning.
A matchup with the banged-up, struggling New England Patriots was just what the San Francisco 49ers needed following back-to-back losses on the road.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
The WNBA will have its first expansion draft in 16 years in December as the Golden State Valkyries start to fill out their roster.
The San Francisco Giants announced that they have parted ways with Farhan Zaidi and have named three-time World Series champion Buster Posey as president of baseball operations.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
In Vallejo, residents are saying the weekend's sideshows were the biggest - most out of hand - they've ever seen.
A Santa Rosa man was reunited with three of his stolen goats thanks to a tip from a community member.
A San Jose man has been arrested on felony vandalism charges following a series of shootings with a BB guns targeting businesses and people's cars, police said.
San Jose police are looking for the person who shot and killed a man a man early Friday morning.
A search is still on for the inmate who authorities say is considered "violent and dangerous" after he escaped from a Northern California jail on Friday morning.
General Motors' Cruise autonomous vehicle division will pay a $1.5 million penalty as part of a consent order after the unit failed to fully report a crash in San Francisco last October involving a pedestrian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials said.
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a landmark bill aimed at establishing first-in-the-nation safety measures for large artificial intelligence models.
Two UC Berkeley alums developed technology to help keep communities safe from wildfires by closely monitoring the physical condition of the electrical grid.
Meta AI will talk to you in the voice of a handful of celebrities, Mark Zuckerberg announced today.
On Saturday, families came together for the second annual Walk for Alopecia in San Francisco.
Like San Francisco, fentanyl drove a surge in overdose numbers in Vancouver, British Columbia. After implementing progressive drug policies, the Canadian province is signaling a significant change of course.
In the ongoing fight against opioid addiction, Gov. Gavin Newson has signed a bill aimed at expanding access to methadone treatment in California.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Hundreds of people stood side by side at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown on Wednesday to advocate for a $390 million public health bond on the November ballot.
California is suing a Catholic hospital for denying an emergency abortion to a woman who was miscarrying and sending her instead to another hospital miles away.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance are poised to go head-to-head tonight at their first and only debate, hosted by CBS News.
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has withdrawn from the latest forum between candidates, this time from one for the San Francisco League of Women Voters.
The ruling means abortions in Georgia will be permitted to take place up to around 22 weeks, instead of a much earlier limit.
Thousands of transgender individuals are seeking asylum in the United States, fleeing countries where being themselves can mean persecution or even violence. A Bay Area organization is making it possible for them to find safety and acceptance.
This Sunday, downtown Oakland will come alive with color, music, and celebration as big crowds gather for the 14th Annual Oakland Pride Parade and Festival.
The Riot Party held at Kapwa Gardens was a powerful reminder of the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ rights and the work that remains.
Oakland native Shay Franco-Clausen arrived at the Democratic National Convention hoping to witness history with fellow Oakland native Kamala Harris officially accepting the party’s nomination to run for President. Ryan Yamamoto reports.
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
Prolific songwriter and guitarist Jack White on Monday announced he's bringing his unorthodox pop-up tour to the Bay Area this week for a pair of shows in Petaluma and San Francisco.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Part of what makes L.A. unique is its abundance of historic theaters, salvaged or resurrected in recent years by those with ties to the film industry.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Throughout his 50-year career in show business, John Ashton appeared in nearly 100 movies.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Jessica Burch reports on the Excessive Heat Warning affecting most of the Bay Area Tuesday.
Kelsi Thorud reports on a stench coming from a wastewater treatment plant in Vallejo. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Kara St. Cyr reports on plans for the Humboldt Bank Building in San Francisco. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
John Ramos reports on what Vallejo residents are asking for as the city's sideshow problem becomes more drastic. (9/30/2024)
Lauren Toms reports on the San Francisco mayoral race. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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