Cultivation

Police, Federal Agents Raid 32 Santa Rosa Homes In Major Marijuana Bust

Authorities arrested 13 people and raided more than two dozen homes in a major marijuana bust in a residential Santa Rosa neighborhood Thursday morning.

2012/09/27

(L-R) Denzel Green, Jose Serrano (Livermore Police Dept.)

Fight Inside Livermore Taco Bell Leads To Pot-Growing Arrests

Two men were arrested Sunday afternoon following an assault at a Livermore Taco Bell, which led to the arrest of two others who were allegedly growing marijuana in their apartment, police said.

2012/06/26

Santa Cruz County Man Arrested For Indoor Marijuana Grow

Deputies arrested a man after discovering over 500 marijuana plants along with processing materials in an Aptos residence Tuesday, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office said.

2011/10/13

Pot Warehouse Will Pad Oakland's Coffers

Federal Prosecutor’s Threats Slow Oakland Medical Marijuana Plans

The Oakland City Council has voted to double the number of licensed medical marijuana dispensaries, but plans to wait until at least fall to decide on allowing cultivation after a recent warning from the U.S. Department of Justice.

KCBS–2011/07/21

Man Jailed For Napa County Marijuana Grow Where Bodies Found

A Mendocino County man has been arrested for allegedly growing marijuana in Napa County where two male homicide victims were found on July 1, a Napa County sheriff’s captain said.

CBS San Francisco–2011/07/08

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.

KCBS–2011/05/19

Marijuana cultivation, pot growing indoor, hydroponic

Marijuana Hydroponics Superstore Opening In Sacramento

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.

2011/02/25

California Assemblyman Pushes For Changes In Pot Prosecution

State Assemblyman Tom Ammiano has introduced legislation that would decrease penalties for people convicted of illegally growing marijuana, in certain cases.

KCBS–2011/02/23

Oakland Considers Tweaking Marijuana Cultivation Law

Oakland officials were considering new amendments to a city law that licenses large medical marijuana growing operations following a warning from the district attorney.

CBS San Francisco–2011/02/01