In the most recent chapter of local medical marijuana regulation, Santa Cruz county has implemented a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries. While the County has a history of supporting “compassionate use” of medical marijuana, they are taking the advice of county counsel to prevent legal action from the federal government.
WAMMFest turned Lorenzo Park into an afternoon rock concert in celebration of city and county support of medical marijuana on Saturday. Federal prosecutors sent letters earlier this month threatening Californian medical marijuana dispensaries considered “very close” to schools and parks with closure and possible arrest 45 days later.
4/20, an unsanctioned UC Santa Cruz event, drew in large crowds this year to the Porter meadow. With Picnic Day in UC Davis and Floatopia in UC Santa Barbara, unofficial student events are now a popular option.
Californians are preparing to vote on Prop 19, the historic legislation that would legalize marijuana. Yet one question remains unanswered: how will the business of marijuana change with the new legislation and how will that new business change Humboldt county?
With elections just around the corner, Yes and No Prop 19 campaigners are doing their best to get their campaign message out there. UCSC students are also doing their share to contribute.
As California voters consider whether or not to legalize marijuana this November, Santa Cruz attempts to cap how many medical marijuana dispensaries operate within the county.
What is arguably one of the largest events on campus, 4/20 comes and goes in a cloud of smoke and ash.
The weather forecast called for rain, but a crowd of hundreds descended on the Porter Meadow for this year’s 4/20 celebration.
Cities across California are cracking down on medical marijuana. Santa Cruz City Council is trying to strike the right balance for local dispensaries.
On what was possibly the hottest day of the year thus far, an ever-growing crowd gathered at the Porter Meadow for one of UC Santa Cruz’s most infamous traditions — 4/20.