Month: July 2016 (Page 40)

KRCRTV.COMTrinity Co. Sheriff K9 stabbed while chasing suspect in marijuana growKRCRTV.COMThe Trinity County Sheriff's Office said one of their K9's was stabbed Thursday morning by a suspect in a marijuana grow. Officials said around 7:00 a.m. Thursday, Trinity County Sheriff's Dispatch was notified by a Trinity County Sheriff Deputy …andContinue Reading

Daily StarGo behind the scenes and see how one man started a cannabis farmDaily StarHe works closely with enthusiastic botanist, Shane Wahl, who had his own reasons for getting involved. The weed gardener said: "I got into farming marijuana when my mother was on a bunch of drugs that wereContinue Reading

Ecosphere Technologies, Inc. (OTCMKTS:ESPH) Is Drowning In Convertible DebtInsider FinancialVery few sectors have been as volatile as the cannabis space across the last few years, as waves of recreational legalization across the US have given rise to what is essentially a brand new billion-dollar industry. This, of … Proceeds fromContinue Reading

CBC.ca2 charged after marijuana grow op found in WinnipegCBC.caA 62-year-old woman and 26-year-old man are facing charges after a marijuana grow-op was found in Winnipeg's North End. Police raided two homes, both in the 700 block of Burrows Avenue, on Wednesday and found a "fully operational" grow op inside …Marijuana Grow-OpContinue Reading

Pacific Daily NewsMedical pot supporters back bill to reject draft rulesPacific Daily NewsIn the past few weeks, proponents and local stakeholders of the program have raised several issues, including the proposed $25,000 cost to operate a dispensary, the inability to cultivate marijuana at home and restrictive access for patients. BasedContinue Reading

Thehour.comMedical marijuana startup in Norwalk raises fundingThehour.comA Norwalk firm has raised $750,000 toward a private equity fund to acquire marijuana dispensaries, with immediate plans to acquire a Los Angeles facility with an eye on a “satellite cultivation buildout” in its words. Seventh Point is run by Steve … Read More:Continue Reading

WCPOBusinesses, investors eyeing Ohio's medical pot marketWCPO“Interest is definitely building in Ohio,” said James Gould, a Cincinnati-based venture capitalist and co-founder of Greenlight Acquisitions, which is eyeing a license to grow – or cultivate – medical marijuana. Gould was among the top investors behind … Read More: Businesses, investors eyeing Ohio'sContinue Reading

The Desert SunCoachella approves first medical marijuana facilityThe Desert SunThe city first approved medical marijuana facilities in January, when it unanimously passed an ordinance allowing cannabis businesses to cultivate and manufacture in indoor land parcels larger than five acres in the parts of the city zoned for auto …and more »Continue Reading

Pot Not the New AlmondNorth Coast Journal"The main take home is that, as of 2012-2013, the total amount of land and water use for marijuana cultivation is actually quite small compared to other agricultural uses. That being said, the areas where it's taking place are not conducive for … ReadContinue Reading

The Desert SunCathedral City puts medical pot tax expansion on Nov. ballotThe Desert SunCathedral City voters will consider a ballot amendment about revising the city's medical marijuana tax ordinance this November, asking if they want to expand the tax to all legal cannabis businesses at a rate of “$25 perContinue Reading