Posts Tagged ‘pot’


Woody Harrelson takes a stand on war, marijuana and ‘The Messenger’

By Scott Marks 11:46 PM November 15, 2009

Woody Harrelson has drawn attention as both an actor and an activist. His interview with SDNN shows why.


Cleaning up San Diego’s medical marijuana dispensaries

By Steve Francis 9:18 AM October 29, 2009

Opinion: The majority of San Diegans want tough safeguards on the city’s medical marijuana dispensaries.


Border agents wrangle 450 pounds of pot

Staff 6:19 PM October 1, 2009

Federal agents discovered about 450 pounds of marijuana hidden in two vehicles that entered the United States through the San Ysidro Port of Entry several hours apart on Thursday.
The first of the two drug smugglers entered the inspection station in a 1994 Chevrolet van about 12:30 a.m., according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. [...]


Proposed medical marijuana task force looks to clear up rules

By Anthony Gentile 4:05 PM August 17, 2009

San Diego Councilmember Marti Emerald asks colleagues to consider forming a medical marijuana task force.


Steve Francis: Clamping down on San Diego’s marijuana

By Steve Francis 8:28 AM July 21, 2009

San Diegans have no way to determine if and when legitimate cannabis clubs are being opened – making it a serious health and safety issue.


Man arrested for having 80 pounds of marijuana

Staff 3:53 PM July 10, 2009

A 22-year-old man was jailed Friday after federal agents found nearly 80 pounds of marijuana hidden in the sport utility vehicle he drove into the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, authorities reported.
The San Ysidro resident pulled into the international inspection station in southeastern San Diego about 5:30 a.m., according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection [...]


Pro-pot ad hits airwaves; opponents say its a gateway drug

By Hoa Quach 11:15 AM July 8, 2009

Marijuana can lead to harder drugs like cocaine and meth, says new poll but advocates digress from the stepping stone theory and in fact, say it should be legalized.


Medical marijuana shops sprout up in Pacific Beach

By Sebastian Ruiz 9:12 AM June 26, 2009

Dispensaries are popping up throughout the streets of Pacific Beach - but the county’s supervisors voted them to be illegal on June 23.

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