Atwater took a step toward adopting three new ordinances on Monday related to marijuana, loosening its restrictions on the plant and paving the way to eventually allow for two dispensaries … Click to Continue »
Read More »It’s 4/20. So where can you get weed in Merced County?
This Friday is expected to be the last unofficial cannabis holiday in Merced without local dispensaries where residents can pick up bud, edibles, oils or other consumable weed. April 20 … Click to Continue »
Read More »He had a stolen gun and his car smelled like ‘burnt’ weed, police say
A 22-year-old convicted felon was arrested Tuesday for having a stole gun, the Gustine Police Department reported. Officers on patrol spotted a white Chevrolet Impala around 8:28 p.m. in the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Weed is legal. But this map shows just how much of California is a ‘pot desert’
Depending on your perspective, Modesto might be seen as a green oasis in terms of legal marijuana in Stanislaus County. Eight retailers with Modesto addresses are selling pot under temporary … Click to Continue »
Read More »Police, fire and parks get new money in Merced, if you approve the weed tax
The Merced City Council voted unanimously on Thursday to designate 20 percent of a marijuana tax revenue to each of three city services. If the special weed tax is passed … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced wants you to vote for a special tax on weed. Will the measure get support?
A cannabis-based business tax will be on the June ballot for Merced residents after a vote this week, though one city leader said the plan doesn’t provide enough structure to … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County deputies bust illegal weed site. Then they found all the roosters
Deputies busted up an illegal marijuana cultivation site this week and took more than 100 birds believed to be used in cockfighting, the Merced County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced men arrested with ‘large amount’ of weed, police say
Two Merced men were arrested this week for alleged gun and drug crimes, police said on Friday. The Gang Violence Suppression Unit learned that 34-year-old Ouseo Saelee was selling “large … Click to Continue »
Read More »Convicted felon arrested in Atwater for having ‘several pounds’ of weed, police say
A 39-year-old man was arrested after police found pounds of marijuana and weapons in his Atwater home, the Merced Police Department reported. Officers and ICE agents served a search warrant … Click to Continue »
Read More »They withheld info on a weed survey. So Merced mayor wanted to ax the contract
Merced Mayor Mike Murphy and City Manager Steve Carrigan butted heads publicly this week after the administrator did not share cannabis survey results with the council before its members voted … Click to Continue »
Read More »Weed is legal in California. But this is why you still can’t buy it in Merced County.
The time has come in California for adults who want to consume cannabis for fun, but, if you live in Merced County, you’re in for a long drive to pick … Click to Continue »
Read More »Smoking weed on New Year’s Eve? Merced police and CHP to look for impaired drivers
Law enforcement will be “out in force” through New Year’s day in an attempt to crackdown on impaired drivers, according to Merced police. Officers are stressing that a DUI can … Click to Continue »
Read More »A split Merced City Council approves ordinance that allows weed businesses
A split Merced City Council approved a cannabis ordinance on Monday that would allow commercial marijuana businesses in town, including dispensaries. The 3-2 vote approved dispensaries in zones around the … Click to Continue »
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