| UCSD Study, Pot Has Medical Benefits |
| SanDiego.com - February 26th, 2010 |
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The argument for the reform of marijuana laws gained some forward momentum recently when a research team at University of California, San Diego released findings stating “reasonable evidence” that cannabis – better known as marijuana – is a promising treatment for pain in some medical conditions.
But Dr. Igor Grant, MD, who ... Read More |
| California: A Win For Marijuana Research |
| SF Gate - February 20th, 2010 |
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Marijuana comes with controversy, trouble and opinion - but little science. That's why a UC-backed study, partial as it is, is welcome.
The study, actually five small ones with two more under way, found that smoking modest amounts of the drug can alleviate pain and muscle spasms linked to multiple sclerosis and several other conditions. ... Read More |
| A Win For Marijuana Research |
| SF Gate - February 20th, 2010 |
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Marijuana comes with controversy, trouble and opinion - but little science. That's why a UC-backed study, partial as it is, is welcome.
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The study, actually five small ones with two more under way, found that smoking modest amounts of the drug can alleviate pain and muscle spasms linked to multiple sclerosis and ... Read More |
| Assembly Committee Takes Step Towards Legalizing Marijuana |
| San Diego News Room - January 13th, 2010 |
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California lawmakers took a groundbreaking step towards legalizing and taxing marijuana on Tuesday when an Assembly committee approved legislation that would open the drug to the public.
The California Assembly’s Public Safety Committee passed AB 390, the Marijuana Control, Regulation and Education Act, on a 4-3 vote, marking the ... Read More |
| Conviction Reduced In Medical Marijuana Case |
| Sign On San Diego - January 7th, 2010 |
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SAN DIEGO COURTS — A Superior Court judge reduced a felony drug possession conviction to a misdemeanor Wednesday for a Navy veteran who authorities said was the manager of a now-defunct medical marijuana dispensary in Kearny Mesa.
Jovan Christian Jackson, 31, was placed on probation for three years for possessing the drug Ecstasy, and ... Read More |
| San Diego DA Wants Rewrite Of Medical Marijuana Laws |
| KPBS News - December 4th, 2009 |
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SAN DIEGO — The San Diego District Attorney says California needs to revisit the statues that govern medical marijuana. She gave her comments following the acquittal of a marijuana dispensary manager.
Jovan Jackson was charged with illegal sales of marijuana. He fought the charges, saying he was distributing the drug for medical use, ... Read More |
| Controversy Continues Over Med Pot Prosecution |
| 10 News San Diego - December 3rd, 2009 |
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SAN DIEGO -- The controversy continues over the prosecution of medical marijuana cases. Tuesday Jovan Jackson, who ran a medical marijuana dispensary, was found not guilty of all charges. However, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis said she will continue to prosecute cases where she believes people have broken the law. She has a supporter in someone ... Read More |
| Jackson "Not Guilty" Verdict Sends Message To DA, Lay Off Medical Marijuana! |
| Before It's News - December 3rd, 2009 |
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Dec 1, 2009 - A San Diego jury's not guilty verdict for medical marijuana defendant Jovan Jackson sends a powerful message to District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis to call off the heat and dismiss the numerous other defendants currently facing similar charges in San Diego.
The jury rightly cited the vagueness of current laws as a reason not ... Read More |
| Medical Marijuana Dispensary Joins Chamber |
| North County Times - December 1st, 2009 |
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The Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce has an unlikely new member ---- a licensed medical marijuana dispensary.
Bob Riedel, co-founder of Mother Earth's Alternative Healing Cooperative Inc., said last week he joined the chamber for the same reasons other members join: It's a good way to get involved in the community and to network. The co-op ... Read More |
| Marijuana Limits Up To Juries |
| Time if the Internet - December 1st, 2009 |
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A California court says the amount a medical-marijuana user can possess is for juries to decide, and using limits set by state law is improper.
Legal experts say the state appeals court ruling will change how medical-pot trials are handled, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Monday. Read More |
| Bay Park Mom Leads Charge To Legalize Marijuana |
| 10 News San Diego - November 30th, 2009 |
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A signature campaign to put the legalization of marijuana on the ballot has begun in San Diego County -- with an unlikely person leading the charge, 10News reported.
Bay Park resident Erika Schinler has 4-year-old daughter and is a self-described soccer mom in the making. Read More |
| Assistant DA Testifies In Medical Marijuana Case |
| Sign On San Diego - November 26th, 2009 |
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SAN DIEGO -- A deputy district attorney who admitted to being a member of a medical marijuana collective in Kearny Mesa testified Wednesday that he couldn’t remember whether he read the details of a document he signed two years ago in order to buy the drug.
James Pitts’ testimony came during a trial for Jovan Jackson, 31, whom ... Read More |
| Police Arrest 3 In Medical Marijuana Robbery |
| Sign On San Diego - November 26th, 2009 |
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SAN DIEGO — Police arrested three people Wednesday in connection with an armed robbery at a medical-marijuana business after the trio crashed their car while driving away.
A clerk in the facility on University Avenue near Cartegena Drive was hit in the head with a weapon during the robbery, which was reported at 10:11 a.m., said ... Read More |
| 3 In Custody After Local Pot Dispensary Robbery |
| 10 News San Diego - November 26th, 2009 |
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SAN DIEGO -- Three men were in custody and one other was being sought after an armed robbery Wednesday at a marijuana cooperative in East San Diego, police said.
The robbers, at least one of whom displayed a handgun, entered The Giving Tree at 6186 University Ave. shortly after 10 a.m., San Diego police Detective Gary Hassen said. Read More |
| Jovan Jackson Trial Update Day 7 |
| Americans For Safe Access - November 26th, 2009 |
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This afternoon marks day 7 of the Medical Marijuana Trial of Jovan Jackson and the defenses turn to present evidence and witnesses to the Jury. The morning began with the testimony from James Pitts, a San Diego Deputy District Attorney and member of the Answerdam Collective. His testimony was brief and uneventful, much like last time he confirmed ... Read More |
