John Hoeffel. Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, Calif.: Dec 24, 2009. pg. A.6 (Copyright (c) 2009 Los Angeles Times) A state appeals court appears likely to grapple with the dispute over whether cities and counties can prohibit medical marijuana dispensaries as it reviews a lawsuit challenging Anaheim’s ban, a case that could have a major impact on how the...

Medical-pot provider mounts a novel criminal defense in federal court By Dave Maass, San Diego CityBeat More than most citizens, James Dean Stacy feels betrayed by the candidate for whom he voted for president. Up and down the campaign trail, from Los Angeles to Medford, Ore., then-Sen. Barack Obama and his spokespeople pledged that he would end the aggressive...

Another victory for patients in San Diego. The campaign to Stop Operation Green Rx, in collaboration with San Diego ASA was able to provide help for a patient being unjustly prosecuted by Bonnie Dumanis. Charges Dropped., Case Dismissed, Medical Marijuana is...

By: Marcus Boyd, San Diego ASA See the content rich version here: http://wp.me/pHeYc-of If you listen to the misinformation by medical marijuana prohibitionists like San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis you would believe that the law surrounding medical marijuana is vague and confusing. However, consider this going forward… The California...

James Stacy Federal Court – 940 Front Street San Diego, CA 92101-8900 – 5th Floor Courtroom 15 A hearing in James Stacy’s federal case is scheduled for today at 1:30 pm in the Federal Courthouse at 940 Front Street San Diego, CA 92101-8900 – 5th Floor Courtroom 15 Please come out and support James in court. He is a victim of Dumanis’...

Dec 18, 2009

Dear medical marijuana supporter, Finally! The San Diego City Council is considering adopting medical marijuana dispensary regulations that were developed recently by the city’s Medical Marijuana Task Force, with substantial public input. The City Council is trying to do the right thing – finalize regulations in 2010. Let’s show them our thanks! Will you...

by Bruce Mirken A new survey showing, among other things, a slight uptick in teen marijuana use, got considerable press yesterday and today. A widely-circulated Associated Press story, along with many other reports, included this claim: “The increase of teens smoking pot is partly because the national debate over medical use of marijuana can make the drugs...

By Christine Pelisek in City NewsWed., Dec. 16 2009 @ 3:49PM No surprise: At a raucous meeting today, the Los Angeles City Council decided to hold off on voting on a controversial medical marijuana ordinance that would severely reduce the 545 pot shops in Los Angeles. marijuana-leaf.jpg The postponement came after the city’s Planning Department presented...

By: Nathan Archer I am not a drug offender or Narcotics offender. I have no drug related History. I am allowed by San Diego Court to be able to continue with medical marijuana but must register as a narcotics offender. Which I am not!!! 1 2/15 /2009 Today was a difficult day as at the last minute the judge was replaced by Judge Gale E. Kaneshiro and though my...

Thank you to ALL who came out for the Bonnie Dumanis protest yesterday! The message was sent clearly to our DA that the San Diego Community will not tolerate the continued subversion of state law. Thanks as always to our dedicated photographer William West. Regards, Eugene...

Where: The Shapery Emerald Plaza Building, 400 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 When: December 15, 2009 5:00pm – 7:30pm (please come a little early) Please join us for a peaceful and legal protest against the San Diego District Attorney Bonie Dumanis on Tuesday December 15th from 5pm to 7pm. Dumanis is holding a fundraiser for her reelection campaign at...

Many beleive that the DA is not supporting state law and patient’s rights to safe access. In fact a majority of San Diegan’s believe that even though Ms. Dumanis has made statements in support of Medical Marijuana, her intention is still to rid the county of it.. KUSI reported the Jovan Jackson story correctly on 12/2/09 in all of their evening...

Dec 13, 2009

Previously KUSI News Channel 9 San Diego has provided fair and balanced reporting on the issue of Medical Cannabis. On December second after Mr. Jackson’s trial KUSI correctly stated the charges against Mr. Jackson. This morning however, in an error that has stirred up more controversy over the issue, in error Ms. Dumanis was asked by a reporter whether...

January 4th Meeting MOVED to January 5th! According to the City. January 4th meeting where the City Council was going to hear the recommendations, has been moved to January 5th. No official time has yet been announced. Please plan to come out on the 5th of January at 202 C St San Diego, CA 92101 and support your San Diego Medical Marijuana Task Force as they...

The San Diego City Council met on Tuesday and in attendance to speak in opposition of regulations, there were over 50 people organized by Judy Strang and Kathy Lippet from a local county funded organization called HARM. These misinformed members of a small hate driven group were comparing MMJ patients to sex offenders and spreading lies and propaganda. Thank you...