SAN FRANCISCO - As the novel coronavirus rages on, few industries have experienced quite as many highs and lows as California's cannabis industr= y. Just a month ago, it looked like California's weed trade was headed for a shutdown, which would have landed a devastating blow to many businesses that are already struggling. Then, state officials deemed pot "essential," and many stores reported the biggest days of sales since recreational marijuana became legal. Now, a more sobering reality is setting in: The marijuana industry is unable to tap into a federal stimulus package or bank loans. [continues 1377 words]
SAN FRANCISCO - As the novel coronavirus rages on, few industries have experienced quite as many highs and lows as California's cannabis industr= y. Just a month ago, it looked like California's weed trade was headed for a shutdown, which would have landed a devastating blow to many businesses that are already struggling. Then, state officials deemed pot "essential," and many stores reported the biggest days of sales since recreational marijuana became legal. Now, a more sobering reality is setting in: The marijuana industry is unable to tap into a federal stimulus package or bank loans. [continues 1350 words]
In Some Cases, Players Are Given A Day's Notice Before A Test; Experts Call It 'Concerning' After the Green Bay Packers' Jan. 9 playoff win against the Philadelphia Eagles, Pepper Burruss, the team's head trainer, wove through the locker room carrying a piece of paper with a list of names. When he reached Scott Wells, the team's starting center, he stopped. "I'll see you tomorrow," Mr. Burruss said. Mr. Wells instantly knew what the trainer meant and was mildly annoyed. "I just had one," he said. Before moving on, Mr. Burruss told Mr. Wells he should be ready "between 10 and two." [continues 894 words]
The Supreme Court ruled Monday against the Oakland Cannabis Buyer's Cooperative, setting a national precedent against the medicinal distribution of marijuana. In its unanimous decision, the high court went against the American grain. Public opinion has shifted dramatically to the left of the "just say no" era because of the growing volume of anti-war-on-drugs rhetoric. The medical community has embraced the use of the drug since 1996, when California became the first state to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana. [continues 387 words]
