Closing Arguments in the Marijuana Conspiracy Case of Heidi Lepp
Heidi Lepp, a Rastafarian church leader, is facing two felony conspiracy charges for allegedly running an illegal…
Man Gets Eight Years in Mississippi For Medical Marijuana Purchased Legally in Another State
By Ezekiel Edwards Patrick Beadle, a 46-year-old father and musician, received an eight-year prison sentence in Mississippi…
Fullerton Takes Misdemeanor Plea in Marijuana Raid on His Business
It has been around 20 months since Yolo County conducted a raid on the business of Paul…
Yolo Man Says He Was Raided Despite Having Valid Medical Marijuana Permits
Last week Yolo County Sheriff Ed Prieto told the county board that, after receiving complaints and concerns…
Davis Moves Forward on Cannabis Policy as Uncertainty Grows about Federal Role
The Davis City Council is poised this week to adopt a proposed medical and personal cannabis cultivation…
Analysis: Did TRIDENT and Yolo DA Violate Law in Marijuana Raid?
In their warrant for a raid, Agent Jason Westgate noted that he was tipped off to the…
Local Law Enforcement Cooperated with TRIDENT, but Did Not Participate in Raid on Medical Marijuana Facilities
Two weeks ago, the Vanguard reported on the TRIDENT raid, that occurred on September 14 on the…
TRIDENT Busts Legal Cannabis Operation in Yolo County
The Vanguard would first learn about a raid on what would appear to have been a legal…
Judge to Decide Whether to Keep Motion Sealed in “Lil’ Shop” Dispensary Case
Judge David Reed continued a hearing to a later date to decide whether a Pitchess motion should…
Hearing Delayed in “Lil’ Shop” Dispensary Case
By Ribhu Singh The preliminary hearing of Paul and Maricel Fullerton commenced in Yolo County Superior Court…
Bill to Eliminate March 1 Deadline on Medical Marijuana Reaches Governor’s Desk
Legislation that would eliminate the March 1, 2016, deadline for cities and counties to pass cultivation ordinances…
Council Passes Temporary Marijuana Ordinance, Lays Groundwork For More Sweeping Reforms
Under the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, which comprehensively regulates medical marijuana, the city is required…
My View: Should Davis Re-Think its Policies on Medical Marijuana?
There is an item on the agenda for the Davis City Council this week, proposing an ordinance…
Co-Defendants Face Charges of Marijuana for Sale, Possession of Weapons
by Antoinnette Borbon Taking the stand to testify about the arrest of co-defendants, after service of a…
Will Marijuana Legalization Measure Qualify for November Ballot in California?
Given policy shifts by the Obama administration and the passage of marijuana legalization in Colorado and Washington,…
