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Which Way, L.A.?

Feds Seize Property of Pot Landlords

Every year, the city of Anaheim stages what it calls "the world's biggest marijuana festival." A local landlord saw banners on Artesia Boulevard, advertising, "Kush Expo. City of Anaheim." So why is the federal government seizing his building for renting space to medical marijuana dispensaries?

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Every year, the city of Anaheim stages what it calls "the world's biggest marijuana festival." A local landlord saw banners on Artesia Boulevard, advertising, "Kush Expo. City of Anaheim." So why is the federal government seizing his building for renting space to medical marijuana dispensaries? Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez wants to know.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Kerry Cavanaugh

    editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Steve Lopez

    columnist for the LA Times

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    Thom Mrozek

    US Attorney's Office

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