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President Donald Trump’s term has come to a fateful end. Now, some are wondering what an America under Joe Biden’s administration will look like.

This Week in Weed: What will ‘bud’ look like under the Biden administration?

President Donald Trump’s term has come to a fateful end. Now, some are wondering what an America under Joe Biden’s administration will look like.

from KCRW Features

A judge for the Appeals Court of Maryland has ruled that the smell of marijuana is not probable cause for a search.

Cops can’t search you for smelling like weed. But are they following those rules?

A judge for the Appeals Court of Maryland has ruled that the smell of marijuana is not probable cause for a search.

from KCRW Features

Downtown Los Angeles is at the center of what’s becoming a public health crisis.

Illicit vape products from China are coming to LA

Downtown Los Angeles is at the center of what’s becoming a public health crisis.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Involuntary hospitalization is not an easy decision to make and involves balancing ethical, moral and legal issues while trying to protect a person and society.

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"Judging California’s climate change policies by greenhouse gas emissions is backwards.

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Asking health care providers a simple question is surprisingly accurate at predicting how long a person has to live and this information can make a big difference in how people chose…

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More than a year ago when people knew nothing about how COVID-19 spread, hygiene theater was in overdrive. That meant wiping down everything, and even disinfecting groceries.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In the Golden State, the median home price is $758,990 , which is up nearly 24% from a year ago, according to The California Association of Realtors.

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The Camp Fire ripped through the town of Paradise in November 2018, becoming the most destructive and deadliest fire in state history.

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