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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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