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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Major Setback for Medical Marijuana

    Medical marijuana was legalized by California voters in 1996.

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

    Medical marijuana was legalized by California voters in 1996. Under a doctor’s prescription, Gary Ross used it to treat the pain of a back injury he suffered while in the Air Force. He says he told his Sacramento employer--a telecommunications firm called RagingWire--but when a drug test came back positive, he was fired. Today, the State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the company.

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      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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