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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Marijuana: Big Business that's about to Get Bigger

    Five years ago, only 45% of California voters approved the recreational use of marijuana, but recent polls have produced a consensus that it's inevitable -- perhaps as soon as next year . It's already a multi-billion dollar industry in this state, and multiple interests are waiting to get in on the action.

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 25, 2015 • 1 min read

    Five years ago, only 45% of California voters approved the recreational use of marijuana, but recent polls have produced a consensus that it's inevitable -- perhaps as soon as next year. It's already a multi-billion dollar industry in this state, and multiple interests are waiting to get in on the action. That now includes growers in what's called the Emerald Triangle — Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity Counties. In the past, they've feared that legalization would hurt their business but, as we hear, that's changed.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Mike Kessler

      freelance journalist

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Tamar Todd

      Drug Policy Alliance

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      Hezekiah Allen

      Emerald Growers' Association

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      Max Cherney

      Vice News

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