Which Way, L.A.?
Medical Marijuana and a Tale of Two Cities
Anaheim and Santa Ana exemplify what headline writers call a "disjointed" state policy on medical marijuana. Anaheim has banned sales altogether. Neighboring Santa Ana has gone the other way; it held a lottery last week for dispensary licenses, and rapper Louis "Be-Real" Freese is one of 20 winners hoping to open one called, "Dr. Green Thumb."
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenAnaheim and Santa Ana exemplify what headline writers call a "disjointed" state policy on medical marijuana. Anaheim has banned sales altogether. Neighboring Santa Ana has gone the other way; it held a lottery last week for dispensary licenses, and rapper Louis "Be-Real" Freese is one of 20 winners hoping to open one called, "Dr. Green Thumb."
Also, who gets to operate LA's iconic Greek Theater? There's money and politics at stake in tomorrow's City Council decision.
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2 storiesWho Gets the Greek Theatre?
The Greek Theatre is one of LA's iconic venues and the biggest money-maker for the Department of Recreation and Parks. Now it's embroiled in a political battle scheduled for resolution tomorrow by the full City Council. Dave Brooks is founder and executive editor of Amplify Media , which covers the event- and live-entertainment industries.
Read the story7 minDazed and Confused over Orange County's Pot Policies?
Medical marijuana was approved by California voters in 1996, and it's a billion-dollar industry. But state law gives cities the option of either approving dispensaries or banning them. Anaheim had more than 110 dispensaries three years ago. Since then, it's been closing them down — going to court and shutting off their water and power.
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