Mixing booze and weed isn't anything new—in fact we wouldn't be surprised if you told us that the POTUS himself mixed shots with hits during his adolescence. But recently THC-laced cocktails have been shaking up (if not stirring) the cocktail scene in states where medical marijuana is legal. more ›

While some local authorities have made it their mission to complicate access to medical marijuana, an Aliso Viejo-based company has pioneered an invention that will make accessing medicinal pot almost as easy as pressing "A3." more ›

It's possible that Snoop Dogg has never come across a product endorsement opportunity he didn't like, but his latest entry in the world of publishing makes sense. Snoop's book "Rolling Words: A Smokable Songbook" is just what it sounds like. more ›

As some of you prepare to add another chapter to the stoner diaries on April 20, you might want to consider celebrating cannabis by consuming it during a secret dinner in Downtown Los Angeles. Chef Laurent Quenioux and Executive Chef Thi Tran of Starry Kitchen (LQ@SK) are teaming up yet again to bring pot practitioners -- or anyone interested in herbal cuisine -- "THE 4.20 (Weed+Chinese) HERB Dinner." more ›

Police are continuing their hunt today for two men dressed as ninjas who robbed a medical marijuana delivery man in West Covina on Friday. The man was returning to his vehicle post-pot drop-off around 9:45pm when the two suspects - armed not with swords, but batons - approached him in the 800 block of South Sunset Avenue. more ›

A man was watering his indoor weed farm early Thursday morning when the sprinkler broke, flooding his Thai Town apartment. Thanks to the sprinkler alarm, LAFD crews responded to the building at 5432 Harold Way around 12:20am, discovering his operation. more ›

Not sure where you're going to find your next weed hook-up, and how much green it's going to set you back? A global mapping app can help you in your plight, though if you are in Los Angeles, your options (so far) are pretty limited. more ›

Researchers looked at some of the studies that have already been conducted on driving under the influence of weed while also digging into actual car crash data. Its analysis showed that drivers smoking pot are about twice as likely to get into a crash as sober drivers. more ›

It was the last medical marijuana dispensary standing. While a ban of all medical marijuana dispensaries operating in the City of Los Angeles is in the works, the LAPD continues to crack down and wrapped their storefront sweep in Chatsworth Monday afternoon. more ›

Federal government officials seized over 1,000 pounds of marijuana from a Mexican panga boat beached at Malibu's Pirate's Cove on Friday night. Three male suspects were arrested, and sheriff's deputies are on the hunt for a fourth possible smuggler. more ›

A call to police regarding possible animal abuse on Tuesday led to the unexpected discovery of a sophisticated marijuana growing operation in Valley Center. While searching for the homeowner outside the house, deputies noticed marijuana plants inside the residence. more ›

Snoop Dogg, famous for his pot prowess, was busted this weekend for traveling with marijuana on his tour bus. Snoop's tour bus was stopped at a border patrol checkpoint in the small West Texas town of Sierra Blanca. In a reportedly standard border patrol inspection, a drug-sniffing dog uncovered a red prescription bottle in a trashcan containing several joints, totaling under a half-ounce of weed. more ›

Firefighters who went to put out a blaze in Rowland Heights at 11:00 p.m. yesterday found themselves, once the smoke settled, in the midst of a huge pot-growing operation. KTLA reports that the two-story home was believed to be vacant, but in fact the clever pot-growers had boarded up the windows so neighbors couldn't see in, and had rewired the house to bypass the electrical meter. more ›

Doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center removed a cancer patient from the liver transplant list in February for using medical marijuana and failing to show up for a drug test. Last week the 63-year-old patient, Norman Smith, asked the medical center to reconsider reinstating him. more ›

During a multi-agency task force investigation coordinated by U.S. and Mexican authorities, over 14 tons of marijuana and a cross-border tunnel between San Diego and Tijuana were discovered on Tuesday. Similar drug smuggling tunnels have been uncovered in recent years, usually located in the light industrial area of San Diego's Otay Mesa neighborhood. more ›

Medical marijuana patients and supporters will rally in Sacramento on Wednesday to address the recent Department of Justice (DOJ) crackdown in California. Americans for Safe Access (ASA), a coalition of advocacy and labor groups and the aforementioned supporters will descend on the federal building at noon to protest DOJ attacks on the Golden State's medical marijuana laws. more ›

A fire in North Hollywood erupted on Saturday morning, revealing an impressive indoor marijuana operation. Police are currently investigating the cause of the fire and searching for the owner of the business. more ›

After Sunday's arrest of Millage Jonathan Peaks, son of former Los Angeles Fire Chief Millage Peaks, at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), officials released text messages between Peaks and Dianna Perez, the TSA officer who was also arrested. Peaks, 23, was detained on charges that he allegedly bribed Perez to help him smuggle approximately 14 pounds of marijuana on nine separate flights. more ›

The three senior citizens who unknowingly gobbled down brownies containing medical marijuana at a mutual friend's memorial service on Saturday were victims of one of their late friend's favorite treats. After the unsuspecting trio - an 82-year-old man and two 71-year-old women - indulged, all three were hospitalized within an hour of each other after experiencing "nausea, dizziness and inability to stand unassisted." more ›

Brownies are an appropriate treat for memorial services, right? But what about pot brownies? Three unsuspecting senior citizens unknowingly ingested brownies containing medical marijuana during a memorial service for a mutual friend on Saturday, October 8. The trio was admitted to Hoag Hospital post-snack. more ›

In addition to the ban on circumcision bans, Governor Jerry Brown also signed into law new penalties for the sale of synthetic cannabis products. These marijuana-esque items have been sold in convenience stores, tobacco shops and other outlets throughout California and, by some accounts, have similar effects as their authentic herbal counterpart. more ›

While extinguishing a house fire in Granada Hills this morning, L.A. firefighters uncovered the resident's hobby (or livelihood). Hundreds of marijuana plants crowded the garage. more ›

We like our hot sauce with tacos, burritos, eggs and mac 'n' cheese. According to Friday's scandalous cargo discovery near San Diego, some prefer a little thousands of pounds of marijuana with said spicy condiment. more ›

It's almost always bad news for pot growers when authorities are called to their homes, even if it's actually to protect and serve. One Rosemead homeowner just learned this the hard way. Firefighters were called to the individual's home at about 7:00 p.m. last night in response to smoke coming from the house, according to the Pasadena Star-News. more ›

An Orange County woman learned the risks of being a stoner mommy the hard way. Last week, the Ladera Ranch mother put in a panicked (and perhaps rightfully paranoid) call to the local sheriff's department, requesting the help of paramedics. It turns out her 16-month-old baby had mistaken a loaded bong for a baby bottle and downed the contents The OC Weekly Reports. more ›

There's no such thing as a free lunch, but there was such thing as free weed for folks who came across an overturned truck in San Jose that was carrying bags of marijuana, according to the San Jose Mercury News. The truck crashed near the intersection of Blossom Hill Road and Playa Del Rey at about 12:50 a.m. yesterday, spilling its contents, which were being transported illegally, all over the roadway. more ›

GooseFire Gallery in Long Beach is a spot you may want to add to your checklist. Doubling as high-end smokeware, these artistic pieces not only spice up your living space but serve as pipes and bongs. more ›

Backyards are a luxury in Los Angeles, and those who are lucky enough to have them grow flowers, vegetables, trees and native plants. And weed. Timothy Beck of Torrance opened his doors on Wednesday afternoon to officials armed with a search warrant, reports The Daily Breeze. more ›