The numbers from a new LA Times/USC poll shows that the percentage of voters in California who have tried pot are also the voters who say they're likely to approve the ballot initiative to legalize the drug in the state, according to the Times. more ›

More than half the people polled recently believe legalizing marijuana would have no effect on creating jobs in their community, and just under half of those interviewed said it would have no impact on the economy, according to the Daily News. more ›

Although a local medical marijuana referendum failed to collect enough signatures to make June's ballot, the statewide initiative to legalize, regulate and tax marijuana like cigarettes and alcohol is still making its way through the process. more ›

The proposition to legalize marijuana for recreational use has not officially been placed on the 2010 ballot, but experts from both sides are already weighing in. more ›

LA has a diverse cast of characters. Whether it's the characters with stirring stories or interesting occupations or the people who are just simply characters, this town has them all. In an effort to get to know some of those characters a little better, we've created "Seven Questions with..." If you have a suggestion for a future Seven Questions subject send us an email. more ›

newly minted US Attorney General Eric Holder articulation of the Obama administration's position on medicinal marijuana: Tepidly hands-off. They will no longer raid or prosecute Medical marijuana distributors who are in full compliance with their state's laws governing such activity. Of course, that’s the crucial distinction. Normal criminal penalties will apply for recreational distribution and use, except, maybe not! So far, no official opinion has been offered on Massachusetts' recent decriminalization law (or others pending like it), so it remains to be seen how the Obama administration will choose to act. Marijuana remains illegal on the federal level, but, if their stance on medical herb is any indication, we might see a patchwork legalization/decriminalization legal framework, which means, of course, state by state by state. more ›