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Remembering the Time it Rained 6,000 Pounds of Marijuana on Yosemite
Photo: Rick Schloss In 1977, Yosemite National Park was a much different place. Rock climbers traveled the world over to…
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Take a Tour Through the Cannabis Farms of Northern California’s Emerald Triangle
Photo: The Mendocino Experience You’ve undoubtedly heard of the world-class wine tours held in Napa Valley, highlighting the famed vineyards…
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How a Group of High Schoolers Coined the Term “420” in Northern California in the 1970’s
The number 420 is the international number associated with cannabis. At 4:20 pm, marijuana aficionados are likely consuming their favorite…
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Humboldt Cannabis Grower Settles for $750,000 in Environmental Violation Case
Humboldt County cannabis grower Joshua Sweet has agreed to a hefty $750,000 settlement with state officials for significant water rights…
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Humboldt Cannabis Farmer Ordered to Pay $1.75 Million for Environmental Violations
A Humboldt County Superior Court judge has approved a settlement requiring a cannabis cultivator to pay a fine of $1.75…
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California Wildlife Officers Crack Down on Illegal Cannabis Operations
In a series of targeted enforcement actions, wildlife officers from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Marijuana Enforcement…
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Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Could be Coming to California. Here’s What to Know.
California may soon see the legalization of cannabis cafes, a potential game-changer for the state’s budding cannabis industry, pending approval…
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Leader of Marijuana Grow Operation in Shasta Trinity National Forest Sentenced to Over 11 Years in Prison
Fidel Sanchez-Cruz, a 42-year-old Mexican national, received a sentence of 11 years and three months in prison, along with a…
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Viral Video of Law Enforcement Shooting Dog on Legal Cannabis Farm in Trinity County Sparks Outrage
Warning: The video at the bottom of the article may be difficult for some people to watch. On May 2,…
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Cannabis Prices Have Plummeted in Northern California. Here’s Why.
The cannabis market in Northern California is experiencing a significant decline in prices, with the cost per pound dropping from…
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California Awards $6 Million to Cannabis and Water Restoration Projects in Northern California
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced the selection of eight projects to receive funding for water conservation,…
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Cannabis Farm Offering Limited AirBnB Experience in Sonoma County
Cannabis tourism continues to thrive in Northern California, with many farms using their beautiful fields to attract unique tours and…
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California’s First State-Sanctioned Cannabis Competition is Now Open
Photo by Esteban Lopez California’s first-ever cannabis competition is now open to legal growers, paving the way for cannabis to become…
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With the South Fork Eel River Drying Up, Illegal Marijuana Grows Continue to Steal Water
Press Release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife: On Sept. 20, 2021, wildlife officers with the California Department…
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California State Fair Announces First-Ever Cannabis Competition
The CA State Fair today announced the addition of the first-ever, state-sanctioned cannabis competition and awards. The CA State Fair…
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Talking NorCal
Creating Cannabis Experiences with Amy O’Connor of Humboldt Social. Plus, NorCal Has a New Wolf Pack | Talking NorCal
On this episode of Talking NorCal, Zach and Bob discuss the news of the week including Northern California’s newest wolf…
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State Park Peace Officers Uncover Illegal Cannabis Grow at Sonoma Coast State Park
California State Park Peace Officers uncovered an illegal cannabis grow site within Sonoma Coast State Park on Tuesday, August 17.…
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A Brand-New Cannabis Themed Hotel is Coming to Northern California
With the legalization of recreational cannabis in California, the area known as the Emerald Triangle in Northern California is finally…
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640,000 Illegal Marijuana Plants Eradicated in Humboldt County
During the week of August 9-12, 2021, deputies with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) conducted multiple…
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Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites a Stain on Northern California’s Public Lands
Illegal grow site in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest By Jane Hendron – U.S. Fish and Wildlife At first glance, California’s…
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Wildlife Officials Raid NorCal Cannabis Farms with Environmental Violations
Photo: CDFW On July 9, 2021, wildlife officers with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) served three search…
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Northern California Town to Host its First All Cannabis Farmer’s Market
Photo by Add Weed On Saturday, July 10, Laytonville will host its first ever Cannabis Farmer’s Market, giving local growers the…
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Siskiyou County Sheriff Asks Residents to Stop Aiding Illegal Cannabis Grows
Photo by Matteo Paganelli The Siskiyou County Sheriff is attempting to squeeze out the illegal marijuana grows in the area and…
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Environmental Crimes Discovered at Illegal Cannabis Grows in Tehama and Shasta Counties
In April, wildlife officers at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) conducted two investigations related to environmental crimes…
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You Can Be a Judge in This Year’s NorCal Cannabis Cup
High Times is bringing its signature series of cannabis competitions is back to Northern California in 2021. This year, the…
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North Coast
Sasquatch: Get a Sneak Peak at Hulu’s New True Crime Documentary About Bigfoot in Northern California
Hollywood is once again diving deep into the world of Bigfoot, this time through a true crime documentary set in…
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Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Growing 8,656 Marijuana Plants in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
U.S. District Judge Troy L. Nunley sentenced two Mexican nationals on Thursday for a conspiracy to cultivate marijuana, marijuana cultivation in…
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VIDEO: Smokejumpers Land in a Large Cannabis Grow in Trinity County While Fighting the Flat Fire
As the Flat Fire began to grow quickly in Trinity County this week, the U.S. Forest Service deployed a long…
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Numerous Environmental Crimes Discovered at Illegal Cannabis Grow in Tehama County
On May 21, wildlife officers at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) served a search warrant in Tehama…
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High Times Purchasing Two Northern California Marijuana Dispensaries
Instagram/synergy.redding The magazine that’s been promoting marijuana and counter culture for decades is now dipping its toes in the Northern…
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CDFW Cleans Up Illegal Cannabis Operation at Tehama Wildlife Area
Wildlife officers at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) completed a cleanup of an illegal cannabis operation deep…
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Officials Estimate that 9 Billion Gallons of Water in California are Diverted for Illegal Pot Grows
California National Guardsmen and volunteers prepare some of the three hundred miles of irrigation line removed from an illegal marijuana…
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South Lake Tahoe Man Files Injunction After His Proposed Cannabis Business Ranked Dead Last
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson, DVM While potential cannabis businesses in South Lake Tahoe continue to wait to move forward during the application…
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How Illegal Marijuana Grows are Poisoning Northern California’s Public Lands
Photo: MARK HIGLEY/HOOPA VALLEY TRIBAL FORESTRY When recreational marijuana was legalized in California in 2018, U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott announced…
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4,645 Pounds of Trash Removed from Illegal Marijuana Sites in Klamath National Forest
Photo by the Integral Ecology Research Center When recreational marijuana was legalized in California in 2018, U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott…
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WATCH: National Geographic Documents Pesticide Damage at Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites in NorCal
When recreational marijuana was legalized in California in 2018, U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott announced that his concerns won’t lie within…
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Butte
“Environmental Violations” May Land Two Weed Growers Near Feather Falls in Jail
When the Butte County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Enforcement Unit served a search warrant on Long Point Road near Feather Falls…
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North Coast
Exploring the Underworld of Humboldt County’s “Murder Mountain”
Deep in the wilderness of Northern California’s North Coast sits the Emerald Triangle, the world-famous location of the underground illegal…
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Illegal Marijuana Grows Pose Serious Risks for Northern California Firefighters
When firefighters battling the Hirz Fire near Shasta Lake discovered an illegal marijuana grow site, they had only one option…
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Stories
NorCal Brewery Introduces “IPA Inspired” THC-Infused Sparkling Water
The Northern California brewery responsible for the #1 selling IPA in the world, is making a brand new drink that…
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U.S. Attorney to Crackdown on Illegal Marijuana Grows and Deadly Pesticides in Northern California
With California recently legalizing recreational marijuana use in the state, it was questioned how the federal government would tackle marijuana…
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Shasta Lake Boasts Most Pot Shops Per Capita in California
Even though recreational cannabis was legalized in California this year, much of Northern California remains a pot desert while local…
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