California bill that would legalize Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes hits Newsom's desk
Cannabis cafes could soon become legal in California – that is, if the governor signs the bill into law.
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Cannabis cafes could soon become legal in California – that is, if the governor signs the bill into law.
Some experts say the further loosening of laws could help the struggling legal pot industry in California. Read more now.
Some shops are saying they are facing an extinction event.
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
If you are pregnant and use any form of cannabis product, consider stopping.
The nonprofit aims to get people convicted of nonviolent cannabis offenses out of prison.
For Bill Jones of the California Department of Cannabis Control, it was just another Tuesday.
It's been seven years since California legalized marijuana for adults. But the state still has no legal limit on how much is too much before you get behind the wheel of a car.
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Governor Newsom signed several new cannabis bills into law, including one that bans companies from testing employees for marijuana.
Governor Newsom signed new cannabis-related bills into law. One prohibits some employers from testing employees for cannabis use.
The event was supposed to happen in Turlock this weekend but was canceled due to health and safety concerns.
California could soon become the seventh state to make sure people won't lose their jobs if they smoke marijuana when they are off the clock.
The 2022 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival featured the popular Grass Lands "curated cannabis experience" for a fourth year.
A proposal to tax cannabis in Sacramento County will not be going on the November ballot.
A fourth-grader at a Del Paso Heights school brought cannabis candy to campus and handed it out to other students, the Twin Rivers Unified School District confirmed Thursday.
Wednesday, three were arrested after robbing several people at gunpoint, said the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.
Sacramento has received $5.7 million in state funds to assist local cannabis firms and applicants in obtaining annual state licenses.
One company rushed to expand its delivery fleet. Another has seen sales triple. The global coronavirus pandemic has left millions of people locked out of bars, restaurants and theaters, but it's been an unexpected boost for some U.S. pot shops.
Two million dollars in state money is now headed to the city of Sacramento to "level the playing field" when it comes to cannabis businesses.
California is doubling down on plans to use QR Codes in its fight against illicit cannabis sales.
Students who rely on medical cannabis in order to function may be one step closer to being able to take cannabis at school.
A proposal to allow passengers to smoke and vape cannabis products on party buses narrowly passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee despite opposition from the CHP.
A pediatric epilepsy drug containing cannabis that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration is now permitted on flights, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Lawmakers are pushing a bill to protect drivers of party buses and limousines from the effects of second-hand cannabis smoke.
A fire at a home in Winters on Monday morning reached a second alarm before firefighters were about to bring it under control, authorities said.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
A California man is the now the ninth person charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House in June.
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
Two wildfires in California's Big Sur region that have burned tens of thousands of acres continued to grow over the weekend, with one fire nearly doubling in size, officials said.
He is now the ninth person charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House in June.
A fire at a home in Winters on Monday morning reached a second alarm before firefighters were about to bring it under control, authorities said.
It is an unprecedented grape harvest, with some growers starting as early as late July. They say this is the earliest harvest they've ever seen in the Lodi wine region.
Over 20,000 games in one of California's oldest vintage video game stores have turned into piles of charcoal.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
Sacramento could soon have more places where people can legally enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors during special events.
A Sacramento man was arrested after police said he threatened two people with a sword and later barricaded himself inside a home last weekend.
Dolly Parton wanted to give kids the joy and opportunity of learning through books. She did just that for thousands of young minds in the Sacramento region.
A developer is proposing to transform the long-vacant former Macy's building at Sacramento's Country Club Plaza into a self-storage facility. It's a plan that has some longtime neighbors questioning whether it's the right fit for the community.
A proposed tiny home community for homeless seniors in Natomas on Arena Boulevard is "officially not moving forward," a city leader confirmed.
A California man is the now the ninth person charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House in June.
California adoptees are pushing for a bill that would give them access to their birth certificates, which are currently sealed by the state when adoption is finalized.
A preliminary 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the Northern California coast Friday night, and no tsunami is expected, officials said.
California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond is urging lawmakers to reject a legislative proposal, saying the state's financial oversight process works and does not require an emergency change.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Gunnar Henderson hit two homers and drove in five runs as the Baltimore Orioles rally past the Athletics 8-5.
Tiffany Hayes scored 18 points, Kayla Thornton added 17 and the Golden State Valkyries beat the Portland Fire 86-69 on Sunday in their final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Leody Taveras broke out of an 0-for-12 slump with two doubles and three RBIs in the Baltimore Orioles' 5-3 victory over the Athletics.
Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener.
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in allowing construction of the new White House ballroom to continue.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Stanislaus County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 as the number of cases in California surges compared to recent years.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom have made several different claims about California gas prices. Here's what we found.
This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
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A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team devised an idea on how to lower what consumers owe on their credit cards -- and it begins with a simple phone call.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
An evacuation order for the Ross Fire in Calaveras County was downgraded as crews stopped the forward progress.
The evacuation order and warning were lifted for the Clover Fire in the Alta Sierra area in Nevada County on Friday afternoon.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for a wildfire that ignited east of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County on Thursday, officials said.
An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.
A fire in the area of Yuba Ridge Drive near Nevada City forced an evacuation order and warnings.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Meteorolgist Ashley Nanfria says winds are bringing in smoke from wildfires on the Central Coast, along with some cooler air keeping temperatures below average.
The Whitney Wildcats joined the show coming off their first win of the season.
The bill is aimed at changing how wildfire victims can be paid for damages.
Here's a look at the weather forecast.
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