News November 21, 2019 SNAP Eligibility Overhaul Could Leave Thousands of South Bay College Students Hungry By Julia Baum College students, senior citizens already miss out on food stamps—and now the feds want to make it harder to qualify for the benefits. Read More 6
News April 19, 2019 As Congress Weighs Weed-Friendly Banking, California Eyes Crypto-Payments for Cannabis By Julia Baum A pending state bill would allow the pot industry in California to finally evolve from an all-cash enterprise. Read More 17
News March 7, 2019 Pot Shots: California Cannabis Bureau Seeks Applicants for $10 Million in Social Equity Grants By Julia Baum A $10 million stashbox is set aside for the program as part of the California Cannabis Equity Act, which Gov. Jerry Brown signed last year. Read More 8
News February 20, 2019 Pot Shots: Silicon Valley is on the Verge of a Weed Delivery Boom By Julia Baum Weed delivery services could be blooming soon in the South Bay since state officials lifted restrictions last month. Read More 5
News January 29, 2019 Pot Shots: Joe Montana Invests in San Jose Cannabis Company By Julia Baum The NFL Hall of Famer and San Francisco 49ers legend sunk a fortune into the rapidly expanding Silicon Valley-based Caliva. Read More 9
News November 14, 2018 Pot Shots: Voters Pass Cannabis Tax Measures in Mountain View, Santa Clara, Morgan Hill By Julia Baum Bay Area voters last week ushered in more than a dozen local weed ordinances, all but one concerning taxes. Read More 0
News October 25, 2018 San Jose’s D7 Council Incumbent Tam Nguyen Faces Familiar Challenger in Maya Esparza By Julia Baum The rematch between Tam Nguyen and Maya Esparza could pave the path for how the city tackles its most pressing issues in coming years. Read More 9
News October 18, 2018 Election 2018: Two Schools Trustees Jockey for San Jose’s District 9 City Council Seat By Julia Baum The race to replace termed out San Jose Councilman Don Rocha in District 9 has narrowed down to two very different choices for voters. Read More 17
News October 8, 2018 Election 2018: Diverse Field of Candidates Vie for San Jose Unified’s Area 2 Trustee Seat By Julia Baum Voters on Election Day will have a field of contrasting experiences to choose from among the four contenders for SJUSD's Area 2. Read More 7
News October 8, 2018 Election 2018: SJUSD’s Area 4 Race Pits Seasoned Educator Against Tech Industry Veteran By Julia Baum Come Election Day, local voters will choose between a seasoned educator or a tech industry veteran in the race for SJUSD Area 4. Read More 1
News September 4, 2018 Pot Industry Panelists Address ‘Growing Pains’ of California’s Newly Expanded Legal Market By Julia Baum Industry stakeholders discussed statewide regulations during a panel discussion hosted by the Silicon Valley Cannabis Alliance. Read More 3
News August 29, 2018 Proposed State Law Would Automatically Clear Thousands of Cannabis Convictions in 2019 By Julia Baum Thousands of weed-related convictions may be automatically overturned throughout California next year thanks to AB 1793. Read More 0
News May 16, 2018 June Primary 2018: Meet the Candidates Running for San Jose’s Only Open Council Seat By Julia Baum A crowded field of six candidates has emerged in the June primary race for San Jose’s District 9 council seat. Read More 45
News April 24, 2018 Silicon Valley Cannabis Clubs Celebrate 420 in High Style By Julia Baum Instead of trekking up to Hippie Hill in San Francisco, Silicon Valley locals celebrated the stoner holiday at San Jose pot clubs. Read More 2
News February 28, 2018 Did Two Politically Connected Developers Get a Pass on VTA Project’s Key Requirement? By Julia Baum Ties between developers and the VTA board suggest that political favors tainted bidding for a mixed-use project by the Tamien station. Read More 19