Written by Sonia Case Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. Let’s Bar Barr Turns out that Attorney General William Barr doesn’t like the legal cannabis industry. So much … [Read more...] about The Dime: 6/26/2020
Archives for June 2020
Justice Denied: Dolores Halbin of Monet, Missouri
Dolores Halbin, 63, a registered nurse, grew medical cannabis for her ill husband who died as a result of jail time. "On March 18th, 2014 our home in Bates County, [Missouri] was raided. We spent one week in jail. During that time my husband wasn't given any medications for anything. He had very bad diabetes. He had a silent heart attack in jail and consequently died," … [Read more...] about Justice Denied: Dolores Halbin of Monet, Missouri
RENAME FORT BRAGG
Letter to the Editor The Northern California town of Fort Bragg is in desperate need of a name change ASAP! Sure, there will be some relatively minor expenses for residents from the municipal name change, but the cost of keeping the town’s current, obnoxiously racist name will be far greater. First of all, no self-respecting Californian could ever possibly justify or … [Read more...] about RENAME FORT BRAGG
Sun+Earth Series: Sunbright Gardens
“We certify cannabis that is grown under the sun, in the soil of mother earth, without chemicals by fairly paid farmers.” - Sun+Earth This summer, Emerald is on a mission to learn more about Sun+Earth Certified cannabis. Join us each week as we interview certified growers and manufacturers across the U.S. This week, Emerald sat down with Monique Ramirez, co-owner of … [Read more...] about Sun+Earth Series: Sunbright Gardens
OP-ED: Protect Your Cannabis Product During Looting
By Terry Blevins I am a former law enforcement officer and security expert for the U.S. Department of State. I currently own Armaplex Security in Los Angeles, and have worked to develop security plans with hundreds of cannabis companies throughout California. I have recently been asked a lot of questions in regards to looting, and how thefts have affected cannabis businesses … [Read more...] about OP-ED: Protect Your Cannabis Product During Looting