In this week’s podcast, we delve into recent developments in Santa Ana’s increasingly entertaining medical marijuana scene: a viral video alleging showing Santa Ana Police eating pot-laced edibles; a lawsuit claiming that Mayor Miguel Pulido has financial interests in the industry; and an alleged quid-pro-quo between Pulido and marijuana shop owners.

We also talk about the ongoing controversy involving Orange County’s animal shelter. The county grand jury has released yet another damning report on the deplorable conditions at the shelter.

Here are some related links to get you up to speed on the conversations:

Santa Ana to Investigate Police Conduct in Pot Shop Raid 6/10/15

Lawsuit: Santa Ana Mayor Has Financial Ties to Pot Shops 6/15/15

Medical Pot Advocate Alleges Santa Ana Mayor Traded Influence for Campaign Cash 6/17/15

County Issues Second Scathing Report on Animal Shelter 6/18/15

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