Reporter Adam Elmahrek talks with attorney Matthew Pappas about controversial new video of Santa Ana Police raiding his client’s marijuana dispensary.
Tag: pot shop
Santa Ana to Investigate Police Conduct in Pot Shop Raid
An attorney representing medical marijuana dispensaries claims video clips from the raid show officers consuming food laced with marijuana. Police chief says he will launch an investigation.
Anaheim Targets Landlords in Effort to Close Illegal Pot Shops
Anaheim officials are taking steps to expand their enforcement powers so they can take civil or criminal actions against property owners who rent to pot shops.
DA Contract Sparks Concern at County; Lake Forest Could Regulate Vendors’ Politics
For This Week’s Civic Agenda, OC Supervisors welcome their newest member, shuffle around key commission appointments and look at a controversial DA contract that one supervisor says is an example of friends hiring friends. Meanwhile, Lake Forest could restrict political contributions from city vendors.
Santa Ana Chief Hears Concerns of Lacy Residents
Residents spoke up about the influence of violence, disturbances, and marijuana and alcohol use on their neighborhood.
Santa Ana Backs Off Pot Shop and Charter Proposals
After many complaints from residents, Santa Ana City Council votes down proposals that would have changed the city’s regulation of pot shops and lifted campaign finance limits.
Santa Ana Pot Initiative Could Trigger Wave of Campaign Cash
Ethics experts say the city’s initiative to strictly regulate marijuana cooperatives could also mean a flood of campaign contributions, as the likely maximum would be 12 permits. Some 150 businesses are currently selling marijuana.










