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Video published October 19, 2010 | Download MP4 | View transcript
Above: California could become the first state in the nation to legalize marijuana under Proposition 19, a ballot initiative that would regulate and tax pot just like alcohol. KPBS takes a look at who stands to lose and who stands to gain if Prop. 19 passes.
Money
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Study Says Prop. 19 Unlikely To Affect Drug Groups' Revenues
A new study by the Rand Corporation says Proposition 19, that would legalize marijuana in California, would pinch Mexican drug smugglers' pocketbooks. But Proposition 19 would not pack the wallop backers advertise.
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Prop 19: Legal Weed In Calif.
- Oct. 8
- Health
Why will California voters become the deciders on whether recreational marijuana should be legal and taxed? That's Prop 19 on your November ballot. Learn the details of the ballot measure.
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Is Pot The Next Big Thing?
- Oct. 4
- Health
The prospect of legalizing California's $14 billion marijuana industry has many believing the Golden State could find its way out of an economic slump as the marijuana state. Find out who stands to win and lose if the underground pot business goes above-ground.
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Council Discusses Regulations For Medical Marijuana Shops
- Sept. 14 These Days
How should medical marijuana dispensaries be regulated in the City of San Diego? We speak to Reporter Alison St. John, and Alex Kreit, chair of the city's Medical Marijuana Task Force, about the regulations being considered by the council, and the timeline for when an ordinance could be approved.
Crime
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Record 105 Ton Marijuana Seizure In Tijuana
- Oct. 18
- Border
Tijuana police seized a record 105 tons of marijuana they say was headed for sale in the United States. It’s one of the biggest pot busts in all of Mexico in recent years.
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How Would Legalizing Pot Impact Cartel Violence?
- Oct. 15
- Border
One of the arguments made by supporters of Prop. 19 is that regulating it will reduce drug cartel violence. Officials on both sides of the border doubt whether it would have a significant impact.
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US, Mexican Authorities Say Prop. 19 Won't Squelch Drug Cartel Violence
- Oct. 11
- Border
Supporters of Proposition 19, that would legalize marijuana in California, argue that regulating the drug will end violence associated with Mexican drug cartels. Officials on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border doubt that because marijuana is just one of many drugs that cartels smuggle.
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New Marijuana Law Decreases Penalty
- Oct. 1
The deadline for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to sign or veto hundreds of bills passed Thursday night. One of the bills he signed into law changes the penalty for marijuana possession.
Politics
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California's Marijuana Proposition
- Oct. 19 These Days
- Border
California could be the first state in the nation to legalize marijuana if Proposition 19 passes this November. The initiative would make recreational use of marijuana legal and allow cities and counties to tax and regulate the sale of the drug. We'll discuss details of the initiative and the KPBS documentary about Prop. 19 called "The Marijuana State," set to broadcast Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 9 p.m. on KPBS Television. ...
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Feds Oppose Calif. Prop 19 To Legalize Marijuana
Attorney General Eric Holder says the federal government will enforce its marijuana laws in California even if the state's voters approve a ballot measure to legalize the drug.
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Where Do Your Representatives Stand On Pot?
- Oct. 14
Elected officials in San Diego are either opposed to Proposition 19 or don’t want to make their position public, according to the results of a KPBS survey. Find out where they stand.
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County Supervisors Say 'No' To Legalizing Pot
- Sept. 14
This story was updated at 3:53 p.m.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors say they don't support Proposition 19, a ballot initiative that would legalize marijuana.
Society
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The Odd History Of Marijuana In The U.S.
- Oct. 7 These Days
- Health
- Border
Cannabis, or hemp, has been grown in the U.S. since the days of George Washington. But it has been prohibited for personal or recreational use since 1913. We look at the remarkable history of marijuana in this country, including its early reputation for making users violent and insane, up to present-day efforts to legalize it.
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Health Effects Of Marijuana
- Sept. 27 These Days
- Health
We'll learn about the latest scientific research on the health impacts of cannabis.
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Do You Want To Legalize Pot In CA?
- Sept. 20
California voters will be asked whether they want marijuana legalized on November 2. The outcome could have longer-lasting and further-reaching affects than anything else you’ll be asked to vote on this November, including choosing a new governor and deciding who you’ll send to the Senate.
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California Politics Go To Pot
- Sept. 14
- Health
The San Diego Board of Supervisors took a stand this week on legalizing marijuana in California. They're opposed. Unanimously. But drive a few hundred miles north and visit the Oakland City Council. They voted in favor of legalization. Unanimously.
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