Cannabis has shown promise for treating chronic pain with a relatively low risk for addiction. Here, three North Bay athletes share their experiences using #cannabis while recovering from injuries. emeraldreport.com/cannabis-sport…

A new group looks to raise the profile of #cannabis cultivated in the rolling hills and microclimates of Sonoma County. emeraldreport.com/sonoma-valley-…

New Los Angeles Times editorial: "The more California cities prohibit legitimate marijuana businesses, the more likely medical and recreational pot consumers will rely on unlicensed sellers." emeraldreport.com/la-times-edito…

The #EmeraldCup has the official green light for December 15 and 16 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds. Here's why we're stoked: emeraldreport.com/emerald-cup-20…

ICYMI: A Sonoma County #cannabis cultivation company will cease operations this fall after a group of neighbors filed a lawsuit alleging noxious odors and noise. emeraldreport.com/petaluma-canna…

Even if your state sanctions cannabis, your boss doesn’t have to. Think that’s not fair? Read about it here:

Nearly 20 percent of #cannabis products in California have failed tests for potency and purity since the state started requiring the checks on July 1. emeraldreport.com/cannabis-testi…

More than nine months into California’s recreational cannabis market, dozens of local businesses are still growing — and hiring. #CannabisJobs emeraldreport.com/cannabis-jobs-…

Comedian Doug Benson will host this year's #EmeraldCup along with performances from gypsy-punk pioneers Gogol Bordello, Big Gigantic, Protoje, Nashville singer Margo Price and more. emeraldreport.com/emerald-cup-do…

Want to try a CBD salve without paying dispensary prices? Follow a few easy instructions to create a #cannabis topical that blends bud, beeswax, olive oil and spices. emeraldreport.com/how-to-make-ca…

Tears streamed down Jana Adams’ face when her attorney delivered the news by phone that her 5-year-old daughter, Brooke, can continue attending public elementary school — and bring with her the cannabis-based medication she needs. #MedicalCannabis emeraldreport.com/judge-rules-sa…

Santa Rosa manufacturing company @DeltaSeparation has gone "zero to 180 mph," said CEO Ben Stephens, as demand for cannabis extraction tools booms. emeraldreport.com/cannabis-oil-e…

Tomorrow is our next Willits mobile office event! Staff will be available to process your cannabis application documents, answer questions, and update permit credentials. September 28, 10… instagram.com/p/BoPOxoRFAGT/…

Gov. Brown signed a bill aimed at addressing the lasting effects of marijuana criminalization on those now trying to enter the legal cannabis market. #CannabisEquity emeraldreport.com/cannabis-equit…

Even if the legalization provisions in the 2018 farm bill pass, #hemp will remain a tightly regulated crop facing plenty of regulatory and legal challenges. emeraldreport.com/hemp-legal-far…

NEW: 62% of US adults now say the use of marijuana should be legal. The latest Pew Research Center survey comes as four states prepare to vote on marijuana legalization next month: Michigan and North Dakota on recreational use, Missouri and Utah on medical use. pewrsr.ch/2E9u3hd

November ballot initiatives could bring new medical and recreational cannabis laws in nearly a dozen states. A Santa Rosa cannabis company is going on the road with HeadCount | Register To Vote to encourage pro-pot voters to toke the vote. emeraldreport.com/want-to-toke-y…

Tomorrow, Canada will become the second country in the world to legalize #cannabis. Here are key lessons from California's legal market, warts and all. emeraldreport.com/canada-cannabi…

Chilly nights, towering plants and pungent smells. It’s cannabis harvest season in Northern California. See inside the harvest frenzy at farms from the Bay Area to Humboldt County. #Croptober emeraldreport.com/croptober-2018…

Looking to start cultivating #cannabis or expand your operation? Here are five grow-ready properties on the market in Northern California. emeraldreport.com/cannabis-farms…