San Bernardino

SAN BERNARDINO >> While voters in November will get to choose whether to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in the city with certain restrictions, opponents of the measure might compete with another ballot item that allows dispensaries with a different set of restrictions. The City Council voted Tuesday night to put a proposed regulatory scheme on the ballot, after making clear that the majority of them personally opposed the proposal either philosophically or in its details. 
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With the certainty of a politically viable marijuana legalization measure on the November ballot, Inland cities are increasingly finding themselves in a position where it is no longer feasible to continue ignoring the issue. In recent months, there have been indications that a number of cities are contemplating regulation, including Banning and San Bernardino, while voters in Perris and Upland are set to vote on the matter in November. Marijuana use, for medicinal and recreational 
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Bankrupt California city eyes marijuana for revenue

By Kelley Beaucar Vlahos The bankrupt California city of San Bernardino has a new idea for raising revenue – legalize medical marijuana, and tax the pot. Ironically, the plan was spurred by concerns about not having enough resources to crack down on the illegal medical marijuana dealers springing up all over town. So the city is now looking at legalizing the sellers, and using the proceeds to enforce the regulations. It’s not quite “if you 
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