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Marijuana Shops in Los Angeles and L.A. County - Cannabis Dispensaries & Collectives

Everyone wants to know what's happening with the opening or closing of medical marijuana shops and dispensaries in the Los Angeles city and L.A. county areas.  Though the council has mandated the closing of the vast majority of the L.A. city and county's 750 plus dispensaries and cannabis collectives, the fact is that many are resisting the order and clinging to hopes that they will remain in business. 

An astounding fact: Medical marijuana dispensaries outnumber Starbucks in L.A. county by 4-1. Unbelievable!

For more information on the fate of legal medical marijuana shops and cannabis collectives in Los Angeles, check this blog often.  Other helpful resources include a local section of the NORML website as well as the L.A. Times news feed for medical marijuana shops in L.A. county and the city itself. 

For now - apologies this regularly scheduled medical marijuana shop post is not more rich in news and links.  We will do better soon.

Los Angeles Marijuana Dispensary Closings

Could a judge halt the closing of nearly 500 legal medical marijuana dispensaries in Los Angeles?  It's possible.  The marijuana dispensaries cum pot clinics in L.A. have grown up around town in the last two years like, well, weeds. 

The Los Angeles Times has the latest on los angeles dispensary closings here.

In a little-known but shocking statistical development, pot dispensaries now dwarf the number of starbucks in L.A. and L.A. county.  Is that not mind boggling?  It seems around every corner there's a doctor offering medicinal pot complete with a neon sign, sketchy exterior and wonderful smelling interior. 

Stay tuned for additional developments on the medical marijuana dispensary closing front in Los Angeles.

Best Types of Weed - Medical Marijuana and More

The best types of weed are indica sativa crosses, usually about 60 percent indica 40 percent sativa. The indica strain gives the plant the ability to grow large buds with heavy odor, while the sativa will increase the flavor of the weed. The best types of weed to represent this opinion are Northern Lights, Lemon Diesel, or Sour Diesel. Lemon diesel being one of the best types of weed because of its citrus smell, tight buds, and remarkable aftertastes, which leaves a zesty flavor on your pallet. Its lighter green color is indicative of its sativa cross. Sour diesel on the other hand carries over a dark green into its color, from the indica. While the sativa inside of Lemon diesel provides a nice heady high, with a mellow body feel.

Sour Diesel is another one of the best types of weed. Being mostly an indica it has a strong musky odor and dark color, almost like sage. It carries a heavy high, relaxing to the body. Being one of the best types of weed Sour Diesel has a musky flavor, very earthy. It’s one of those kinds of weed that make you want to grab a bite to eat, and curl up next to a nice fire for a nap. Sleep is a definite side effect for some of the best types of weed. On occasion there are the types of weed however that will lift you up, such as the Northern Lights.

Northern lights is one of the best types of weed because its pleasant frosty looks. A very showy weed covered in white crystal, with abundant hairs, and a very pleasant odor. Bordering on a piney smell, with a light pine flavor. Northern Lights is a northern California strain of marijuana. Which is a great region for marijuana growth, and produces some of the best types of weed including Northern Lights. Northern California produces a large majority of some of the best types of weed, to the entire west coast. Humboldt county and Mendocino county are two of the premier growing communities for such weeds.

Further to the North West grows Matatuska Tudra or "ATF" if you have ever heard that term. One of the best types of weed that Alaska has to offer. It is grown in the Matanuska valley of Alaska, hence its name. It posses almost a brown color, with odd pinkish colored hairs, much like premature weed, not like the best type weed that it is. While the looks of this brain buster may be lacking, its smell is robust and refreshing. Once you have smoked Matanuska Tundra however, you will instantly understand why it is one of the best types of weed.

With a high so heavy it could knock you on the floor and a head high so heavy you feel like you are coming down with something. "ATF" is not for the casual smoker, it is indeed one of the best types of weed for the connoisseur, not for the light hearted, or first time user.

Legal Cannabis Dispencerys

These days, it seems like legal cannabis dispensaries are popping up all over the country, so much so that some people forget how to spell the term correctly.  Or perhaps rather that a lapse in spelling memory, people have gotten themselves so high that they end up spelling the pot clinic or store as something like legal cannibas dispencery or legal weed dispencery.  Very interesting stuff.  Very potent stuff from some of the dispensaries!

However you spell it, the legal distribution of weed, or cannabis, if you will, is most certainly on the rise.

Medical Marijuana Approved by D.C. City Council

The district of Columbia just got potentially a lot greener.  The city council has just approved a measure allowing for the sale and distribution of medical marijuana.

The original legislation only allowed for patients to possess no more than two ounces of the drug for a 30 day period. An approved amendment will increase the possession limit to four ounces a month if there’s a medical need, according to the paper.

The bill will provide for between five and eight marijuana dispensaries throughout the city where the drug can be purchased. The cost will be subsidized for patients that cannot afford to pay, the Post reported.

DC Mayor Adrian Fenty is expected to sign the bill. Congress will then have 30 days to review the legislation before it becomes law.

No word on whether marijuana-loving congressmen and women will be venturing into any of the new pot dispensares sure to be spawned by the approval of this mediacal marijuana bill.  Also no word on whether crack-loving city councilman Marion Barry will be setting up his own medical marijuana dispensary for recovering crack-heads. 

Glass Bongs - A Superior Weed Smoking Choice

We only like to smoke out of a glass bong. Plastic bongs are disgusting. Glass bongs are so much easier to clean, and free of carcinogens. Also metal bongs or anything other then a glass bong is just no good for us. Glass bongs are often times cooler looking the other types of bongs. There are 2 types of glass bongs soft glass and hard glass, hard glass being Pyrex. We personally prefer hard glass bongs over the soft glass bong, but we will take either over a plastic or metal bong. Soft glass is often thick glass bongs, with solid colors, non transparent. A hard glass bong or Pyrex glass bong is often times clear, or transparent colored glass. Both types of Glass bongs have glass bowls.
 
One of the huge reasons we prefer a glass bong over any other is the glass bowl. With a glass bowl you are able to conserve the flavor of what you are smoking. Metal bowls just don't do this. Also with most types of bongs, even some glass, you need a grommet to keep your bowl air tight. With a glass bong, or what is known as a "glass on glass" bong, the bowl fits into the down stem of the bong precisely so there is no need for a grommet. This makes a great seal and the air flow of a glass bong like this is amazing. Glass bongs are more expensive than other types of bongs, but we would say the money spent on a glass bong is well worth it. The only true downside to a glass bong is it is breakable. Shopping for a new one is always fun though.
 
Glass bongs are sold in head shops or tobacco shops, both commonly known as "Smoke Shops." The price of a glass bong varies greatly but usually you can find one as low as 40 dollars. The glass on glass bong would run you more in the price range of 120-140 dollars. A glass bong can often time be a piece of art work. Many such glass bongs would go for 350-500 dollars and up. Sizes of bongs also vary greatly, from as short as 6 inches, to 6 feet tall. It is very common to see a glass bong in the shape of Marge Simpson, or a naked lady. Many times you will see the bongs in the shape of crazy sea creatures, or just creatures period. The colors of glass bongs are beautiful, and tantalizing to the eye. Long story short, hands down, we'll take a glass bong any day.

Medical Marijuana News - Pot Dispensary Updates

What's the latest from the world of legalized weed?  Well, the state of California may have a ballot initiative soon debating whether to legalize recreational -- not just medical -- marijuana across the state.  That's exciting stuff, but we won't know whether the measure qualifies for the election for another month or so. 

In other news, both Los Angeles and San Jose city councils have voted to crack down on marijuana dispensary businesses, making serious moves to regulate the number of these legal weed spots that can operate within city limits. 

Many see the rise of medical pot dispensaries as a precursor to full legalization of everyone's favorite green pain reliever and appetite stimulant.  Only time will tell.  Stay tuned to this site for updates.

Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Expo

The Los Angeles Medical Marijuana Expo is coming up on January 16th and 17th 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  With the recent explosion of pot dispensaries and medical marijuana clinics around L.A. this L.A. Medical Marijuana Expo is sure to be the biggest and most important gathering yet of various marijuana industry experts and trade advocates. 

Tickets for the weekend are, appropriately enough, $420, though this gives you a big discount on future Los Angees Medical Marijuana Expos. 

For information on speakers, events, demonstrations, and more, visit the official Medical Marijuana Inc. L.A. Medical Marijuana Expo page.

The Glass Bong ... Superior to the Plastic Bong

We only like to smoke out of glass bongs. Plastic bongs are disgusting. Glass bongs are so much easier to clean, and free of carcinogens. Also metal bongs or anything other then a glass bong is just no good for us. Glass bongs are often times cooler looking the other types of bongs. There are 2 types of glass bongs soft glass and hard glass, hard glass being Pyrex. We personally prefer hard glass bongs over the soft glass bong, but we will take either over a plastic or metal bong. Soft glass is often thick glass bongs, with solid colors, non transparent. A hard glass bong or Pyrex glass bong is often times clear, or transparent colored glass. Both types of Glass bongs have glass bowls.
 
One of the huge reasons we prefer a glass bong over any other is the glass bowl. With a glass bowl you are able to conserve the flavor of what you are smoking. Metal bowls just don't do this. Also with most types of bongs, even some glass, you need a grommet to keep your bowl air tight. With a glass bong, or what is known as a "glass on glass" bong, the bowl fits into the down stem of the bong precisely so there is no need for a grommet. This makes a great seal and the air flow of a glass bong like this is amazing. Glass bongs are more expensive than other types of bongs, but we would say the money spent on a glass bong is well worth it. The only true downside to a glass bong is it is breakable. Shopping for a new one is always fun though.
 
Glass bongs are sold in head shops or tobacco shops, both commonly known as "Smoke Shops." The price of a glass bong varies greatly but usually you can find one as low as 40 dollars. The glass on glass bong would run you more in the price range of 120-140 dollars. A glass bong can often time be a piece of art work. Many such glass bongs would go for 350-500 dollars and up. Sizes of bongs also vary greatly, from as short as 6 inches, to 6 feet tall. It is very common to see a glass bong in the shape of Marge Simpson, or a naked lady. Many times you will see the bongs in the shape of crazy sea creatures, or just creatures period. The colors of glass bongs are beautiful, and tantalizing to the eye. Long story short, hands down, we'll take a glass bong any day.

Will Los Angeles Limit Medical Marijuana Dispensaries?

Only time will tell, but the city council passed a measure in December to get the ball rolling.  More on that development in this L.A. Times Story on the coming pot dispensary crackdown in Los Angeles.

Check back here soon for additional updates on this story.