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CalPotNews.com aggregates news and opinion articles about marijuana and related topics with a focus on California. Blogmaster Bud, a former newspaper reporter and editor, chimes in from time to time, and he welcomes readers to comment and share links freely.

Why pick pot, aka Cannabis, as a blog subject? For starters, it’s a fascinating plant with a unique history, especially as its use (and abuse) has literally changed the landscape of California. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in May said debate about marijuana legalization was due, and Assemblyman Tom Ammiano in February re-introduced a bill to legalize and tax marijuana sales. Coupled with a November ballot initiative that would legalize recreational use for those 21 and up, it’s never been a better, more interesting or more important time to talk about marijuana and the people who use it. We hope CalPotNews will help people do just that.