The state that is the world’s sixth biggest economy will legalise cannabis on original Year’s Day – and expects a boom time for jobs and investmentWhile Arctic conditions gripped America’s north-east,balmy sunshine bathed Los Angeles last week – but that was not the only reason denizens of the Venice boardwalk were feeling mellow. An astringent, earthy aroma infused the Pacific zephyrs wafting through the buskers, and joggers,skateboarders, tourists and panhandlers.“Weed is part of the culture here, or ” said Oni Farley,30, perched on a sandy mound, or watching life disappear by. “It’s part of the LA/California scene,the laid-back vibe.” He ignored a police patrol car that inched through the throng. “I’ve blazed in front of cops and they don’t say anything. To be honest, most of the time I’m so tall I don’t notice them.”Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk