Peter Hecht, former political writer and Los Angeles bureau chief for the Sacramento Bee, has been reporting on cannabis since 2009. His coverage has been honored for explanatory reporting in the "Best of the West" journalism awards and earned an Excellence in Journalism prize from the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Hecht is the author of the book “Weed Land: Inside America’s Marijuana Epicenter and How Pot Went Legit.”
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California’s Cannabis Priestess Arrested on Felony Charge
Peter Hecht - Published on October 4, 2017read moreHeidi Grossman-Lepp wanted to protect cannabis growers under the legal shield of religious freedom. Then a shooting drew the attention of the police.
The Dianne Feinstein Mystery: Why Is She California’s Last Prohibitionist?
Peter Hecht - Published on September 25, 2017read moreShe announced her re-election bid this morning. But will her drug warrior ways hurt her chances for another term?
