Announcer live, where you live, this is abc7. I feel this is a giant step toward justice. Recreational marijuana has been legal in california for 30 days and today marked a major change for people convicted of cannabis crimes. I am kristen sze. And i am dan ashley. Taking action to have thousands of misdemeanor convictions thrown out and reduced. Reporter calling the media to his office to announce a major change in policy. We want to address the wrongs that were caused by the failure on the war on drug for many years in this country. Reporter his staff will begin working to reverse more than 3,000 misdemeanor pot convictions and reexamine felony convictions. Never have to come to our court. Reporter also including Violent Crimes like murder, rape, and other serious charges will not be included. Get a little bit of a break. Reporter a new state law will have some defts having their arrest record sealed. Not everybody is in favor of this. Bishop rob allen opposed. You are putting the in
Will not be included. Get a little bit of a break. Reporter a new state law will have some defts having their arrest record sealed. Not everybody is in favor of this. Bishop rob allen opposed. You are putting the individuals that have kept the community in hostage and allow them to come back and take total control of that community again. Reporter but gaskon says the war on drugs hasnt worked and made us safer. I feel this is a giant step toward justice. Reporter in San Francisco, eric thomas, abc7 news. Marijuana legalization opponents today urging lawmakers to take action to protecting the environment. They showed photos of wildlife that are impacted by poisons left behind from pot cultivation. Beginning to understand impact of the major groves of marijuana on the human, health and welfare as well as the environment. Opponents say, toxic pesticides used by growers also harm the environment. Oakland issued four cannabis dispensaries. Those who received permits today the newly announce
Fierce. They were intense. They could be seen for miles, we are told the smoke moved down to the south bay to the san jose area. We are told at this hour, atf has been called to the scene, ba thus fire is highly suspicious. Arson is suspected. Again the second time this fire has burned. A lot of witnesses to this fire, a lot of neighborhoods close to this construction project. We talked to one man who insists to people, get out of the homes. Did the neighbors get out of their homes . Not necessarily, a disabled lady i assisted getting in the car, they were informing of covering their mouths. What do you think about this happening for the second time . Not only the second time hang, i also think its important, it makes you scratch your time its the second time in this building. In the context, all of the fires in oakland raise many questions. So, so many questions on this fire on Alameda County officials, by the way, we are already at the emeryville camera. Again it is on the oakland ou