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David Downs

@davidrdowns

Cannabis Editor |? | San Francisco Chronicle. Award-winning journalist. Best-selling author.

Emerald Cup 2017 By David Downs
POV

Emerald Cup 2017 review — Requiem for a gray market

David Downs
Culture

Emerald Cup 2017 winners: Designer cannabis takes the day

David Downs
Pinkleberry | Photo by Erica Edwards
News

Announcing the GreenState Cannabis Awards 2018

David Downs
cannabis research at uc berkeley
Culture

UC Berkeley to highlight cannabis research

David Downs
medical marijuana card
Reviews

Bay Area has wide range of options to get your medical marijuana card

David Downs
Dr. Floyd Huen meets with Apothecarium patient Dieter Schien, who uses cannabis in liu of opioids. Photo: Michael Short, Special To The Chronicle
News

Medical marijuana could help many more seniors, but some still see a threat

David Downs
NFL
POV

Two cheers for NFL inching forward on medical cannabis

David Downs
When The Chronicle launched its cannabis section, GreenState, in March with a special print edition, the response was inspiring.
Culture

Mainstreaming the cannabis wellness movement

David Downs

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