Legalized marijuana was supposed to bring a major boost to California's economy, but regulating the $5 billion dollar industry hasn't been easy.

The widespread use of banned pesticides and chemicals continues without proper enforcement.

For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with  Paige St. John, investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times.

Legalized marijuana was supposed to bring a major boost to California's economy, but regulating the $5 billion dollar industry hasn't been easy. The widespread use of banned pesticides and chemicals continues without proper enforcement. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Bret Burkhart spoke with Paige St. John, investigative reporter for the Los Angeles Times.

Illegal pesticides used in marijuana crop farming after legalization

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Illegal pesticides used in marijuana crop farming after legalization

Illegal pesticides used in marijuana crop farming after legalization