SF Four Twenty Bash Canceled, Alternatives Abound

0:00It's April 16th. Welcome in. This is California News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. San Francisco's official 420 Bash on Hippie Hill and Golden Gate Park is canceled for the third straight year, mainly because organizers can't. Snack sponsorships amid tough times in the cannabis biz, plus city budget cuts hitting staffing hard. The event kicked off big after legalization in 2017, with the city footing bills for security, bathrooms and medics, but it's been on ice. Since 2023, paused indefinitely by the Reckon Parks Department, folks in the Bay Area aren't letting that kill the vibe though. Expect crowds anyway at Hippie Hill, where a free volleyball and kickball tourney. Called Peace, Love, and Volo, takes the field from 1pm to 6pm on April 20th, but plenty will spark up regardless, just like pre-legal. Meanwhile, the SF Spacewalk and other spots are lighting it up with alternatives.

1:00All week, art shows, drop parties, reggae gigs, paint sessions, and festivals from San Jose to Oakland, capping with 420 Bash's on the actual day. Puppet token stays illegal statewide without permits, even for 21 and older adults, finds up to 100 bucks in city parks like Golden. Gate though enforcements low priority here. The steer clear of federal lands like the Presidio, where it's a misdemeanor with real jail time. Rain might dampen outdoor plans, so check the forecast and keep the good vibes rolling safely.