California Rejects Legal Pot, Even in Producing Areas
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California voters rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized marijuana for personal use, blocking efforts to expand the industry beyond medical purposes in the most populous U.S. state.
Proposition 19 failed 54 percent to 46 percent, according to California’s Secretary of State. Backers included billionaire investor George Soros, who contributed $1 million in support.