Peter Hecht

Peter Hecht began reporting on America's marijuana phenomenon in 2009, starting with a quixotic medical marijuana taxation vote in Oakland and continuing with coverage of pot legalization efforts and burgeoning cannabis commerce that swept California and beyond. His marijuana coverage for The Sacramento Bee was honored for explanatory reporting in the "Best of the West" journalism awards and earned an Excellence in Journalism prize from the Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

Hecht has served as The Sacramento Bee's political writer and Los Angeles bureau chief. He has reported from nine countries in Latin America and trained journalists in Peru on behalf of the International Center for Journalists.

Learn more about his book and current reporting at www.weedlandbook.com