Board rejects proposed cannabis business along Anza highway-DSphotos -1
The Riverside Board of Supervisors halted a plan that would create a marijuana dispensary out of the building that currently houses Yilberto’s Mexican Restaurant Tuesday, June 14. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
In the face of overwhelming community opposition, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, June 14, denied a permit for a proposed cannabis business along Highway 371 in Anza.“I respect the communities in my district, what they look and feel like,” Supervisor Chuck Washington said ahead of the 3-0 vote against the Cannabis 21+ request for a conditional use permit. “This would have a detrimental effect to the look and feel of the Anza Valley. I can support cannabis outlets at appropriate locations. I don’t think this is the right location.”Board Chairman Jeff Hewitt was absent and Supervisor Manuel Perez abstained. Supervisors Kevin Jeffries and Karen Spiegel joined Washington in voting no.About two dozen people from Anza and Aguanga appeared before the board
