Los Angeles Files First Civil Suit Against Unlicensed Dispensary
The city of Los Angeles, California is suing Kush Club 20, an unlicensed cannabis dispensary, claiming that it was selling… Read More
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California
California was the first state to legalize medical cannabis and has grown the largest adult-use cannabis market in the world since its inception. The state of California is also home to Humboldt County and the “Emerald Triangle,” where expert growers are known for producing some of the best cannabis in the world.
Medical Cannabis-for-Pets Bill Introduced In California
A bill introduced in California would allow veterinarians to recommend cannabis products for pets, VIN News Service reports. The measure… Read More
LA County, California Using Algorithms to Expunge Cannabis Convictions
Prosecutors in Los Angeles County, California are working with nonprofit tech organization Code for America to erase or reduce as… Read More
Cresco Lab Acquires Origin House in Largest-Ever Public Cannabis Company Takeover
Chicago, Illinois-based Cresco Labs is set to acquire California’s Origin House in an $850 million, all-stock deal, the company announced… Read More
San Diego Considering Social-Use Lounges
The San Diego, California Economic Development Committee has heard proposals on cannabis consumption lounges and is now considering whether to… Read More
California Cannabis Firm Completes Renewable Energy Project
Canndescent has completed its commercial-scale solar project in Desert Springs, California, the company announced on Monday. The 282.6-kilowatt system uses… Read More
San Francisco Will Issue Cannabis Smoking Permits for Events
The city of San Francisco will implement a system to permit cannabis smoking at events within city limits, according to… Read More
San Francisco Expunges 9,000 Prior Cannabis Convictions
The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office has expunged 9,362 felony and misdemeanor cannabis convictions dating from as far back as… Read More
California’s Legal Cannabis Supply May Run Out By Summer
California’s cannabis growers are almost entirely operating on temporary permits that are about to expire, which would create a huge… Read More
California Tax Revenues Total Just $345.2 Million For 2018
California released their tax earnings for the fourth and final quarter of 2018, completing the first full year of legal… Read More
California Gov. Tells National Guard to Eliminate Unlicensed Cannabis Grows
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that the National Guard has been ordered to eliminate all unlicensed cannabis grows in California,… Read More
California Legislation Aims to Cut Taxes for Compassionate-Care Cannabis
A bill introduced to the California state Senate may change the tax law surrounding non-profit distribution of cannabis in the… Read More
California Regulators Shut Down Two Unlicensed Cannabis Companies
According to an announcement from the Bureau of Cannabis Control, two businesses in Sacramento and Los Angeles County have been… Read More
California May Cut Cannabis Taxes Soon
California lawmakers have announced a bill that would reduce cannabis excise taxes and eliminate cultivation taxes, The Sacramento Bee reports. Assembly Bill… Read More
Liz Gehl: Executive Recruiting for the Cannabis Industry
Liz Gehl is the founder and top recruiter for Gehl Search Partners, an executive recruitment firm that specializes in highly… Read More
California’s New Stringent Testing Discovers Lead in Vape Cartridges
Regulators in California are rejecting a “concerning” number of cannabis oil vape cartridges for lead contamination, according to a Leafly report.… Read More
Website Offers Free Cannabis to Government Workers During Shutdown
BudTrader.com is offering free cannabis to furloughed government workers while the government is shut down, according to The Hill. BudTrader is… Read More
California Highway Patrol Confiscated $250,000 From Licensed Cannabis Transporters
Two owners of a cannabis transport company are suing the California Highway Patrol (CHP) following the arrest of two delivery… Read More
California Regulators OK Statewide Cannabis Delivery
On Wednesday, regulators in California gave approval for statewide cannabis delivery, even in communities where the cannabis industry is banned… Read More
California’s Cannabis Tax Income Far Lower Than Expected
Newly-elected California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s state budget shows that by the end of June the state expects to collect just… Read More
Kristi Knoblich Palmer: Building a Beloved Cannabis Edibles Brand
Kristi Knoblich Palmer is the co-founder of Kiva Confections, one of California’s most successful and recognizable cannabis edibles brands. We… Read More
California Grace Period for Unlicensed Cannabis Co-ops Expires Jan. 9
The period within which unlicensed medical co-operatives are allowed to operate in California is coming to an end on January… Read More
Humboldt Legends Pre-Rolls Review
Humboldt Legends was one of the first to bring stylish packaging to California’s pre-roll market during the 215 medical days.… Read More
West Hollywood Approves Cannabis Cafes, Lounges
The city of West Hollywood has announced license approvals for cannabis cafes and lounges, as well as other cannabis businesses, Eater… Read More