California

A publicly-funded social equity incubator for cannabis edibles businesses has launched in Oakland, California.

The cannabis industry has been hit hard by wildfires raging up and down the West Coast.

New York-based Columbia Care has agreed to acquire Project Cannabis, a California cannabis brand, in a $69 million stock and cash deal.

Eaze has expanded its Social Equity Partners Program to feature Los Angeles-based brands. The program allows customers to selectively view, purchase from, and support disadvantaged entrepreneurs.

California cannabis company Vibe Bioscience is set to acquire Cathedral Asset Holding Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ventura Cannabis and Wellness Corp.

A recent investigation of rolling paper products found that 90% contained some quantity of heavy metals, with 8 percent testing higher than “the allowable limits” under California’s cannabis rules.

A recent study by San Diego State University shows that after-hours cannabis use by employees has no negative effects on workplace performance.

Killer Mike and El-P, the rappers known collectively as Run the Jewels, have partnered with cannabis companies Cookies and Lemonnade to provide their first branded cannabis strain, Ooh Lala.

The City College of San Francisco has announced a two-year cannabis studies degree starting this fall; the degree program is based on three courses: Introduction to Cannabis, Anthropology of Cannabis, and Psychology of Psychoactive Drugs.

While felony cannabis arrests have dropped in California since legalization took effect, the troubling trend of enforcement being prioritized against minority communities has continued.

A proposal from the California Assembly would levy civil fines up to $30,000 per day to anyone who provides building space, advertising platforms, and other services to unlicensed cannabis operators.

California’s Long Beach City College has announced its first class focused on the cannabis industry: the eight-week course will cover cannabis cultivation, retail, history, and an overview of the state’s seed-to-sale system.

Mike Tyson’s the Ranch Companies has announced a partnership with Smart Cups to manufacture printed, water-soluble cannabinoid products; consumers will be able to add their own liquid to create unique beverage infusions.

California officials have started issuing tax warrants against unlicensed cannabis retailers throughout Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.

A Grand Jury report has condemned cannabis regulations set by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors for mismanaging the local industry and ignoring its environmental impacts.

The San Francisco Office of Cannabis warned SF-based cannabis businesses to expect potential criminal attacks during protests scheduled for the holiday weekend.

The Los Angeles city council has unanimously approved new regulations that will tighten up the cannabis social equity program and create rules for licensing new dispensaries in city neighborhoods that have already reached their cap.

Hightimes Holding Corp. announced this week it would acquire California cannabis delivery company Mountain High Recreation in the company’s latest move in its transition to a retail business model.

John Salley, former NBA player turned entrepreneur, has teamed up with insurance industry veteran Daron Philips to launch The Cannabis Plan with National Insurance Partners.

California cannabis operators have accused Border Patrol agents of confiscating cash and legal cannabis products at certain border checkpoints throughout the state.

Brian Lannon, the co-founder and former CEO for Cannalysis, a California testing lab, has filed suit against the company over allegations of wrongful termination, fraudulent activities, and more.

San Diego is the latest California city to establish a city-specific agency dedicated to licensing and regulating businesses in the cannabis space.

Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch announced the clearing of 2,735 low-level cannabis convictions last week.

Brent and Barry Walkers are the two brothers behind Dub Bros, a California-based, vertically integrated cannabis company with a foothold in multiple state-legal marketplaces.