California Cannabis Farmers Refuse to Evacuate as Fire Encroaches
Tue / Sep 29th
Some cannabis farmers near the August Complex wildfires in Northern California are refusing to evacuate and abandon their crops.
California was the first state to legalize medical cannabis and has quickly become the largest adult-use cannabis market in the world. 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. Read on for the latest news on California cannabis, and scroll through for the full archives.
Tue / Sep 29th
Some cannabis farmers near the August Complex wildfires in Northern California are refusing to evacuate and abandon their crops.
Wed / Sep 16th
A publicly-funded social equity incubator for cannabis edibles businesses has launched in Oakland, California.
Tue / Sep 15th
The cannabis industry has been hit hard by wildfires raging up and down the West Coast.
Wed / Sep 9th
New York-based Columbia Care has agreed to acquire Project Cannabis, a California cannabis brand, in a $69 million stock and cash deal.
Thu / Sep 3rd
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.
Tue / Sep 1st
California cannabis company Vibe Bioscience is set to acquire Cathedral Asset Holding Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ventura Cannabis and Wellness Corp.
Mon / Aug 31st
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.
Fri / Aug 14th
A recent study by San Diego State University shows that after-hours cannabis use by employees has no negative effects on workplace performance.
Wed / Jul 29th
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.
Mon / Jul 27th
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.
Wed / Jul 22nd
While felony cannabis arrests have dropped in California since legalization took effect, the troubling trend of enforcement being prioritized against minority communities has continued.
Tue / Jul 21st
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.
Fri / Jul 17th
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.
Wed / Jul 15th
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.
Thu / Jul 9th
California officials have started issuing tax warrants against unlicensed cannabis retailers throughout Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties.
Tue / Jul 7th
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.
Fri / Jul 3rd
The San Francisco Office of Cannabis warned SF-based cannabis businesses to expect potential criminal attacks during protests scheduled for the holiday weekend.
Thu / Jul 2nd
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.
Wed / Jul 1st
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.
Wed / Jul 1st
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.
Tue / Jun 30th
California cannabis operators have accused Border Patrol agents of confiscating cash and legal cannabis products at certain border checkpoints throughout the state.
Tue / Jun 30th
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.
Tue / Jun 30th
San Diego is the latest California city to establish a city-specific agency dedicated to licensing and regulating businesses in the cannabis space.
Mon / Jun 29th
Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch announced the clearing of 2,735 low-level cannabis convictions last week.
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