Berkeley, California Becomes First U.S. Sanctuary City for Cannabis
Wed / Feb 14th
The Berkeley, California City Council has passed a resolution to make the city the first cannabis sanctuary city in the… Read More
California
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.
Review: Emerald Organics Chocolate Truffles
Fri / Feb 9th
Edibles make up a huge category of cannabis products. We have come a long way since Brownie Mary made the… Read More
San Francisco to Expunge Some Cannabis Convictions
Thu / Feb 1st
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón will retroactively apply criminal justice reforms in the state’s cannabis legalization law to misdemeanor… Read More
Activist Dennis Peron, Who Sparked California’s Medical Cannabis Movement, Dies at 72
Mon / Jan 29th
Medical cannabis activist Dennis Peron, who is often credited as the “father of medical marijuana,” passed away on January 27… Read More
California Growers Association Sues California Over Large-Scale Cannabis Cultivation Concerns
Thu / Jan 25th
The California Growers Association is suing the state, contending that the Department of Food and Agriculture defied the will of… Read More
Cannabis Tech Company Partners with Nonprofit to Increase Social Equity in Cannabis
Fri / Jan 19th
Eaze is partnering with Oakland, California-based nonprofit The Hood Incubator in their efforts to bring social equity to the cannabis space.… Read More
Eaze Report: Californians Ordering Cannabis Every 10 Seconds; Baby Boomers Getting on Board
Thu / Jan 18th
Cannabis technology company Eaze has released its 2017 State of Cannabis report, which found a 19 percent annual increase among… Read More
19 Attorney Generals Send Letter to Congress Asking for Cannabis Banking Protection Legislation
Wed / Jan 17th
Attorney generals from 17 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam have sent a letter to members of Congress urging them to… Read More
Los Angeles Awards First Licenses Under Prop. 64 Rules
Mon / Jan 15th
The City of Los Angeles, California has granted its first licenses under the state’s new cannabis regime, according to an… Read More
California Bill Would Force Courts to Expunge Low-Level Cannabis Crimes
Wed / Jan 10th
A bill introduced in California would make it easier for individuals with low-level cannabis convictions to expunge the charge from… Read More
Cannabis Still Banned on California College Campuses
Tue / Jan 9th
The University of California System – which includes all “UC” colleges and universities and 114 community colleges – has not… Read More
California AG Wants Meeting with Federal Attorneys About Cannabis
Mon / Jan 8th
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has asked to meet with the state’s four federal prosecutors to figure out whether they… Read More
Cannabis Barred from Coachella Despite Legalization
Mon / Jan 8th
Despite legalization taking effect in California on Jan. 1, Coachella concert-goers are not allowed to bring cannabis to the event,… Read More
MedMen Launches ‘Faces’ Cannabis Ad Campaign in California
Fri / Jan 5th
MedMen, producers of cannabis products in two states, are rolling out an advertising campaign in California called “Faces” which will… Read More
New Year Brings Adult-Use Sales to California
Tue / Jan 2nd
As the clock struck midnight Jan. 1, Proposition 64 took effect in California legalizing cannabis for adult use. According to… Read More
Mike Tyson Breaks Ground on Cannabis Ranch
Tue / Jan 2nd
Mike Tyson, the former professional boxer and World Champion, has broken ground on a 40-acre plot of land in California… Read More
Jack in the Box to Offer a ‘Munchie Meal’ as Legalization Comes to California
Fri / Dec 29th
Fast food chain Jack in the Box has partnered with cannabis-centric media company Merry Jane on a Munchie Meal, which… Read More
Prosecutor: Vermont State Attorney Had No Knowledge of Parents’ Cannabis Gifting Scheme
Fri / Dec 29th
The York County, Nebraska prosecutor handling the case of the elderly couple from California stopped with more than 25 bags… Read More
Michael Senderovich: Identifying and Insuring Cannabis Risks
Thu / Dec 28th
Michael Senderovich is the founder and president of Zeyger Insurance Services, a California insurance brokerage working with cannabis companies despite… Read More
California County-Licensed Cannabis Distribution Company Employees Arrested During Traffic Stop
Thu / Dec 28th
California Highway Patrol officers arrested two employees of a Mendocino County-licensed cannabis delivery company on Friday claiming their operation is… Read More
Elderly Couple Arrested with Cannabis ‘Gifts’ are Parents of Vermont State Prosecutor
Wed / Dec 27th
An elderly couple made headlines last week after they were arrested in Nebraska with 60 pounds of cannabis, telling police… Read More
California’s Golden Gate District Transportation Authority Bans Cannabis Advertising
Wed / Dec 27th
California’s Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District has banned cannabis related advertising, the San Francisco Examiner reports. The move… Read More
California Cannabis Track and Trace Update
Fri / Dec 22nd
Franwell’s METRC has been selected for California’s track and trace system and cannabis businesses throughout the state are scrambling to… Read More
Stories and Photos from Emerald Cup 2017
Fri / Dec 22nd
Last weekend was the 14th annual celebration of the Emerald Cup at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California.… Read More