Will California Allow Coffee and Music in Cannabis Lounges?
Six years after Californians legalized weed, it’s still illegal to make a grilled cheese sandwich and serve it to someone in a licensed cannabis lounge. God forbid that a fol
California law wants to ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born after 2006
The strongest and wildest approach yet to discourage teenage tobacco use at the state level is taking shape. A new California law would ban all tobacco sales for residents born on
California Announces New Funding Program to Strengthen Cannabis Industry
California will offer millions in grants to expand access to the regulated cannabis industry, the state announced last week. The Department of Cannabis Control said the grant progr
New California law would allow cannabis catering
According to KTLA 5, a new law in the California state legislature could finally allow private events to have cannabis catering. As society increasingly accepts cannabis as an alte
California Legislature introduces the Cannabis Cafe Act
A California lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow the state’s licensed cannabis consumption lounges to sell freshly made food and beverages and host live events. T
Did California judges just rule all cannabis businesses illegal?
California Circuit Court of Appeals criminalized marijuana dealings under RICO law Last Wednesday, a panel of judges in a California court ruled that running a cannabis business is
Study shows California law enforcement agencies are more likely to arrest black teenagers
An annual report released Jan. 1 by the Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA) has many observations about California law enforcement officials. This is the sixth repo
Best Pre-Rolls in California in 2023
Pre-rolls are a great way to try out a few different strains and brands without breaking the bank. Consider it a test smoke before committing to an eight. And there’s no shor
California Gov. Gavin Newsom pardons 10, some cannabis convictions
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Dec. 23 announced 10 pardons, including at least two on cannabis-related charges. Some of the charges are decades old, and one charge dates back to
California just banned flavored vapes, swishers, backwoods
This week, California stores were forced to stop selling flavored vape, e-cigarette and tobacco products, including some Swisher Sweet and Backwoods items. In 2020, California vote
A new California law would decriminalize psychedelics — but not all
In the everlasting words of Aaliyah, if you don’t succeed the first time, dust yourself off and try again. That’s exactly what California Sen. Scott Wiener (D) did this
Baja California governor says she is “completely behind schedule” on medical cannabis
The leader of Mexico’s Baja California state last week offered a full-bodied endorsement of medicinal cannabis as the debate over the issue continues to irk the country’
Numerous California cities are approving measures for retail cannabis
A majority of the approved cannabis-related initiatives were in Los Angeles and San Diego counties, giving the green light to the possibility of 70 additional retail cannabis licen
CBD Stores and Vape Shops are Booming in California
In the last few years, tobacco consumption in California has become less widespread than ever; in its place, cannabis and vapes have taken over. Californians seem to be the best ma
California Cannabis Industry Association white paper discusses the dangers of unregulated hemp products
The California Cannabis Industry Association has released a white paper addressing the state of the cannabinoid market. The white paper, entitled PANDORA STAGE The Dangers of a Nat
Do you smoke white label weed? What is it and why is California cracking down on white-label marijuana?
The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) has formally approved regulations for all commercial cannabis licensees, California officials said last week. Section 5032 is one of the most
California AG announces new efforts to combat unlicensed weed cultivation
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced new efforts to crack down on unlicensed marijuana cultivation in the state, saying the illegal weed market still outstrips the regul
California is expanding efforts to curb the illicit marijuana market
SACRAMENTO — With California’s four-year-old legal marijuana market in disarray, the state’s top attorney said Tuesday he will seek a new, broader approach to dis
California: $15 million in grants to support social justice programs
This article was written by Nicolás Jose Rodriguez and originally published on Benzinga. On Monday, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) annou
California: $15 million in grants to support social justice programs
This article was written by Nicolás Jose Rodriguez and originally published on Benzinga. On Monday, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) annou