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First marijuana consumption venue opens in San Diego County

The first marijuana consumption venue in San Diego County has opened.

News April 21
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California touts seizure of $316M in unlicensed cannabis in first quarter

California authorities have seized more than $316 million in unlicensed cannabis and $474,000 in cash in the first…

News April 14
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Big players enter hemp-derived THC drink market amid growing restrictions, bans

Another week, another move from an established company into the federally legal, hemp-derived THC market.

News April 7
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California’s capital city OKs marijuana consumption lounge licenses

The Sacramento City Council approved a measure that paves a path for California's capital to issue consumption lounge…

News November 20
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California seized more than 150K pounds of illegal cannabis in 2024, agencies say

California law enforcement agencies continue to ramp up raids and seizures against illegal grows and operators.

News November 11
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Judge rejects petition to pause California ban on intoxicating hemp products

A California judge has temporarily upheld a wide-ranging. statewide ban on nearly all consumer hemp products containing THC.

News October 15
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California cannabis lounges and retailers outline plans to embrace cafe law

California cannabis microbusinesses and retailers hope a new state law that widely expands their ability to offer food,…

News October 15
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California governor approves consumption cafes, vetoes cannabis events bill

The day after California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed small farmers to sell…

News September 30
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California emergency orders restricting intoxicating hemp products now in effect

Emergency regulations issued by California Gov. Gavin Newsom a few weeks ago limiting the sale and production of…

News September 24
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