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Cultivation
Raw Garden Acquires ‘California Love’ to Grow Clean Cannabis Movement
The acquisition strengthens Raw Garden’s mission to expand access to clean cannabis across California.
October 21, 2025
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California City Cracks Down on Unlicensed Smoke Shops
Lancaster law enforcement officials partnered with state officials to target ‘unsafe’ hemp, cannabis and tobacco marketed toward children.
October 17, 2025
California
Lifelong Humboldt County Cultivator Goes Global to Fight Cratering Prices
Jason Gellman of Ridgeline Farms says selling genetics to companies that can amplify his reach is the best way to survive oversupply in California’s legal market.
October 17, 2025
Jason Gellman, a second-generation farmer in Southern Humboldt County, Calif., is the owner and operator of Ridgeline Farms.
Medical Cannabis Access and Pricing
California Governor Vetoes Bill to Allow Medical Cannabis Home Shipments
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto comes at a time when medical cannabis sales continue to shrink, and medical cannabis products have become ‘virtually extinct.’
October 14, 2025
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California
Right to Work Foundation Urges 9th Circuit to Reject California Union Rules for Cannabis Industry
The group filed a brief arguing the state’s mandated labor peace agreements violate federal law and subject workers to coercive union organizing tactics.
October 8, 2025
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California Governor Signs Bill to Halt Cannabis Excise Tax Hike
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to roll back the rate to 15%, beating an Oct. 1 effective date that was included in the bipartisan measure.
September 22, 2025
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California
California Passes Bill to Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products Outside Cannabis Market
The legislation, heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk, also prohibits all synthetic THC products and integrates hemp into the state’s cannabis framework.
September 15, 2025
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California Cannabis Excise Tax Going Back to 15% Next Month, Pending Governor's Signature
The Legislature passed a bill that will suspend the tax from increasing to 19% for three years as the regulated market struggles to compete.
September 12, 2025
California State Sen. Christopher Cabaldon, D-Yolo, discusses Assembly Bill 564 on Sept. 10 on the Senate floor.
California
Glass House Brands Board Member Dies
The California cannabis company announced the death of George Raveling.
September 3, 2025
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California
Glass House Expects Hit to Revenue, Profitability Following ICE Raids
The Southern California cannabis cultivator is scaling back production amid a reduced workforce but expects a fourth-quarter rebound.
August 14, 2025
A federal agent helps execute warranted operations on July 10 at one of Glass House Farms' cannabis cultivation facilities in Southern California.
California
California Could Tighten Cannabis Regulations, Up Penalties After State Audit
Unclear rules and insufficient enforcement ‘hamper’ the Department of Cannabis Control’s ability to identify packaging that’s attractive to children.
August 8, 2025
Cartoons or colorful illustrations on cannabis products that might be associated with children’s products, according to the California State Auditor.
California
Glass House Brands Provides Updates to Recent ICE Raids at 2 Cannabis Cultivation Sites
Among roughly 360 people arrested or detained, only nine were Glass House employees, and none were minors, according to the company.
August 4, 2025
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