Tag: CBT > State by State: California

Finance

Glass House Brands Deconsolidates Dual-Use Business, Applies for Uplisting of Shares to NYSE

The U.S. cannabis company plans to list its subordinate voting shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

June 17, 2026

California

California Cannabis Regulators Launch AI Packaging Compliance Tool 10 Months After Audit Scrutiny

The state’s Cannabis Product Image Analyzer tool is intended to help operators determine if a product’s packaging is attractive to children.

June 10, 2026

Dispensary

Off The Charts Cannabis Dispensary Expands Across California

The dispensary chain, led by CEO Norman Yousif, is opening new locations across the state

May 13, 2026

Cannabis Rescheduling

LEEF Brands Files Applications for DEA Registration, Positioning for Interstate and Global Export Opportunities

The California cannabis company expects interstate and global exports to provide an opportunity to sell into other markets at meaningfully higher prices.

May 8, 2026

Cannabis Rescheduling

Glass House Brands Applies for DEA Registration of Certain Medical Operations

The California cannabis company submitted its application for the expedited registration pathway established in the federal Schedule III order.

May 6, 2026

Mergers and Acquisitions

LEEF Brands to Acquire HIMALAYA, a Leading California Concentrates Brand

The acquisition will expand the cannabis company’s vertical integration and drive margin expansion.

April 16, 2026

California

Glass House Brands Announces California Retail Joint Venture with Vireo Growth

The venture includes 11 Glass House stores and a preferential supply agreement, and 12 Vireo dispensaries and home delivery operations.

April 13, 2026

California

California Cannabis Operators Confront Proposed 10mg THC Cap on Beverages

Cannabis businesses and trade groups sent a letter opposing legislation that would ban drinks containing more than 10 milligrams of THC.

April 7, 2026

Mergers and Acquisitions

Vireo Growth Closes Acquisition of Eaze, Entering California, Florida Cannabis Markets

The deal also adds an incremental 15 dispensaries to the company’s Colorado footprint.

April 1, 2026

California

Los Angeles Hopes to Recoup $30M of $400M Unpaid Cannabis Taxes Through Amnesty Program

The City Council is moving forward with a proposal to excuse late fees and interest and allow businesses to pay off their back taxes over three years.

March 4, 2026

California

2026 California Cannabis Awards Opens Competition Submission Window at a Pivotal Moment for Industry

The entry period runs through May 22 for the fifth anniversary of the state-sanctioned cannabis contest, with Gold Bears to be awarded July 18.

February 25, 2026

Executive Leadership Team

Glass House Brands Board of Directors Establishes Product Expansion Committee

The special committee will oversee and support new products and business development outside the company’s California cannabis roots.

February 24, 2026