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Finance

LEEF Brands Announces CAD $1 Million Private Placement

The net proceeds from the offering are anticipated to be used for general working capital purposes.

July 24, 2025

Top Stories

Hoodbaby’s Invader Zim Strain Drop Showcases ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Opportunity

From trimmer to trailblazer, Zak “Hoodbaby” Alkatib released his proprietary strain developed in Ball Family Farms’ Rare Breeds program.

July 21, 2025

California

Cresco Labs Exiting California Cannabis Market

The company is divesting its cultivation and manufacturing assets, as well as certain distribution operations, as part of a strategic restructuring plan.

July 21, 2025

California

Golden Bear Awards: California’s 2025 Best Cannabis Flower, Products Announced

The California State Fair recognized the state’s best cannabis cultivators and manufacturers, with more than 600 entries for the top prizes.

July 16, 2025

California

ICE Raids at California Cannabis Farms Now Involve 14 Children, 361 Arrests, 1 Death

Convicted kidnapper, rapist, burglar and drunk drivers were among those arrested at Glass House Farms, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

July 14, 2025

Dispensary

Blüm Holdings Signs $5M Agreement to Acquire Northern California Cannabis Dispensary

The new dispensary will join Blüm’s growing portfolio, which includes three other Northern California stores and a recently acquired Bay Area location.

July 3, 2025

California

California Cannabis Excise Tax Hike Takes Effect as Consumers Face Mounting Cost-of-Living Crisis

The excise tax increase will drive more Californians to the unlicensed market; Assembly Bill 564 offers a path to roll back the policy.

June 30, 2025

California

California DCC Announces $30M in Grant Funding to Advance Cannabis Research

The state’s Department of Cannabis Control is soliciting research proposals from public universities to better inform future laws impacting the industry.

June 19, 2025

California

California Public Health Department Aims to Make Hemp THC Ban Permanent

The department’s proposal to immortalize Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency regulations represents $3.1 billion in lost revenue for California businesses.

June 16, 2025

Dispensary

Sunset Social Club Opens Hollywood’s 1st Luxury Cannabis Lounge

The curated 5,500-square-foot venue launched for members only with premium brands, gourmet experiences and Hollywood design flair.

June 16, 2025

Cannabis Labor and Wages

UCLA Report Reveals Unsafe Working Conditions, Wage Theft in California Cannabis Industry

The UCLA Labor Center and Cannabis Worker Collab released the report based on 1,100-plus worker voices, documenting how unions can deliver change.

May 29, 2025

Industry Headlines

Glass House Brands, LEEF Enter MSA for The Leaf El Paseo Dispensary

Under the management services agreement, Glass House will manage LEEF’s dispensary in Palm Desert, Calif.

May 14, 2025