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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

California

California Alcohol Businesses 99.7% Compliant With Intoxicating Hemp Product Prohibition

The state’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has visited 11,445 businesses since Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency regulations began.

May 8, 2025

California

California Bill to Freeze Cannabis Excise Tax Breezes, 6-0, Through Another Committee

Revenue and Taxation Committee members voted unanimously to advance Assembly Bill 564 to prevent a 26.7% increase.

May 6, 2025

California

California’s 2nd Largest City to Hike Cannabis Tax 25% Amid $258M Deficit

San Diego City Council members approved a tax increase on cannabis retailers starting May 1 in hopes of closing the budget deficit.

March 11, 2025

Compliance

22 Tips to Conquer Compliance in Cannabis

Five cannabis industry compliance experts offer their tips for compliance success.

March 7, 2025

California

60% of Cannabis Consumed in California Comes From Unregulated Market as Licensed Production Grows

The state issued a market outlook report that projects stabilizing prices, an industry value uptick, and growth in the licensed market in 2025.

March 4, 2025

Industry Headlines

Planet 13 Recovers Additional $2.1 Million of Funds, $5 Million in Real Estate

The company’s settlement and recovery are related to El Capitan, an investment adviser that Planet 13 is suing.

March 3, 2025

California

Blum Holdings Reaches Global Settlement With People’s California

The settlement is subject to documentation and approval by the presiding judge in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for two Blum subsidiaries.

February 24, 2025