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Mergers and Acquisitions

Sunderstorm Acquires Lime, Expanding House of Brands Into Pre-Rolls

The strategic acquisition extends Sunderstorm’s platform into one of cannabis’ largest categories, driving sustainable, profitable growth.

January 12, 2026

OSHA Compliance in Cannabis Cultivation

The 2020 Cannabis Worker Death Kept From the Public – and the Industry

A California worker died of work-related asthma, but it went unpublicized and unlearned from. Two years later, it happened again in Massachusetts.

January 11, 2026

Trending

The Top 10 Best-Selling Flower Strains in California in 2025

This sativa-dominant hybrid cross between Blueberry and Haze was the most popular cultivar for the third consecutive year.

January 5, 2026

Mergers and Acquisitions

Vireo Growth to Acquire Eaze for $47M, Entering California, Florida Cannabis Markets

The company entered a definitive agreement that’s expected to expand its operating footprint to 10 states with 166 dispensaries.

December 23, 2025

California

San Francisco Rediscovers Its Cannabis Roots, Offers California a Blueprint for Revival (Opinion)

The city’s Board of Supervisors voted to suspend its local cannabis business tax until Dec. 31, 2035.

December 12, 2025

California

Planet 13 Divests California Dispensary, Closes Cultivation Facility

The cannabis company streamlined its footprint to focus on core growth markets.

November 3, 2025

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

California

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

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

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

California

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