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Cannabis Licensing

Can States Favor Own Residents for Cannabis Licenses? Michigan Man Asks Supreme Court to Decide

Kenneth Gay, who owns the Peridot Tree companies, is petitioning the nation’s highest court to reverse the Ninth Circuit’s ruling involving residency requirements.

September 16, 2026

California

Should Cannabis Tax Revenue Motivate Law Enforcement? California Says Yes

The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association highlighted the need to continue crackdowns on illicit operations to bolster state tax revenues.

September 11, 2026

Dispensary

MWG Holdings Opens 1st Perfect Union Store in San Jose Through Local Equity Partnership

The store’s grand opening on Sept. 16 marks the Perfect Union’s entry into the San Jose, Calif., market.

September 10, 2026

California

Cannabis Worker, 46, Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances in California

The 46-year-old female was dropped off at a hospital unresponsive and died six days later. Investigators found 20,000 gallons of ‘contaminated liquid’ at her workplace.

September 2, 2026

California

California Cannabis Awards Crowns 2026 Golden Bear Winners, Honors 30 Years of Prop 215

The fifth annual awards recognized excellence across flower, concentrates, edibles, beverages, wellness products, pre-rolls, vape cartridges and more.

July 22, 2026

Dispensary

MWG Holdings Reports Continued YoY Growth Across California Retail Portfolio Following ‘Oil Day’ Sales Event

The company-owned Perfect Union and Wild Seed Wellness locations posted double-digit percentage gains in net revenue, guest traffic and units sold, extending a four-year streak of consistent seasonal growth.

July 14, 2026

International

Glass House Brands Completes 1st International Hemp Sale

The California cannabis company completed the sale of smokeable CBD biomass to Europe.

July 7, 2026

California

California Cannabis Awards Announces 2026 Medalists, Including 1st-Ever Home Grow Winners

The awards are in partnership with the California State Fair and include 10 coveted Golden Bear trophies to honor the ‘Best of California.’

July 2, 2026

Finance

Glass House Brands Announces Uplist to NYSE; Trading Expected June 30

The California-based cannabis company received approval to list its subordinate voting shares on the New York Stock Exchange.

June 25, 2026

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