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San Francisco to Miss Legalization Deadline After Supervisors Postpone Cannabis Vote

The Board of Supervisors delayed another vote Nov. 15 on new regulations for recreational cannabis.

November 16, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco supervisors delayed voting Nov. 15 on proposed marijuana regulations, making it more unlikely that people in this cannabis-friendly city will be able to buy recreational marijuana when adult-use becomes legal Jan. 1 in California.

UPDATE: San Francisco Supervisors Pass Recreational Marijuana Rules

Supervisors have had a hard time fashioning local rules for marijuana shops as older members of the Chinese immigrant community have come out against placing retail stores too close to schools, daycare centers and anywhere else that children might gather.

Tuesday's board meeting in San Francisco was emotional, with some supervisors arguing to get temporary rules on the books for the first day of legal sales while others urged the board to take more time to make the regulations right.

California Could Tighten Cannabis Regulations, Up Penalties After State Audit

Glass House Brands Provides Updates to Recent ICE Raids at 2 Cannabis Cultivation Sites

LEEF Brands Announces CAD $1 Million Private Placement

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

California Could Tighten Cannabis Regulations, Up Penalties After State Audit

Unclear rules and insufficient enforcement ‘hamper’ the Department of Cannabis Control’s ability to identify packaging that’s attractive to children.

Cartoons or colorful illustrations on cannabis products that might be associated with children’s products, according to the California State Auditor.

Glass House Brands Provides Updates to Recent ICE Raids at 2 Cannabis Cultivation Sites

Among roughly 360 people arrested or detained, only nine were Glass House employees, and none were minors, according to the company.

LEEF Brands Announces CAD $1 Million Private Placement

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

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.

Zak 'Hoodbaby' Alkatib is the inaugural participant for Ball Family Farms' Rare Breeds program.

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.

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.

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US Congressman Denounces ICE’s Claim He ‘Doxed’ Federal Employee at Cannabis Raids

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security blamed U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal for the ICE worker’s hand wound during an operation at Glass House.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is accusing U.S. House Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., of inciting violence against a federal employee during an ICE raid of a cannabis grow site on July 10 in 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.

Federal agents execute warranted operations on July 10 at one of Glass House Farms' cannabis cultivation facilities in southern California.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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