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Muha Meds Hits $180M Valuation Without Outside CapitalBusiness

Muha Meds Hits $180M Valuation Without Outside Capital

Muha Meds reached $180M valuation without outside investors, a rare achievement in cannabis. The Iraqi-American brothers started with $15K and bootstrapped their vape brand to nine figures.

Apr 17, 2026
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Oakland Ballers Adopt 'Blazers' Alt-Identity After Fan DemandCulture

Oakland Ballers Adopt 'Blazers' Alt-Identity After Fan Demand

The Oakland Ballers baseball team is making their April Fools' cannabis-themed rebrand permanent after fans demanded the "Blazers" identity become real.

Apr 8, 2026
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SF Space Walk Returns April 14-20 With Citywide Cannabis EventsCulture

SF Space Walk Returns April 14-20 With Citywide Cannabis Events

San Francisco's SF Space Walk returns April 14-20, featuring growers, lounges, and new product releases. Extended programming begins April 3, running nearly a month.

Mar 21, 2026
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LA Proposes Tax Amnesty for Cannabis Businesses Owing $400MBusiness

LA Proposes Tax Amnesty for Cannabis Businesses Owing $400M

LA cannabis businesses owe $400M in back taxes, but proposed amnesty would collect only $30M by waiving penalties for operators who pay within three years.

Mar 9, 2026
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Jetty Extracts Eyes New York Expansion After California SurvivalBusiness

Jetty Extracts Eyes New York Expansion After California Survival

California extract brand Jetty Extracts is expanding to New York after surviving the state's cannabis market collapse through patient-focused products and conservative growth. CEO Nate Ferguson discusses the company's strategy.

Mar 3, 2026
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California Cannabis Packaging Rules Face Industry ScrutinyLegislation

California Cannabis Packaging Rules Face Industry Scrutiny

California cannabis businesses are calling for clearer packaging standards after a state audit found inconsistent enforcement of child-appeal rules, with industry stakeholders proposing objective criteria to replace subjective guidelines.

Mar 1, 2026
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California Cannabis Awards Opens First Home Cultivation CompetitionCulture

California Cannabis Awards Opens First Home Cultivation Competition

California Cannabis Awards will debut a home cultivation category in 2026, allowing backyard growers to compete alongside commercial producers for the first time in the prestigious competition's history.

Feb 28, 2026
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California Funds $3M Study to Define 'Cannabis-Derived' Flavors in VapesScience & Research

California Funds $3M Study to Define 'Cannabis-Derived' Flavors in Vapes

California has allocated $3 million to develop testing methods that can distinguish cannabis-derived terpenes from synthetic or botanical additives in vape products, potentially reshaping how the state enforces its ban on non-cannabis flavoring agents.

Feb 3, 2026
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California Supreme Court Narrows When Police Can Cite Cannabis in CarsLegislation

California Supreme Court Narrows When Police Can Cite Cannabis in Cars

California's Supreme Court ruled that police can only cite drivers for marijuana in vehicles if it's in a usable quantity, immediately consumable condition, and within reach of occupants.

Feb 1, 2026
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California Seizes Record Illicit Cannabis Despite Tax CutsLegislation

California Seizes Record Illicit Cannabis Despite Tax Cuts

California seized record illicit cannabis in 2025 despite cultivation tax cuts, exposing ongoing challenges for legal operators competing with black market prices.

Jan 29, 2026
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Reflecting on Leadership: California's Cannabis MarketIndustry News

Reflecting on Leadership: California's Cannabis Market

California's outgoing cannabis regulator reflects on leading the nation’s largest market, highlighting challenges and achievements.

Jan 11, 2026
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