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Business

Social Equity Architect Calls Program a 'Trap' for Black Founders

Amber Senter, who created Oakland's pioneering social equity program in 2016, now says it funneled Black entrepreneurs into capital-intensive dispensary ownership while ancillary businesses offered better paths to success.

Jun 3, 2026

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Legislation

California AG: Tribes Need State Licenses for Cannabis Commerce

California's attorney general ruled that tribes must obtain state cannabis licenses to participate in the commercial market, despite their sovereign nation status—a decision that clarifies regulatory requirements but raises questions about tribal economic development.

Jun 2, 2026

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Business

California Cannabis Tax Revenue Hits $248M in First Quarter

California collected $247.9 million in cannabis taxes during Q1 2026, with excise taxes accounting for $143.6 million and sales taxes adding $104.3 million, according to state tax officials.

May 30, 2026

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Industry News

California Harvest Season Exposes Dark Side of Migrant Trim Labor

A High Times investigation documents exploitation of international workers during California's cannabis harvest season, revealing unsafe conditions and labor abuses that contrast sharply with the industry's progressive image.

May 27, 2026

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Business

Rob Van Dam Enters CBD Market With Vertically Integrated Brand

WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam has launched a CBD wellness brand from California, leveraging decades of cannabis advocacy with a vertically integrated business structure.

May 19, 2026

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Legislation

California Dispensary Drive-Thru Bill Heads to Assembly Floor

California's AB 1894 advanced to Assembly floor vote after clearing appropriations 13-1. The bill would let licensed dispensaries with storefronts operate drive-thru windows.

May 8, 2026

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Culture

California Clone Market Hits New Peak With $1,566 Cuttings

California's cannabis clone market saw unprecedented prices this May, with elite cuttings selling for up to $1,566 at three major release events featuring genetics from top breeders targeting craft cultivators and collectors.

May 7, 2026

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Business

Cannabis Vendors Launch Public 'Credit Score' Site for Delinquent Operators

Cannabis suppliers launched a public credit-scoring platform naming California's worst-paying operators after $3.8B in unpaid bills piled up and two legislative fixes failed.

May 2, 2026

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Legislation

California Assembly Advances Cannabis Drive-Thru Bill 17-2

California's Assembly Business and Professions Committee approved legislation 17-2 that would let cannabis retailers operate drive-thru windows, moving the bill toward a full Assembly vote.

Apr 23, 2026

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Business

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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Culture

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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Culture

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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Business

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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Business

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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Legislation

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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Culture

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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Science & 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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Legislation

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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Legislation

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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Industry 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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