Californias

California’s Social Equity Fee Waiver – Late Is Better Than Never

In a move that brought Old Guard California Cannabis a bittersweet assessment, the Cannabis Authority announced on January 1, 2022, that it would waive licensing fees for cannabis companies affected…

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Santa Monica, California’s First Licensed Dispensary Opens Years After Approval

While there are delivery services and dozens of pharmacies operating nearby, the first licensed medical cannabis dispensary will open in Santa Monica, California, very close to Venice and the surrounding…

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Earthquake Rocks California’s Famed Emerald Triangle

California’s famous Emerald Triangle cannabis-growing region was hit by an earthquake early Tuesday morning that killed two local residents and left tens of thousands without electricity. The quake, which he…

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California’s Newsom Signs Bill To Offer Alternative Plea For Those Facing Drug Charges

California Governor Gavin Newsom has drawn praise from drug reform advocates after he signed a bill last month that would create alternative petition options for individuals facing certain drug convictions.…

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