"[Inspired by] the laid-back, luxurious California lifestyle, Fred Segal’s brand is compatible with Hemper’s focus on enhancing the smoking experience. Both brands cater to individuals who appreciate quality, aesthetics, and a lifestyle-oriented approach," says Jeff Lotman, CEO and owner of Fred Segal, in an exclusive interview. This partnership marks an intriguing step as the … [Read more...] about CEO Of Fred Segal Fashion Brand Talks Cannabis Collaboration: ‘Positive Brand Association Can Enhance Public Acceptance’
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Despite statewide problems, legal cannabis is booming in this Calif. county
California’s cannabis industry is crashing, with thousands of companies going out of business and longtime pot farmers shutting down their farms. But one California county appears to be bucking that trend. Santa Barbara’s pot farming industry expanded by nearly 50% last year, growing far more cannabis than in 2022, according to the county’s crop report released this week. Santa … [Read more...] about Despite statewide problems, legal cannabis is booming in this Calif. county
Vlasic Classic Charity Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Last Prisoner Project
The second annual Vlasic Classic Charity Golf mixer was recently held in Missouri by the brand of the same name, Vlasic Labs. The Vlasic Classic featured an 18-hole golf tournament in which 27 teams participated. More than 100 participants representing various advocates and legislators both from Missouri and throughout the country were drawn to the tournament at the Old … [Read more...] about Vlasic Classic Charity Golf Tournament Raises Funds for Last Prisoner Project
California State Fair To Feature Weed Sales, Consumption Lounge
This year’s California State Fair will feature weed sales and a cannabis consumption area in the latest sign of marijuana’s growing acceptance by mainstream America. This year marks the first year that cannabis sales have been permitted at the event, which begins in Sacramento on July 12. The California State Fair welcomed weed to the festivities for the first time in 2022 with … [Read more...] about California State Fair To Feature Weed Sales, Consumption Lounge
NY Advocates Rally After Governor Ignores Recommendations from State’s Own Experts
Advocates held a rally on Tuesday, following last week’s revelations by The City’s Rosalind Adams showing the plan to finance New York’s cannabis industry moved forward despite the major concerns of numerous people involved in the process of implementing the state’s recreational cannabis program. The Juneteenth Eve rally included elected officials, social justice advocates, and … [Read more...] about NY Advocates Rally After Governor Ignores Recommendations from State’s Own Experts
Florida’s Legalization Campaign Has Raised More Money Than Any Marijuana Ballot Measure In History
Florida is on its fifth try to legalize recreational marijuana with a ballot initiative, and more money is pouring into supporting the measure than any other like it that came before. If it passes the 60 percent supermajority required by the state to ratify ballot measures, Florida would join 16 other states and territories that have legalized recreational marijuana by ballot … [Read more...] about Florida’s Legalization Campaign Has Raised More Money Than Any Marijuana Ballot Measure In History
The Art of Cannabonsai
Growing up in Hawaiʻi, Davin Carvalho was always drawn to the outdoors. He and his friends would skateboard, surf, and explore Oʻahu’s west side, enjoying the warm sun, breezy tradewinds, and cool waters around Mākaha Beach. As he grew older, he sought new hobbies that would keep him outside, and eventually discovered gardening. Today, Carvalho is known for his cannabonsai … [Read more...] about The Art of Cannabonsai
Inside the Chinese-funded and staffed marijuana farms springing up across the U.S.
Last summer, New Mexico state special agents inspecting a farm found thousands more cannabis plants than state laws allow. Then on subsequent visits, they made another unexpected discovery: dozens of underfed, shell-shocked Chinese workers. The workers said they had been trafficked to the farm in Torrance County, N.M., were prevented from leaving and never got paid. “They … [Read more...] about Inside the Chinese-funded and staffed marijuana farms springing up across the U.S.
From the Archives: African Khat (1978)
Khat: the cocaine of Africa—the mint green leaf of the shrub Catha edulis—is a way of life in the new nation of Djibouti and the ancient land of Yemen. Grown on large farms resembling old-world tea plantations in Ethiopia’s rainy and embattled southeastern Harrar Province, its rough, bushy plant also thrives in the cool mountains of Yemen, where glossy-eyed Arabs ruminate its … [Read more...] about From the Archives: African Khat (1978)
Owner Busted Selling Marijuana At New Fairfield Business, Police Say
In Fairfield County, agents conducted a routine inspection at L&A Smoke Shop, located on Route 39 in New Fairfield, on Tuesday morning, June 18. According to Connecticut State Police, they uncovered "significant" evidence of illegal distribution of THC edibles, flowers, and vape cartridges. Agents seized the items. The shop’s owner, 68-year-old Mohamed Albrashi, of the … [Read more...] about Owner Busted Selling Marijuana At New Fairfield Business, Police Say
