Imelda Walavalkar can still remember what people said when she first started selling packs of miniature joints shorter than her pinky finger. The co-founder of the Pure Beauty cannabis brand believed in the idea, but she kept getting a singular reaction from would-be customers: “What the f—k is this?” That was 2018, when the standard legal joint was filled with 1 gram of … [Read more...] about Tiny joints have ‘exploded’ in popularity in California
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America’s oldest active pot dispensary appears to be in crisis
An early fixture in California’s cannabis history may now be fighting to survive in the state’s shrinking legal marijuana market. Berkeley Patients Group, which lays claim to the title of longest continually running cannabis dispensary in the country, is facing allegations of over $250,000 in unpaid debts, according to a recent report from Berkeleyside. The report cited three … [Read more...] about America’s oldest active pot dispensary appears to be in crisis
California mom says she’s ‘better parent’ for smoking weed – and it ‘gives her 5 health benefits’
A mom-of-two claims she's a better parent as she smokes weed – saying it's even boosted her health. Danielle Simone Brand, who has two children aged 12 and 14, uses cannabis every day. She even penend a book called Weed Mom where she interviewed medical experts and other like-minded mothers about the psychoactive drug. Danielle, 45, is based in California where weed is legal. … [Read more...] about California mom says she’s ‘better parent’ for smoking weed – and it ‘gives her 5 health benefits’
Can You Legally Smoke Cannabis inside Cafes in California? A Comprehensive Guide
As they would say in the Bay Area: YEE! Yes, under the new California law that took effect on January 1, 2025, it is now legal to smoke cannabis in designated cannabis cafes. This legislation, known as Assembly Bill 1775, allows licensed cannabis retailers to operate cafes where customers can consume cannabis on-site while enjoying food and non-alcoholic beverages. Key Features … [Read more...] about Can You Legally Smoke Cannabis inside Cafes in California? A Comprehensive Guide
California to launch Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés, blending weed and coffee culture
hose in California who’d like a latte with a side of weed have gotten their wish now that a new law goes into effect that permits licensed cannabis dispensaries to add sit-in cafes to their sites. Using the city of Amsterdam as a blueprint, Assembly Bill 1775 allows on-site consumption of cannabis next to freshly prepared food and beverages. The law doesn’t mean that any … [Read more...] about California to launch Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés, blending weed and coffee culture
So-Called “Legal” Cannabis Often Covered in Illegal Pesticides, Tests Show
He thought he had the flu. But as the days passed and his severe nausea, burning throat and watery eyes wouldn’t go away, he feared it was something worse. The cannabis worker (unidentified for fear of industry retaliation) decided to get his Maven brand cannabis pre-rolled joints examined at a testing lab. There, it was discovered that he had been ingesting not just cannabis … [Read more...] about So-Called “Legal” Cannabis Often Covered in Illegal Pesticides, Tests Show
The Top 10 Best-Selling Flower Strains in California in 2024
Blue Dream is the back-to-back champion as the most popular cannabis cultivar in California. With Northern California roots, this cross between Blueberry and Haze is a sativa-dominant hybrid known for producing a balanced high of cerebral stimulation and full-body relaxation that 37% of people say helps relieve stress, according to Leafly. As the No. 1 best-selling flower … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Best-Selling Flower Strains in California in 2024
Cannabis cafes, A.I. and parking: How new California laws could affect you in 2025
California lawmakers passed roughly 1,200 bills last year, including some that resulted in unforeseeable wins by Republicans, promising protections for consumers and small strides for those in the entertainment industry. In the end, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed about 84% of the bills he received. Many of those laws take effect today, Jan. 1, as California rings in a new year. Here … [Read more...] about Cannabis cafes, A.I. and parking: How new California laws could affect you in 2025
Deputies uncover unlicensed cannabis sales at smoke shop, hundreds of products seized
HUMBOLDT COUNTY, Calif. — The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) seized hundreds of illegal cannabis products which were being illegally sold at a business in Humboldt County last week.The sheriff's office said that on Thursday, Dec. 12, deputies with the Marijuana Enforcement Team (MET) served two search warrants in efforts to investigate illegal cannabis sales at a smoke … [Read more...] about Deputies uncover unlicensed cannabis sales at smoke shop, hundreds of products seized
California Releases New List of Acceptable Pesticides for Use on Cannabis
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released a new resource Dec. 18 to support compliance in the legal cannabis market: a list of 261 pesticide products that meet California’s criteria for legal use on cannabis. To view the list, visit: Which Pesticides Can I Use on Cannabis in California? Since cannabis is illegal under federal law, there are no pesticide … [Read more...] about California Releases New List of Acceptable Pesticides for Use on Cannabis
