A vendor makes change for a customer at a cannabis marketplace in Los Angeles. (Associated Press) As a Black man who grew up in Orange, N.J., in the 1980s and witnessed the effects of the war on drugs in my family and community, I never thought I’d be in the cannabis business. But then again, I never thought I’d be in the NBA either. I started in the cannabis industry more … [Read more...] about Opinion: I’m the Black owner of a California cannabis company. Here’s why there aren’t many others
california
California bill that would legalize Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes hits Newsom’s desk
SACRAMENTO – Cannabis cafes could soon become legal in California – that is, if the governor signs the bill into law. Right now, it's illegal for cannabis smoke lounges to sell drinks and food that don't have pot in them. But this new legislation could change that. AB-374 is now in the hands of Gov. Gavin Newsom after passing through with broad bipartisan support. The bill … [Read more...] about California bill that would legalize Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes hits Newsom’s desk
California’s pot industry has a ‘fake union’ problem
Cannabis farmworkers surveys marijuana plants at Glass House Farms in Camarillo, Calif., on Feb. 9, 2023. It looks like it’s time to add “fake unions” to the long list of problems facing California’s multibillion-dollar legal pot industry. Some of the biggest legal cannabis companies in California appear to be violating state law by working with organizations that claim to be … [Read more...] about California’s pot industry has a ‘fake union’ problem
Can a weed-friendly hotel reinvent the struggling NorCal town of Scotia?
The 1923 hotel in Scotia was recently revamped by Humboldt Social with cannabis incorporated into the hospitality. I’ve never been a weed person. But with my face down on a massage table in the historic Scotia Lodge spa, in the heart of California’s Emerald Triangle, a massage with cannabis-infused oil didn't feel like the worst idea. After all, a hotel staff member told me, … [Read more...] about Can a weed-friendly hotel reinvent the struggling NorCal town of Scotia?
Former Mayor of Adelanto, California Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accepting Pot-Related Bribes
On August 4, former Adelanto, California mayor Richard Kerr was found guilty of taking cannabis-related bribes while in office. According to coverage from the Los Angeles Times, Kerr was sentenced to federal prison for 14 months. Initially, federal prosecutors sought to sentence Kerr to 46 months, but U.S. District Judge John W. Holcomb reconsidered the sentence because of … [Read more...] about Former Mayor of Adelanto, California Sentenced to Federal Prison for Accepting Pot-Related Bribes
Marijuana legal in California — but OK to smoke it in public? What do Modesto cops enforce?
Voters approved the recreational use of marijuana across California in 2016. But just how legal is it? While consuming marijuana is allowed on private property, it is not permitted in public spaces, even outside, nor while driving. Yet even before the law took effect, you occasionally would see people piling out of a smoke-filled vehicle that looked right out of a Cheech and … [Read more...] about Marijuana legal in California — but OK to smoke it in public? What do Modesto cops enforce?
Big California marijuana distributor Herbl collapses, brands left unpaid, sources say
Herbl, a major licensed California marijuana distribution company, is in receivership after falling behind on a key loan, a source close to the situation confirmed to MJBizDaily on Tuesday. The collapse of Herbl, which reported handling $700 million worth of product sales in 2022, is the most prominent failure of a cannabis company in the state to date and has major … [Read more...] about Big California marijuana distributor Herbl collapses, brands left unpaid, sources say
Interstate Cannabis Markets Can Thrive by Using Commerce Clause
Cannabis commerce landscape is one of juxtaposition. Thirty-nine states have legally authorized cannabis in some form, but it remains illegal at the federal level and is regulated under the Controlled Substances Act. Some states, however, are forging a different path: passing legislation that authorizes interstate commerce agreements with other states. California, Oregon, and … [Read more...] about Interstate Cannabis Markets Can Thrive by Using Commerce Clause
United Airlines employees allegedly conspired to steal marijuana from baggage, unaware that both feds and local robbers were onto them
SAN FRANCISCO — For years, a group of cargo agents allegedly worked together to steal massive amounts of marijuana from checked bags, in amounts so high some of the participants were reportedly paid $10,000 per week for the thefts. But in June 2021, the conspirators learned the hard way that word of their scheme had gotten around, when two of them were robbed at gunpoint for an … [Read more...] about United Airlines employees allegedly conspired to steal marijuana from baggage, unaware that both feds and local robbers were onto them
KANNA Weed Dispensary Oakland Delivers Exceptional Cannabis Shopping Experience
Discover the Difference: KANNA Weed Dispensary Oakland Pioneers an Unmatched Cannabis Journey OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA/EINPresswire.com/ -- KANNA Weed Dispensary Oakland is pleased to announce its commitment to providing customers with an affordable and hassle-free way to explore a wide range of licensed cannabis products. Since opening its doors in 2022, the dispensary has become … [Read more...] about KANNA Weed Dispensary Oakland Delivers Exceptional Cannabis Shopping Experience