A businessman who co-founded one of the cannabis industry's largest companies has been linked to multiple illegal marijuana dispensaries across Los Angeles. Tony Huang, 41, and his holding companies are alleged to own nine properties that have been used as sites to unlawfully sell cannabis, according to the Los Angeles Times. He started Stiiizy, which grows, distributes and … [Read more...] about Pot kingpin who co-founded one of the cannabis industry’s biggest companies is accused of running ILLEGAL marijuana dispensaries across Los Angeles
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Cannabis and crime- is there a relationship?
Since its legalization, many Oakland cannabis shops have been targeted by criminals. Whether crime has increased because of legalization, folks on the streets of Oakland had some differing and compelling opinions. Cliff, who lives in Oakland, shared that he doesn’t think crime related to cannabis is different from other high-value items. He said, "I think anything that involves … [Read more...] about Cannabis and crime- is there a relationship?
Sacramento man found asleep in fast food parking lot with 200 pounds of marijuana, police say
A Sacramento man was arrested by Marysville police officers who said they found him passed out Thursday morning in his car at a McDonald’s parking lot and accused him of having more than 200 pounds of marijuana for a drug deal, police said. Officers were stopped at about 10:50 a.m. and told of a man asleep in his car parked at a McDonald’s. They found a 52-year-old Sacramento … [Read more...] about Sacramento man found asleep in fast food parking lot with 200 pounds of marijuana, police say
The Top 10 Best-Selling Flower Strains in California in 2023
Blue Dream is widely known as a popular cannabis cultivar. It's nearly a household name at this point. Last year, Blue Dream was the No. 4 best-selling flower strain in California, behind Wedding Cake, Gelato, and Cookies' own Cereal Milk. This year, the titan stands alone at the top of the list with a commanding lead. More than $91 million worth of Blue Dream flower was sold … [Read more...] about The Top 10 Best-Selling Flower Strains in California in 2023
California workers who smoke weed will have new protections in 2024
California employees will soon officially have protections from discrimination based on their use of cannabis or marijuana while off the clock and away from the workplace. The new protections come from an amendment to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (AB 2188) which was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom on Sept. 18, 2022, and goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024. The … [Read more...] about California workers who smoke weed will have new protections in 2024
New California laws will protect workers who use marijuana off-the-job
A new California law will prevent most employers from punishing workers who use cannabis away from the job. Employees who are impaired at work can face repercussions, but, in most cases, a mere positive drug test for marijuana will not be a serious issue when the law takes effect in 2024. SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Most California employees who use marijuana away from work will see … [Read more...] about New California laws will protect workers who use marijuana off-the-job
Stiiizy’s founder built a legal cannabis empire — while being landlord to black market dispensaries
124 E. Rosecrans Ave. in Compton formerly housed a liquor store and then a marijuana dispensary. The sign on the building said Jerry’s Liquor, but inside, Compton code enforcement inspectors found a cannabis dispensary called Fly High 20 Collective. The discovery of the black market dispensary in 2019 wasn’t unusual in a city plagued with them. But when authorities looked … [Read more...] about Stiiizy’s founder built a legal cannabis empire — while being landlord to black market dispensaries
Cannabis Pairs With Elevated Dining at West Hollywood’s New Irie Restaurant
The light-filled dining room at Irie, which features a tropics-inspired design and a menu overseen by former Hatchet Hall chef Wes Whitsell. For decades, marijuana has hardly been considered luxurious. After all, many folks were introduced to cannabis in a dingy basement at a friend’s house. But the forward-thinking city of West Hollywood is aiming to change all that. With the … [Read more...] about Cannabis Pairs With Elevated Dining at West Hollywood’s New Irie Restaurant
California wants to rollback environmental rules for cannabis. That won’t help ailing growers
Legalizing recreational cannabis in California was supposed to bring illegal growers out of the shadows and into a robust, safe and regulated market. When voters approved Proposition 64 in 2016, the measure promised to end the damage to our lands and water that had long been part of the illegal marijuana industry. Instead, while some of the small growers who characterized the … [Read more...] about California wants to rollback environmental rules for cannabis. That won’t help ailing growers
Homicide investigation launched after man fatally shot at marijuana dispensary in Hyde Park
A man was fatally shot inside of a marijuana dispensary in Hyde Park on Friday evening. Circumstances leading up to shooting remain unclear, but Los Angeles Police Department officers say that they were called to the dispensary, located in the 6600 block of Crenshaw Boulevard at around 6:20 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a man in his 20s suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. … [Read more...] about Homicide investigation launched after man fatally shot at marijuana dispensary in Hyde Park
