FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Over 500 pounds of unlicensed cannabis was seized Wednesday morning during a raid at a garden supply in Fresno. A search warrant was served at Gro More Garden Supply by the California Department of Cannabis Control on Clovis Avenue, just north of Clinton Avenue. The building included multiple suites as well as a rear warehouse. Multiple law … [Read more...] about Over 500 pounds of unlicensed cannabis seized in raid at garden supply in Fresno
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Bill to Create Cannabis Cafes in California Reintroduced
Sacramento – San Francisco Assemblymember Matt Haney has reintroduced his popular bill to create Cannabis Cafes in California. Assembly Bill 1775 empowers cities to choose to allow Amsterdam-style Cannabis Cafes where Californians can enjoy food, coffee, and entertainment while consuming cannabis. Last year the bill sailed through both the Assembly and Senate with broad … [Read more...] about Bill to Create Cannabis Cafes in California Reintroduced
California Lawmaker Reintroduces Cannabis Café Legislation
A California lawmaker reintroduced legislation Jan. 3 to establish cannabis cafés in the Golden State after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar proposal last year. Assemblyman Matt Haney of San Francisco filed Assembly Bill 1775 to legalize businesses where customers can enjoy food, nonalcoholic beverages and entertainment alongside cannabis. Current law permits customers to … [Read more...] about California Lawmaker Reintroduces Cannabis Café Legislation
Pot kingpin who co-founded one of the cannabis industry’s biggest companies is accused of running ILLEGAL marijuana dispensaries across Los Angeles
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
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
