First Dispensaries Opening in Santee This Weekend

First Dispensaries Opening in Santee This Weekend Buzz and Santee Project will be opening in Santee this weekend, the first of 4 approved by the City of Santee. Santee Project owner Ebon Johnson Jr. “We look forward to opening after 4 years. We’ve been paying rent since November of 2022, so we’re happy to open.” […]
Hikei Opens Downtown Location

Hikei Opens Downtown Location Hikei opened its doors yesterday in its 3rd location, at 1215 W Nutmeg Street, near Little Italy and San Diego International Airport. Owner Aaron Magagna said “We started this 4 years ago, scouting locations. You know the game. Zoning is always the issue. But we found a great building and got […]
The Cake House Acquires 12 Cannabis 21+ Locations

The Cake House Acquires 12 Cannabis 21+ Locations On Thursday, The Cake House acquired 12 Cannabis 21+ licenses according to President Saad Pattah. The 12 locations are Sorrento Valley, Mission Valley, Lemon Grove, Rancho Bernardo, Perris, Hemet, Palm Desert, Riverside, Ukiah, Costa Mesa and 2 in San Francisco. The transactions, totaled approximately $25m according to […]
Jaxx Cannabis Closes; Property For Sale

Jaxx Cannabis Closes; Property For Sale Jaxx Cannabis closed its doors in April, reportedly due to taxes owed. The property has been listed for sale, with an asking price of $2,400,000. The property is represented by Eric Espinoza of Green Life Business Group. Efforts to reach Jaxx owner Duane Eulenthius Alexander have so far proven […]
Coast News: Rural communities push back on county cannabis equity program

Rural communities push back on county cannabis equity program by Jordan Ingram April 8, 2026699 Original Link FALLBROOK — San Diego County is moving forward with a sweeping cannabis program aimed at addressing decades of inequity from the War on Drugs, but the proposal is drawing pushback from rural communities that would bear the brunt of […]
DCC Hosts Update to Cannabis Multipack Requirements

DCC Hosts Update to Cannabis Multipack Requirements The Department of Cannabis Control will hold a public hearing on proposed updates to cannabis packaging regulations, including multipack requirements, on April 14,10 a.m. to noon. Comments on the proposed regulations will be accepted through Monday, April 13, 2026.
Perfect Union Dispensary Grand Opening October 22

Perfect Union Dispensary Grand Opening October 22 Grand Opening Oct. 22 Marks Flagship Retail Brand’s Entry into Southern California Market SACRAMENTO, CA – October 14, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) – MWG Holdings Group, Inc. (“MWG Holdings”), a leading purpose-driven, locally-focused cannabis company with award-winning roots in the California medical and recreational markets, announced today the opening of its 10th California […]
AB 564 Signed In To Law; Excise Tax Reverts to 15%

AB 564 Signed In To Law; Excise Tax Reverts to 15% https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/22/governor-newsom-signs-legislation-cutting-taxes-on-cannabis-promoting-the-long-term-success-of-the-legal-industry/ SACRAMENTO – As California’s legal cannabis market continues to mature, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation, AB 564 (Haney), that eliminates a 25% tax increase on California’s legal cannabis industry, building on the Administration’s ongoing work to ensure the long-term success of the […]
Farmers Cup 710 Awards Sesh Winners

Farmers Cup 710 Awards Sesh Winners Sunday’s Farmers Cup 710 Awards Sesh is in the books, and we’ve got the list of winners. The judging took place in the month leading to the event, which featured 2 overall categories: Licensed and Homegrown. Licensed Rosin Licensed Concentrates (Solvent) Licensed Rosin Vape Licensed Vape (Solvent) Licensed Flower […]