It’s Time for Hall of Flowers. Here’s what to know.
First of all, it’s local. Well, Southern California local. Hall of Flowers is coming to the Ventura State Fairgrounds on March 13 & 14. Over 200 companies will be displaying, sampling and demonstrating their products with an impressive outdoor sesh raring in the background. The show is more than manufacturers gaining exposure and branding to […]
LA Times: Pot shops owed millions in taxes. So, California sold their bongs and pipes, and made $2,075
The state of California says 10 Los Angeles marijuana dispensaries owe $14.4 million in taxes. A public auction was held to make up those fees with property seized from the businesses. But after the gavel was hit, the state only made $2,075, according to officials. Nine of the dispensaries were operating illegally, and one was […]
San Diego Cannabis Retail Products Up 26.15%, Led By Spike in Vape Demand
In October, San Diego Cannabis Times analyzed cannabis stock levels across San Diego County, with an eye toward comparing the figures and gaining perspective on retailer stock gains or losses 4 months later. We’ve again updated those reports as a means of tracking growth or reduction in 6 categories, Flower, Prerolls, Edibles, Vape Products, Concentrates, and Beverages. Since […]
OP-ED: Union Cannabis Workers at Eaze are United for a Just Contract
Union Cannabis Workers at Eaze are United for a Just Contract By Grant Tom Unionized workers at Eaze stand united, unwavering in their demand for a fair and just contract. Represented by UFCW Locals 5, 135, 324, and 770, these cannabis workers, are sending a clear message to the CEO of Eaze: negotiate fairly with […]
Power to the Pre Roll – Dispensary Ranking by Pre Rolls Offered
As part of our regular rankings, the San Diego Cannabis Times has been ranking San Diego County dispensaries by cannabis product category. Until now, we’re included Pre Rolls in the Flower category. For the first time, we’ve broken out Pre Rolls into its own. Before we get to the rankings, a few market factors need […]
Local MedMen Stores Shorten Operating Hours; Shelves 75-90% Empty
After sacking its CEO Ellen Deutsch Harrison and the board’s Executive Chairman Michael Serruya, MedMen has opted to reduce operating hours at its 2 local MedMen stores. Both the Torrey Pines location at 10715 Sorrento Valley Rd and the Kearny Mesa at 5125 Convoy St are now opening at 11:00 AM each day. In another […]
City of San Diego Bans Sales of Delta-8 & Delta-10
The City of San Diego recently notified local smoke shops and related businesses that unlawful cannabis sales or unlawful hemp product sales may be prosecuted under state and local law, and may be subject to additional civil penalties. Products that purport to be “Delta-8 THC” or “Delta-10 THC” and other, similar synthetically derived “hemp-based” products, as well […]
OTC Video: CEO Posts Statement of Apology
Publisher’s note: In response to a recent video making the rounds on social media (wherein Off The Charts CEO Norman Yousif seemingly embraces the idea of stiffing “these fu@k!ng mom and pops” as a viable business strategy) he released the following statement: Off the Charts (“OTC”) is a family run business that has been […]
MedMen executives out as stock plummets to zero – KTLA
A California-based chain of cannabis dispensaries is in a period of upheaval after its stock became essentially worthless, prompting the ouster of its CEO and executive chairman. Culver City-based MedMen, which has locations in California, Illinois, New York, Nevada and Massachusetts, was once valued at $3 billion. But that was 2018; now, that valuation is […]
