VOSD: How a Barber Became the Unwitting Owner of a Cannabis Company
Voice of San Diego: How a Barber Became the Unwitting Owner of a Cannabis Company How a Barber Became the Unwitting Owner of a Cannabis Company A barber in National City says a San Francisco-based cannabis chain used her identity to gain a local retail license by claiming she was the company’s local owner. She […]
Which San Diego County dispensaries are least expensive?
Which San Diego County dispensaries are least expensive? San Diego Cannabis Times has surveyed all licensed dispensaries in the county and developed a ranking based on the cost of a basket of goods. One item was selected from each of 6 categories: ‘ Flower (prepack 1/8 oz) Prerolls (1 gram non-infused preroll) Gummies (100mg per […]
Opinion: Todd Gloria needs to think twice before raising San Diego’s cannabis tax
By Dina Nagib Taxes are a necessary part of the legal cannabis market and an incentive for governments to legalize. On anything, the amount of tax affects our buying habits, and in cannabis, we are at a tipping point. Cannabis operated in a very successful illicit market for a long time, and that means it’s […]
Farmers Cup Awards Sesh Cleared For Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheatre
It’s official. Farmers Cup has gained clearance from the city of Vista to hold its Awards Sesh at Moonlight Amphitheatre. The March 15 event will mark the very first cannabis event – with consumption and on site sales – to be held on any city property in San Diego County. “The Farmers Cup Awards Sesh: […]
SD County Releases Draft Cannabis Program EIR & Public Meetings
SD County Releases Draft Cannabis Program EIR & Public Meetings The agency contracted by San Diego County has published the Draft Environmental Impact for the County’s Equitable Cannabis program. Public Feedback sessions will follow on the dates below. Read the full PEIR by clicking here. Virtual Meetings · When: · February 5, 2025, 6:00 p.m. · February 6, […]
Cannabis Banking Under Senate Committee Scrutiny
Cannabis Banking Under Senate Committee Scrutiny The following text was released by Andrew P. Scott, Specialist in Financial Economics for the Congressional Research Service. De-Banking/De-Risking: Issues for the 119th Congress Banks are an important source of financial services in the U.S. economy. Consumers, such as households and businesses, rely on banks for safekeeping savings and […]
Sessions By The Bay Now Opening Late March
Sessions By The Bay had adjusted its opening date to the end of March, according to Sessions By The Bay lounge manager Veronica Aguilera. Aguilera said “We had a great outpouring of interest and support at the job fair so it’s taking a little bit to get through the applications and schedule interviews and staff […]
Catalyst launches business hub above Kearny Mesa shop
January 19 saw the soft opening of Catalyst on Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa. CEO Elliot Lewis was proudly showing his new storefront, and why not: the Kearny Mesa location is the 30th. But what few expected, the tour would expand onto the floor above. Having bought the building, Lewis decided to open up the […]
Escondido Mayor to Form Exploratory Cannabis Committee
On January 15, Escondido Mayor Dane White spoke to the Escondido Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee, and said two things were on his mind recently: Homelessness and the need ramp up efforts to find additional housing, and cannabis. After addressing the dire homelessness issue for 45 minutes, White turned to cannabis matters. White suggested […]
