Hall of Flowers- California Cannabis industry unites, gathers this March in Ventura
When the hottest brands, biggest retailers and most influential thought leaders in the California Cannabis industry gather this March for Hall of Flowers Ventura, that unparalleled convergence of talent and passion will include leading social equity brands from across the state. Since 2020, Hall of Flowers has offered financial and administrative support to minority-owned businesses and […]
Dispensary Ranking: 1st Time Customer Discounts
When San Diego Cannabis Times launched in December of 2022, we analyzed 1st Time Customer discounts across San Diego County. Over the past 2 weeks, we’ve updated this report. More licensees have opened their doors, and changes in store ownership were factors in updating, but the market search for new customers has taken a more […]
Cake House Encinitas 1st to Open: Mid-February
The Cake House will be the first to market in Encinitas, with the soft opening for in mid-February. Set in the former Hart & Honey space at 583 S Coast Highway 101, this location marks the 7th location in the chain. Cake House employees were busily setting up the store and said the stock list […]
Harvest Cup Award Winners
On Sunday January 14 Farmers Cup presented its Harvest Cup Awards ceremony. Held on Commercial Street near 28th, over 1800 attendees experienced cannabis vendor displays booths, live bands and the crowning of the winners in both Licensed and Home Grown divisions. Participation wasn’t limited to San Diego-based vendors – growers from throughout California were showcasing […]
Where Is Delta-8 THC Legal and Where Is It Banned? – NCIA
Where Is Delta-8 THC Legal and Where Is It Banned? Delta-8 THC is probably the most controversial cannabinoid on the planet right now. With the 2018 Farm Bill being widely considered to have removed the THC isomer from the federal list of controlled substances, hemp and CBD companies quickly found a use for their excess […]
San Diego is launching a cannabis equity program. Advocates say it underdelivers – KPBS
By Katie Hyson / Racial Justice and Social Equity Reporter Contributors: Charlotte Radulovich / Video Journalist Published January 12, 2024 at 10:24 AM PST More than a dozen people protested silently outside Mayor Todd Gloria’s annual state of the city address at Balboa Theatre on Wednesday night. Drowned out by other, louder protests — against Palestinian occupation, rodeos, SDG&E and camping bans […]
Harvest Cup Expands, Features Growers Speaker Panel
Farmers Cup returns Sunday January 14 with the Harvest Cup Flower Only Awards, and marks the return of its panel speaker session. With a focus on cultivation, Harvest Cup has assembled thought leaders from the Cultivation, Testing, and Biomimicry sectors. Farmers Cup’s Joshua Caruso said “What better way to bring in the 2024 than gathering […]
Open Letter to Mayor Todd Gloria: Ensure 36 new retail licenses for social equity applicants
Dear Mayor Todd Gloria, We are writing to express profound disappointment and concern on behalf of the true community stakeholders regarding the handling of the cannabis social equity program. Our collective frustration has reached a point where we are preparing to peacefully protest at your upcoming State of the City (SotC) address. For over two […]
2024 California law to protect most workers using cannabis on own time
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 […]
