Hawaii bill to legalize recreational marijuana appears dead
The latest effort to legalize recreational marijuana for adults appears dead once again after House Finance Chair Kyle Yamashita declined to hold a vote on Senate Bill 3335. “The path to legalizing adult-use cannabis has been a deeply divisive issue,” said Yamashita, (D, Pukalani-Makawao-Ulupalakua) in a written statement. “This year marked its furthest progression, with […]
UFCW: Workers at California Eaze/Stachs Cannabis Delivery Depots Vote to Authorize Unprecedented Strike
Workers at California Eaze/Stachs Cannabis Delivery Depots Vote to Authorize Unprecedented Strike In a bold move, California cannabis delivery drivers and workers at Eaze/Stachs, represented statewide by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Locals 5, 135, 324, and 770, have rejected the company’s “last, best, and final” contract offer and have authorized their […]
MedMen Torrey Pines licence acquired by Santa Monica-based OnePlant
MedMen Torrey Pines licence acquired by Santa Monica-based OnePlant The deal is part of a agreement to acquire 3 MedMen licenses, including the last remaining San Diego MedMen in Torrey Pines. The store has resumed normal business hours after being shuttered, and affected employees are being rehired. Ryan Bishara, Vice President of Operations for One […]
LAT: MedMen’s fall shows the difficulties of the legal weed business
BY MARISA GERBERSTAFF WRITER MARCH 26, 2024 3 AM PT In the summer of 2018, MedMen opened a boutique cannabis dispensary on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice — “the coolest block in America,” as the company hyped in a press release at the time. With natural light pouring through floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious display tables dotted with sleek tablets, […]
The Coast News: Vista City Council Approves Cannabis Events
The Coast News: Vista City Council Approves Cannabis Events VISTA — The Vista City Council resumed discussions this week about allowing cannabis events on private property in the city and instructed city staff to draft a policy setting regulations and fees. City leaders previously discussed the possibility of cannabis events last spring but decided to pause […]
Veterans Hero Ball to Benefit Battle Brothers Mar 23
Veterans Hero Ball to Benefit Battle Brothers Mar 23 March 23, 2024, 7:30 PM University Club Atop Symphony Towers Black Tie optional Tickets: Zeffy.com Join us for a night at the University Club Atop Symphony Towers to not only celebrate and honor our armed forces at our inaugural Veterans Hero Ball, but also to raise critical […]
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 […]