The head of Humboldt County’s Cannabis Services Division says his department has learned its lessons from the first round of cannabis business and will be working to create a smoother process for those wishing to enter the legal market under the county’s newly expanded industry rules. For those people... Read more
Why the marijuana-infused ‘Cooking on High’ is the worst food show on Netflix
Uncategorized July 5, 2018
It is easy to get lost in the absolute mishmash of content that is the Netflix Originals library. The streaming platform now churns out food-centric television, too, much of which garners praise — “Nailed It!” cheers us up with silly creations and host Nicole Byer’s boisterous personality, while “Ugly... Read more
4 Marijuana Stocks To Watch This Month
Uncategorized July 5, 2018
There are roughly 3 more months until Oct. 17. That is a little over 100 days until the sale of recreational marijuana will be available for adults in Canada. That’s under 2,500 hours until growers can earn nearly $5 billion, just in recreational sales. Further more, it’s less than... Read more
As Pomona continues to draft a plan that would allow medicinal and recreational marijuana businesses, city leaders are still divided on key aspects of it. Should applicants be allowed to contact council members during the process? Can a lottery system create a fair application process? “What I’m looking for... Read more
Los Angeles ready to begin long-delayed licensing for pot growers
CaliforniaUncategorized July 3, 2018
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles will kick off the process for licensing marijuana cultivators and manufacturers on Aug. 1, but it’s likely to be many months before any of those companies open their doors for business. The announcement Monday was greeted with a mix of anticipation and frustration... Read more
Parents reunited with son after state took custody because of medical marijuana-use
Medical MarijuanaUncategorized July 3, 2018
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia teenager taken from his parents after they allowed him to smoke marijuana to treat frequent seizures was allowed to return home Monday. The 15-year-old boy suffers daily epileptic seizures, according to a brief filed in juvenile court by the American Civil Liberties Union... Read more
Landlords where illegal dispensary operated ordered to pay $388,000
CaliforniaDispensaries & RetailIndustryMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUS Marijuana News June 29, 2018
A Riverside County couple who leased a San Ysidro storefront to an illegal marijuana dispensary was ordered to pay $388,000 in civil penalties to the city of San Diego this week, city officials said. Quirino and Bertha Gutierrez, who live in Menifee, were ordered to pay the equivalent of... Read more
Analysts slash forecast on California cannabis market as slow licensing takes toll
CaliforniaIndustryMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUS Marijuana News June 29, 2018
New state rules are killing the buzz on California’s cannabis sales. Legal pot that was once expected to generate $3.7 billion in revenue this year now is forecast to total just $2.9 billion, Greg Shoenfeld, vice president for operations at BDS Analytics, said by phone Wednesday, previewing a report... Read more
Milpitas: Voters may decide whether to levy marijuana sales tax
CaliforniaIndustryMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUS Marijuana News June 29, 2018
MILPITAS — Milpitas residents likely will be asked to consider approving a November ballot measure that would levy a tax on marijuana sales. The Milpitas City Council last week directed staff to prepare the ballot measure as a way to raise more money. The measure’s wording will need to... Read more
Hayward approves 11 commercial cannabis businesses
CaliforniaIndustryMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsUS Marijuana News June 29, 2018
HAYWARD — Eleven commercial cannabis businesses have been given the OK to open in Hayward, including businesses specializing in cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, delivery or testing. None are dispensaries. The majority of Hayward City Council members expressed excitement over the new businesses at their Tuesday meeting where they approved the... Read more
