California Cannabis

Fake Cannabis Unions And A Legal Battle Over Labor Practices In California
California Lawsuit Takes Aim At Cannabis 'Lab Shopping' As Dangerous Pesticides End Up In Popular Weed Products
Cannabis Recall In California After Investigation Finds Dangerous Pesticides In Popular Weed Products
California Lawsuit Takes Aim At Cannabis 'Lab Shopping' As Dangerous Pesticides End Up In Popular Weed Products
Cannabis Recall In California After Investigation Finds Dangerous Pesticides In Popular Weed Products
LA Court Judge Set To Dismiss Major Lawsuit Against California's Top Cannabis Cultivator
Pesticide Contamination Poses Serious Health Risks in California's Cannabis Industry

California Cannabis Recent News

Cannabis Leaders Convene In California As State Grapples With New Policy Changes
Learn about the upcoming California Cannabis Market Spotlight event and its importance in navigating the complexities of the industry.
California Cannabis Crisis: Dangerous Pesticides Found In Popular Weed Products, Investigation Reveals
Pesticides in CA cannabis products pose significant health risks, with 25/42 tested products exceeding safety standards.
Cheech And Chong To Hire Lobbyists To Protect Cannabis Drinks In California Amid State's Industry Distress
Cheech and Chong hire lobbyists to protect hemp-infused drinks and address California's cannabis industry challenges. Read now!
California Cannabis Co. Launches TikTok Shop, Wants A Share Of Billion-Dollar Marketplace
California-based cannabis producer and distributor Rodedawg International Industries, Inc. (OTC: RWGI), announced on Wednesday the launch of its own TikTok Shop. The move came nearly two years after the company acquired Tree Moguls, a premium cannabis lifestyle brand based in Southern California.The company said the move is aimed at leveraging the e-commerce potential of TikTok, considering that it has over 1 billion active users worldwide. Moreover, an analyst from Statista now predicts that e-commerce sales on TikTok Shop are projected to reach $11 billion by the end of 2024, the company said in a press release.
Metrc Enters Track-And-Trace Cannabis Contract With A Tribal Government Via Partnership With California Native American Tribe
Metrc, a U.S.-based provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems, announced on Wednesday a new contract with the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized Native American tribe located in Southern California.The deal represents the first track-and-trace contract with a Tribal government, Metrc said in a press release.
Maryland, Ohio And Illinois Defy The Trend In M&A Activity: What Investors Can Learn
Despite an overall decline in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) across the cannabis industry, a few states are bucking the trend, showcasing growth and resilience.
NY Approves Farmers Markets, FL Voters Eye Legalization Amid Banking Reform Stall, CA Advances Lounge Bill & More
New York approves permanent cannabis markets. Florida likely to legalize cannabis, but banking reform remains uncertain. More updates inside!
'A Golden State' OG Kush Line: Economics And Nostalgia For A Timeless Strain Bridging Generations
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, Robert Masterson, co-founder and chief of cultivation at A Golden State, shared insights crucial for cannabis investors, including costs, efficiency, the broader market landscape and the unique characteristics of cannabis genetic OG Kush.
Fewer Than Half Of L.A. County's 1,481 Cannabis Shops Are Legal, Illicit Operators Reopen Within Weeks Of Being Closed Down
Michigan Beats California In Legal Cannabis Sales: Why Is Golden State's Weed Industry Losing Its Shine?
Michigan surpasses California in legal cannabis sales. High taxes and weak enforcement hurt California's market, while Michigan's thrives.
Legal California Cannabis Market 'On The Verge Of Collapse,' While Illegal Growers Thrive, Destroying Environment
California's Cartel Cannabis Flourishes In National Parks: Weed Grown On Public Lands Accounts For One-Quarter Of US Black Market
Caution: Illegal growers and their armed guards may perceive hikers as threats to their operations, which can be worth millions of dollars.
Over $20 Billion In Green: Cannabis Is A Lucrative Harvest For Legal Weed States
Since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize adult-use cannabis sales in 2014, a green wave has swept over the U.S.  This progressive shift has not only transformed social norms but also yielded surprising financial benefits for participating states.
As Federal Marijuana Reclassification Is Poised To Take Effect, These States Focus On Cannabis Reform
In Massachusetts, the eliminated rule under which all marijuana deliveries are to be handled by two drivers is still enforced, according to CommonWealth Beacon's Bhaamati Borkhetaria.Last week, a measure that seeks to put an end to federal marijuana enforcement in legal states - the Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) 2.0 Act – got an endorsement from The Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and the Oregon Coalition of Police and Sheriffs (ORCOPs), reported Marijuana Moment.New Hampshire Senators gave the green light to a marijuana legalization measure on Thursday, following an initial floor vote earlier this month. The approval followed some major changes to the measure that now heads to the state's House of Representatives for concurrence on recent amendments, reported Marijuana Moment.Meanwhile, Senators in Louisiana approved the amended version of HB 165. The measure from state Rep. Delisha Boyd (D- New Orleans) seeks to decriminalize marijuana and the use of drug paraphernalia, reported KTVE.
California Cannabis Company Exceeds Sales Expectations, Boosts Production To Improve Margins And Enhance Brands
California-based cannabis company Gold Flora (OTC: GRAMF) has reported significant developments in its first-quarter results for 2024. Exceeding sales projections, Gold Flora's retail revenue rose by 6%, while wholesale revenue jumped 72%.
VA Launches 'Psychedelic Charter,' California Dumps Weed Employment Protections For Some Law Enforcement Positions & More
Sustainable Cannabis In Coachella Valley: Green Horizons' 1M Sq Ft Facility, Tommy Hilfiger CPG Expansion
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga Cannabis, Carlos "Los" Arias, co-founder of California marijuana company Green Horizons, discussed the company's innovative approach to cultivation and margins, emphasizing sustainability and cost efficiencies at the company's new facility in Coachella Valley.
California's Corporate Weed Beef: Glass House Withdraws Defamation Suit Against Catalyst Cannabis
Glass House drops defamation lawsuit against Catalyst Cannabis, citing financial instability and harassment threats. Read all details here!
California Lawmakers Back Cannabis Cafes To Help Tax-Burdened Businesses
Gov. Gavin Newsom: Authorities Seized $61M In Unlicensed Cannabis Products, Plants So Far This Year
California has reported stats on its crackdown on illegal cannabis operations, with state law enforcement seizing over $61 million worth...
Lowell Farms Reports 35% Revenue Drop In Q1: Following Cannabis Cultivation Exit, Net Loss Down 27.5%
California-based cannabis company Lowell Farms Inc. (OTC: LOWLF) released its financial and operational results on Tuesday afternoon for the first quarter of 2024, ending March 31.
Glass House Cannabis Brands Exceeds Q1 2024 Guidance In Cash, Sales, Production And EBITDA
Glass House Brands Inc. (OTC: GHBWF) reported financial results for Q1 2024 with a revenue of $30.1 million, a 9% increase year-over-year. Biomass production reached 61,334 pounds, a 28% increase from the previous year, despite no expansion in cultivation footprint.
$581M In Deals: Top States Draw Major Cannabis Investments Despite Market Downturn
In the latest report from Viridian Capital Advisors, investment trends in the U.S. cannabis industry show a marked decrease, despite significant capital inflows in leading states such as California, New York and Massachusetts.