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Can legal California cannabis sales grow by $1 billion?

If even half the cannabis Californians use comes from the legal market, sales would grow by $1 billion.…

News February 5
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California reports record illicit cannabis seizures as cultivation tax cut

California authorities reported seizing a record amount of illicit cannabis and cash in 2025, but legal market struggles…

News January 28
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California lawmakers fail to include cannabis tax relief in budget bill

Faint hopes for California cannabis industry excise tax relief evaporated Wednesday when lawmakers failed to squeeze a freeze…

News June 26
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California governor won’t stop July increase in marijuana excise tax

There’s some good news for California's $4.6 billion marijuana industry in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s updated budget proposal.

News May 14
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First marijuana consumption venue opens in San Diego County

The first marijuana consumption venue in San Diego County has opened.

News April 21
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California touts seizure of $316M in unlicensed cannabis in first quarter

California authorities have seized more than $316 million in unlicensed cannabis and $474,000 in cash in the first…

News April 14
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California’s capital city OKs marijuana consumption lounge licenses

The Sacramento City Council approved a measure that paves a path for California's capital to issue consumption lounge…

News November 20
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California seized more than 150K pounds of illegal cannabis in 2024, agencies say

California law enforcement agencies continue to ramp up raids and seizures against illegal grows and operators.

News November 11
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California cannabis lounges and retailers outline plans to embrace cafe law

California cannabis microbusinesses and retailers hope a new state law that widely expands their ability to offer food,…

News October 15
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