Environment & Land
California Solar Project to Power State Water System
California's DWR signed its largest renewable energy contract, a 105-megawatt solar project powering the State Water Project's pumps and infrastructure.
LA County Leads California's Public School Enrollment Drop
California's public school enrollment fell for the fifth straight year, with LA County absorbing 44% of statewide losses, hitting low-income communities hardest.
Southern Humboldt Cannabis Nursery Wins Re-Approval
A Southern Humboldt cannabis nursery has been re-approved after a second review, marking progress in the region's shift to California's licensed cannabis system.
California Legal Cannabis Industry Struggles After 420
California's licensed cannabis market faces mounting pressure from high taxes, falling wholesale prices, and illegal competition as operators fight to survive.
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Cannabis Industry · Apr 21
$1M Grant Funds Sustainable Cannabis Research in Humboldt
Cannabis Industry · Apr 21
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