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California's DWR signed its largest renewable energy contract, a 105-megawatt solar project powering the State Water Project's pumps and infrastructure.
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California's DWR signed its largest renewable energy contract, a 105-megawatt solar project powering the State Water Project's pumps and infrastructure.
California's public school enrollment fell for the fifth straight year, with LA County absorbing 44% of statewide losses, hitting low-income communities hardest.
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's licensed cannabis market faces mounting pressure from high taxes, falling wholesale prices, and illegal competition as operators fight to survive.
Thousands gathered at Golden Gate Park's Hippie Hill for 4/20 2026, as San Francisco's cannabis culture blends counterculture roots with legal market normalcy.
A cannabis physician shares essential safety tips for first-time consumers on 4/20, including dosing mistakes that can lead to emergency room visits.
Two new California cannabis laws took effect in 2026, changing hiring rules and social equity licensing ahead of the 4/20 holiday weekend.
California's legal cannabis market hit $5.1B in 2024 sales, yet the illegal market remains 2-3x larger, undercutting licensed dispensaries on price.
Governor Newsom touts $1.2 billion in illegal cannabis enforcement, but licensed growers say the black market remains a persistent threat to legal operators.
Despite $5 billion in tax revenue since 2018, California's illegal cannabis market still outsells licensed operators as enforcement reaches only 2% of illegal sites.
Humboldt County's 420 was quieter than ever as small cultivators face collapsing prices and corporate consolidation in California's licensed cannabis market.
A $1 million grant funds research into greener cannabis farming in Humboldt County, helping licensed growers cut their environmental impact while staying profitable.
Woody Harrelson and Bill Maher smoked joints at their West Hollywood dispensary on 4/20 while criticizing California's cannabis tax structure.
Governors, state parties, and major brands marked 4/20 in 2026, highlighting cannabis legalization milestones, tax revenue arguments, and expanding markets.
A named plaintiff in a class action lawsuit challenging LA immigration raids was arrested by ICE, sparking retaliation concerns from civil rights groups.
Cal Poly Humboldt received a $3 million gift to endow a permanent cannabis studies professorship, anchoring academic research in the Emerald Triangle.
Trump's executive order fast-tracking psychedelic therapy research for veterans draws rare bipartisan praise from lawmakers, officials, and public figures.
Mayor Karen Bass released a new LA climate plan targeting solar expansion, EV charging, and water recycling amid drought and wildfire concerns.
Cal Poly Humboldt secures a $3 million gift to create the first fully endowed cannabis studies professorship in the United States.
Alameda County sheriff's deputies shut down three illegal cannabis cultivation sites, seizing roughly 20,000 marijuana plants in a coordinated enforcement sweep.
California's Department of Cannabis Control urges consumers to buy legal, store safely, and never drive high during the 4/20 holiday weekend.
Sacramento-area dispensaries are rolling out major 4/20 deals on flower, edibles, vapes, and more across California's licensed cannabis retail market.
California's Department of Cannabis Control outlines possession limits, consumption rules, and driving laws ahead of the 4/20 holiday on Monday.
Snoop Dogg and Xzibit are expanding into California's licensed cannabis retail market, opening new dispensary locations as celebrity weed brands grow.
Humboldt County's Marijuana Enforcement Team is conducting active operations along Alderpoint Road, targeting unlicensed cannabis grows in southern Humboldt.
The IRS ruled cannabis workers can't claim the No Tax on Tips benefit due to federal Schedule I status, hitting budtenders and trimmers hardest.
A Loyola Marymount survey finds nearly 50% of L.A. County residents call the Dodgers their favorite team, surpassing even the Lakers by a wide margin.
Environmental groups are urging California's Air Resources Board to require methane monitoring at major reservoirs like Shasta, Oroville, and Folsom.
Authorities uncovered an unlicensed cannabis grow in Humboldt County with environmental violations, highlighting ongoing struggles in the Emerald Triangle.
CannaLnx partners with 9 California retailers and delivery services to let insured patients access medical cannabis without out-of-pocket costs.
Unemployment rose across California coastal counties in January, squeezing cannabis-dependent economies already hit hard by cratering wholesale flower prices.
Idaho's Natural Medicine Alliance has collected over 100,000 signatures to place a medical cannabis measure on the November 2026 ballot before the April 30 deadline.
Glass House Brands and Vireo Growth are combining California retail operations to cut costs and compete against the unlicensed cannabis market.
Glass House Brands and Vireo Growth form a joint venture to build a major cannabis retail platform in California's competitive dispensary market.
West Hollywood's cannabis corridor is losing its edge. Hawthorne, 12 miles southwest, is emerging as LA's next serious dispensary destination.
Over half of people exiting LA County interim housing return to the streets. Here's how that crisis intersects with the cannabis industry.
A federal judge has blocked Rhode Island from issuing new cannabis retail licenses, freezing a lottery process and leaving dozens of applicants in limbo.
A new study finds vaporizing cannabis reduces exposure to harmful inhaled byproducts by up to 99% compared to smoking a joint, pointing to combustion as the real culprit.
Glass House Brands and Vireo Growth are launching a California retail joint venture, targeting the state's competitive dispensary market with vertical integration.
Winter storms closed roads in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, stranding cannabis deliveries and leaving dispensaries scrambling to keep shelves stocked.
Humboldt County dispensaries are rolling out deals, promotions, and weekend events for 420, the cannabis industry's biggest sales day of the year.
If the DEA moves cannabis to Schedule III, Humboldt County dispensaries could finally deduct operating expenses, slashing effective tax rates above 70%.
A Texas judge blocked new hemp product restrictions with a temporary restraining order, halting rules that would have limited access to THCA flower and similar products.
California Republicans gathered in San Diego energized by Swalwell's troubles but divided between Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco for the 2026 governor's race.
As California cannabis prices collapse, lifelong Humboldt County growers are turning to international consulting and licensing deals to survive.
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed HB 4142, allowing registered medical marijuana patients to use cannabis in hospices and health care facilities starting 2027.
A federal judge halted Rhode Island's marijuana retail license lottery, freezing 20 new licenses amid lawsuits challenging the state's residency requirements.
Los Angeles city officials are raising alarms over Olympic cost overruns, warning that taxpayer protections must be secured before the 2028 Games begin.
Doug Baron, 66, a Malibu resident and beloved figure in Southern California's classic car and Porsche racing community, died in a Camarillo car accident.
A theft suspect died after a high-speed Inland Empire chase where a Grappler device failed to stop the vehicle, ending in a crash and possible suicide.
LAPD is searching for a man who allegedly stabbed both of his parents at their Woodland Hills home. The suspect fled before officers arrived.