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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California Cannabis Legalization: 10 Years Later
California's legal cannabis market hit $5.1B in 2024 sales, yet the illegal market remains 2-3x larger, undercutting licensed dispensaries on price.
Politicians and Brands Celebrate 4/20 Cannabis Holiday
Governors, state parties, and major brands marked 4/20 in 2026, highlighting cannabis legalization milestones, tax revenue arguments, and expanding markets.
Cal Poly Humboldt Gets $3M Gift for Cannabis Studies Chair
Cal Poly Humboldt received a $3 million gift to endow a permanent cannabis studies professorship, anchoring academic research in the Emerald Triangle.
Cal Poly Humboldt Gets $3M to Endow First Cannabis Professorship
Cal Poly Humboldt secures a $3 million gift to create the first fully endowed cannabis studies professorship in the United States.
Sacramento Dispensary 4/20 Sales & Cannabis Deals
Sacramento-area dispensaries are rolling out major 4/20 deals on flower, edibles, vapes, and more across California's licensed cannabis retail market.
IRS Bars Cannabis Workers From No Tax on Tips Law
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.
CannaLnx Expands Insured Medical Cannabis Access in California
CannaLnx partners with 9 California retailers and delivery services to let insured patients access medical cannabis without out-of-pocket costs.
LA County Homeless Leave Shelters for Streets, Not Housing
Over half of people exiting LA County interim housing return to the streets. Here's how that crisis intersects with the cannabis industry.
Vaping Cannabis Cuts Harmful Byproducts by 99% vs Joints
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.
Severe Weather Cuts Cannabis Supply Chain in Humboldt
Winter storms closed roads in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, stranding cannabis deliveries and leaving dispensaries scrambling to keep shelves stocked.
Humboldt County Dispensaries Gear Up for 420 Sales
Humboldt County dispensaries are rolling out deals, promotions, and weekend events for 420, the cannabis industry's biggest sales day of the year.
Cannabis Rescheduling Could Cut Costs for Humboldt Dispensaries
If the DEA moves cannabis to Schedule III, Humboldt County dispensaries could finally deduct operating expenses, slashing effective tax rates above 70%.
Texas Hemp Ban Paused by Judge in 2026
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.
DC Mayor Proposes THC Drink Partnerships for Cannabis and Alcohol
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's 2026 proposal would let breweries and medical cannabis companies collaborate to produce and sell THC-infused beverages.