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California reports cannabis tax revenue for second quarter
Cannabis tax revenue in California for the second quarter of the year came close to the state's first quarter total.
September 4, 2024
California officers seize millions of illegal cannabis products resembling candy
The illicit products had forged California cannabis seals on the packages.
August 14, 2024
A Fresno weed shop changed hands. Now, a smoke cloud of legal headaches could shut it down.
An unusual acquisition of a Fresno cannabis dispensary has authorities studying the sudden firing of its workforce, wage theft, and the lead-up to the business' sale.
July 23, 2024
California records $260mil in cannabis tax for first quarter
California's cannabis tax has totaled around $6 billion in its 6.5 years in effect.
June 4, 2024
Fresno predicting high times for cannabis sales tax revenue in 2025
While previous projections have failed to materialize, City Hall is expecting an increase of over 200 percent in cannabis sales tax revenue.
June 3, 2024
Over $61mil in illegal cannabis seized in California this year
California’s cannabis enforcement task force has seized over $400 million in illegal cannabis products in its two-plus years in operation.
May 16, 2024
Embarc opens second dispensary in Fresno, first in Madera
While Embarc is opening more locations in the Valley, Fresno County cannabis sales are behind much of the state.
May 2, 2024
Report: DEA to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous
The federal government would officially recognize medical uses for cannabis for the first time.
April 30, 2024
Dr. Greenthumb’s set to open in Tower District
Rapper B-Real will be in Fresno to celebrate the grand opening on Saturday.
April 3, 2024
Smoke shops have found the loophole to sell teens legal weed. Here’s how.
A quirk of Federal legislating has opened the doors for smoke shops to sell a form of cannabis – though not the conventional type – to kids.
March 14, 2024