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Calif. rakes in $270mil in cannabis tax for 2023 fourth quarter
The cannabis tax brought in over a billion dollars to the state’s coffers last year.
February 27, 2024
City busts private Fresno golf club for illegal cannabis
The private club had a burgeoning illegal cannabis operation, although no arrests have been made.
January 25, 2024
Bonta joins push to reclassify cannabis as safe for medical use
Nearly 40 states allow cannabis businesses to operate.
January 15, 2024
Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes proposed for California
This is the second time in two years where the Legislature will consider legalizing cannabis cafes.
January 10, 2024
CA employers prohibited from discriminating cannabis use outside of work hours
A new state law brings changes to testing for cannabis.
December 29, 2023
Pinedale residents successfully block cannabis shop from opening
Fresno planning commissioners sided with local residents and nixed the second proposed dispensary slated to open near Pinedale Elementary School.
August 17, 2023
Fresno lawmakers grill cannabis shop owners over move near Fairgrounds
Southwest Fresno's Fresno Farms is looking to change locations, but some on the Fresno City Council could oppose the move.
August 10, 2023
Fresno blocks opening of weed shop after awarding $222k in grant funds. Here’s why.
The cannabis dispensary won a license and six-figure grants and loans due to its ownership's criminal history with marijuana. They won't even open up shop.
August 9, 2023
Blowing smoke? Fresno projects jarring boom in cannabis sales.
Fresno's cannabis tax revenue has become an early sticking point in the city's budget negotiations.
June 5, 2023
Up in smoke: Stanislaus Co. cannabis community fund to run dry
The county's legal cannabis businesses are being overrun by illegal distributors. The impact is hurting tax revenues and community benefit funds.
March 6, 2023