
Retail Spotlight: Planet Catalyst – Orange County
Planet Catalyst Orange County brings the Catalyst “Weed for the People” mission into one of the most recognizable cannabis retail locations in Southern California. Located…
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Planet Catalyst Orange County brings the Catalyst “Weed for the People” mission into one of the most recognizable cannabis retail locations in Southern California. Located…

Jeff Nordahl is not saying California’s METRC plant tags are definitely dangerous. That distinction matters, and it should be made clearly from the beginning. What…

Last month, the Sacramento City Council voted to approve two measures that formally move cannabis consumption lounges closer to opening in the city. The votes…

Life is Not Grape introduced four new cannabis products at the Kiva Sales and Service Trade Show on June 17, 2026, in Downtown Los Angeles….

Meyers sits just outside South Lake Tahoe, surrounded by mountain roads, forest views, ski traffic, trailheads, campgrounds, and year-round visitors heading into one of California’s…

San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors voted 7-4 on July 14th, to approve an ordinance allowing licensed cannabis retailers to serve food, non-alcoholic beverages, and live…

There are few places in the United States more closely connected to cannabis history than Humboldt County. For generations, the region’s farmers, families, workers, activists,…

Catalyst Lancaster brings the Catalyst “Weed for the People” mission to the Antelope Valley with a licensed cannabis retail store focused on access, affordability, and…

Ceremony to take place during the Whitethorn Volunteer Fire Department Annual Fundraiser Dinner & Dance on Saturday, August 1 WHITETHORN, CA — On Saturday, August…

Woodland sits in the heart of Yolo County, surrounded by agriculture, local businesses, nearby Davis, and the greater Sacramento Valley. For cannabis shoppers in the…

Catalyst OC3 brings the Catalyst “Weed for the People” mission to Santa Ana and the greater Orange County cannabis community. Located at 3122 S Halladay…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OAKLAND, Calif. — On July 31, the Oakland Ballers will take the field as the Oaksterdam Blazers, marking the first time any…

On June 8th, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) launched the Cannabis Product Image Analyzer (CPIA), a beta AI tool that helps licensed operators…

Cannabis cups and competitions have proliferated in recent years especially in states with legal markets, but in Northern California’s Emerald Triangle, they have long been…

Key Takeaways The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) proposed emergency regulations allowing marijuana businesses to separate their adult-use and medicinal licenses. This dual-licensing pathway…

The Beard Bros crew has seen a lot of dispensaries across California, but every now and then you step into a spot that feels like…

Some strains come with hype. Others come with history. Very few come with both and still manage to evolve into something entirely new. Over the…

Not long ago, a post from a legacy operator cut through the usual noise of cannabis social media. It was not flashy. It was not…

Longer days and more time across Northern California Summer opens things up along The Cannabis Trail. Travel tends to stretch this time of year—what might…

For a long time, Eaze represented convenience in cannabis. It helped normalize cannabis delivery in a way that made legal weed feel accessible, reliable, and…

There’s a certain feeling you get when you’re standing on a real cannabis farm in Northern California. Not the Instagram version of it, not the…

California’s legal cannabis market is facing a severe legislative crisis that threatens to wipe out an entire product category. Assembly Bill 2532, a new proposal…

The Backbone of Cannabis Culture: Inside Licensed Dispensaries Powering the Regulated Industry Forward Why Regulated Cannabis Retail Still Runs the Show Let’s not overcomplicate this….

The Travel The Cannabis Trail Cooperative Program — in partnership with Visit Oakland and Visit Mendocino County and Humboldt County Visitors Bureau — has won…

Before the doors opened at the Ventura County Fairgrounds… before the jars were cracked and the deals were pitched… before the buyers started circling booths…
With the start of a new year, several states have implemented significant changes to their cannabis laws. These changes will greatly impact the industry and…
California has long been at the forefront of the legal cannabis industry, with a thriving market for both medical and recreational use. However, concerns over…

Cannabis retailer Catalyst is taking a stand against what it believes to be unfair and illegal practices by the California Department of Tax and Fee…

Founder Tim Blake and The Emerald Cup (www.theemeraldcup.com), revered as the ‘Academy Awards of Cannabis’ by Rolling Stone Magazine, proudly announces its 20th-anniversary celebration, set…
2024 marks an important year for employees in California as new laws will go into effect to protect those who consume cannabis. This comes after…

Michigan resident and cannabis entrepreneur Kenneth Gay has been making headlines for his ongoing legal battles against state and city governments over residency requirements for…
The state of California has been at the forefront of discussions surrounding the use of psychedelics for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. In recent years, there…

The California cannabis industry is heavily regulated by the state’s Department of Cannabis Control (DCC), which oversees all licensing, testing, and enforcement for legal cannabis…
The medical cannabis industry in California has been rapidly growing ever since the legalization of medical cannabis in 1996. With the passage of Proposition 64…
There have been claims that the emerging legal cannabis industry in California has been facing challenges due to the demand for hemp-derived products. However, this…
In a recent report released by the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF), it was revealed that over $101 million worth of cannabis was seized during…
As part of Oakland Style week (10/18/23 to 10/22/23), various places and pockets of Oakland will come alive with ‘stylish happenings’ and heady activities that…
The California cannabis industry is constantly evolving and adapting to new regulations and standards. One of the latest changes being implemented is the standardization of…
California has long been at the forefront of drug policy reform in the United States, and now a flurry of bills have been sent to…

The California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) Lab Division recently issued a notification to all licensed cannabis testing laboratories in the state, that they are…
The recently passed Assembly Bill 1207 in California proposes significant restrictions on the packaging and labeling of cannabis products, leaving many legal operators concerned. The…

California’s longstanding struggle to maintain a secure and efficient plant identification program for cannabis plants has been an ongoing issue since day one. The system,…
At the University of California Berkeley, a new center offers an innovative and immersive experience: Psychedelics And The Mind. Aiming to bridge science with traditional…

It’s been a busy week in California, with many recent legislative changes with regards to both cannabis and psychedelics. From California AG Rob Bonta calling…

California officials recently uncovered a disturbing trend among some of the state’s largest cannabis companies – they were engaging in labor practices that circumvented state…

California could be one step closer to interstate marijuana commerce, potentially opening up new opportunities for businesses and consumers, according to documents obtained by Marijuana Moment through…

California is progressing toward psychedelics reform, with two separate campaigns pushing for ballot initiatives in 2024. The first campaign is called TREAT California and seeks…

Santa Barbara County, California, was one of the first to pass legislation for legal cannabis cultivation in 2018. With that came licensing fees, renewed yearly,…

The state of New Mexico recently revoked the license of an Albuquerque adult-use cannabis retailer, Paradise Exotics Distro. They were accused of unlawfully selling products…

UC San Diego recently received a $1.5 million donation from Eugene Jhong to fund research into N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT). This powerful psychedelic can cause “imaginative visuals akin to…
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