Reading a California Product Label
April 17, 2026
Whether you’re a cannabis vet, newcomer, or returning to consumption, making sense of everything on a product label can be overwhelming. THC, CBD, UID, indica, sativa, resin, distillate–what does it all mean? Read through for a simple, line-by-line ...
Responsible Cannabis Consumption Guide
April 16, 2026
With the cannabis industry’s biggest holiday on the horizon, it’s a good time for a reminder about how to consume responsibly. Read through this guide to have a fun and safe 4/20. Thoughtful consumption in a regulated market makes the industry and ...
Women’s History Month: How Women’s Cannabis Consumption is Shaping the Industry
March 11, 2026
Women not only drive the vast majority of overall consumer spending, but they’re also leading in cannabis consumption–something that’s changed the way legal cannabis businesses develop products, stock stores, and market. With March being Women’s ...
The Divided States of Cannabis
February 10, 2026
The Divided States of CannabisIt’s been nearly 30 years since California made history as the first state to legalize medical cannabis. Since then, 40 states have passed laws to legalize cannabis to some extent – whether for medical or recreational ...
September 24, 2025
California Cannabis TaxesOn September 22, 2025, Governor Newsom signed AB-564 into law – legislation that reverts the States’ cannabis excise tax rate to 15%. While this is a temporary decrease that’s set to expire in 2028, it provides much needed ...
California Cannabis: A Historical Timeline
July 16, 2025
July 2025 marks the 8th anniversary of the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation. The City has become the nation’s largest cannabis market, while California continues to pioneer the industry through its progressive cannabis policies. Read on ...
April 17, 2025
As more and more states push for legalization, the multi-billion dollar cannabis industry continues to grow. According to cannabis and hemp business economic research firm Whitney Economics, legal sales in the U.S. totaled $30.1 billion in 2024. The ...
A Guide to Cannabis Licenses in Los Angeles
April 17, 2025
Before you can start a cannabis business in Los Angeles, it’s important to first understand the regulated market in this City. The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) offers a variety of license types across several activities – ...