Through the Weeds: What Schedule III Actually Means for Cannabis
August 13, 2026
This past April, the U.S. Department of Justice reclassified medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III – a move that, within the context of the Controlled Substances Act, acknowledges cannabis as having an accepted medical use. While this ...
Guide to the 2027 Renewal Cycle
July 22, 2026
September is right around the corner, which means the 2027 renewal cycle is almost here! To help make this year’s renewal process a smooth one, DCR has released guidance outlining exactly what licensees need to do in order to meet the 2027 renewal ...
A Day in the Life: Pauwels Cannabis Co.
June 30, 2026
For part two of the Social Equity Program’s A Day in the Life series, DCR headed to Pauwels Cannabis Co., a Social Equity retailer built on the belief that cannabis is not just a drug, but a lifestyle, a community, and a possible route towards well ...
A Day in the Life: Nova Grow Labs/The Chronic
June 22, 2026
For the first installment of the Social Equity Program’s A Day in the Life series, DCR spoke with Nova Grow Labs – a vertically integrated business engaged in retail, cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution. While its retail storefront “The ...
The Intersection of LGBTQ+ & Cannabis Activism
June 17, 2026
The cannabis industry would not be where it is today without the valiant efforts of the LGBTQ+ community. They were some of the earliest and loudest advocates for cannabis reform, championing key pieces of legislation that laid the groundwork to ...
May 7, 2026
The first week of May marks National Small Business Week – a time dedicated to recognizing the vital contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs. For cannabis businesses in Los Angeles, this week is especially important as over a third are ...
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 ...