November 6, 2025
Greetings!The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has now wrapped up the regular 2026 license and record renewal period. Through the regular renewal period which ended on November 1, 2025, over 80% of record holders submitted renewal ...
November 3, 2025
November 2025 Honoring the Entrepreneurs Shaping Cannabis and Building TomorrowEntrepreneurship is rarely glamorous. It means long nights, quick pivots, and overcoming real barriers. Yet for those who take the leap, the rewards can be profound ...
October 16, 2025
Greetings!As we approach the last few months of the year, the Department of Cannabis Regulation is encouraging record and license holders to submit their renewal applications by the November 1, 2025, deadline to avoid extra fees and delays. Time is ...
September 24, 2025
California Cannabis Taxes On 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 ...
September 17, 2025
Greetings,I am happy to report that there is promising movement from California legislators on AB-564. As of September 11, the State Assembly and Senate have passed a bill that could temporarily pause the state excise tax rate that increased to 19% ...
September 2, 2025
September 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15–Oct 15) celebrates the histories and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. Established as a week of recognition by President Lyndon ...
September 2, 2025
October 2025 World Mental Health Day: Breaking Stigmas, Building AwarenessWorld Mental Health Day, observed globally on October 10, promotes education, awareness, and advocacy against the stigma surrounding mental health. First celebrated in ...
August 18, 2025
Greetings!Renewal season is upon us. The 2026 Renewal period will begin on Tuesday, September, 2nd, 2025 and runs through November 1, 2025. There are some changes to the process this year. To help make your experience more efficient and ...
July 2, 2025
Greetings!I’ve recently returned from family leave and I’m ready to re-dedicate myself to this Department and to the stakeholders it serves - providing focused attention, clarity, and care.Despite progress, the cannabis industry remains fraught ...
July 1, 2025
August 2025 In August 2004, historian John William Templeton and engineer Fredrick E. Jordan founded National Black Business Month to recognize the important contributions of Black owned businesses and the challenges they’ve overcome ...
July 1, 2025
July 2025 Liberty and Justice for All: Why the First Amendment Still MattersAs we approach celebrating Independence Day amidst protests both local, state and abroad; One may find themselves reflecting less on fireworks and more on the freedoms ...
June 3, 2025
June 2025 June is Men's Mental Health Month. It is a time to raise awareness, break down the stigma around men's mental health and support those in need to get help when needed. There has been much discussion around cannabis use particularly as ...