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July 2025 News Bulletin, Graphic: American flag in backgroun with cannabis plant in the foreground.

July 2025 News Bulletin

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 ...

Liberty and Justice for All

July 2025 Cannadispatch

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 ...

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June 2025 Cannadispatch

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 ...

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May 2025 News Bulletin

May 8, 2025

Message from the Acting Executive DirectorGreetings!As all Departments in the City of Los Angeles, DCR is continuing to review and discuss Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget with elected officials. DCR understands the difficult decisions that must be ...

April 2025 News Bulletin 420 edition

April 2025 News Bulletin

April 22, 2025

Greetings!As 4/20 celebrations continue, I am pleased to announce the 2025 Phase 3 Retail Round 3 Application Lottery will occur in early December 2025. DCR continues to review the recent 2025 requests for Social Equity Individual Applicant (SEIA) ...

Blazing A Trail in History: The Origin of 420

April 2025 Cannadispatch

April 7, 2025

  The origins of 4/20 as a cannabis culture holiday can be traced back to the early 1970s in California. The most widely accepted story involves a group of high school students in San Rafael, California, who would meet at 4:20 PM for their daily ...

March 2025 Cannadispatch

March 2025 Cannadispatch

March 11, 2025

March is dedicated to recognizing the remarkable achievements and contributions of women from all backgrounds throughout U.S. history. Join us in celebrating Cat Packer, M.A., J.D., the first person of color in the nation to lead a medical and adult ...

Annual Report 2024, Graphic: logo of Department of Cannabis Regulation with a background of cannabis plants

2024 Annual Report

March 3, 2025

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California Environmental Quality Act and Notice of Exemption Update

California Environmental Quality Act and Notice of Exemption Update

February 13, 2025

The Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) has been working diligently to submit and file your Notice of Exemption (NOE) with the State Clearing House, which serves as the final CEQA documentation required by the Department of Cannabis ...

February 2025 News Bulletin

February 2025 News Bulletin

February 11, 2025

Hello,Recently, the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) announced two new webinars important to the DCR’s goals for 2025. The first webinar took place on January 30 and it focused on Social Equity Individual Applicant (SEIA) Verification, a ...

Black History Month Let's honor and celebrate the achievements, struggles, and powerful stories of Black people throughout history. Here's to honoring the past and looking to the future.

February 2025 Cannadispatch

January 30, 2025

Our hearts remain with all those impacted by the devastating fires of Los Angeles, California. As Black History Month approaches, DCR acknowledges California’s first middle-class Black neighborhood, Altadena, and its deep history as a community that ...

Last Call DCR Extends Deadline for Fee; See Important Update

DCR Extends Deadline for Fee; Final Opportunity

January 23, 2025

DCR is extending the deadline to pay Annual License Application fees to align with the end of the late renewal period on Friday, February 28, 2025. This extension serves as a FINAL opportunity for Applicants/Licensees to pay outstanding DCR fees on ...