July 20, 2026
Greetings!This year marks the 9th anniversary of the Department of Cannabis Regulation. Today, 24 states and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational cannabis business activity while another 14 have a comprehensive medical cannabis ...
July 1, 2026
July 2026 The Work of Democracy This Independence Day carries special significance as our nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It also marks the 62nd anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ...
May 29, 2026
June 2026 Happy Father’s Day While Father’s Day traditionally celebrates dads through humor, hobbies, or routine gifts, June’s recognition as PTSD Awareness Month creates space for a deeper conversation around mental wellness, stress, and emotional ...
May 20, 2026
Greetings!As you may know, the City of Los Angeles is currently engaged in the FY 2026-27 budget process. Alongside its fellow City departments, DCR continues to review and discuss the proposed budget both internally and with elected officials. DCR ...
May 4, 2026
May 2026 More Than Roses: Giving the Gift of Calm This Mother’s DayCelebrating Mother’s Day goes beyond flowers and brunch, it’s about supporting the mental, physical, and emotional weight many mothers carry every day. As May also marks Mental ...
April 1, 2026
April 2026 4/20 & The Culture of Relief: Cannabis, Stress, and ResponsibilitySmoke in the air, music loud, the city alive, that’s 4/20. From a code among friends in San Rafael, California to a global celebration and participation, the culture ...
March 16, 2026
Greetings!This edition of the DCR News Bulletin is an important read. It contains a wrap up of the many legislative actions in the works, and a critical deadline reminder for the Public Health Permit. With so much happening, I want to remind folks ...
March 2, 2026
March 2026 Women Shaping Cannabis EquityWomen’s History Month began in 1978 in Sonoma County to ensure women’s contributions would not be overlooked. That mission resonates globally today, especially in cannabis, where women, particularly ...
February 2, 2026
February 2026 From Prohibition to Participation: What Black History Month Means in a Legal Cannabis MarketBlack History Month invites reflection on a cannabis industry once built on criminalization and exclusion is now navigating a path toward ...
January 5, 2026
January 2026 National CBD Month - CBD Emerges from the Shadows The popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) has surged in recent years, as more people look for plant-based wellness options. CBD, a natural compound derived from hemp, offers potential ...
December 1, 2025
December 2025 The Year of Becoming2025 was a year where the work spoke for itself, and DCR’s commitment to service showed up in measurable progress. Joint inspections, clearer guidance, and strengthened technical assistance helped operators move ...