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 ...
June 23, 2026
Greetings!The cannabis industry is always in flux. Now with the recent rescheduling of cannabis for medical use, it’s raising questions, hopes, speculation and even doubts about what to do as a business owner. On top of that, later this month, the ...
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 13, 2026
Greetings,Wishing everyone a very happy and safe 4/20! As you join and host festivities, it’s imperative to acknowledge the importance of the regulated, legal market as it uplifts and protects communities. A legitimate industry requires the testing ...
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 18, 2026
Greetings,This month, I would like to take a moment to recognize the legal cannabis entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. Over the last eight years, I have had the honor of getting to know the very brave and resilient people who are part of the legal ...
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 15, 2026
Greetings.Happy New Year to you and your loved ones! With the recent Executive Order signed by the White House, this new year might bring some change to the cannabis industry. However, it’s unclear how quickly the reclassification of cannabis from ...