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April 2025 Cannadispatch

May 2025 Cannadispatch

May 7, 2025

May 2025 Join us as we take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women of the military. Their unwavering dedication, courage, and sacrifice ensure the freedoms we enjoy every day. We are proud to recognize and appreciate ...

CannaDispatch April 2025

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

DCR 2024 Annual ReportClick Here to View ...

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 ...

Happy New Year! Cheers to the possibilities and opportunities that the new year holds. The Social Equity Team wishes you a happy and prosperous new year.

January 2025 CannaDispatch

January 8, 2025

NEW YEAR, NEW MARKETCheck out the business trends for 2025 that can help improve and elevate your cannabis business HERE WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE FROM THE SOCIAL EQUITY PROGRAM IN 2025?SUGGESTIONS January 2025  COACHINGDCR offers over 1,500 hours ...

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes From the DCR Social Equity Team

December 2024 CannaDispatch

December 3, 2024

   December 2024 COACHINGDCR offers over 1,500 hours of free business, professional, and workforce development coaching with subject-matter experts from a wide range of expertise. First fill out and submit the Coaching Indemnification Form. LEARNIN ...

We wish you a happy Thanksgiving from the Social Equity Program

November 2024 CannaDispatch

November 1, 2024

 November 2024  COACHINGDCR offers over 1,500 hours of free business, professional, and workforce development coaching with subject-matter experts from a wide range of expertise. First fill out and submit the Coaching Indemnification Form. LEARNING ...

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October 2024 News Bulletin

October 8, 2024

Greetings!As we approach the last few months of the year, DCR has wrapped up its Public Information Campaign aimed at encouraging consumers to shop at legal, local shops. The campaign included advertising, social media and youth prevention ...

National Women's Small Business Month

October 2024 CannaDispatch

October 4, 2024

"Women of color represent 39% of the total female population in the U.S. but account for 89% of the net new women-owned businesses per day (1,625) over the past year" - Business Wire, 2019October 2024  FREE PARKING! LUNCH PROVIDED! JOIN US!RSVP HERE ...

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September 2024 News Bulletin

September 3, 2024

Greetings!September promises to be a busy time for the Department of Cannabis Regulation and its constituents as it ushers in the 2025 License Renewal period starting on September 2, 2024. All cannabis applications and licenses must be renewed with ...

National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 2024 CannaDispatch

September 3, 2024

September 2024 COACHINGDCR offers over 1,500 hours of free business, professional, and workforce development coaching with subject-matter experts from a wide range of expertise. First fill out and submit the Coaching Indemnification Form. LEARNING ...