October 1, 2026
October2026 The Halloween Candy Check Revisited: A New Kind of LookFor generations, parents have given Halloween candy a quick once-over before children enjoy their treats, checking for opened wrappers or anything that simply doesn’t look right ...
September 1, 2026
SEPTEMBER 2026 The Labor Behind CannabisLabor Day, observed on the first Monday of September, recognizes the contributions and achievements of American workers and the role that labor has played in building the nation.In California's cannabis ...
August 3, 2026
August 2026 From Leadership to LegacyOver the past year, we've celebrated women as entrepreneurs, caregivers, advocates, and community leaders. They demonstrate that equity is measured not only by who has a seat at the table, but by who has the ...
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 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 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 ...