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California Cannabis: A Historical Timeline
July 16, 2025
July 2025 marks the 8th anniversary of the Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation. The City has become the nation’s largest cannabis market, while California continues to pioneer the industry through its progressive cannabis policies. Read on ...
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 ...
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 ...
July 1, 2025
August 2025 In August 2004, historian John William Templeton and engineer Fredrick E. Jordan founded National Black Business Month to recognize the important contributions of Black owned businesses and the challenges they’ve overcome ...
Mayor Bass Announces Curfew Within Downtown L.A.
June 11, 2025
The City of Los Angeles has a curfew in place until further notice in the Downtown Los Angeles area. The curfew will be in place starting tonight from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. If you do not live or work in Downtown L.A., avoid the area. Law enforcement ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 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 ...
March 6, 2025
Hello,This month, as DCR continues its day-to-day operations, the Department is focused on two items: 1) handling requests from individuals seeking verification as Social Equity Individual Applicants (SEIA); and 2) continuing the review of licensed ...