Hurdles for hemp
Editor’s note: Sacramento is relatively friendly to cannabis, but not so much to hemp The city of Sacramento is adding dispensaries for cannabis, but it’s…
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A landmark for cannabis equity
Sacramento City Council approves 10 new dispensaries for minority owners In a landmark decision, the Sacramento City Council unanimously voted to add 10 new storefront…
Dispensary disparity
Ask 420: Are there any Black-owned dispensaries in Sacramento? I’m trying to support the cause. Excellent question. The short answer is: No there aren’t, and…
African Americans and cannabis
In the new legal cannabis world, arrests are still higher and opportunities fewer for Blacks Anyone wanting to argue that systematic racism exists in the…
Stay high, responsibly
There’s a lot to unpack in the world right now. Ngaio Bealum offers updates on new research and safety tips on cannabis consumption during COVID-19….
15 Minutes: There’s a new cannabis chief in town
“Sacramento has really done a lot to make cannabis business opportunities available,” said Davina Smith, the city’s new cannabis program manager. As the new head…
Elevation during self-isolation
So … How was Barcelona? It was cool for the four days I was there. I have never washed my hands so often in my…
Essay: Cannabis, crime and corruption
Retail bans and license limits are bad for marijuana legalization By Diane Goldstein Recently, Sacramento’s cannabis market was embroiled in an international scheme involving Andrey…
Essay: Ready to launch?
Starting a weed business isn’t easy, especially for equity applicants By Eric Luchini Sacramento is one of several California municipalities promoting social equity in the…