With federal legalization now (perhaps) a far-off pipe dream as Republicans descend into the White House and Congress to assume full control of the government, one of the chief hopes for California’s badly ailing pot industry has (perhaps) been dashed. While it wouldn’t solve every problem, by a long shot, federal legalization would at least open up new markets for cannabis companies that are prepared to import and export their products, and at least theoretically give a big boost to smaller firms, too, including local dispensaries. With an unstable federal government, it’s impossible to know for sure whether legalization might happen despite general GOP opposition.

Under a new law, employees in California are guaranteed five paid sick days a year, two days more than previously. Worker advocacy groups say the benefit is needed, but business groups warn of additional costs.

Gov. Newsom and the Legislature cut a California cannabis tax, but not everyone is convinced it’s enough to stabilize the legal market. Social equity operators say the changes don’t do nearly enough to help them.

Five years after Prop. 64 legalized cannabis, farmers, dispensary owners and other advocates are calling on the governor to rescue a legal market they say has been pushed to the brink of collapse.

Monthly poll panelists believe that mandatory lockdowns aren't necessary because of widespread availability of vaccines, and roughly half believe that Sheriff Laurie Smith should resign or serve out the balance of her term and not seek re-election.

The vast majority of weed sold in California is sold illegally, thanks to high taxes, overregulation and home rule

Sean Kali-Rai said the city has been dragging its feet on a policy that the council asked to prioritize three years ago.

Cannabis Internet can be like hanging out with Slater in the movie 'Dazed and Confused': passionate, but not always on the mark.

Its the ultimate show of flower power: though people are becoming more aware of their lung health and the warnings around smoking anything, sales for bud continue to rise during the pandemic.

Some California lawmakers want to decriminalizing psychedelic drugs, like mushrooms, in the coming legislative session.

The election showed us more than just who voters want as president; it showed the nation has turned a corner on pot.

The annual Wine and Weed Symposium brings together two "frenemy" industries that have a lot to work out to work together.

Parents, police and news reports seem to be realizing that that no one wants to give away their pricy pot to kids.

Stock-pickers seem to have already “priced in” a Democratic victory on Election Day when it comes to cannabis companies.

Celebrities, from Tommy Chong and Roseanne Barr to Martha Stewart, have flocked to weed to enhance their “brands.”

Hoped-for fundamental changes to state law on matters like high taxes and over-regulation will have to wait until next year.