Whether you call it cannabis, weed, marijuana or something else entirely, it’s popular in Portland. Recreational cannabis use and possession by people 21 and older was legalized in the state of Oregon in July 2015, and the cannabis scene is flourishing. But while Measure 91 made having and consuming cannabis legal in Oregon, there are still laws …
How To Review and Judge Cannabis Strains
What makes a cannabis connoisseur? Is it someone who can discern “top shelf” cannabis from “mids?” And if that’s the answer, what sets top-shelf cannabis apart and makes it worthy of that elevated placement? I’ve been both reviewing and judging cannabis competitions for years now, and the experience got me thinking about how both approaches …
Famed Oscars gift bags go big on pot products this year
Gorgeous gowns, iconic speeches, and six-figure gift bags–the Oscars are filled with glitz and glamour. That last one is not officially affiliated with the Academy but has become an expected part of the affair. These bags contain vacations, trinkets, skincare, and this year, weed. https://www.greenstate.com/arts/2025-oscars-gift-bag/
Santa Cruz County moves to legalize cannabis cafes
“There’s not a safe place for people to consume cannabis socially in public. And so, by allowing for these, hopefully, they’ll be a way that they can come into a location that can educate them on safe cannabis use,” said Bryce Berryessa with the Treehouse and The Hook Outlet Dispensaries. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/santa-cruz-county-moves-to-legalize-cannabis-cafes/ar-AA1y8ADL
https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/top-stories/news/15710860/the-top-10-bestselling-flower-strains-in-california-in-2024
Blue Dream is the back-to-back champion as the most popular cannabis cultivar in California. With Northern California roots, this cross between Blueberry and Haze is a sativa-dominant hybrid known for producing a balanced high of cerebral stimulation and full-body relaxation that 37% of people say helps relieve stress, according to Leafly. https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/top-stories/news/15710860/the-top-10-bestselling-flower-strains-in-california-in-2024
Silly Nice vs. Big Corporate Weed: Why Small-Batch Cannabis Is Taking Over New York
The legal cannabis industry in New York has opened the door for a variety of brands, but a clear divide is emerging between corporate-backed operations and small-batch producers. While big companies focus on mass production, small brands like Silly Nice have built a following by prioritizing quality, craftsmanship, and authenticity. https://stupiddope.com/2025/03/silly-nice-vs-big-corporate-weed-why-small-batch-cannabis-is-taking-over-new-york/
A new state law opens the door for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes. Why hasn’t one opened in the Bay Area?
In North Oakland, there is a community that meets every third Friday of the month called the T’Oakland Senior Canna Club, where food and drinks and cannabis are donated and served pot-luck style. Live music, soft-tissue massages and dabs — weed concentrates — are available for those who care to imbibe. Seniors, and anyone else who …
12 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2025
Cannabis legalization largely stalled out in 2024 amid cross-chamber disagreements in state legislatures and ballot measure letdowns on Election Day. Nebraska was the lone state to advance reform last year via overwhelming support behind a pair of medical cannabis legalization measures in November, yet litigation attempting to prevent a program rollout remains pending. https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/legislation-and-regulation/news/15738376/12-states-that-could-legalize-cannabis-in-2025
Woody Harrelson Wishes He Could Invite Bob Marley To His Marijuana Dispensary—But Fears The Reggae Legend Would Out-Smoke Him
If actor Woody Harrelson could choose anyone living or dead to patronize his Los Angeles marijuana dispensary’s “Ganja Giggle Garden,” he says he’d pick a classic cannabis icon: Bob Marley. But he conceded that he doesn’t think he could go “toke-for-toke” with the late reggae star. During an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert …
Switzerland Makes Moves to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis
Following a landmark vote by the National Council’s Social Security and Health Committee (SGK-N) on February 14, 2025, Switzerland is on track to fully regulate adult-use cannabis. The committee approved a draft federal law by a vote of 14-9 (with 2 abstentions), paving the way for the legal cultivation, sale, possession and consumption of cannabis. …
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