SANTA ANA, Calif.—As cities in Orange County, California, continue to debate allowing retail cannabis, proponents argue that legal dispensaries will help drive out black market operations. But while that might be the case in some cities, the reality is much more complex. Elliot Lewis, founder and CEO of Catalyst Cannabis Co. in Santa Ana, said…
The Potential Greater Costs of Retail Cannabis in Orange County
At first glance, the lure of permitting retail cannabis sales in cities across Orange County, California, seems compelling. A number of industry professionals see the county as an untapped market, while city governments are scrambling to generate more tax revenue in the wake of the pandemic. But though this may seem like a mutually beneficial…
Orange County: California’s New Cannabis Hot Spot
Orange County is one of the hottest, mostly untapped markets in the United States for retail cannabis sales, according to industry professionals—but not all of its citizens are pleased by the prospect. This summer, Santa Ana will become home to Planet 13, a retail cannabis superstore with over 16,000 square feet of dispensary space—the largest…
Orange County City Looks to Recoup Lost Revenue Through Cannabis Sales
Costa Mesa is moving forward with its cannabis retail plans as it tries to offset revenue lost from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. During a Feb. 23 special study session, city council will discuss a staffing plan for implementing Costa Mesa’s retail cannabis tax. The move comes after voters last November passed a ballot measure that will allow the city to…
Proposed Cannabis Outlet in Ontario Town Raising Concerns
A proposed cannabis retail outlet located next to a youth centre and a community living space for special needs adults is raising eyebrows in Hanover, Ontario. Locals became aware of the issue after it was reported in the local newspaper that True North Cannabis Co. had filed an application with the province’s liquor and gaming…
Police Find Large ‘Cannabis Factory’ in City of London
A large “cannabis factory” was discovered for the first time in London’s financial district following reports of a strong smell, City of London police said on Thursday. Police said it was the first-ever cannabis factory found in the City, and it likely initially went undetected as far fewer people are present in the area due…
SA Police Bust Large Cannabis Crop of Over 10,000 Plants
A glasshouse cannabis crop growing in Adelaide’s north is shaping up to be one of the largest discovered in South Australia. Five men and three women have been charged with cultivating and trafficking a large commercial quantity of the drug. They were all refused police bail on Wednesday to face court, with at least one…
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