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Buy Legal, Deliver Legal: Why Legal Cannabis Matters
There’s no shortage of cannabis dispensaries in Southern California, that’s for sure. Checking sites like Yelp shows a wide variety of options, with unlicensed and illegal stores often showing up in the results.
Why Buy Legal?
When you’re going cannabis shopping, you should be provided with good customer service and be able to trust that you’re getting a safe product. You don’t have to buy your weed on the black market anymore. You definitely don’t have to visit an industrial warehouse staffed by extremely tense people who make you turn off your phone and offer a “donation”. If you’re going to the right places, buying weed is as easy, pleasant, and satisfying as visiting a Starbucks.
Legal cannabis stores offer a much better shopping experience, and they’re also better for your health. Legal weed shops have to adhere to Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) regulations, which exist to make sure that marijuana is safe for consumers. Cannabis products have to be lab-tested for heavy metals and other toxins before they can be sold on the legal market.
But what if they have unsafe levels of pesticides or other chemicals? Well, that marijuana product can’t be sold on the legal market. To comply with current regulations, it should be thrown out–unfortunately, it can often end up being sold in unlicensed marijuana dispensaries instead. If you’re buying vape carts or cannabis flower from places that aren’t actually properly licensed, you’re putting your own health at risk.
How to Order Legal Marijuana Delivery in Orange County
Currently, the only city in Orange County that allows legal weed stores to operate is Santa Ana. You can find a Santa Ana dispensary online, but check to make sure that it’s licensed. Once you find a good option, visit their website and see if they can deliver your weed to your doorstep. Several high-end cannabis stores, such as People’s OC, even offer free delivery to Irvine and other neighboring cities.
Be careful: If you live in Irvine, googling “marijuana delivery near me” or similar phrases could turn up some not-so-legal results. While licensed cannabis stores can deliver to Irvine, they are not allowed to have a physical location within city borders.
California Bureau of Cannabis Control
How to Find a Legal Marijuana Dispensary in Orange County
Here’s are some tips to find a legal cannabis retail location:
- Find the store’s BCC license number. This should be displayed on their profile or at the bottom of their official website. If you can’t find the license number anywhere, then it’s probably not a legal store. All California dispensaries are required to post that information publicly.
- Cross-check the license number on the BCC website. The Bureau of Cannabis Control has a search form on their website that allows you to make sure the license number is real, corresponds to the right location, and that the store is still in good standing with California regulations.
- Check the store’s status. The BCC website will show the store’s license number, license type, and other information, including their status and expiration date. Make sure the status column says “active”, and that the expiration date is still in the future.
- Double-checking by address. If you weren’t able to find the store by its license number or if you just want to double-check, try searching by address instead to see what comes up.
Once you find a legal weed dispensary, you’re good to go. We recommend visiting People’s OC, located right off the 55 freeway near Irvine. Their promo code sales make holiday shopping easy, and the wide range of products they sell means that you can always find something for everyone.
Read the full article via: LA Weekly
Ballot measures for local access to legal cannabis rack up wins in California
By Bridget Hennessey
Californians will stop at nothing for safer, more reliable and convenient access to legal cannabis. There were more than 35 pro-cannabis ballot measures up for consideration throughout the Golden State on Election Day. Thirty-one of them were victorious.
But didn’t we deal with this issue in 2016, when Californians passed Proposition 64 – which legalized adult-use cannabis statewide?
Proposition 64 didn’t completely seal the deal. It may have made adult-use cannabis legal, but it didn’t necessarily make it accessible. Nearly 75% of California cities and counties still ban cannabis sales. That’s not what voters wanted: a poll conducted last February by David Binder Research for Weedmaps found that nearly 80% of Californians who voted for adult-use cannabis in 2016 said dispensaries should be allowed to open in jurisdictions that supported the legislation.
That’s finally beginning to happen. Local access will soon be available in La Habra, Costa Mesa, Pomona, Carson, unincorporated Ventura County and Marina thanks to ballot measure wins in those jurisdictions. Voters in Benicia, Fairfield, San Bruno, Vacaville and Oceanside approved tax measures that will pave the way for adult-use retailers in the future.
Calabasas and Ojai passed tax measures that will serve as the pretext for future cannabis retailers there. Older, conservative voters in Laguna Woods, the Orange County retirement community, are poised to pass a measure signaling their support for cannabis retail. The city of Weed will now allow commercial cultivation of cannabis.
A Mount Shasta measure to restrict cannabis expansion was soundly defeated. Solana Beach and Yountville voted to continue bans on cannabis sales.
The majority of these measures won despite the false claims from a chorus of Cassandras that cannabis legalization increases crime and decreases property values. These and other fallacious arguments are failing to stick here in California and across the country. Consider the other cannabis success story this cycle: Arizona, Montana and New Jersey legalized adult-use sales. Mississippi approved medical use. And South Dakota legalized both. Fifteen states and the District of Columbia now allow adult-use cannabis. Thirty-six allow for medical. On Jan. 1, one-in-three Americans will live in a place where cannabis is legal in some form.
For Californians, cannabis is an issue close to home and close to their heart. They are or love someone whose suffering is relieved by the plant. They’re familiar with a veteran using cannabis to treat PTSD; a cancer patient who uses cannabis to relieve the debilitating side effects of medication; and the despair of a mother whose severely autistic child is treated – with impressive results – by doctor-recommended cannabinoid oil.
Californians also refuse to wait for the economic benefits of cannabis to be realized. Some local politicians – who apparently formed their opinion by watching “Dazed and Confused” one time on Netflix – are leaving billions of dollars on the table by banning cannabis retail or failing to issue licenses in a timely manner. According to one report, taxable sales of cannabis could quadruple, from $2.1 billion today to nearly $10 billion if jurisdictions allowed cannabis retail to meet demand.
And let’s not forget job creation. There were an estimated 340,000 people working in legal-market cannabis jobs last year. That number is expected to grow to 743,000 by 2025. And the median salary for cannabis industry job openings is nearly 11% higher than the average U.S. median salary.
Until the deal is finally sealed and the state provides full access to legal cannabis, Californians will do what they do best: Get their civic engagement on and make local cannabis ballot measures a staple of Election Days to come.
And Sacramento legislators who are out-of-step with their constituents about cannabis should take head. Ballot initiatives aren’t the only way voters effectuate change on Election Day.
Read the full article via: The OC Register
Costa Mesa to allow retail sales as OC voters show softening stance on cannabis
By Alicia Robinson
Starting sometime in 2021, Santa Ana will no longer be the only city in Orange County to permit storefront sales of cannabis, and more widespread approval of related businesses could be on the way.
Costa Mesa – which has permitted cannabis manufacturing, distribution, research and testing since 2017 – will create a regulatory scheme and begin taking applications to open retail stores early next year, after city voters agreed Nov. 3 to allow them.
Also in the general election, La Habra residents voted to permit and tax as many as four marijuana delivery businesses, and a slim majority of voters in Laguna Woods said yes to an advisory question of whether the city should allow cannabis shops.
“I think as a whole, society is moving that way,” said Kandice Hawes-Lopez, who heads the Orange County chapter of marijuana rights group NORML. She noted that on Nov. 3, several more states joined California, Colorado and others in approving recreational cannabis use; a majority of states allow medical use of the drug.
As Orange County cities struggle with revenue losses due to the pandemic, Hawes-Lopez expects to see more of them reconsider strict prohibitions on marijuana businesses. UC Irvine law professor Bob Solomon goes even further: he predicts it will be de-scheduled at the federal level in 2021, and “that will allow it to be treated increasingly by the Food and Drug Administration as a prescription drug.”
Costa Mesa Councilman John Stephens, who worked with Mayor Katrina Foley to bring the retail sales measure to voters, said the 65% majority support it received is “clearly a mandate that the community wants to go forward with this.”
Next, a council committee and city staffers will draft some rules laying out how entrepreneurs can apply for licenses and get permits from the city, and the council may take up the proposed rules in January or February, Stephens said.
Then the city will take applications, and business owners may need to seek Planning Commission approval. If the process goes smoothly, Stephens said he expects the first cannabis shops to be able to open their doors by early next summer.
While there wasn’t organized opposition to Costa Mesa’s measure, Stephens noted that it included a number of safeguards that he hopes would put any concerns to rest. Businesses are required to have security guards and cameras, they’ll be restricted to commercially zoned properties, and they can’t be within 1,000 feet of schools, playgrounds and homeless shelters.
Stephens said Santa Ana, which has allowed cannabis stores since 2018, hasn’t had any major public safety issues – and the neighboring city has been raking in the revenue. Santa Ana officials expected to collect more than $10 million this year from marijuana businesses, and Costa Mesa is hoping for what it considers a conservative projection of about $3 million a year.
NORML’s Hawes-Lopez said her group expects to start focusing on other cities that may be receptive to cannabis businesses, based on how their voters felt about Prop. 64, the statewide measure that legalized adult use of the drug in 2016.
“I think we will start to see cities dipping their toe in, trying one or two uses,” she said. “I think a lot of cities are really afraid of retail, but that’s the one that brings the most revenue in.”
Solomon, who co-directs UCI’s Center for the Study of Cannabis, attributes changing national attitudes toward cannabis to several factors. Medical uses of the drug are now widely accepted, thinkers from both ends of the political spectrum seem to agree the decades-long war on drugs has failed, and more people are realizing they know someone who has benefited from using cannabis, he said, such as cancer patients who take it for nausea.
“Largely, we are starting to educate the general population about what is going on,” Solomon said.
For Costa Mesa’s Stephens, a more practical consideration is that existing bans haven’t stopped cannabis sales on the black market, and that means the city ends up using resources for enforcement.
“The most important aspect is that we have a demand for the product right now and we have a supply,” Stephens said. “It’s just a supply that’s completely unregulated and generates no revenues, and in fact it’s a cost.”
Read the full article via: The OC Register
This Cannabis Dispensary in Santa Ana Had a Dia De Los Muertos Event and Here’s Everything You Missed
Dispensaries, especially unlicensed shops, are not known to be the friendliest of places. For first timers, it can be quite intimidating to go into one and be presented with a plethora of products, where do you even begin? As you stand there trying to figure out what everything means, the pressure grows as fast as the line behind you and the budtender gives you simple responses that don’t even answer your inquiries. You probably ended up leaving with more questions than you went in with and picked the best sounding products, but don’t really know what you got or what to do with it.
Tropicanna is here to change that narrative.
The dispensary, which is located in Santa Ana, serves and delivers to the greater Orange County area, including Anaheim, Irvine, and all the way to San Clemente. You can spot the shop from blocks away, the bright turquoise and pink building is easily discernible among the surrounding storefronts. The inspiration for the decor and color scheme is tied back to the original Tropicana Club in Havana Cuba, mixed with Miami vibes and culture for a modern and Instagrammable experience.
“At Tropicanna, we want people to have fun and feel at home,” co-owner JP told mitú. “When people walk into the shop, we want them to forget about all the other bad experiences they’ve had. We’re here to help, whether it be with medicinal or recreational cannabis, we want everyone to feel comfortable enough to ask all the questions they have and leave our store confident with their choices.”
Having been to various dispensaries, I can confidently attest to the fact that their customer service team is unparalleled. Seriously. At no point in time did I feel rushed, and when I talked to the reps it was like I was talking with a friend. The shop is well stocked in all types of products, and the customer service reps were able to help me figure out which ones were right for me based on the experience I wanted to have. I even ended up leaving with a couple of products for my mom (she needs her chocolatitos to help her go to sleep).
Not only is Tropicanna changing the customer experience game, they are also inviting the community to get involved and participate in the various events they host, the most recent of which was for Dia De Los Muertos.
“We would be nothing without our community,” continued JP, “so we wanted to let them know that we appreciate them and are proud to be a part of it. That was where the inspiration for the event came in. At the end of the day, at Tropicanna we want to stand out in the experience we provide but also community presence.”
The main event setup was in the parking lot, but there was plenty to see inside the shop. As soon as you walked in you were able to sign up for a giveaway, which was complete with products from the vendors stationed outside. Cempasuchil flowers and calaveras were everywhere, most of the staff was in full calavera makeup, and there was even an altar!
If you purchased any products from the companies that were sponsoring the event, you got some free treats from the vendors outside. 👀
Food was provided by @chef_flip_fantabulas
Chef Rudy, the founder of @cannabiscateredevents, has figured out how to take delicious food and elevate it. He’s at Tropicanna every Tuesday with a weekly rotating menu. This time he made carne asada esquites that were so good, just thinking about them is making me hungry. The meal was not infused, but Chef Rudy encourages customers to season and infuse their food at home with products you can purchase inside Tropicanna! Check out his IG for more info.
Nomad Cocktail Co.
I needed something to wash down my esquites, so I went over to @nomadcocktailco and got a mocktail. Maddi, the business owner and former bartender, works with products from @kan_ade_ and Cannabis Quenchers to create specialty drinks that are as delicious and potent as they are pretty. My favorites were the piña drink with the chamoy rim and the blueberry pomegranate, complete with a cempasuchil flower 😋 Check out @nomadcocktailco and @kan_ade_ for more!
Read the full article via Mitu
Dispensaries, especially unlicensed shops, are not known to be the friendliest of places. For first timers, it can be quite intimidating to go into one and be presented with a plethora of products, where do you even begin? As you stand there trying to figure out what everything means, the pressure grows as fast as the line behind you and the budtender gives you simple responses that don’t even answer your inquiries. You probably ended up leaving with more questions than you went in with and picked the best sounding products, but don’t really know what you got or what to do with it.
Tropicanna is here to change that narrative.
The dispensary, which is located in Santa Ana, serves and delivers to the greater Orange County area, including Anaheim, Irvine, and all the way to San Clemente. You can spot the shop from blocks away, the bright turquoise and pink building is easily discernible among the surrounding storefronts. The inspiration for the decor and color scheme is tied back to the original Tropicana Club in Havana Cuba, mixed with Miami vibes and culture for a modern and Instagrammable experience.
“At Tropicanna, we want people to have fun and feel at home,” co-owner JP told mitú. “When people walk into the shop, we want them to forget about all the other bad experiences they’ve had. We’re here to help, whether it be with medicinal or recreational cannabis, we want everyone to feel comfortable enough to ask all the questions they have and leave our store confident with their choices.”
Having been to various dispensaries, I can confidently attest to the fact that their customer service team is unparalleled. Seriously. At no point in time did I feel rushed, and when I talked to the reps it was like I was talking with a friend. The shop is well stocked in all types of products, and the customer service reps were able to help me figure out which ones were right for me based on the experience I wanted to have. I even ended up leaving with a couple of products for my mom (she needs her chocolatitos to help her go to sleep).
Not only is Tropicanna changing the customer experience game, they are also inviting the community to get involved and participate in the various events they host, the most recent of which was for Dia De Los Muertos.
“We would be nothing without our community,” continued JP, “so we wanted to let them know that we appreciate them and are proud to be a part of it. That was where the inspiration for the event came in. At the end of the day, at Tropicanna we want to stand out in the experience we provide but also community presence.”
The main event setup was in the parking lot, but there was plenty to see inside the shop. As soon as you walked in you were able to sign up for a giveaway, which was complete with products from the vendors stationed outside. Cempasuchil flowers and calaveras were everywhere, most of the staff was in full calavera makeup, and there was even an altar!
If you purchased any products from the companies that were sponsoring the event, you got some free treats from the vendors outside.
Food was provided by @chef_flip_fantabulas
Chef Rudy, the founder of @cannabiscateredevents, has figured out how to take delicious food and elevate it. He’s at Tropicanna every Tuesday with a weekly rotating menu.
This time he made carne asada esquites that were so good, just thinking about them is making me hungry. The meal was not infused, but Chef Rudy encourages customers to season and infuse their food at home with products you can purchase inside Tropicanna! Check out his IG for more info.
Nomad Cocktail Co.
I needed something to wash down my esquites, so I went over to @nomadcocktailco and got a mocktail. Maddi, the business owner and former bartender, works with products from @kan_ade_ and Cannabis Quenchers to create specialty drinks that are as delicious and potent as they are pretty. My favorites were the piña drink with the chamoy rim and the blueberry pomegranate, complete with a cempasuchil flower 😋 Check out @nomadcocktailco and @kan_ade_ for more!
La Familia
By far one of my favorite brands, La Familia is Los Angeles based and Latino owned and operated, which is rare in the cannabis industry. I first discovered them when they launched their infused chocolates, which come in flavors like Mazapan, Fresas con Crema, and Cajeta, just to name a few. This time Tania Noyola, the brand ambassador, introduced me to some of their newer products such as their Chocolate Abuelita cookies and their Churro Rice Krispie (both super yum), and their aguas frescas, which come in flavors such as Horchata, Mango, Fresa, and even Limón con Pepino! Rumor has it they even have some chile covered gummies dropping in the next few months. @lafamiliachocolate is definitely a brand you’re going to want to keep tabs on.
Wonderbrett
Wonderbrett is another Los Angeles local vendor and they brought with them artist @eternallovetribe, well known for collaborating with BJ The Chicago Kid and bringing his design to life. The design is now the packaging for one of Wonderbrett’s most popular strains, “Black Orchid,” which is “perfect for relieving stress, anxiety, insomnia, and pain.” It was really cool to watch @eternallovetribe’s art process as they created a custom piece for the event. Check out Wonderbrett’s website here.
Humboldt’s Finest Farms
What makes Humboldt’s Finest Farms different from all the other brands? For starters, they are a co-op of 3 farmers who are all about sustainability and giving back to the community. From the way they grow their plants to the biodegradable packaging, everything that Humboldt Farms does is with intention. Their goal is to produce the highest quality products in the most natural way. Click this link to check out their website.
Dreamt Products
Another minority owned business! Created by Latina scientist, Carolina Vazquez Mitchell, Dreamt Products began when the founder started suffering from insomnia. Dr. Vazquez Mitchell had been working with cannabis since she was 17 years old, and decided to take her experience and combine it with her education to find a natural solution to her problem. Today, Dreamt Products has tinctures and vapes designed to help you get the sleep you need. Click here to find out more!
If you still had room for dessert, Afters Ice Cream was there to satisfy your craving.
Naturally, I went with their mango sorbet and added tajin and chamoy. Not available infused, but still delicious
If you missed the event, don’t fret! Tropicanna told mitú they’re planning on having at least one event every month. As far as what else we have to look forward to in November, they’re having major markdowns for Black Friday and will be having even more for delivery on Cyber Monday.
Check out Tropicanna’s website for more info!
Tropicanna can be found at 1628 S. Grand Ave, Santa Ana CA 92705
Questions? Call (714)701-8186 for more information.
Via wearemitu.com
Cannabis power couple Al and Michele Harrington look to sexual wellness company Fiora to expand their empire
via Pot Network – 10/20/2020
Even though COVID-19 continues to ravage local economies across the country, entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry continue to press forward, proving that, in some sense, cannabis is genuinely a recession-proof industry. For example, NBA veteran Al Harrington, who is also the founder of national cannabis products maker Viola, announced his most recent investment on Tuesday. According to a statement, the cannabis aficionado and activist has made a significant investment in the health and sexual wellness brand, Foria.
Harrington’s wife, Michele Harrington, will be taking the lead with this most current investment, helping the family expand their now dominant presence further into the growing CBD industry.
“Women’s wellness, sexual awareness and education has always been a passion of mine,” said Michele Harrington, Head of Strategic Partnerships for Foria, in a statement. “I have been using Foria for the past three years and experienced the many benefits of their products. The work that Foria has done to empower women by supporting overall wellness in their different life stages is inspiring. I believe in Foria’s mission and am excited to help others on this part of their personal journeys.”
The press release put out by the company called the new venture a “strategic partnership,” deeming it crucial for the future success of Foria, a company known for developing and producing entirely plant-based and organic THC and CBD products. The overall goal of the investment is to help Fiora expand its reach into the omnipresent cannabis market.
This will be Michele Harrington’s first official role in the cannabis industry. However, as noted in the statement released Tuesday, she has spent years working closely with Mr. Harrington, having had a significant voice in Viola’s growth. She’s put in over a decade’s worth of work helping her husband at Viola and will use that experience to drive expansion efforts in this new venture. At Fiora, she will “drive a multi-faceted growth campaign together with [the company’s] leadership.” The ultimate goal has many moving parts and includes increasing general awareness, education, and fundraising efforts.
Viola offers consumers a variety of different cannabis and cannabis-related products. The company cultivates premium flower and processes butane extracts. According to a statement, “Viola manages every aspect of their production process, applying the latest and most proven technologies to ensure the consistency and quality of their products.”
Fiora is a company that works in the same vein, having a shared mission with Viola. They’ve built their reputation on innovative health and sexual wellness products, using what they refer to as “the proven wisdom of plants… powered by compassion.” As per the press release put out on Tuesday, Fiora centers their business around sustainability too. All of their boxes are 100 percent PCW paper, and “products are housed in recyclable amber glass bottles with no paint, frosting or metallics used.”
“We could not be more excited to welcome Michele Harrington to the Foria family,” shared Foria co-CEO Jon Brandon in a statement. “The synergies between our brands are obvious and the Harringtons’ participation with us will help introduce Foria to a diverse set of communities, thereby extending the reach of our brand and the benefits of our products to more people everywhere. Michele’s direct equity investment has also accelerated our Series B fundraising efforts.”
via Pot Network – 10/20/2020
Even though COVID-19 continues to ravage local economies across the country, entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry continue to press forward, proving that, in some sense, cannabis is genuinely a recession-proof industry. For example, NBA veteran Al Harrington, who is also the founder of national cannabis products maker Viola, announced his most recent investment on Tuesday. According to a statement, the cannabis aficionado and activist has made a significant investment in the health and sexual wellness brand, Foria.
Harrington’s wife, Michele Harrington, will be taking the lead with this most current investment, helping the family expand their now dominant presence further into the growing CBD industry.
“Women’s wellness, sexual awareness and education has always been a passion of mine,” said Michele Harrington, Head of Strategic Partnerships for Foria, in a statement. “I have been using Foria for the past three years and experienced the many benefits of their products. The work that Foria has done to empower women by supporting overall wellness in their different life stages is inspiring. I believe in Foria’s mission and am excited to help others on this part of their personal journeys.”
The press release put out by the company called the new venture a “strategic partnership,” deeming it crucial for the future success of Foria, a company known for developing and producing entirely plant-based and organic THC and CBD products. The overall goal of the investment is to help Fiora expand its reach into the omnipresent cannabis market.
This will be Michele Harrington’s first official role in the cannabis industry. However, as noted in the statement released Tuesday, she has spent years working closely with Mr. Harrington, having had a significant voice in Viola’s growth. She’s put in over a decade’s worth of work helping her husband at Viola and will use that experience to drive expansion efforts in this new venture. At Fiora, she will “drive a multi-faceted growth campaign together with [the company’s] leadership.” The ultimate goal has many moving parts and includes increasing general awareness, education, and fundraising efforts.
Viola offers consumers a variety of different cannabis and cannabis-related products. The company cultivates premium flower and processes butane extracts. According to a statement, “Viola manages every aspect of their production process, applying the latest and most proven technologies to ensure the consistency and quality of their products.”
Fiora is a company that works in the same vein, having a shared mission with Viola. They’ve built their reputation on innovative health and sexual wellness products, using what they refer to as “the proven wisdom of plants… powered by compassion.” As per the press release put out on Tuesday, Fiora centers their business around sustainability too. All of their boxes are 100 percent PCW paper, and “products are housed in recyclable amber glass bottles with no paint, frosting or metallics used.”
“We could not be more excited to welcome Michele Harrington to the Foria family,” shared Foria co-CEO Jon Brandon in a statement. “The synergies between our brands are obvious and the Harringtons’ participation with us will help introduce Foria to a diverse set of communities, thereby extending the reach of our brand and the benefits of our products to more people everywhere. Michele’s direct equity investment has also accelerated our Series B fundraising efforts.”
Caliva Announces Career Program for Formerly Incarcerated Citizens
via Caliva Press Release – 10/21/2020
With unemployment amassing in the wake of a global pandemic, Caliva – the leading consumer brand in cannabis – today announces details of their career training and mentorship program aimed at supporting more diverse and fair hiring practices within the industry. To alleviate immediate concerns exacerbated by the spread of COVID-19 in California, this initiative first prioritizes assisting the inmates recently released early from the California state prison system – many of whom now find themselves displaced, without a home or source of income in the midst of an economic crisis. Long-term, Caliva will open program eligibility to all individuals struggling to find income or shelter within the L.A. and Bay Area communities, where poverty and homelessness are on the rise.
Building upon their commitment to social justice, Caliva has collaborated with Chrysalis and Success Centers – two nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating pathways to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals. Together, each entity plays a role in guiding eligible candidates through every step of the reentry process, ultimately working to hire some individuals as Caliva employees. In the very initial stages of the partnership, Caliva has already successfully hired multiple individuals for open job positions within the company and is excited to expand the program to a larger number of candidates.
“Since its inception, Caliva has been a company focused on increasing the economic participation of citizens returning from incarceration through advocacy, job training, and overall employee and workforce development,” said Caliva CEO Dennis O’Malley. “When we heard the news that California state prison systems would be releasing hundreds of thousands of people to slow the spread of COVID-19, we knew we had to take action to help make a difference in our community. We’re fortunate enough to be in a position where we were able to hire some candidates already and have been extremely impressed by the talent thus far. As we continue to expand our business throughout California, we will definitely be looking to fill newly created jobs with individuals who have been recommended by Chrysalis and Success Centers.”
While the goal of this initiative is to help improve the lives of all individuals looking to reenter the workforce, it is necessary to recognize that the War on Drugs has disproportionately affected BIPOC communities. As a leader in the cannabis industry, this is a prevalent issue that Caliva feels at its core. Caliva has always made a significant effort to support expungement and criminal justice reform through several different avenues, each of which drives change in a distinct and purposeful way. To learn more about Caliva’s social impact, please visit Caliva.com/Social-Impact.
“Our goal at Success Centers is to provide members of underrepresented communities in the Bay Area with resources and mentorship as they look to secure employment, specifically in the cannabis industry,” said Angela White, Equity for Industry Program Manager at Success Centers. “Caliva has become an incredibly valuable partner to us. Not only are they are helping us place qualified individuals in steady job roles at their company, but employees are volunteering to lead training and counseling sessions with our candidates, making Caliva one of the most active cannabis companies we’ve worked with.”
“We have an opportunity to make a life-changing impact for those most in need of resources and support right now – at a time when reentering the workforce seems impossible,” shared Molly Moen, Vice President of Development & Communications at Chrysalis. “Our work and mission are energized by the support from – and our hiring partnership with – Caliva.”
ABOUT CALIVA
Caliva is the leading consumer brand in cannabis. Founded in 2015, Caliva’s strength comes from its vertical integration. Its direct to consumer experience enables customers to place cannabis orders that can be picked up at a Caliva retail store or delivered to their door through Caliva’s same-day delivery services. Focused in California, Caliva’s plant-based solutions serve over 1 MM customers and are designed to fit any lifestyle. Caliva’s commitment to compliance and quality reinforce its position as THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CANNABIS™. Business Insider and BDS Analytics named Caliva the #1 cannabis dispensary in the nation and a top-selling flower company by revenue in California, respectively. For more information visit Caliva.com or follow along on Instagram, @GoCaliva.
via Caliva Press Release – 10/21/2020
With unemployment amassing in the wake of a global pandemic, Caliva – the leading consumer brand in cannabis – today announces details of their career training and mentorship program aimed at supporting more diverse and fair hiring practices within the industry. To alleviate immediate concerns exacerbated by the spread of COVID-19 in California, this initiative first prioritizes assisting the inmates recently released early from the California state prison system – many of whom now find themselves displaced, without a home or source of income in the midst of an economic crisis. Long-term, Caliva will open program eligibility to all individuals struggling to find income or shelter within the L.A. and Bay Area communities, where poverty and homelessness are on the rise.
Building upon their commitment to social justice, Caliva has collaborated with Chrysalis and Success Centers – two nonprofit organizations dedicated to creating pathways to self-sufficiency for homeless and low-income individuals. Together, each entity plays a role in guiding eligible candidates through every step of the reentry process, ultimately working to hire some individuals as Caliva employees. In the very initial stages of the partnership, Caliva has already successfully hired multiple individuals for open job positions within the company and is excited to expand the program to a larger number of candidates.
“Since its inception, Caliva has been a company focused on increasing the economic participation of citizens returning from incarceration through advocacy, job training, and overall employee and workforce development,” said Caliva CEO Dennis O’Malley. “When we heard the news that California state prison systems would be releasing hundreds of thousands of people to slow the spread of COVID-19, we knew we had to take action to help make a difference in our community. We’re fortunate enough to be in a position where we were able to hire some candidates already and have been extremely impressed by the talent thus far. As we continue to expand our business throughout California, we will definitely be looking to fill newly created jobs with individuals who have been recommended by Chrysalis and Success Centers.”
While the goal of this initiative is to help improve the lives of all individuals looking to reenter the workforce, it is necessary to recognize that the War on Drugs has disproportionately affected BIPOC communities. As a leader in the cannabis industry, this is a prevalent issue that Caliva feels at its core. Caliva has always made a significant effort to support expungement and criminal justice reform through several different avenues, each of which drives change in a distinct and purposeful way. To learn more about Caliva’s social impact, please visit Caliva.com/Social-Impact.
“Our goal at Success Centers is to provide members of underrepresented communities in the Bay Area with resources and mentorship as they look to secure employment, specifically in the cannabis industry,” said Angela White, Equity for Industry Program Manager at Success Centers. “Caliva has become an incredibly valuable partner to us. Not only are they are helping us place qualified individuals in steady job roles at their company, but employees are volunteering to lead training and counseling sessions with our candidates, making Caliva one of the most active cannabis companies we’ve worked with.”
“We have an opportunity to make a life-changing impact for those most in need of resources and support right now – at a time when reentering the workforce seems impossible,” shared Molly Moen, Vice President of Development & Communications at Chrysalis. “Our work and mission are energized by the support from – and our hiring partnership with – Caliva.”
ABOUT CALIVA
Caliva is the leading consumer brand in cannabis. Founded in 2015, Caliva’s strength comes from its vertical integration. Its direct to consumer experience enables customers to place cannabis orders that can be picked up at a Caliva retail store or delivered to their door through Caliva’s same-day delivery services. Focused in California, Caliva’s plant-based solutions serve over 1 MM customers and are designed to fit any lifestyle. Caliva’s commitment to compliance and quality reinforce its position as THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CANNABIS™. Business Insider and BDS Analytics named Caliva the #1 cannabis dispensary in the nation and a top-selling flower company by revenue in California, respectively. For more information visit Caliva.com or follow along on Instagram, @GoCaliva.
PBR Meets THC: Pabst Blue Ribbon Cannabis-Infused Seltzer Launches in California
via Food & Wine – 10/21/2020
For generations, Pabst Blue Ribbon was a simple brand struggling to survive on its legacy before hipsters embraced that old-school attitude and returned the beer to prominence over the past couple decades. But over the past couple years, PBR has drastically rewritten its ethos. No longer a single lager, in 2019, Pabst began rolling out new variations on the beer: higher strength Extra, lower strength Easy, and no strength Non-Alc. Then, PBR pivoted from beer entirely, introducing PBR Hard Coffee. That launch proved popular enough that Pabst followed with similar products like PBR Hard Tea and PBR Hard Cold Brew. Meanwhile, PBR also jumped into the trendy hard seltzer category with PBR Stronger Seltzer. And not to mention, even stronger, PBR released its own whiskey.
PABST LAB
Needless to say, it’s been an insanely busy two years for the once proudly stagnant brand, and if you’re wondering if PBR has any other tricks up their sleeve—and what on Earth could even be left—well, a mere two weeks after announcing the launch of their cold brew, PBR is already back with an even more outside the box product: PBR with THC.
Announced today, Pabst Blue Ribbon Cannabis Infused Seltzer is a non-alcoholic, THC-infused lemon seltzer packed with five milligrams of marijuana’s main active ingredient in each 12-ounce can. The resulting beverage is billed as offering up “a responsible dosage designed to make it a go to drink for both casual and experienced cannabis users,” while keeping waistlines slim with just 25 calories and four grams of sugar per serving.
PABST LAB
If you’re wondering what a 175-year-old beer brand knows about pot, well, admittedly, not a ton. Though the new seltzer bears the PBR name, the product—which has been in development for a couple of years—actually comes courtesy of a newly-founded, cannabis-focused entity called Pabst Labs.
“Until the legal landscape changes, we can’t produce this in-house, but the formation of Pabst Labs, a licensed cannabis operator, involving former Pabst Blue Ribbon employees and cannabis beverage experts, gave us a unique chance to grant the use of our brand to a cannabis savvy group that we could trust to develop an infused drink worthy of the Blue Ribbon,” Seamus Gallagher, senior brand manager for PBR, told me via email. As such, Pabst Labs is the one handling production, marketing, and sales of the new drink.
And speaking of sales, no, don’t expect to find this more legally-restricted beverage everywhere PBR is sold. Instead, PBR Cannabis Infused Seltzer is debuting at select California dispensaries or directly to California consumers online on the Pabst Labs website. There, a four-pack will set you back $24.
“Pabst Blue Ribbon has an incredibly loyal and passionate customer base who are open to change and embracing new ideas,” Mark Faicol, Pabst Labs brand manager, explained. “Though this is a limited initial launch, we’ve had a really enthusiastic and positive response from dispensaries and customers, and are looking forward to a wider roll out in the coming months. For over 175 years the Blue Ribbon has connected fans across generations around its products, and we think customers, new and old, are going to love the chance to experiment with something different from a brand they trust.”
And yet, with such a sudden shift to such a wide range of products, is this even the same PBR we know and love? Gallagher simply framed the answer as PBR getting more interesting. “Pabst Blue Ribbon has been busy creating lots of exciting new drinks that are creative and celebratory,” he told me. “We’re really excited to keep innovating and give Pabst Blue Ribbon fans the chance to try something fun and new.” Let the good times roll.
via Food & Wine – 10/21/2020
For generations, Pabst Blue Ribbon was a simple brand struggling to survive on its legacy before hipsters embraced that old-school attitude and returned the beer to prominence over the past couple decades. But over the past couple years, PBR has drastically rewritten its ethos. No longer a single lager, in 2019, Pabst began rolling out new variations on the beer: higher strength Extra, lower strength Easy, and no strength Non-Alc. Then, PBR pivoted from beer entirely, introducing PBR Hard Coffee. That launch proved popular enough that Pabst followed with similar products like PBR Hard Tea and PBR Hard Cold Brew. Meanwhile, PBR also jumped into the trendy hard seltzer category with PBR Stronger Seltzer. And not to mention, even stronger, PBR released its own whiskey.
PABST LAB
Needless to say, it’s been an insanely busy two years for the once proudly stagnant brand, and if you’re wondering if PBR has any other tricks up their sleeve—and what on Earth could even be left—well, a mere two weeks after announcing the launch of their cold brew, PBR is already back with an even more outside the box product: PBR with THC.
Announced today, Pabst Blue Ribbon Cannabis Infused Seltzer is a non-alcoholic, THC-infused lemon seltzer packed with five milligrams of marijuana’s main active ingredient in each 12-ounce can. The resulting beverage is billed as offering up “a responsible dosage designed to make it a go to drink for both casual and experienced cannabis users,” while keeping waistlines slim with just 25 calories and four grams of sugar per serving.
PABST LAB
If you’re wondering what a 175-year-old beer brand knows about pot, well, admittedly, not a ton. Though the new seltzer bears the PBR name, the product—which has been in development for a couple of years—actually comes courtesy of a newly-founded, cannabis-focused entity called Pabst Labs.
“Until the legal landscape changes, we can’t produce this in-house, but the formation of Pabst Labs, a licensed cannabis operator, involving former Pabst Blue Ribbon employees and cannabis beverage experts, gave us a unique chance to grant the use of our brand to a cannabis savvy group that we could trust to develop an infused drink worthy of the Blue Ribbon,” Seamus Gallagher, senior brand manager for PBR, told me via email. As such, Pabst Labs is the one handling production, marketing, and sales of the new drink.
And speaking of sales, no, don’t expect to find this more legally-restricted beverage everywhere PBR is sold. Instead, PBR Cannabis Infused Seltzer is debuting at select California dispensaries or directly to California consumers online on the Pabst Labs website. There, a four-pack will set you back $24.
“Pabst Blue Ribbon has an incredibly loyal and passionate customer base who are open to change and embracing new ideas,” Mark Faicol, Pabst Labs brand manager, explained. “Though this is a limited initial launch, we’ve had a really enthusiastic and positive response from dispensaries and customers, and are looking forward to a wider roll out in the coming months. For over 175 years the Blue Ribbon has connected fans across generations around its products, and we think customers, new and old, are going to love the chance to experiment with something different from a brand they trust.”
And yet, with such a sudden shift to such a wide range of products, is this even the same PBR we know and love? Gallagher simply framed the answer as PBR getting more interesting. “Pabst Blue Ribbon has been busy creating lots of exciting new drinks that are creative and celebratory,” he told me. “We’re really excited to keep innovating and give Pabst Blue Ribbon fans the chance to try something fun and new.” Let the good times roll.
Orange County Commissioners Vote in Support of Decriminalizing Marijuana
The Orange County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution supporting the decriminalization of marijuana.
On September 1, 2020 Orange County Commissioner Penny Rich submitted a petition proposing that the board pass a resolution to decriminalize marijuana. On Tuesday, the board voted 6 to 1 to approve the resolution, with the one dissenting vote coming from Commissioner Earl McKee.
According to Rich, the goal of this resolution is to foster a community that rejects oppression and inequity. The resolution states that the current prohibition of marijuana has caused the needless arrest and incarceration of thousands of individuals, predominately people of color, for nonviolent crimes.
“My hope is – that after the election we hopefully turn the General Assembly blue – that we can shed some light on this,” Rich said.
The board of commissioners request that the North Carolina General Assembly advocate for legislation to end the prohibition of marijuana at the federal level, with its removal from the Controlled Substance Act.
While a similar bill regarding the decriminalization of marijuana – written by North Carolina Senator Valerie Foushee – already exists, Rich said that bill has yet to see the light of day after being filed in February of 2019.
“This is a racial justice issue,” Rich said. “It just ruins young, mostly African American and people of color’s lives. It’s got to change. That’s part of that systematic racism that we’re consistently talking about. This is a good step forward.”
According to an American Civil Liberties Union study, as a result of racial bias, Black North Carolinians are over three times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession. The resolution states that these arrests can have a significant impact on housing, student loans, future employment and child custody determinations.
With the passing of this resolution, the Orange County Board of Commissioners is publicly announcing its desire for new legislation that expunges records of individuals previously convicted for crimes of marijuana distribution, possession or use.
To read the full resolution, or to learn more of what was discussed at the latest board of commissioners meeting, click here.
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Lead photo via Associated Press/Juio Cortez.
via WorldhHeath.net – 10/21/2020
Extensive research has produced evidence regarding CBD oil health benefits. The use of CBD is now legal in most states throughout the US. And if you live in one of these states, you may want to consider CBD oil for stress to help in the Covid-19 situation.
But what exactly is coronavirus stress, and how do CBD and hemp oils help?
How Does Coronavirus Affect Mental Health?
We all have different ways of coping with stressful situations. A walk in the park, beachside strolls or shopping at the mall used to work for most of us. But with the current lockdown statutes, we have to look for alternatives.
At the moment, self-isolation is the most efficient way to curb the spread of coronavirus. Well, that’s until they find a cure. Since March, we have adapted to lock ourselves in our houses for hours on end.
You may not notice at first when the social impact of coronavirus hits you. If you are anxious and stressed, your mental state is in disarray. Some common physical coronavirus stress symptoms to watch out for include:
- Headaches and neck tension
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Lack of appetite
- Insomnia
- Increased fatigue
Symptoms may also have psychological and behavioral manifestations, such as:
- Concentration issues
- Drastic mood changes
- Withdrawal
- Feelings of insecurity due to СOVID-related worries
- Increased use of alcohol, tobacco products, drugs, or medication
- Askew vision of reality
If you have noticed any of the above signs, it might be time to consider a healthier option. Indisputable scientific evidence proves that CBD oil for stress relief is a highly effective remedy for tension.
To better understand how CBD and hemp oil alleviates corona-related stress, let’s look at how these oils work.
How CBD Oil for Stress Helps You Relax
So, how does CBD oil work? And how does this age-old product help you relax? You can utilize numerous resources on the Internet to familiarize yourself with the basics, such as the best CBD oil for COPD.
CBD is one of the significant aggregates of cannabis. The other is THC. CBD oil is extracted from certain strains of cannabis, such as Sativa and Hemp. Unlike THC, it is non-psychotropic, meaning you get the benefits without the high.
CBD encourages regeneration, which keeps us active and reduces sluggishness. It also induces a calming effect on the brain, promoting relaxation. CBD oil is best consumed orally. Just place a couple of drops on your tongue, wait a few minutes, then swallow. Or infuse the oil in your favorite drink or food.
And how long does it take for CBD oil to work, you may ask? Well, once ingested, it will take about 90 minutes to see effects. Generally, the oil has to undergo the digestion process and be absorbed into the bloodstream.
Imagine someone infected with coronavirus held in quarantine for more than six months. Not being able to perform simple everyday tasks or interact with people will have a detrimental psychological impact. They may experience stress indicators like:
- Depression
- Panic attacks
- Memory lapses
- Fear and paranoia
- Mental lethargy
Everybody must maintain his mind in a positive state. Introducing CBD oil for stress relief as a viable remedy to such a patient will improve their quality of life and promote overall wellness.
Final Thought
CBD oil is available as tinctures and edibles. You can easily find a credible seller online. However, ensure they are adequately licensed to avoid breaking any laws. And seek expert advice on how to take CBD oil. Did you or your relatives face coronavirus stress? What was their solution?
Author’s Bio: Rae is a freelance writer. Her family owns a medical marijuana dispensary in Colorado, USA. She aims to educate the public on the raw benefits of CBD oil for stress, anxiety, and depression during the coronavirus pandemic. Rae also runs a private alternative medicine therapeutic clinic.
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https://cbdcentrals.com/cbd-oil-for-copd/
https://www.leafly.com/news/cbd/is-cbd-legal-state
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
https://www.healthline.com/health/cbd-vs-thc
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This article is not intended to provide medical diagnosis, advice, treatment, or endorsement.
Publicly funded cannabis social equity kitchen launched
By Sari Staver via The Bay Area Reporter – September 15, 2020
Cannabis entrepreneur Amber Senter. Photo: Anthony Martinez
A publicly funded social equity kitchen to support people of color who want to enter the infused cannabis market was announced Tuesday by lesbian Amber E. Senter, CEO of the Oakland-based cannabis company, Breeze Distro.
Senter, a co-founder of Supernova Women, a 5-year-old nonprofit whose mission, according to its website, is to “empower people of color to become self-sufficient shareholders in the cannabis industry,” wrote in an email, “There has been some stop-and-start in my world and I have been steadfastly working on a project that I’m really pleased to announce.”
The new program, she stated, aims to “help jump-start the pathway to success in the infused cannabis space,” which includes edibles, tinctures, and beverages.
A virtual grand opening was set for September 15.
The program was launched with a $250,000 contract from the city of Oakland to Equity Works Incubator for the shared kitchen, founded this year by Senter and her business partner Cesar Angobaldo, a straight ally, with funds from California’s social equity program.
The contract will be used to support five equity fellows in a one-year program that will enable the entrepreneurs to obtain a state license to operate an infused cannabis business. According to Senter, the program is the nation’s first state-funded cannabis manufacturing incubator for social equity business owners.
According to Senter, there are high barriers to enter the field of cannabis manufacturing, due to “extensive infrastructure and regulatory requirements,” she wrote, for producing and marketing edible and infused cannabis products.
“People of color have been engaging in recipe development, extraction, and consumption of infused cannabis products for decades,” said Senter in a prepared statement. “Black- and Brown-owned cannabis brands reportedly… represent 3% of the cannabis companies in California. The edibles category are California’s fastest and largest growing cannabis segment with 20% year over year growth.”
The goal of Equity Works Incubator is “to train, empower, and build capacity for full engagement in the cannabis market, especially for communities who have been historically targeted by the war on drugs to break into the legal cannabis industry,” Senter wrote.
The new program should be able to “eliminate barriers for market entry” by providing each business with 1,200 square feet of commercial kitchen space as well as mentorship by seasoned cannabis executives as well as workshops and training on various aspects of the industry. The program will also “supply a guaranteed distribution channel” to retail shelf space, according to Senter.
Aspiring fellows can apply to Equity Works Incubator at https://www.oaklandcannabiskitchen.com/application
The deadline is October 2.