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California's cannabis task force claims $222 million in Q3 seizures, but what does it really mean? From inflated “street value” math to equity hypocrisy and late-night smoke signals, Pot Culture Magazine unpacks the truth behind the raids. Who wins when cops crush unlicensed weed? The optics might sell, but the market’s still broken and the headlines don’t fix it.
California claims it seized nearly $480 million in illegal cannabis this year, but the numbers don’t add up. Behind the inflated figures is a broken system criminalizing small growers while propping up a failed regulatory model. Pot Culture Magazine investigates the truth behind the raids, the optics, and the war the state doesn’t want to admit it’s losing.
California is breaking new ground with Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés. Hot food, live music, and smoke-friendly spaces are now part of the mix. But with health concerns looming, can they pull it off safely? Read more about this new wave of cannabis culture
California's amendment to the Fair Employment and Housing Act, AB 2188, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom will provide unprecedented protections to employees using cannabis outside work hours from January 1, 2024. The law prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants based on past cannabis use and making inquiries about it. However, it maintains strict rules against workplace use and does not extend to certain jobs, like those requiring Department of Defense clearance.
