From Portlandia to Potlandia is an easy commute, thanks to OG Spaces' new cannabis industrial park. Attention ganja-preneurs! Exurban pharming could be among the hottest new trends. At least if the agri-dreams of Oregon-based OG Spaces are any indication. That's because OG is building out and leasing steel grow-houses/work spaces in various footprints just a stone's throw from Portland, to take...

Acknowledging the fact that cannabis laws in Los Angeles are in need an overhaul, the City Council is opening up a public conversation on how to best regulate cannabis within city limits. This is a unique opportunity for residents and members of the cannabis industry to have a direct dialogue with the City Council, leading up to a City...

Sustain your stash! Medicine and recreational fun does not come cheaply, so make sure you are taking adequate precautions to protect your product. Mason jars are very popular and have dozens of known uses. Re:stash jars by Mason-re just found another. These jars can protect your stash from spilling and from contaminants found in industrial plastics. An outer silicone koozie...

Betty Khronic wants to "raise the bar higher." Their Vegan Energy Bars are setting an industry standard that is hard to match. These tasty treats been crafted to help create a boost of energy while providing a natural way to heal muscles before and after a long workout. Beyond the physical benefits, Betty Khronic also sets out to stimulate...

BEVERLY HILLS — About 50 or so cannabis-friendly hipsters gathered Thursday at 4:20 p.m. at the residential Beverly Hills showroom of jewelry designer Jacquie Aiche, who was hosting a private event celebrating the imminent kickoff of the Spark the Conversation bus tour through the state of California. The eclectic crowd was mostly young and engaged; a chic concoction of...

Sacramento has a special way of keeping score: votes and dollars. With the November election looming, the state capital is fixated on dollars—especially when it comes to cannabis. Proposition 64, which if passed by voters Nov. 8 will legalize possession of small amounts of recreational cannabis for Californians age 21 and older, has become the big-interest item among seventeen initiatives...

The public has learned about Hillary Clinton's views on marijuana, as campaign Chairman John Podesta's emails have been released by WikiLeaks. Even as nine states get ready to vote on major marijuana reform measures on November 8, there has been little discussion on the issue during this campaign season. There is a chance that could change, as WikiLeaks has released new...

Recently we decided to take a drive and visit one of our favorite medical marijuana dispensaries. 99 High Tide is the only dispensary in Malibu, and it takes the responsibility of providing healing and relief very seriously. The shop is located near the iconic Malibu Pier and sits atop Zuma Jays surf shop. Once inside, patients are treated to a...

Cost accounting in the cannabis industry can be really confusing. Why does it matter, you ask? Because the Internal Revenue Service disallows all trade or business deductions except cost of goods sold. Expenses such as rent, adverting, utilities, wages, etc. can’t be deducted unless they are related to the cost of making or purchasing an inventoriable product. The IRS makes it...

Maine Governor Paul LePage released a video this week urging voters to reject "Question 1," which would legalize recreational marijuana. LePage made several controversial claims regarding the dangers of marijuana use. Among them was the statement that marijuana users were "three times" as likely to become heroin addicts. This has not been supported by any research. In fact, marijuana may...