1st Lady of the West Coast and owner of the Black Girl Magic strain. Photo credit: 1st Lady. Some are born great; some achieve greatness; and then others have greatness thrust upon them, like one California native, who refers to herself as the 1st Lady of the West Coast. She made history in 2016 by becoming the first woman of color to create her own exclusive strains of … [Read more...] about 1st Lady of the West Coast is First Black Woman to own Line of Strains
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A Bedside Battle: Ryan’s Law
Pictured: Ryan Bartell. Photo credit: John Bartell. While 36 states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories allow medical cannabis use, the loose assemblage of state laws has resulted in a system riddled with inconsistencies. And despite growing recognition of cannabis’ medicinal benefits, the plant remains illegal as a Schedule 1 drug under federal … [Read more...] about A Bedside Battle: Ryan’s Law
The Country Club Dispensary
This is not your typical country club. In fact, the name and idea behind The Country Club is to create a casual, laid-back atmosphere for cannabis connoisseurs alike. No membership fees, no fancy events — just pure, affordable cannabis products at consumers' convenience. And if their company logo of a small cabin in the woods doesn’t reiterate that enough, then … [Read more...] about The Country Club Dispensary
Earth on Fire
It wasn't too long ago that a gender reveal party ended in over 10,000 acres of wildfire in California. It is perhaps the most perfect analogy for what’s happening around us: heedless human behavior causes earth to go up in flames. The New York Times reports that regions from Australia to the Arctic are ablaze at unprecedented rates — and while the causes vary, it’s become … [Read more...] about Earth on Fire
Sweet Flower: Cali’s Favorite Dispensary
California is arguably the birthplace of modern day cannabis culture. Sweet Flower — Cali’s leading medical and recreational cannabis retailer — embodies that laid back, West Coast state of mind that every canna-user knows and loves. They have four locations in SoCal, with a fifth opening this summer in Culver City. In fact, the company recently announced that they … [Read more...] about Sweet Flower: Cali’s Favorite Dispensary
