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California marks 10 years since voter-approved cannabis legalization
California has cleared more than 215,000 cannabis convictions and disrupted $1.2 billion in illicit cannabis activity over the past decade, Governor Gavin Newsom announced today, as the state marks 10 years since voters approved the Newsom-led Proposition 64 in 2016.
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As Californians celebrate 4/20, State highlights safe, responsible cannabis use
If you intend to celebrate the unofficial cannabis holiday on Monday, 4/20, the California Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) has a simple reminder: keep safety in mind and purchase from only licensed cannabis retailers.
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California tops $1.2 billion in illegal cannabis seizures, up 18x since 2022
Underscoring the value of the state’s effort to protect public safety and reinforce a regulated cannabis marketplace, today Governor Gavin Newsom announced state officers have seized and destroyed more than $1.2 billion in illicit cannabis products through the Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF).
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BSCC releases $125 million to support illicit cannabis enforcement
The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) released $125 million in grant funding to support local governments in their efforts to address the public health and safety impacts associated with the legalization of cannabis, as provided by Proposition 64. With this fourth cohort, statewide funding now totals nearly $250 million.
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Sonoma County CEQA Projects
Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) is serving as the lead agency for environmental review of certain commercial cannabis projects in Sonoma County. Three project sites have been identified, and draft environmental documents for each are now available for public review and comment. We invite agencies, stakeholders, and community members to review these documents and share feedback during the formal comment period. Notice of Intent to adopt MNDs for cannabis cultivation in Sonoma County The Department of Cannabis…
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DCC awards nearly $30 million in academic research grants
On December 26, 2025, the Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) awarded nearly $30 million in competitive research grants to nine academic institutions for 22 research projects. This marks the third round of grant funding, totaling nearly $80 million since 2020 to support cannabis-related research, with topics ranging from the industry’s economic dynamics to preventing cannabis-related harm to public health and the environment. All research findings will be made available at no cost to the public to support broad access to rigorous, science-backed research while contributing…