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California continues illegal cannabis crackdown, seizing more than 63,000 pounds of illegal cannabis in three months
Highlighting the state’s continued efforts to dismantle illegal cannabis operations tied to organized crime, environmental destruction and threats to public safety, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced new results from California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF).
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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.
Announcements
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Notice of Intent to Award: Economic impact assessment services
The Department of Cannabis Control intends to award solicitation no. RFP 26-001 For: Economic impact assessment services To: ERA Economics, LLC Any bidder wishing to protest the proposed award must submit a written notice of intent to protest to the coordinator before the close of business (5:00 pm) on the last day of the protest period, which is: 10/26/2026 Buyer: Acquisitions Email: Acquisitions@cannabis.ca.gov Please note that the solicitation file is available for inspection. You may make a request for public records with publicrecords@cannabis.ca.gov.
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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…