The Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a cannabis retail outlet in the unincorporated community of Thousand Palms, the second dispensary in the area authorized by the board since June. The distribution facility is planned in an existing 7,734-square-foot building in the area of Adelaid and Front streets, according to the Riverside County Transportation & […]
The city of Palm Springs has decided to increase cannabis business license fees over the next three years. Because of the steep increase, many dispensaries were expected to oppose the idea, but we spoke to one local shop supporting the move, saying it will be good for the long term. Palm Springs is raising the […]
The Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved permits for two cannabis shops in the unincorporated communities of Bermuda Dunes and Mead Valley, neither of which met with public opposition. After brief hearings, the board authorized conditional use permits and development agreements with DJK Group Inc. and Cannabis 21. DJK Group intends to establish a dispensary in […]
Desert Hot Springs will be the first valley city to move closer to allowing cannabis use in concert venues and hotels. The city council voted unanimously on this ordinance Tuesday night and says this will put Desert Hot Springs on the map when it comes to canna tourism. “A marijuana entertainment facility means any facility […]
In one of the most crowded races in the Coachella Valley, seven candidates are vying for two city council seats in Desert Hot Springs. Two of those candidates are incumbents Russell Betts and Robert Griffith. Betts has served on the council since 2007 and says he to continue to help the city as it makes […]
Long before Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals, Desert Hot Springs had been the leader in marijuana cultivation in the state, now the city is hoping this massive new site will not only bring jobs to the city, but change the perception. Mark Crozier, the CEO of Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals — wants to make it clear that his […]
