Encinitas moves to expand smoking ban

Patrick Doyle • February 16, 2023

The Encinitas City Council voted 3-0 in favor of a proposal Feb. 15 that would expand the city’s already established smoking ban. Mayor Tony Kranz and Councilwoman Kellie Hinze were not in attendance following COVID-19 exposure.

Vista gets $75,000 state grant to research cannabis industry equity

OsideNews • February 6, 2023

A $75,000 state grant will aid Vista in assessing social equity in potential cannabis industries in the city, officials recently announced.

Oceanside, Escondido make LawnStarter ‘green cities’ list

North Coast Current • April 17, 2021

Oceanside and Escondido are on a nationwide list of the nation’s greenest cities — for cannabis — according to a recent LawnStarter survey.

Encinitas cannabis measure winning in very close tally

North Coast Current • November 4, 2020

Encinitas voters appear to be going against a generally fidgety City Council when it comes to allowing cannabis businesses in the city, according to returns from the Nov. 3 election.

Carlsbad new corporate hub for cannabis product firm Sunniva

North Coast Current • June 2, 2019

Carlsbad is set to become a new corporate location for Sunniva, a developer of cannabis products in Canada and California, the company announced May 31. The move from Vancouver to Carlsbad comes as the company sharpens focus on its California operations.

Encinitas-based cannabis platform BudTrader launches stock offering

North Coast Current • May 27, 2019

An Encinitas-based cannabis advertising and networking platform recently gave the green light for its call seeking new investors. BudTrader.com launched a Regulation Crowdfunding effort through Equifund CFP, it was announced May 23.