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Puffcon Recap: Saturday 2026
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Puffcon Recap: Saturday 2026

Downtown Los Angeles baked on Saturday, October 3rd for this year’s Puffcon. Despite the heat, Blackleaf and me had a phenomenal time. Scope the recap...

Oct 16, 2026 · Collin Johnson

New Study: Living Near a Dispensary Doesn't Make Teens Use More Weed
News

New Study: Living Near a Dispensary Doesn't Make Teens Use More Weed

Add another study to the growing pile that knocks down one of prohibition's favorite fears.

Oct 15, 2026 · Collin Johnson

Boston's Mayor Joins the Fight to Save Legal Weed in Massachusetts
News

Boston's Mayor Joins the Fight to Save Legal Weed in Massachusetts

The campaign to stop Massachusetts from repealing legal cannabis just picked up one of the most powerful voices in the state.

Oct 15, 2026 · Collin Johnson

Grape Gas Strain Review, Origins, & Trinity Association Interview
Strains

Grape Gas Strain Review, Origins, & Trinity Association Interview

In this review, we break down the Grape Gas strain from every angle. We cover its origins, look, feel, aroma, flavor, effects, and medicinal potential...

Oct 10, 2026 · Collin Johnson

Florida Gets Two New Legalization Ballot Measures, and They Learned From 2024's Failure
News

Florida Gets Two New Legalization Ballot Measures, and They Learned From 2024's Failure

Florida's push to legalize recreational cannabis is back, and this time the proposals look a lot different from the one that fell short two years ago.

Oct 3, 2026 · Collin Johnson

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