Costa Mesa officials are slated to consider allowing another cannabis retailer, sparking discussion about overcrowding of these businesses and potential negative effects of cannabis sales in the city.
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A Look at What Cannabis Taxes Fund in Orange County
In an effort to boost finances, some city officials in Orange County rely on taxes collected from cannabis to help maintain community services, along with providing funding for enforcement as city officials wrestle with regulating the substance.
Costa Mesa Struggles With Just How Many Cannabis Shops City Should Have
At a routine cannabis shop application hearing, city council members began questioning just how many such retailers the city should have since the 2020 ballot measure didn’t put a cap on the soaps.
Costa Mesa Looks to Increase Cannabis Storefront Buffer Zones
The planning commission will first consider how to update the city’s cannabis ordinance to address public concerns.
Orange County’s City of Seniors May Allow Cannabis Businesses
Laguna Woods, a city where 80% of the residents are aged 65 and older, may become Orange County’s newest city to allow cannabis storefronts.
Buena Park Officials Expected to Study Allowing Cannabis Shops
The city is slated to apply for state funding, which would be used for developing a plan to bring cannabis businesses to Buena Park.
Huntington Beach Running Out of Time to Ask Voters if They Want Cannabis Shops
The council is expected to continue discussing specific details about the shops, like hours of operation and where in the city they should be allowed to open.
Are Cannabis Shops Coming to Huntington Beach? Voters to Decide on a Special Tax in June
More cities in Orange County are looking at legalizing retail cannabis to create a new form of tax revenue while weeding out illegal operators.
Costa Mesa City Council One Step Closer to Finalizing Retail Cannabis Regulations
City council members laid groundwork Tuesday and a 7% tax for commercial marijuana shops that could start opening by Summer.
Fullerton Repeals Ordinance Allowing Cannabis Stores; La Habra and Costa Mesa Push Forward With Regulations
The Costa Mesa Planning Commission on March 22 will consider a resolution recommending the City Council establish development standards for cannabis businesses.



