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08/14/2026

What’s on a cannabis journalist’s weekend agenda? 🌿

Rare flower she’s been chasing for months, Birthday Cake vapes, solventless hash gummies, THC w**e, and a few other intriguing drops.

GreenState editor Rachelle Lynn Gordon shares six w**d products she’s especially stoked to try this weekend. 👇

As a cannabis journalist, I have plenty of w**d products to try this weekend. Here are six fresh from my press pile.

07/31/2026

GreenState editor Rachelle Gordon has been on the ground in Sacramento at the California State Fair, playing host to not one but three awards shows at the nation’s first fair with legal 🥦 sales and consumption.

Some highlights so far:

✌️Honoring the activists who helped get the groundbreaking Compassionate Use Act passed

🐻Giving out the very first Golden Bear for home grow

🍃Connecting with dozens of consumers, farmers, and industry members for fun in the sun

The CA State Fair ends Sunday, Aug 2 - if you’re in the area, pay Rachelle a visit this weekend!

07/10/2026

Can’t make it to Sacramento for the California Cannabis Awards? We’ve got you covered.

🎥 Join us LIVE on July 18 at 5 PM PST for the official California Cannabis Awards livestream!

Hosts Rachelle Gordon and Ngaio Bealum will take you behind the scenes with exclusive interviews, green carpet moments, and all the excitement leading up to the biggest awards show in California cannabis.

Watch the Golden Bear winners crowned in real time, catch can’t-miss moments you won’t see anywhere else, and experience the celebration from wherever you are.

🎬 Save your spot now at CalCannabisAwards.com/livestream or tap the link in our bio.

07/10/2026

Happy 710 to all who celebrate? Check out our roundup of past 🛢️ content and learn all about extracts now on GreenState.com!

07/03/2026

Planning to celebrate America 250 with high vibes? These patriotic w**d varieties are as American as apple pie.

Want to get in the 4th of July spirit? Try these patriotic pot strains for an Independence Day that's red, white, and green.

07/02/2026

Come check out the very first dispensary in Riverside, CA! It took many years to bring sales to this city, and embarc helped make it happen. In fact, the retailer is opening a second store in Riverside this month! GreenState editor Rachelle Lynn Gordon got the scoop.

06/29/2026

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) kicks off hearings today that could reshape federal cannabis policy for years to come. Wondering what the hearings mean — and what comes next? Here’s what you should know.

The highly anticipated DEA cannabis hearings have begun, kicking off what could be major changes for federal drug policy.

06/25/2026

Cannabinol has emerged as the next billion-dollar cannabis market. How did this minor cannabinoid quietly explode? Find out now.

The CBN market has exploded, both in the h**p and regulated cannabis industries. Find out why it's the next billion dollar cannabis compound.

06/24/2026

Claims about cannabis being laced with the dangerous opioid fentanyl are circulated in many communities. However, a new study may have debunked this theory.

New research is adding to evidence that fentanyl is not being found in cannabis, despite rumors circulating suggesting otherwise.

06/23/2026

On June 29, the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold an administrative hearing to discuss whether all cannabis should be reclassified. However, it appears the proceedings will be fairly one-sided, as all participants seem to be anti-w**d.

The DEA cannabis hearing to debate full rescheduling seems one-sided, with all pro-plant applicants denied attendance.