Those in California who'd like a latte with a side of weed have gotten their wish now that a new law goes into effect that permits licensed cannabis dispensaries to add sit-in cafes to their sites.

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Among the new California laws taking effect on Jan. 1, 2025 is a bill legalizing cannabis businesses to sell food and non-alcoholic drinks as well as host live performances.

Join the 13,000+ people who get Times of San Diego in their inbox at 8 a.m. every day – plus breaking news alerts. We’re also adding weekly updates from San Diego neighborhoods soon! Select a location ...

SACRAMENTO - Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes are being legalized in California, as part of the many new state laws going into effect in 2025. San Francisco and West Hollywood already have cannabis ...

A new state law is allowing for cannabis cafes in California. With Assembly Bill 1775 going into effect Jan.1, cities and counties can choose to let licensed cannabis retailers and microbusinesses ...

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Lowell Farms Cafe in West Hollywood will be the first legal cannabis restaurant and lounge in the United States. "We wanted to break the stigma against cannabis so we wanted ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Artificial intelligence is having a greater impact on our lives and numerous new laws in California aim to make sure AI does not become a detriment. They are just some of the ...

Hundreds of new laws take effect in California on Jan. 1 (Los Angeles Times photo illustration; photos via Getty Images) California lawmakers passed roughly 1,200 bills last year, including some that ...

Starting Jan. 1, alcohol and cannabis sales could expand in some parts of California thanks to two new laws that aim to increase central city foot traffic, which has yet to fully recover from the ...

Congress has cut federal funding for public media — a $3.4 million loss for LAist. We count on readers like you to protect our nonprofit newsroom. Become a monthly member and sustain local journalism.