Cannabis

In a bold departure from industry norms, Berner’s Cannabis Dispensary in downtown Merced is making some big changes for customers. For those who may be unfamiliar with what goes on inside a dispensary, the act of buying cannabis products can be a remarkably hands-off shopping experience. The product likely only touching your hands…

After hearing testimony from local cannabis retailers who say sales have been dropping, the Merced City Council voted on Monday night to maintain the current…

The Merced City Council — with a majority of leaders who have voiced support for expanded cannabis ventures in town — has denied an appeal to stop a commercial…

Atwater City Leaders met for the first time in the new year of 2021 on Monday inside of City Hall for a regular public meeting.  Members discussed the idea of expanding zones in which retail cannabis business and taco trucks would be allowed to operate. They also reviewed costs related to the abatement of an unpermitted and unlicensed…

At any given time, six or more people can be seen lined up outside the doors of the Blue Fire Dispensary (six feet apart-of course) as they wait their…

Residents from across Merced County were provided their first look into how the local cannabis industry is taking shape last Saturday as the new…