cannabis

In the pipeline since 2019 the two sites will increase cannabis cultivation by more than 677,000 square feet.

Government / Politics

Hollister Planning Commission approves two cannabis greenhouses

In the pipeline since 2019, the sites will increase cultivation by more than 677,000 square feet.

Three years after opening, Higher Level of Care pays the city over $500k in fees annually. Photo by John Chadwell.

Business / Economy

Cannabis failing to bring expected revenue to San Benito County

The county and San Juan Bautista have yet to see any returns, and Hollister has not seen more than $1 million annually.

Ivan Villa speaking to the Planning Commission on Dec. 15, 2021. Image from the Youtube video.

Agriculture

County approves its first cannabis cultivation facility

Construction is set to start April 15.

Robin Bolster-Grant with the county Resource Management Agency presents the ordinance changes to the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 9, 2021. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Agriculture

San Benito supervisors change cannabis regulations

Outdoor grows will be allowed in areas where hemp is allowed.

The Hollister City Council listened over an hour and a half to LLXP's lawyer argue for a repeal, then revoked all three of the company's cannabis permits. Pixabay photo.

News Release

California offers free online commercial cannabis permitting workshop

Department of Cannabis Control will provide an overview of the state’s cannabis cultivation licensing program and review their requirements for commercial cannabis farming.

Photo courtesy of California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

News

County planners approve lifting ban on cannabis retail

Outdoor cultivation remains a possibility in unincorporated areas of the county.

File photo of Hollister City Hall. Photo by John Chadwell.

News

Hollister revokes all three LLXP Corp. cannabis permits

City Council ignores company argument to repeal the revocation.

Business / Economy

Hollister Council revokes AgriPharma operating permits

City staff said they discovered multiple violations related to tracking and tracing cannabis products during a surprise inspection.

Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Agriculture

California Fish and Wildlife offering commercial cannabis permitting workshop

Free online workshop to cover licensing, cultivation and water concerns.

Photo courtesy of California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Police / Fire

CA Fish and Wildlife discovers illegal cannabis grows

Eight search warrants served spanning 12 parcels.

Illegal hemp cultivation in Hollister. Photo provided

News

Illegal hemp cultivation abated

Cultivator had previously been given a 10-day notice to cease operations. No arrests were made.

Cannabis. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Agriculture

San Juan Bautista approves rules for cannabis facilities

Pot operations will be required to have odor mitigation plans.

The San Juan Bautista Council at its July 16 meeting. Photo by Noe Magaña.

Government / Politics

San Juan Council OKs 3-year contract with Level 1 Private Security

City also approves letter to county opposing Hwy. 101 node development and allows cannabis facilities in industrial areas.

Cannabis. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Agriculture

Hollister City Council approves recreational cannabis ordinance

Allows sales starting July 3 to individuals over 21, home deliveries and other minor changes within city limits.

Cannabis. Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Agriculture

Hollister recreational cannabis ordinance gets first reading

Final adoption expected June 17, would go into effect July 3.

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