Six years after legalization, California’s vast cannabis market faces mixed results. While generating over $5.7 billion in taxes, it falls short of financial expectations due to oversupply, illicit trade and local bans. Proposition 64’s implementation has created uneven access, and despite concerns, youth consumption has not spiked, though tracking challenges remain. Arrest rates for marijuana offenses have dropped, allowing law enforcement to address more serious crimes. Meanwhile, a $750,000 environmental violation settlement in Humboldt County underscores the regulatory hurdles still facing…
