Episode
In Santa Cruz, Cannabis Culture Faces Challenges From Increased Regulations
- Podcast
- KQED's The California Report
- Published
- Jun 5, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 644
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- https://next.kqed.org/news/12086345
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Summary
Cannabis businesses say California’s weed regulations are hurting the industry, but public health groups are pushing back, saying regulators are leaving protections for youth on the table. In Santa Cruz, known for its cannabis culture, the city says keeping both groups happy is an ongoing challenge. Reporter: Alonso Daboub, KQED New data shows cuts to Medi-Cal — the state’s Medicaid program — are taking a steep toll on California’s once-celebrated “Health Care for All” movement. Reporter: Salina Arredondo, Public Health Watch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices