In Santa Cruz, Cannabis Culture Faces Challenges From Increased Regulations
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges faced by cannabis businesses in Santa Cruz due to increased regulations and the impact of Medi-Cal cuts on health care in California.
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
Topics covered
- cannabis regulations
- public health
- youth protection
- Medi-Cal cuts
- Santa Cruz
- health care
Keywords
- cannabis
- regulations
- Santa Cruz
- Medi-Cal
- public health
- youth protection
- California
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: KQED, Medi-Cal, Public Health Watch
Places: California, Santa Cruz
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