Standing at the intersection of his past and present, Orlando Padilla started The Chronic as a means to build a brand that represents the cannabis community as a whole. Drawing from his life experiences, Padilla merges his two worlds to cement his place in the cannabis industry. He believes that everyone has their story to tell and hopes that his own story serves as a testament to resilience and the transformative power of perseverance.

We’ve got the inside scoop on how to enhance your 420 vibes with the power of CBD and hemp-derived goodies. These essentials are here to make your experience highly enjoyable [wink, wink]. Did you know that CBD oil has been used for centuries to soothe pain (NLM)? Yep, since 2900 B.C., folks have been turning to this green goodness for relief.

LA’s cannabis history dates back to the 1960s, when hippies and musicians gathered in Laurel Canyon, passing around joints and jamming to tunes. It was a time of peace, love, and some seriously good weed. Fast-forward to today and LA boasts boutique dispensaries with budtenders who know their terpenes, and delivery services that arrive faster than your post-smoke munchies.

Ready to take your 420 celebrations to the next level? Our curated list of CBD and hemp-derived goodies is here to help you find your bliss. From calming tinctures that’ll make your worries melt away to hemp-derived gummies that’ll have you grinning like a Cheshire cat, we’ve got the goodies to elevate your well-being.

In order to form the most perfect session, establish the best ways to elevate 2024, and ensure domestic tranquility, we convene on the 20th of April to exercise our pursuit of happiness with a communal ignition of liberty. Much like the Constitution lays the foundation for laws and rights, 420 lays a blanket of unity over stoners everywhere. It’s a day when the ‘smoke of the people’ rises in a peaceful assembly, celebrating not just a plant, but a symbol of shared values and culture.

With the advent of legalization in many US states, convenience may eventually win out over the traditional, but for now flower is still the best-selling cannabis product. For some of us, rolling a joint or smoking a bowl with our buddies is a nostalgic ritual we are loath to give up. We will always want to feel and smell the raw power of the flower. Here are the flower brands you need to know as we head into 2023.

Along with the legalization of THC in many US states, CBD has become a multi-billion dollar business. Hemp-derived CBD and Delta-8 products are legal in most states, and as Marijuana’s “little sisters,” CBD and the minor cannabinoids are not as psychoactively potent but still produce many of the other effects of weed. CBD is used to reap the benefits of cannabis for everything from pain relief to skin issues, while hemp-derived delta-8 has about two-thirds to one-half the psychoactive potency of traditional delta-9 THC but may produce similar pain relief and relaxation levels. 

The move toward cannabis normalization has provided the consumer with many choices for consumption. CBD can now be found in just about any form you might want - topical, edible, smokable. Delta-8 can also be consumed in multiple ways - even applied to hemp flower for traditional smoking. We weeded through the offerings to find the best. Here are our Spring 2023 picks for CBD and Delta-8 brands.

There are over 7000 cannabis dispensaries in the US. Add those to the 2500 or so in Canada, and North America accounts for 96.8% of the world cannabis market (statista.com). Consumers here are becoming more informed and educated about cannabis and the myriad of products available as they gain better access to retail establishments. Whatever kind of experience you are looking for, sophisticated or fun, boutique or bodega, the right dispensary (or delivery service) is out there. We weeded through the best in the country to find our top 10.

This year will see 3 states joining the legal recreational cannabis use roster. As more states embrace this multi-billion dollar industry, the stigma of lazy stoner culture is being turned on its head. In fact, many people regularly include a little pot in their active lifestyle. “Stoners” are busy CEOs and business owners. Open cannabis users are now found in all walks of life and social strata. Weed is quickly becoming the new cocktail or glass of wine; something to be enjoyed with friends or to relax with after a long day at work. No longer confined to a sketchy deal in a deserted parking lot or wondering if their plug got too high to deliver, today’s cannabis consumer has a plethora of options.

We weeded through the best cannabis product and accessory brands to find the top 12 for both the canna-curious and the modern stoner and added our picks for what you need from each.

The best way to celebrate 420 and its aftermath has got to be rolling a fatty and chilling out with good friends. (Or maybe enjoying that pre-roll to save yourself from your buddy’s janky joint rolling). Flower brands are constantly hunting for ways to deliver the best experience. Whether that includes a major pheno hunt or finding just the right ratio for an infused pre-roll, your enjoyment is always their highest priority.

How do you celebrate the Green Holiday? Hotboxing? Enjoying nature while naturally high? Goat Yoga? Maybe you celebrate 420 with something weed-related you’ve never tried before. We found the 11 cannabis products that will help you celebrate just the way you want to -- high.

While Cannabis Culture makes its way into the accepted mainstream, the producers of related products and accessories are trailblazing their way into our everyday lives. Today’s paraphernalia is made to be seen and appreciated. No more crushed aluminum can pipes! Premium materials and cutting-edge technology and equipment are now used in everything from rolling papers to home-grow systems. And it’s not about just functionality, consumers want products that reflect their lifestyle and personality. Here are the 10 cannabis products and accessories that you need to know about for 2023.

According to a 2022 Forbes Health survey, 64% of US adults think CBD consumption is less dangerous than alcohol. Cannabis culture is steadily taking its place in mainstream society and the conversation around the benefits of Mary Jane’s (mostly) legal little sister is lending a helping hand. CBD and Delta-8 products can be used for everything from anxiety to sore muscles. And while the medicinal properties of these hemp-derived extracts can be debated as research continues, the effects can be enjoyed in many forms while we wait. Here are the best forms from the best brands out there.

The first US head shop might have opened in 1964 - or maybe it was 1966. The interwebs disagree on the date, but the place was definitely Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco. The city has a long and storied history with the reefer madness. And while cannabis dispensaries have existed legally in San Francisco since 1996, the recreational consumption aspect has definitely changed the game. Today’s cannabis consumer - no longer confined to a shady deal in an alley or wondering if their plug got too high to deliver - is looking for not only the tried-and-true items but the next, new thing. Enter the modern cannabis dispensary.

According to a 2022 survey, 64% of US adults think CBD consumption is less dangerous than alcohol (Forbes Health). Cannabis culture is steadily taking its place in mainstream society and the conversation around the benefits of Mary Jane’s (mostly) legal little sister is lending a helping hand…

With ever-growing choices, it can be hard to find the right dispensary for you: Does it have the products you want most? Is your favorite budtender there? Does it support the community and give back? We weeded through California’s offerings to find the best recommendations.

While Cannabis Culture makes its way into the accepted mainstream, the producers of related products and accessories are trailblazing their way into our everyday lives. No more crushed aluminum can pipes! Premium materials, and cutting-edge technology and equipment are now used in everything from rolling papers to home-grow systems…

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