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.

In the vast sea of personal injury lawyers in Los Angeles, Kamelia Jalilvand stands out as a pillar of reliability in her community and a dedicated lawyer who will stop at nothing to help those who have experienced life-altering personal injuries. She started her own firm in 2008, and since then has a proven track record of winning cases and providing security and care to her clients through a personalized approach and prioritizing her client’s well being both inside and outside of the courtroom.

Dr. Harrison H. Lee’s journey into the realm of female feminization surgery is a story of transformation and dedication, mirroring the very procedures he now performs. His career began in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, with an initial focus on jaw surgeries. While teaching at NYU, he was guided by the Chief of Oral Surgery towards head and neck cancer surgery. Dr. Lee embraced this path, completing his M.D. in two years and diving into the demanding world of head and neck surgery at Mount Sinai for five during his residency. However, the field’s inherent challenges and the prevalence of post-surgical deformities led him to reconsider his role. Encouraged by residency peers to pivot towards plastic surgery, Dr. Lee found his calling.

Personal injury law firms are a dime a dozen here in Los Angeles. It’s nearly impossible to drive around the city without seeing a gigantic billboard advertising a personal injury lawyer – and chances are that you’ve seen the same billboard a few blocks back or are destined to see it a few blocks ahead. There are too many options and it can be confusing and incredibly difficult to choose representation when you’re in a post-injury whirlwind. What you need during these uncertain times is a reliable lawyer who will have your back every step of the way.

Established in 2008, Jalilvand Law Corporation has made it their mission to deliver justice and effective solutions to their clients facing personal injury challenges. They understand that these things can change a person’s life within seconds and work diligently to bring a sense of normal back into their client’s lives. With a personalized approach, they cater to individuals needing skilled representation in Beverly Hills for a range of issues.


Amber Esposito has been practicing law for 15 years and after spending 12 of those years defending corporate clients, she decided it was time to get back to the real reason she chose to get into this field – to be the voice for those who were voiceless. She recalls seeing the life she has now as a litigator as a mere pipe dream, but as the first person in her family to graduate college she has made that pipe dream into a mission to help her community in Orange County. Esposito didn’t always know that personal injury law was the path that would eventually be set for her, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

When you endure a personal injury, life can come at you fast and things can change in the blink of an eye. The process of healing after an accident alone is enough to stress someone out, but it can be just as stressful and daunting to find the right person to represent and advocate for you. Everyone in Los Angeles knows that personal injury lawyers are located on nearly every billboard and it can make the decision of finding representation that much more difficult.

We’ve done the work for you and have found the best personal injury lawyers in the city that are client-focused, compassionate, and there for you through the entire process – no matter how long it takes. Having a personal injury lawyer isn’t just about having someone to speak on your behalf during the litigation process but rather a support system that is consistently looking out for your wellbeing and interests.

The Bailey of Bailey’s CBD For Pets is a charming, charismatic pug whose human friends, Jay Okeefe and Aaron Argueta, saw a gap in the CBD market. Like most devoted pet parents, Jay didn’t want to give Bailey anything he wasn’t completely confident about. So Jay and Aaron decided to create a pet wellness brand that would set a new standard for pet care, dedicated to quality and transparency. Based in Costa Mesa, their motto, ‘A Healthy Pet is a Happy Pet,’ guides their day-to-day operations as they develop new products and cultivate community relationships. You might see Bailey’s CBD For Pets at GoldiePalooza in Irvine, or the So Cal Corgi Nationals at Santa Anita. "Every event is a chance to forge new partnerships and strengthen existing ones with rescue organizations. It’s all about creating a supportive network for pet wellness," notes Aaron, Co-Founder. Bailey’s donates one item to SpoofDawg to the Rescue for every 4 products sold on their website. “It's our way of giving back and making a difference," says CEO Jay. Community events allow the Bailey’s team to engage face-to-whiskers with the furry family members who use Bailey’s products and their pet parents, ensuring the brand continues to meet their consumers’ needs.

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.

With the number of Dispensaries in California creeping toward 900, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. Dispensaries and Delivery services vary as much as your neighborhood grocery stores. This one has the pre-rolls you love, and that one has really good sales on vapes. Finding the perfect fit might take some experimenting. Here’s our list of the best California has to offer – because even after 420, we need our weed!