California legalized weed five years ago. Why is the illicit market still thriving?, California
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Despite appearances, the state’s cannabis industry is in disarray as legal businesses struggle to make a profit
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California legalized weed five years ago. Why is the illicit market still thriving?, California
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6 killings in likely cannabis dispute spotlight violence and risk in California's illegal pot market - Daily Journal
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California's legal weed industry can't compete with illicit market - POLITICO
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California's legal weed industry can't compete with illicit market - POLITICO
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California legalized weed five years ago. Why is the illicit market still thriving?, California