Politics & Government

Cal City temporarily bans new cannabis businesses from getting approved to address odor, safety issues

KGET 17 News · May 27, 2026

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The California City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday night temporarily prohibiting new cannabis businesses in the city in the hopes of addressing several issues like odor control and public safety concerns related to the industry. The four members of the City Council unanimously voted to adopt a zoning urgency ordinance that [...]

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