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Cali HighEpisode 67: Catching Up with ArmenThis week we check back in with Armen Paronyan, CEO of LA Cannabis to talk about the present state of legal cannabis in California. Armen is a board member of the United Cannabis Business Association here in Southern California and we discuss his dealings with state legislators regarding issues of cannabis tax, regulation, and licensing. We find out about various bills proposed to make cannabis tax laws less onerous and fairer. We discover where the industry is currently, and where it’s headed, as well as the future of cannabis nationally. The discussion includes what can...2023-07-171h 07Cali HighEpisode 52: 2021-The Year in Cannabis --A collection of memorable quotes from our guests in the cannabis field.As Cali High starts 2022, we look back at the year that was in the cannabis industry. We talk with three growers, two NORML people, Two CEO’s, and a fellow podcaster! We speak with Armen Paronyan and Chris Koljan from LA Cannabis Co, Chiah Rodriques of Arcanna Flowers, River Txai Farm and Chaos Herbals as well as the herb documentary, Lady Buds. We speak with Nat Pennington of Humboldt Seed Company about the removal of four dams along the Klamath River, and incredible win for the Native peoples of Northern California as well as for Northern California itself. We le...2022-01-0627 minCali HighEpisode 46: CEO Armen Paronyan and Master Grower Chris Koljan of LA Cannabis CoThis week we catch up with CEO Armen Paronyan and Master Grower Chris Koljan of LA Cannabis Co, for an update on the state of the cannabis business, locally and statewide. We include tips on drying and curing. We talk about the Hemp Regulation bill AB45, which most cannabis associations here in California were against and what the remedies were. We discuss the social justice aspect of cannabis licensing here in LA as well as the streamlining of the departments that oversee cannabis here in Los Angeles and California. Also on the menu of topics are the new strains a...2021-10-1856 minCali HighEpisode 27: Armen Paronyan, CEO of LA Cannabis CoCali High Episode 27: Armen Paronyan, CEO LA Cannabis CompanyThis week we talk with Armen Paronyan, of LA Cannabis Company, one of the most knowledgeable cannabis entrepreneurs in Los Angeles and California, and Cali High’s first guest back in February, 2020. We speak of new licenses for new cannabis businesses in Los Angeles, Covid and the effects on, and actions of the cannabis businesses in Los Angeles. We talk about the new California Energy Commission’s lighting standards that are changing for indoor grows and the pros and cons of LED’s and comparative technology. New strains on the...2020-12-1532 minCali High15 - Cali High-LightsThis week we feature highlights from season 1. We revisit Armen Paronyan of LA Cannabis, Jerrod Kiloh of the United Cannabis Business Association, scientists Magdalena and Maydelle, from LA Cannabis’ extraction lab, the Santa Cruz Canna Farms team, Robert Ackerly of The Brotherhood of Eternal Love, Richard Dailey of Third World, DJ Tom Schnabel, and author Roger Steffens, as well as special musical excerpts. Support the show2020-05-241h 01Cali High1 - Armen ParonyanWelcome to the world of Cali High!We speak with Armen Paronyan, CEO of Los Angeles Cannabis Company, for an eye-opening look into the realities of the cannabis business in Los Angeles and California. He talks about the bureaucracy of the various controlling entities in California that oversee control of testing, quality control, licensing, taxes and enforcement. He talks about how he got into the business, and his once-in-a-hundred-year opportunity of making a mark in a new industry. And: He gives statistics on the health crisis the illicit market’s tainted product is now causing, wh...2020-02-1354 min