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San Francisco supervisors approve plans of cannabis cafes
By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 15, 2026
· 4 min read
San Francisco may become the first city in the Bay Area to license cannabis cafes that will allow consumers to enjoy food, beverages, and live entertainment while they smoke and vape onsite.
The final passage of the ordinance at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting came after about a year of...
Key takeaway Four supervisors opposed the measure, including Myrna Melgar, who said she liked the idea but would not support rolling back what she said was progress on smoke-free indoor spaces and workplaces.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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The final passage of the ordinance at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting came after about a year of...
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