Catalyst Acquires Former Planet 13 Santa Ana Superstore
California’s largest cannabis retail footprint enters a new chapter under Catalyst Cannabis. February 12, 2026 · Orange County Cannabis News The forme...
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New Los Angeles Live Stand-Up Comedy Series Debuts at Catalyst Cannabis Consumption Lounge in Hawthorne, California
The Joint Effort Comedy Show launches Feb 14 inside Catalyst Hawthorne’s licensed cannabis consumption lounge—bringing together LA comics, culture, an...
Respect My Region Presents Catalyst All Star Weekend
Respect My Region Presents Catalyst All Star Weekend February 12th – 15th with Four Events Respect My Region and Catalyst Hawthorne team up for a four...
California’s Metrc Track-and-Trace Is in the Hot Seat Again, and a Judge Says DCC Isn’t Following the Law
Two recent court moments are forcing California to confront whether its seed-to-sale enforcement is being used the way MAUCRSA requires — and what tha...
From Dispensary to Destination: Catalyst’s Hawthorne Lounge Is Re-Imagining Cannabis Culture in the South Bay
Discover how Catalyst’s Hawthorne Lounge transforms the dispensary experience into a social, lifestyle-forward destination. A new era of cannabis cult...
Explore San Diego Cannabis Culture: High Tides & Good Vibes
Sunday, November 9, 2025 • 2:30 PM–7:30 PM • 21+ Private Event San Diego cannabis is gearing up for one of the most feel-good gatherings of the season...
Catalyst Hawthorne Dispensary & Cannabis Lounge: The Top Weed Lounge in Los Angeles
Catalyst Cannabis has made a name for itself as one of California’s fastest-growing, most authentic dispensary brands—living the motto Weed For The Pe...
Catalyst Dispensary San Diego: Your New Source for Choice California Cannabis
Presented by Catalyst Published on August 26, 2025 The New Location Adds to Catalyst’s Legacy of Excellence Catalyst is excited to announce the grand ...
Meet Our Founder, CEO and "Weed for the People" Advocate - Elliot Lewis
Our founder and CEO, Elliot Lewis, wanted to be a part of the solution. He created a chain of retail locations beginning in 2020 with the opening of the Catalyst Long Beach location. Catalyst now boasts 29 locations with more than 500 employees in the four years since its inception.
In an extremely cutthroat market with little to no marketing options, the secret ingredient to Catalyst's success has been the blend of entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to what Elliot sees as the core values of the cannabis community: authenticity, accessibility, quality product for consumers and fair treatment for workers.
Want to talk shop? Elliot is available for interviews and podcast appearances — press inquiries welcome.