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KUSH CONNECT rebrands to Magic Stick under California license

California state license records show KUSH CONNECT ownership change to Magic Stick amid ongoing retail and operator churn.

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Machine-written from our data · source: State license roster
August 14, 2026 · 9:52 AM ET
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KUSH CONNECT has changed its licensee name to Magic Stick, according to California's state license roster updated August 14. The rebranding reflects a shift in operational control, though the underlying license type and status remain unspecified in the record.

The name change coincides with visible flux across California's licensed market. State records show six operator closures in the past three days—including Yubra LLC, Next Green Wave LLC, and Pure Labs Inc.—while simultaneously logging three new licenses (The Back House and Maverick Star in manufacturing; The Betty Project in distribution). California maintains 1,261 open retail locations and 4,414 active cultivation licenses as of the roster update.

Watch whether Magic Stick's rebranding signals a transition to new ownership or management structure, and whether the operator can stabilize operations amid the broader wave of California license exits this month.

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