Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Coming To California With Celebrity Backing: Here's Who Pushed For The Bill Image Cannabis News October 1, 2024 Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill allowing cannabis lounges to sell food and host events, creating Amsterdam-style cafes in California. On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill allowing licensed cannabis lounges to sell food and host ticketed events, essentially giving birth to Amsterdam-style Marijuana Politics by Franca Quarneti