Leafly Senior Editor David Downs is the former Cannabis Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle. He's appeared on The Today Show, and written for Scientific American, The New York Times, WIRED, Rolling Stone, The Onion A/V Club, High Times, and many more outlets. He is a 2023 judge for The Emerald Cup, and has covered weed since 2009.
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Leafly Buzz: 13 top cannabis strains of September
David Downs - Published on September 12, 2022Read moreIncluding Khalifa Mints, Biskante, Cap Junky, Opal, Red Runtz, and Zawtz.
America bites into apple season with Apple Fritter—September’s Leafly Highlight
David Downs - Published on September 6, 2022Read moreThe tart, scrumptious hybrid is a national top ten.
Cannabis users’ right to work law advances in California
David Downs - Published on September 1, 2022Read moreAB 2188 heads to Gov. Newsom’s desk. It could change how employers use urine drug tests against their workers.
![What’s the best pre-roll? Leafly’s ganja guide points out America’s best joints, blunts, cones, hash holes and more. Pictured: Your Highness hash hole, … (Sasha Beck, David Downs/Leafly)]()
America’s powerhouse pre-rolls of Labor Day and fall ’22
David Downs - Published on August 30, 2022Read moreFeaturing Seed Junky Genetics, 710 Labs, Lifted, Jeeter, and more from 11 legal states.
![Leafly rounds up the most award-winning, best-selling, on-trend vapes of Labor Day across the US. (Sasha Beck, David Downs/Leafly)]()
America’s tastiest THC vapes of Labor Day and fall
David Downs - Published on August 24, 2022Read moreThat new-new from PAX, dosist, Dabstract, Akta, Cresco and more.
![TruLeaf brings exotic to the cities from Modesto, CA. (David Downs/Leafly)]()
Exotic cannabis battle royale spotlights the hottest pot in LA
David Downs - Published on August 15, 2022Read moreTop honors goes to Kush Mints x Zkittlez, and Rainbow Belts.
![Leafly Buzz’s premium marijuana strain roundup includes Black Bubblegum Horchata, Point Break, and Panama Red. (David Downs, Sasha Beck/Leafly)]()
Leafly Buzz: 13 top cannabis strains of August
David Downs - Published on August 15, 2022Read moreGunnpowwder, Pavé, and Fig Farm’s Doppelganger makes waves.
![Each month, Leafly highlights a trending strain you should know about —we call it Leafly HighLight. This month GMO Cookies pairs with your sweaty August.]()
Get funky with GMO Cookies—August’s Leafly HighLight
David Downs - Published on August 1, 2022Read moreCrack open a jar of the dankest in top 40 flavors.
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Stay chill with Ice Cream Cake—July’s Leafly HighLight
David Downs - Published on July 1, 2022Read moreThis summer strain is perfect for stoners with a sweet tooth.
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Works of fire: 9 scorcher cannabis strains of July 4, 2022
David Downs - Published on June 28, 2022Read moreFire in the hole!
