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Planning Commission approves La Corona Wellness Center dispensary in the Mission after mixed public response
Summary
The Commission approved a mission‑district medical cannabis dispensary (La Corona Wellness Center) by a 4–1 vote. Supporters emphasized Latino ownership, workforce and community benefits; opponents raised clustering concerns about multiple dispensaries in a short corridor.
The Planning Commission on April 13 approved a mandatory discretionary review permitting a medical cannabis dispensary (MCD) at 3326 Mission Street (La Corona Wellness Center) by a 4–1 vote, with Commissioner Melgar dissenting due to concerns about clustering.
Project owner Jorge Esparza — the longtime proprietor of the existing bar use at the site — described the proposal as a locally owned, Latino‑co‑owned venture that would provide culturally competent access to medical cannabis and workforce opportunities. "If…
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