California law already allows people to smoke weed inside licensed cannabis lounges but bans the businesses from selling food. Newsom signed the bill shortly after a handful of celebrities, including Whoopi Goldberg, Woody Harrelson and Bill Maher, urged him to do so.

Could California soon have its very own Amsterdam? Gavin Newsom signs bill permitting cannabis cafes to sell food and drinks.

Cities will be able to issue permits that allow cannabis dispensaries to host live performances and serve hot food and nonalcoholic drinks.