The Mercy Wellness of Cotati dispensary, considered an “essential” service during the coronavirus pandemic, has its own cannabis-growing facilities in Cotati, Calif. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post) By Reed Albergotti close Reed Albergotti Reporter covering consumer electronics Email Email Bio Bio Follow Follow April 14, 2020 at 7:00 AM EDT SAN FRANCISCO — As the novel coronavirus rages on, few industries have experienced quite as many highs and lows as California’s cannabis industry. .en.