2020 - The Santa Barbara Independent

Cannabis By Jean Yamamura | Mon Dec 14, 2020 | 12:10pm

Cannabis Tax Revenues Climbing in California

Purchasers of marijuana pay about 10 percent in state taxes on retail buys.

News By Nick Welsh | Sun Dec 06, 2020 | 12:20pm

Bill passes to expunge the criminal records of those convicted of marijuana offenses.

Briefs By Indy Staff | Fri Dec 04, 2020 | 4:05pm

An unlicensed cannabis grower was arrested in Santa Maria on several felony charges Thursday, including being a felon in possession

Cannabis By Melinda Burns | Thu Dec 17, 2020 | 12:01am

Van Wingerdens make a pact with neighbors and set the “gold standard” for odor control — will others follow suit?

Cannabis By Delaney Smith | Tue Dec 15, 2020 | 1:40pm

The county also confiscated 7,220 illegal pot plants.

Letters By Molly Carrillo-Walker, Santa Ynez | Mon Nov 16, 2020 | 7:28am

The County of Santa Barbara has identified potential storefront areas in the towns of Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, and Los Alamos.

Cannabis By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 21, 2020 | 12:02pm

Coalition for Responsible Cannabis sought to restore restrictions for cannabis growers.

Letters By Jill Stassinos, Carpinteria | Sat Nov 14, 2020 | 11:21am

It is important to me that the malodorous odors do not leave the perimeter of G & K’s property.

Cannabis By Jean Yamamura | Wed Oct 21, 2020 | 2:19pm

San Luis Obispo County grower and dispensary owner Helios Dayspring accused of misspending William Szymczak’s money.

Letters By Susan Ashbrook, Lompoc | Mon Sep 21, 2020 | 4:12pm

The County of Santa Barbara is turning a blind eye to claims of “legal non-conforming” by cannabis growers.