Melinda Burns, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Cannabis By Melinda Burns | Thu Jun 10, 2021 | 12:01am

Cannabis: County Files Suit, License Surrendered, Plants Pulled

Three cases pursued against marijuana growers in Santa Barbara County.

Cannabis By Melinda Burns | Thu Jun 03, 2021 | 12:01am

Diesel generators at two operations west of Buellton spewed toxic exhaust for up to 343 days, authorities say.

Cannabis By Melinda Burns | Thu May 27, 2021 | 12:01am

Santa Barbara judge upholds county review and zoning permit for Busy Bee’s Organics near Buellton.

Cannabis By Melinda Burns | Thu May 20, 2021 | 12:01am

Grower agrees not to sue over any pesticide “drift” from grapes.

Cannabis By Melinda Burns | Thu May 06, 2021 | 12:01am

Santa Barbara County supervisors require strict controls on odor at Central Coast Agriculture.

Cannabis By Melinda Burns | Thu Apr 15, 2021 | 12:01am

Cannabis gains a foothold in the parched Cuyama Valley.

Cannabis By Melinda Burns | Thu Mar 25, 2021 | 12:01am

Giant greenhouse pot operation was fouling the air, they say.

Infrastructure By Melinda Burns | Thu Mar 04, 2021 | 12:01am

Supervisors delay decision on how and where to sell surplus water.

Politics By Melinda Burns | Thu Feb 25, 2021 | 12:01am

New independent commission for Santa Barbara County is beset by partisan wrangling.

Cannabis By Melinda Burns | Thu Feb 11, 2021 | 12:01am

Santa Barbara County cannabis growers, vintners, and neighbors clash over odor.