Cannabis Watch Santa Barbara
City retail dispute spurs a lawsuit as the county cracks down on illegal grows.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Montecito Water War Erupts
An orchestrated campaign is seeking board seats with water and sewer districts.
Santa Barbara City Council Continues to Act Like Stumbling Drunk
Santa Barbara City Council and its staff fight among themselves and don’t fix the city’s problems.
Cottage Hospital Completes Six-Phase Renovation
The $820-million project increases beds, treatment for children, and other services.
County Supervisor Steve Lavagnino Jumps from GOP Ship
County Supervisor Steve Lavagnino registers as a decline-to-state voter in Santa Barbara County.
County Supports ‘All of the Above’ Fire Prevention Strategy
Fire Chief Eric Peterson goes toe-to-toe with environmental groups.
The Marc Is on the Market
The controversial apartments were first to receive density bonuses.
Can Democrats Turn Nevada Blue?
Party activists from Santa Barbara are knocking on doors near Las Vegas.
Public Health Officer Swaps Santa Barbara for Sacramento
Dr. Charity Dean takes a new job as assistant director of the state public health department.
Second Medical Pot Dispensary Opens in Santa Barbara
It took nearly four years for the Collective to open its doors.
