Days Away from Legalization, Pot Shops Are Not Opening Soon
Feuds in Carpinteria and Lompoc erupting over pot laws that go into effect January 1
Year: 2017
Cottage Fined $100,000 for Failing to Stop Suicide
A lack of space for psych patients and a failure in communication contributed to the death of the 93-year-old minister.
Pre-New Year’s DUI Enforcement Actions Planned
Sheriff’s Office to conduct ‘saturation’ patrols.
Year in Review: Charles Donelan’s Favorite Stories of 2017
Executive Arts Editor Charles Donelan picks a few of his favorite articles from the past year.
Year in Review: Kelsey Brugger’s Favorite Stories of 2017
News Reporter Kelsey Brugger picks a few of her favorite articles from the past year.
Prepare Your Pet for a Disaster
Studies show that only one-third of cat and dog owners have a disaster preparedness plan in place.
Carpinteria Marijuana ‘Farm’ Burgled
Fifty pounds of pot alleged to have been found on two suspects.
‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ Apologizes for Offensive Byline
Holiday prank changed a writer’s name and title.
Society Matters: Year in Pictures
More than 100 events covered in 2017.
Our Year in Photos 2017
The Santa Barbara Independent’s annual visual review of the year that was.