- The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Nick Welsh | Mon Dec 23, 2019 | 4:23pm

Herbal Angels Gets Wings Clipped

Black hole spotted in Santa Barbara County cannabis permitting process.

News By Nick Welsh | Thu Nov 28, 2019 | 11:15am

Both sides have appealed the results of Planning Commission’s ruling.

News By Nick Welsh | Wed Dec 18, 2019 | 10:30pm

It could be two years until the new dispensaries open for business.

News By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 13, 2019 | 10:30pm

Buellton-area cannabis operations get wings clipped following Planning Commission appeal.

News By Nick Welsh | Wed Nov 06, 2019 | 10:30pm

Supervisor Das Williams pushed to spend the extra tax revenue on key pet projects, but the board did not budge.

News By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 09, 2019 | 10:30pm

Hemp in Santa Barbara brings opportunity, trouble, and confusion as new cash crop approaches starting gate.

News By Indy Staff | Thu Dec 26, 2019 | 12:05am

Our annual photographic review of the year that was.

News By Nick Welsh | Wed Oct 02, 2019 | 10:30pm

The new funds go into the general fund.

News By Matt Kettmann | Thu Sep 12, 2019 | 4:53pm

Santa Barbara County growers and vintners ponder a mutual tourism future together.

News By Nick Welsh | Wed Aug 21, 2019 | 1:03pm

Santa Barbara County limits acreage for cannabis cultivation and changes course midstream on new dispensaries