- 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.

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.

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

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

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.

News By Delaney Smith | Tue Nov 17, 2020 | 8:40pm

The supervisors received a glimpse at the county’s five-year fiscal forecast.

Cannabis By Jean Yamamura | Wed Oct 07, 2020 | 2:26pm

Supervisors deny Santa Ynez Valley residents’ challenge to Castlerock Family Farms.

Cannabis By Delaney Smith | Tue Sep 29, 2020 | 4:30pm

The trailblazing agreement ensures the plants’ odor will not disturb the surrounding community.

Cannabis By Delaney Smith | Wed Sep 02, 2020 | 8:51am

Cannabis operations brought in $5.5 million last quarter versus $2.3 million during the same time last year.