Lompoc Councilman Pleads Not Guilty to Criminal Charges
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
Does Lompoc Have Too Many Cannabis Shops? Some Businesses Want a Cap.
Lompoc leaders could enact a moratorium on new cannabis businesses in the city amid concerns that a glut in the market is resulting in too much competition.
Lompoc OKs Cannabis Events at City Parks
By a 3-2 vote, the city council has approved an ordinance allowing two cannabis-related events per year at any of its three city parks.
Lompoc City Manager Leaving for Cupertino
Jim Throop has been hired by Cupertino.
Lompoc Voters Approve Cannabis Tax Increase
Lompoc voters have approved a tax increase on marijuana manufacturers and distributors in the city.
Santa Barbara Adopts New Grow Restrictions But Stops Short of Countywide Conditional Use Permits
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors rejected a proposal last week requiring conditional use permits (CUPs) for all commercial cultivation operations.
Santa Barbara Supes Could Crack Down on Cannabis Grows
The Board will consider conditional use permits for cannabis growing operations after complaints from surrounding cities.
In Santa Barbara, Cannabis Causes Headaches for Traditional Farmers
Santa Barbara County now leads the state in the number of legal marijuana grows.
Santa Clara, Aliso Viejo Top Chamber of Commerce’s List of the Best Cities to Live in
Santa Clara is the best city to live in, according to rankings from the Chamber of Commerce.