Melinda Burns, Author at Noozhawk

The entrance to the Polo Condos is 50 feet from Island Breeze, a marijuana farm with 13 greenhouses, the white structures across the road. In 2021, the county sued Island Breeze, alleging that it was creating "a continuous public nuisance." A trial in the case has been postponed until October.

Santa Barbara County Sues Carpinteria Valley Cannabis Grower, Then Grants Permit

by Melinda Burns May 20, 2023 | 8:42 pmMay 20, 2023 | 9:06 pm

Neighbors of Island Breeze at the Polo Condos plan to appeal the approval and say they’ve dealt with the operation’s smell for the past five years

SFS Farms has abandoned plans for 87 acres of cannabis on this property off Highway 246 in wine country west of Buellton.

Amid Cannabis Glut, Permitted Growers Are Pulling Out of Santa Barbara County

by Melinda Burns May 2, 2023 | 10:56 amMay 2, 2023 | 4:10 pm

Carpinteria Citizens Group Asks State to Audit County’s Cannabis Regulations

by Melinda Burns March 31, 2023 | 12:31 pmMarch 31, 2023 | 12:32 pm

Some Carpinterians Learn to Sniff Pot for Science in Odor Control Study

by Melinda Burns December 15, 2022 | 9:33 amDecember 15, 2022 | 9:33 am

Planning Commission Requires Carbon Filters at Carpinteria Cannabis Farm

by Melinda Burns December 9, 2022 | 11:59 amDecember 9, 2022 | 12:01 pm

County Prosecutors Move Against 5 Cannabis Operators

by Melinda Burns July 2, 2022 | 7:12 pm

carbon scrubbers in marijuana greenhouse

Carpinteria Valley Cannabis Cultivation Industry Approaches Acreage Cap

by Melinda Burns June 21, 2022 | 11:43 am

County Supervisors Support Stricter Permits for Future Cannabis Cultivation Projects

by Melinda Burns May 30, 2022 | 8:51 am

2018 debris flows

Report Examines History of Debris Flows in Southern Santa Barbara County

by Melinda Burns May 21, 2022 | 6:38 pm

Dayspring Associate Drops North County Cannabis Application

by Melinda Burns May 16, 2022 | 11:09 am

Montecito Sanitary District Board Member Quits, Citing Concerns with Public Meeting Compliance

by Melinda Burns April 21, 2022 | 9:17 pm

Montecito Sanitary District treatment plant

Montecito Districts Have Multiple Studies Underway on Recycled Water Options

by Melinda Burns April 16, 2022 | 5:53 pm

Montecito Sanitary District Considers Merger with Water District, Sees High Staff Turnover

by Melinda Burns April 9, 2022 | 7:15 pm

Santa Barbara County Projects $6 Million Cannabis Revenue Shortfall for Current Fiscal Year

by Melinda Burns March 12, 2022 | 8:00 pm