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The 805

Top local stories of 2017, and ones to watch in 2018

It’s hard to recall what predated the Thomas Fire here along the Central Coast, but before the flame was sparked, Santa Barbara elected a new mayor, Oxnard fought against a new power plant on its coast, and leaders across the tri-county region began drafting new pot regulations before recreational marijuana becomes legal next year. We take a look at the top stories of 2017, and what local journalists will pay close attention to next year.

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By Jonathan Bastian • Dec 21, 2017 • 1 min read

It's hard to recall what predated the Thomas Fire here along the Central Coast, but before the flame was sparked, Santa Barbara elected a new mayor, Oxnard fought against a new power plant on its coast, and leaders across the tri-county region began drafting new pot regulations before recreational marijuana becomes legal next year. We take a look at the top stories of 2017, and what local journalists will pay close attention to next year.

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    Jonathan Bastian

    Host, Life Examined

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    Kathryn Barnes

    Producer, Reporter

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    Nick Welsh

    executive editor, Santa Barbara Independent

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    Joshua Molina

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