The 805
A small coastal town fights the growing stench — and footprint — of cannabis
Tensions flare in the town of Carpinteria over the smell of pot. A local air traffic controller, who went without pay during the government shutdown, reflects after attending the State of the Union Address.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 28m ListenTensions flare in the town of Carpinteria over the smell of pot. A local air traffic controller, who went without pay during the government shutdown, reflects after attending the State of the Union Address. And a new documentary highlights Santa Barbara’s global influence in the world of surfing.
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3 storiesA local cannabis grower responds to angry residents
The coastal town of Carpinteria is a snapshot of the idyllic, quiet California life. Its perfect climate has attracted flower and avocado growers for decades.
Read the story10 minFurloughed Santa Barbara air traffic controller attends State of the Union
It’s a political tradition. Lawmakers invite someone to the State of the Union Address who has a personal stake in decisions made by the White House.
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Even if you only know a little about surfing in Santa Barbara, you may have come across a few iconic names like Tom Curren, Al Merrick and Renny Yater. They’re part of a pantheon of local surfers and shapers that changed the industry forever.
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