Sidestepping the cannabis caps
New rules would promote local processing and boost tax revenues, county supervisors…
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Citing drought, US won’t give water to California farmers
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The federal government says it won’t deliver any water to California farmers because…
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Beekeepers using tracking devices to protect precious hives
By DAISY NGUYEN Associated Press WOODLAND, Calif. (AP) — As almond trees start to bloom in California, so do beehive thefts that have become so…
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Farmers concerned about lack of rain during extremely dry winter season
Central Coast farmers are growing increasingly concerned about the continued lack of rain during the extremely dry winter…
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Pismo Beach continues parklet program, other cities looking at future of outdoor dining
Pismo Beach recently extended its parklet program for several more months, while several other Central Coast cities are looking at future plans for…
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Strawberry season begins in Santa Maria with growers hoping for a bumper crop
Strawberry season is now underway in the Santa Maria Valley with area growers hoping for a successful 2022…
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Rodney Chow shares his American story in a newly published autobiography
After his success as an U.S. Army soldier scientist during the Korean War, a civil engineer, a developer and a realtor, 92-year-old Rodney Chow can…
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County approves second cannabis “grow” for Central Coast Agriculture
A 24-acre cannabis “grow” on Santa Rosa Road owned by John De Friel, a North County industry leader, was approved for zoning permits this week by…
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Ever-Bloom tries to clear the air
Carpinteria cannabis greenhouse gets a green light for new odor-control technology, but critics vow to…
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Righetti High School FFA Fruit Tree Pruning Team won state championship
“This is really an accomplishment because we don’t have thousands of orchards to practice with like the FFA students in the Central Valley,’’…
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Police station project will move Saturday Farmers’ Market in Santa Barbara to Carrillo Street
The Saturday Cota St. Farmers’ Market in Santa
Barbara is preparing to move to Carrillo Street in 2023. This will clear out the space for a new…
Tsunami advisories lifted in US after waves hit Tonga following volcanic eruption
By Alex Stambaugh, Laura Smith-Spark, Rhea Mogul, Sophie Jeong and Dakin Andone, CNN An underwater volcano in the South Pacific erupted violently on…
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A look back at the top stories of 2021 throughout our area
These are the top stories that stayed with us in 2021.…
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A little bug could be a big problem for citrus growers
GOLETA, Calif.- A little bug is threatening the South Coast’s Citris economy. There are signs that read “Save Our Citrus, dangerous…
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Central Coast farmers say recent storm made positive impact on crops and fields
Agriculture fields are muddy this week after the recent rain, but that’s good news to local growers like Talley…
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State funding future, cannabis income concerns emerge in advance planning for Santa Barbara County budget
Cannabis income may slow down in Santa Barbara County due to the increase in the product throughout California. Overall the Santa Barbara County…
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Farmers’ markets see a boost in business before Thanksgiving
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-State Street is busier than usual during Santa Barbara Certified Farmers’ Markets on Tuesdays, but the Tuesday before…
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Popular Nipomo Christmas tree farm opens for the holiday season
Holloway’s Christmas Trees in Nipomo opened for the holiday season on Wednesday, ringing in the start of what its owners hope will be another…
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Monarch Butterfly count underway and volunteers are needed
Right now, it’s the height of the volunteer counting effort and it goes through Dec.…
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Buellton Fall Festival is off and running Saturday
The second day of the Buellton Fall Festival is off to the races Saturday…
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