Pot has divided the small, seaside town of Carpinteria, as Santa Barbara County officials allow the city to be surrounded by the densest concentration of cannabis farms in the nation. Carpinteria is a small town, just about 13,000 people and beloved for its quality of life. It is nestled in the foothills of the Santa Ynez mountains, has a small downtown area, and a sheltered beach.
In addition to lemon and avocado trees, it now boasts a dense population of cannabis plants. Read more…