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UCSB to Reap Benefits of Stem Cell Grant
Lois Capps Praises Stem Cell Research Despite Other Politicians’ Opposition
Lois Capps praises stem cell research despite other politicians’ opposition. Read story.
What Is Best for Bishop Ranch?
Goleta Development in Light of Traffic, Water, Money, and Space
Goleta development in light of traffic, water, money and space. Read story.
Developers Set Sights on Bishop Ranch
The much-anticipated Bishop Ranch application has now been filed at Goleta City Hall. Read story.
Change for the Better, Council Says
Only Francisco Sides With Neighbor Critics to Cottage Hospital Housing
Only Francisco sides with neighbor critics to Cottage Hospital housing. Read story.
City Council Waits for More Data Before Capping Downtown Structures
No Building Height Ordinance — Yet
After discussing the matter for almost four hours, the Santa Barbara City Council decided it will not hastily implement an emergency interim ordinance reducing building heights. Read story.
County Ag Brings In Over $1 Billion
Strawberries Once Again Top the Leading Crop List
Strawberries once again top list of leading crops. Read story.
Hops Prices Soar Due to Shortage of Crop
Bitter Beer Decline in Santa Barbara and Beyond
Hard times have befallen the global beer market, and brewers in Santa Barbara are feeling the heat. Read story.
City Generates Revenue, Despite Negative Economic Forecasts
Bed Tax, Sales Tax Revenues Up Slightly — Thought Not Necessarily Enough
Bed tax, sales tax revenues up slightly — though not necessarily enough. Read story.
New Rent Plan for Maritime Museum?
Financially Shaky Waterfront Fixture Is Draining City Hall, Critics Say
Financially shaky waterfront fixture is draining City Hall, critics say. Read story.
Presidential Candidates’ Reps Talk Green at ECO:nomics
Energy Policy Wonks for Obama, Clinton, and McCain Share Their Visions
Energy policy wonks for Obama, Clinton, and McCain share their visions at Bacara conference. Read story.
Activists Infiltrate ECO:nomics, Briefly
Rainforest Action Network Sneaks Into Conference, Confronts Archer Daniels Midland Exec
Rainforest Action Network sneaks into conference, confronts Archer Daniels Midland exec. Read story.
ECO:nomics Begins at Bacara
Multinational Execs Consider the Business of Going Green in Landmark Conference
Multinational execs consider the business of going green in landmark conference. Read story.
Carbon Sciences Technology to Reduce Worldwide CO2
Company Claims It Can Render Greenhouse Gas Harmless, Useful
The Santa Barbara company claims it has found way render the greenhouse gas harmless. Read story.
News-Press Settles Suit
Paper To Pay $140,000 to Current and Former Employees
Two former newsroom employees alleged the paper shortchanged them on overtime pay and on meal and rest periods. Read story.
News-Press, Union Negotiations Crawling Along
Slow and Unsteady
Twenty months after turmoil at her paper reached a boiling point with the departure of several top newsroom staff, Santa Barbara News-Press owner Wendy McCaw continues to sit not far from the center of attention in town. Read story.
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