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Roberts Wins Round
After three-and-a-half years of hell, a $900,000 victory over Wendy McCaw. Cappello comments added. Read story.
James Cameron and the Sub
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The last time I saw James Cameron we were in the same submarine, one that months later accidentally sank a Japanese fishing boat and killed nine people. Read story.
Costly Romance of the Rails
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High-speed rail in California: Boon or boondoggle? Read story.
What’s So Supreme About It?
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Churchill’s remark might have been influenced by the fact that British voters had ousted the wartime prime minister from office. Read story.
Santa Barbara Bank Being Wooed
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To the local financial community, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust looks much like a woman getting dolled up to charm a boyfriend who might pop the question. Read story.
What’s Up With Film Fest
This Year’s Stellar Stars Announced
The 25th Santa Barbara International Film Festival announces this year’s stars. Read story.
Definitely Take the Cab
Barney Delivers Some DUI Info
Barney says don’t risk it behind the wheel when you’ve had a drink. Read story.
Wonderful World of Mu
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When Cecilia and Bobby Sanchez faced foreclosure of their Westside Santa Barbara home, they desperately needed help Read story.
D' Sant Angelo Prosecution Hits Snag
When Is a Victim Not a Victim?
"I am not a victim," woman tells judge in financial elder-abuse case. Read story.
The End Is Near - Except for Santa Barbara
Why Life Will Go on Here After December 21, 2012
Our columnist explains why life will go on here after December 21, 2012. Read story.
Ten Ways Atheists Can Enjoy Christmas
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Lots of people seem to think that atheists are grumpy folks who grumble their way through Christmas like a pack of scrooges. Read story.
Write On-Let's Hope
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Barnaby Conrad arrived in Santa Barbara in the early 1970s having written a blockbuster, and decided to start a writers conference. Read story.
A Good Turn for Irene and Her Children
When Irene's husband shot her in front of their three young children, "I thought all of our lives had ended," she said. Read story.
Thou Shalt Not Steal From Nuns
Barney Gives a Nuns, News-Press Update
Barney Brantingham provides updates on the Sisters of Bethany saga, the News-Press, and the S.B. Writers Conference. Read story.
A Lompoc Minister Pities Us
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A Lompoc minister is telling townspeople that "it's time to stop feeling so sorry for those folks down in Santa Barbara and so all-fired smug about ourselves." Read story.
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