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Francisco Enters Mayoral Race
Conservative Slow-Growthers Find a Voice
Conservative slow-growthers find a voice in the crowded mayoral election. Read story.
Santa Ynez Plan Gets Okay
Neverland Neighbors Take Stand for Valley’s Future
And neighbors of Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch are taking a stand for the valley’s future. Read story.
Hot Dog Man Relishes Victory
Flexing Muscle
For once in his life Bill Connell, proprietor of Carpinteria’s landmark mobile Surf Dog shack, is nearly speechless. Read story.
East Beach Water Contamination Mystery Continues
Looking Out for Number Two
A  mystery is unfolding in the sand along Santa Barbara’s East Beach, and chances are the tourism board doesn’t want you to know about it. Read story.
Glen Annie To Close
Financially Embattled Golf Course Runs out of Options
In the wake of the Goleta City Council’s denial of a study examining saving the golf course with housing, owner ValleyCrest Companies throws in the towel. Read story.
Faulding Residents Bemoan Smoking
Building Politics Grind Progress to a Halt
And the politics of the downtown residence have grinded progress to a halt. Read story.
Accomplice on the Stand
Convicted—but Freed—Conspirator Testifies Against Hollywood
A convicted — but freed — conspirator testifies against Jesse James Hollywood. Read story.
’Copter Custody
County Sheriff and Fire Scrap over Future of Aviation Program
County Sheriff and Fire officials are squabbling over the future of their aviation program. Read story.
Hollywood’s Day in Court
Accused Murder Mastermind’s Case Draws Capacity Crowd
Jesse James Hollywood’s case draws a capacity crowd at Santa Barbara County courthouse. Read story.
Dirt Flies at Botanic Garden
Volunteers Strike to Protest Key Staff Layoffs
Volunteers strike to protest key staff layoffs required due to dwindling endowment. Read story.
Underage and Under the Influence
County May Pass a Social Host Ordinance
The Board of Supervisors may pass an ordinance to curb underage drinking, though critics say it targets Isla Vista unfairly. Read story.
Mental Health Money Mess
County Seeking to Settle $31 Million in Bad Billing
Bad billing practices could make the county repay millions to the state. Read story.
Gaviota, the Gone Land?
Naples Not the Only Threat to Coast
Naples isn’t the only proposed development posing a threat to North County’s open spaces. Read story.
City and Activists Spar over Toxic Dirt
Old Funk Zone City Dump May Be Source of Lead and Fecal Contaminants
Studies so far yield different results as to the threat the contamination poses to water sources. Read story.
Pain of a Four-Year-Old’s Death Has Stalked the Road to Court
Tragedy On Trial
No one is claiming that the drowning death of four-year-old Yoni Gottesman is not a tragedy. Read story.
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