News
Whole New Ballgame
“Tonight we celebrate,” said an ebullient Schneider while standing atop a chair at Dargan’s Pub & Restaurant. Read story.
Secondary Water Delivery System Delayed
The clock is ticking on millions in funding, and water managers say the aging South Coast Conduit needs help now. Read story.
Hundreds Pay Respects to CHP Officer
Fellow officers promise to be there for Jarrod Martinez’s wife and four-year-old daughter. Read story.
Balancing Act
After months of review by the Planning Commission, the City Council has accepted most of ... Read story.
Fighting for Survival
Low test scores threaten the future of César Chávez elementary, but school supporters say it's ... Read story.
County 10-5
On 11/2 Dustin Olson was appointed UC Santa Barbara Police Department’s new police chief over 100 other applicants in a nationwide search. Olson graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the FBI National Academy, also acquiring a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice from the University of Virginia before serving in the U.S. Marine Corps for nine years. Olson received various awards for his time in the service and from the 10 years he spent with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Police Department. Olson succeeds the UCSB Police Department’s former chief, Bill Bean. ••• As reported by the Pacific Coast Business Times, Pacific Capital Bancorp — the parent company of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust — turned in a loss of $40.7 million for the third quarter. The bank fell far short of its agreement with federal regulators to boost its capital ratio to 9 percent by September 30. The ratio, which consists of the bank’s cash divided by its loans and other assets, came in at 5.6 percent, essentially unchanged from the previous quarter.
Environment 10-5
Meteorologists, climate researchers, and state water authorities met in San Diego on 11/3 to discuss long-range water supply forecasting for the coming year. November, normally the first month in Southern California’s rainy season, is said to be one of the key indicators of water supply for the coming season. Weather experts said that even average rainfall for the season would not make up for the past three years of drought. ••• The California Legislature took one more step toward restoring the reliability of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta — a system of levies and fresh waterways providing State Water Project drinking water to two-thirds of the state, including parts of Santa Barbara County — by approving a $9.9 billion bond on 11/2 to finance upgrade projects. Improvements would include new dams and levee repairs, and would significantly increase the state’s debt load.
Midland School Open House
Tours, Q&A with students and faculty, and a barbecue lunch. Open to families with students of all ages. November 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 5100 Figueroa Mountain Rd.
Unused Medication Collection Day
Bring in your unused or expired medications for disposal in an eco-friendly way. November 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Goleta City Police Department, 4434 Calle Real
Rain Barrel Sale
Save water by collecting it! The County of S.B.'s Water Resources Division and the City of S.B.'s Creeks Division will offer rain barrels at more than 50 percent off. November 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Parking Lot 3, SBCC ($50)
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