News-Press Mess: from 2006 to Present
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News-Press Op-Ed Compares Teamsters to Nazis
Historical comparisions called into question by two residents
Barney provides responses from Ernie Salomon and Ira Gottlieb to a Sunday op-ed in the News-Press regarding the Teamster-led boycott of the newspaper. Read story.
Feds to Prosecute News-Press
Paper Not Negotiating in Good Faith, Says Labor Board
The paper is not negotiating in good faith, says labor board. Read story.
Labor Board Appealing to Get Reporters Back on Job
Much at Stake for Newsrooms Nationwide
On the Beat says that much is at stake for newsrooms nationwide in high-stakes, high-risk action. Read story.
Wendy McCaw: Knight of the First Amendment
In War, Even Newspaper Wars, Truth Is the First Casualty
Barney receives a letter Wendy McCaw is sending to other newspaper owners. In war, even newspaper wars, truth is the first casualty. Read story.
Citizen McCaw Filmmakers Defy News-Press Owner
Doc About Santa Barbara Daily Newspaper’s Meltdown Will Show Despite Threats from Wendy McCaw’s Lawyers; Plus, How’s the Smart Car?
Film about Santa Barbara daily newspaper’s meltdown will show despite threats from Wendy McCaw’s lawyers; plus, how’s the Smart Car? Read story.
McCaw “SLAPPed” Down
Appeals court dismisses News-Press suit as an attempt to silence journalist.
Appeals court dismisses News-Press suit as an attempt to silence journalist. Read story.
Union Reporters Remain Confident
Ruling denying injunction to return fired Santa Barbara News-Press "just a speed bump"
This week’s decision by a judge who refused to immediately order fired Santa Barbara News-Press reporters back to work was “just a speed bump” in the union battle, according to one journalist. Read story.
Sue, Sue, Sue Again
Is Citizen McCaw Headed to Court?
Is Citizen McCaw headed to court? Insiders say that Wendy McCaw wants to take the filmmakers down, and is looking for any attorney willing to take the case. Read story.
News-Press Lays Off Another One
Patrick Windmiller 11th Employee Out the Door in Two Weeks
Patrick Windmiller is the 11th employee to hit the bricks in the past two weeks. Barney has the story in this extra edition of his column. Read story.
In the Valley of the Dogs
The Angry Poodle grills up the lawsuit that the Santa Barbara News-Press filed against The Indy, which was settled this week. Read story.
News-Press, Indy Settle Lawsuit
An End to Dispute Over Alleged Copyright Infringements
An end to dispute over alleged copyright infringements. Read story.
UPDATED: Who’s the Queen of the May?
More Heads Roll at the News-Press
Heads rolling again at the News-Press. Read story.
A Warrior by Any Other Icon
Remembering Chief Illiniwek, School Mascot
Demonstrations in defense of Carpinteria High's Indian mascot provoke fond memories of Chief Illiniwek. Read story.
Meet the Neighbors
Lawyers and celebrities and cement truck crews, oh my! Read story.
In Case You Missed It: Citizen McCaw
The filmmakers and producers are offering two final showings this weekend.
If you weren’t able to sit in one of the sold-out seats at the Arlington Theatre for the premiere of this powerful documentary, the filmmakers and producers are offering two final showings this weekend. Read story.
Riff and Raff
“I am in an argument with the city,” confesses Richard Ross, a 30-year UCSB professor of art. Read story.
Notes from the Citizen McCaw Red Carpet
Report from the premiere of the film about the News-Press meltdown. Read story.
Shots from Citizen McCaw
Photos From the Talked-About News-Press Doc Premiere
A gallery of the talked-about News-Press doc premiere. Read story.
Too Sexy for Garcia
Committee Bans Flamenco from Mission
Fiesta Pequena committee bars flamenco dancing from the Old Mission, Wendy gives Citizen McCaw premiere a miss. Read story.
NLRB Files Motion Against News-Press to Enforce Employee Return
Hearing Scheduled Monday in Los Angeles Federal Court
Case to be heard Monday in the US District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles. 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.
To See and Not Be Seen
Brown bags with eye holes will be offered at the Arlington for the debut of Citizen McCaw. Read story.
The Wendy Chronicles
Documentary Citizen McCaw Reports on the Trials and Tribulations of the News-Press
For a while, they were calling it The Last Reporter. Read story.
Cuba Libre
Barney, Bardach, and Ramonet Speak Out About Fidel
Barney discusses the authors and journalists weighing in on Castro's fall. Read story.
Teamsters, News-Press Trade Unfair Labor Practice Charges
Union Claims Denied Raises; NP Alleges Interference With Paper Delivery
Union claims raises were denied; News-Press alleges interference with delivery Read story.
And the Show Goes On
CITIZEN McCAW: Producers of the film Citizen McCaw, which chronicles the News-Press meltdown saga, plan to screen the documentary on March 7, despite four warning letters from owner Wendy McCaw’s lawyers and a subpoena demand. Read story.
The Endless Stunner
News-Press Strife Goes Way Past Overtime
News-Press strife goes way past overtime. Read story.
Santa Barbara News-Press Body Slammed in NLRB Decision
Judge Rules Against Daily on All But One Point
Judge rules against daily on all but one point. Read story.
Happy New Year’s to Fired News-Press Reporters
Pending Appeal, They Get Jobs Back and More
Pending appeal, they get jobs back and more. Read story.
Judge Says News-Press Violated Federal Labor Laws
Sweeping Decision Orders Re-Hiring of Fired Reporters, Back Pay, and More
Sweeping decision orders re-hiring of fired reporters, back pay, and more. Read story.
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