Posted on April 11 at 8:07 a.m.

I never cease to be amazed when I read about public employees who think they won't be caught!

On Former County Manager Pleads Guilty to Misusing Public Funds

Posted on March 27 at 8:48 a.m.

It is disappointing that someone couldn't have been promoted from within. As for Pontes, to move here from Kern County has to be delightful.

On County Picks New General Services Department Director

Posted on March 23 at 8:58 a.m.

I am in favor of the Republican Party's positions on abortion, immigration, not taxing the rich, denial about climate change, etc., etc., etc. The party is already almost dead in California. If only the rest of the country could be as wise as we are, we could bury this Grand Old Party once and for all!

On Getting Back to Our Grassroots

Posted on March 22 at 3:51 p.m.

I once had a client whose only income was $300 from Social Security. She had Section 8 and only paid about $60 for rent. After paying her gas, electric, telephone, and basic cable she had a lot left. She got meals delivered through Mobile Meals free of charge and at the end of each month, she was able to save about $100. She would have qualified for many beneficial services if she hadn't saved $10,000. The point is that some are able to live in Santa Barbara very inexpensively.

On What Do You Need to Earn to Live in S.B.?

Posted on March 18 at 10:30 a.m.

Taz is right. There is no way a patient can walk away from the PHF unit. If she was no longer a danger to herself or others, she should have been released before she escaped.

On Psychiatric Patient on Involuntary Hold Leaves County Facility

Posted on March 13 at 8:56 p.m.

I suspect they will be close to Dargan's and O'Malley's! This time they may actually make some arrests.

On DUI Enforcement

Posted on March 6 at 9:32 a.m.

I wonder whether or not Pappas will try to stiff his attorney the same way the Wendy McCaw did?

On ‘Last Gasp of a Desperate Litigant’?

Posted on March 6 at 9:24 a.m.

I think it would be wise for her to ask for permission to return to Mexico so she can continue her missionary work. The farther away from here she resides, the better off we will be!

On Judge Denies Request from Foster Mom Who Locked Kids in Cages

Posted on March 1 at 8:25 a.m.

I love the bumper sticker "not all who wander are lost". Is it possible that she was just going for walk and needed some alone time?

On Case of Disappearing Anchorwoman 'Solved'

Posted on February 27 at 4:40 p.m.

This area is incredible and fairly uninhabited. I first hiked to the Manzana Schoolhouse in 1970. The only person I met during my two day hike was a man from L.A. who said he'd been coming there for several years.

On Manzana Free Camp