Zaca Fire Spreads to Ventura County
The Zaca Fire continued to burn in Santa Barbara County’s backcountry this week, spreading into Ventura County.
Year: 2007
Students Protest at ATK Offices
More than two dozen students staged a mock auction of weapons at the entrance to the offices of ATK.
NLRB Rules In Favor of News-Press Employees
A National Labor Relations Board panel ruled 3-0 on August 17 that the election by Santa Barbara News-Press workers to affiliate with the Teamsters last September was done legally
Man Arrested in Year-Old Beating Case
Santa Barbara police arrested Samuel Joseph Martinez, 62, on 8/10 for allegedly beating a homeless woman.
TG Carrillo Sues ConocoPhillips
TG Carrillo, LLC is suing energy giant ConocoPhillips.
State Budget Finally Passes
A two-thirds state Senate majority finally passed the $145-billion budget.
Missing Woman Found
Ashley Clary, the missing 19-year-old Santa Barbara resident, was found on 8/20 in Palmdale.
War Costs Taxpayers $1.01 Billion
The war in Iraq has cost the 23rd Congressional District $1.01 billion.
Measure A May Change City Election Years
Opponents of ballot Measure A accuse City Hall of playing dirty.
Woman Killed Crossing 101
Early on 8/19, Elizabeth Anne Vallejo, 42, died after being struck by an SUV in the northbound lanes of Highway 101.
