Bishop Ranch No More?

The land use tug-of-war that has come to characterize politics in the Goleta Valley took an unexpected turn last week as the Larwin Company, hopeful Bishop Ranch developers, put the brakes on plans to build out the historic parcel.

Changing the City Map

The final gathering for PlanSB saw less fighting than one might expect, though its undercurrents of tension will surely rise to the surface when push comes to shove and the City Planning Commission and City Council start hammering out the actual changes to Santa Barbara’s general plan.

Tough Times for Banks

As volatile times hit financial institutions both locally and nationally, banks are trying to assure customers they shouldn’t be afraid, despite the loss of millions of dollars in shares.

The Tragic End of Gregory Ghan

In the early hours of May 31, two students walking by the Isla Vista Medical Clinic spotted a homeless man lying near its entrance.

UCSB Meeting Looks Into Ditching SAT II

Athree-day meeting of the University of California Board of Regents held last week at UCSB ended with talks that could have substantial impacts on the undergraduate entrance requirements for the statewide system’s nine undergraduate campuses.

Sing a Song

No matter what day of the week or how dive-y a place you’re looking to sing the blues away, there is an open mike waiting for you to express yourself through the power of song in this sing-along loving town.

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