City Still Pushing for Trash-to-Energy Plant at Tajiguas
The project will be undertaken in conjunction with Santa Barbara County and the City of Goleta.
Year: 2009
Carp Appeals Venoco’s Plans for Vote on Oil Proposal
The City Council decision maintains its ability to fire later legal challenges.
City Shifts Responsibility for Granada Garage Elevators
The move follows two instances of trapped passengers and resulting criticism from the Grand Jury.
Capps Defends Healthcare Reform
Congressmember Lois Capps sent off a letter scolding Republican minority leader John Boehner, accusing him of distorting language in the healthcare reform package just approved by the House by stating it would force providers to cover abortions.
Banker Eyes Val Verde
Montecito’s historic Val Verde estate-once a retreat for the nation’s gay cultural elite-could be sold by the end of August to Russian banker Sergey Grishin for $15.2 million.
Cop Busted for Lewd Act
A Santa Barbara police officer has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest for allegedly masturbating in front of two teenage girls at Refugio Beach.
Ponging for Dollars
Elite Pong-Off to raise funds for Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation
Cash for Clunkers Pays Out
The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) has gained substantial attention after it managed to burn through its $1 billion budget in roughly a week.
Tranquillon Re-tapped
Less than a year after the California State Lands Commission denied a proposal by Plains Exploration Company (PXP) to extend an offshore oil lease located at Tranquillon Ridge-a rich oil deposit located beneath the ocean’s floor near Point Conception-a new proposal by Sunrise/ExxonMobil to slant drill from Vandenberg Air Force Base was discussed in an informational session at the State Lands Commission hearing in Long Beach on Tuesday afternoon.
The Girl from Monaco
Fabrice Luchini, Roschdy Zem, and Louise Bourgoin star in this complex, sexually loaded noir thriller.
