Subcommittee Talks Data, Minus Francisco
Subcommittee Chair Dale Francisco mysteriously absent from meeting.
Year: 2011
Police Responding to State Street Bank Robbery
Suspect reportedly involved in fight right after heist.
Francisco Argues Against Brown Act
After lengthy and passionate debate, the Santa Barbara City Council voted narrowly to support changes to the state’s open government law — the Brown Act — making it permissible for a majority of councilmembers to meet and discuss legislative matters privately without notifying the public in advance.
Upcoming Events Don’t Sweat Equine Herpes
The alarm over an equine herpes outbreak that began last month in Utah and crept to nine other Western states—and recently canceled horse shows in Northern California—is now nothing more than a mild concern for Santa Barbara ranchers and event organizers.
Agencies Petition to Reduce Max Speed for Big Boats
S.B.-based Environmental Defense Center was one of four agencies to file an official petition with the federal government this week requesting a maximum speed limit of 10 knots for vessels over 65 feet in length when traveling through National Marine Sanctuary waters off the California coast.
Teachers Union and School District Reach Deal
After months of negotiations, it appears the Santa Barbara School District has reached an agreement with the Santa Barbara Teachers Association (SBTA) in regard to the ongoing state budget troubles.
Diablo Canyon Relicensing Possibly Delayed for Years
PG&E’s efforts to re-license the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in Avila Beach for an additional 20 years was dealt what could be a two- to four-year delay by the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, a quasi-judicial board operated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to adjudicate appeals by members of the public.
Tracking the Fracking
Officials and public take hard look at controversial drilling method.
oso Returns to the Fold
Gypsy rock makes a triumphant comeback, while The Mutineers help bring PDX to S.B.
Ojai Legends and Legacies
Jazz composer and bandleader Marie Schneider brings her hand and her band to the 65th Ojai Festival’s programming mix.
