Conflict of Interest?
Political intrigue behind a Goleta Urban Forest Management Plan.
Year: 2011
Strickland’s Bill in Response to City of Bell Fails
A state Senate bill authored by Senator Tony Strickland, which would have forced public employees to give up their public pension benefits if they were convicted of a felony as a result of conduct arising out of their professional duties, failed in committee this week.
Department of Defense Funds UCSB Research
UCSB will receive more than $14 million during the next five years from the U.S. Department of Defense as part of a $191 million research initiative program.
Direct Relief Responds to Tornado Victims
While nationwide attention quickly turned elsewhere, Goleta-based Direct Relief International (DRI) has made available its $36 million in medicines and medical supplies to clinics in areas hit by tornadoes.
County Curious About Venoco’s Oil-Extraction Techniques
The company is fracking on two north county leases.
Pegi Young Makes Santa Barbara Debut
This week’s concert highlights include a grab bag of twang, hip-hop, and Afro-beat.
CycleMAYnia Month Kicks Off
CycleMAYnia, a monthlong series of workshops and events put together by the S.B. Bicycle Coalition, Bici Centro, and SBCAG Traffic Solutions, began its 17th year this past Sunday with a bike race and swap meet at Santa Barbara High School.
The Whales Have Arrived
The annual rush of migrating whales in the Santa Barbara Channel is officially underway.
Women’s Fund Gives Over 500K to Nonprofits
The Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara doled out $565,000 in grants to six area nonprofits during its annual luncheon on 5/2.
Former SBCC President Appointed to Board of Governors
Former Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) president Peter MacDougall was appointed this week to the California Community Colleges Board of Governors.
