Employee Loan Review: All Over but the Shouting
City Hall’s controversial employee loan program emerged relatively unscathed from its first review by the council’s Finance Committee after the story broke three weeks ago.
Year: 2011
volume 25, number 274, April 14-21, 2011
Can Santa Barbara Survive the Renewable-Energy Revolution?
Brandon Fastman
Recently hired staff writer Brandon Fastman wrote this week’s cover story on the nebulous yet noteworthy subject of what it takes to get sustainable-energy projects approved and constructed in Santa Barbara.
Taxing Times
With Capitol still flummoxed over budget, a look at how much Californians send to Sacto.
Cellulite Be Gone
The noninvasive treatment Endermologie helps smooth the appearance of dimpled skin.
Officials Demand Diablo Canyon Relicensing Be Suspended
Capps and Blakeslee want underwater seismic studies.
Jazz Singer Kurt Elling Goes Pop Without Losing His Cool
Kurt Elling brings his outstanding vocals and killer jazz band to the Lobero on Tuesday, April 19.
We’re a Haven for Crooks
Why in the world do so many con men, telemarketer crooks, and Ponzi schemers decide to operate here?
Unringing a Bell
Richard Goldstone, author of the U.N. report on Israel’s invasion of Gaza two years ago, recently repudiated the report’s central conclusion that Israel deliberately targeted civilians for attack in Operation Cast Lead.
It Ain’t Easy Being Green
Can Santa Barbara survive the renewable energy revolution?
