Police Crack Down on Bad Bicyclists
The state’s Office of Traffic Safety recently ranked Santa Barbara No. 3 out of 103 similarly sized cities for bicycle collisions, and during the past year the SBPD said it has seen an increase in bike crashes.
Year: 2012
County Social Services Getting 39 New Staff Positions
Santa Barbara County’s Department of Social Services will be getting 39 new staff positions to help meet state and federal mandates.
‘Action Tank’ Faults Capps for Medicare Cuts
Outside forces continue to make noise in the race between incumbent Rep. Lois Capps and former lt. gov. Abel Maldonado for the 24th Congressional District seat.
Free Energy Services Offered to Low-Income Residents
Qualifying low-income residents can now apply to receive a onetime utility assistance payment for their gas or electric bill, free safety testing on home gas appliances, and home weatherization services, the Community Action Commission announced this week.
Fall Arts Preview 2012: Visual Art
Retro meets reclusive this fall in the museums and galleries.
DCM Back in Business
Franco Rizzo has re-opened the company on Calle Laureles that burned down last Easter.
Last Call for Downtown Sound’s Online Voting Round
This week in live music, the Mad Caddies make a big return to Velvet Jones.
Attorney General Probes Cottage
Hospital investigated for consequences of consolidated health services.
Booked for the Bizarre
Are “the undecideds” the kind of people we really want deciding the fate of the quasi-free world?
Saying Goodbye to a Legend
Hundreds gather to celebrate life of Tom Sims.
