County Social Services Chief Stepping Down
Kathy Gallagher, the longtime director of Santa Barbara County’s Social Services Department, is moving on to Contra Costa County.
Year: 2012
Goleta Finishes First Roundabout
A big deal for the Goodland, Goleta’s first roundabout at Los Carneros Road and Calle Real opened 11/8 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by about three dozen city employees, law enforcement personnel, councilmembers, and area residents.
New 3rd District Planning Commissioner Chosen
Buellton resident Joan Hartmann — who’s worked for the Department of Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Coastal Conservancy — is the new planning commissioner representing the County’s 3rd District.
Valle Verde Breaks Ground on Major Expansion
The Valle Verde retirement community will break ground on a $30 million expansion this Thursday during a private ceremony.
Kill Phil E. Buster
It is time to assassinate the 101st United States senator.
Why Romney Lost
There are two main reasons Romney lost.
Lole Pop-Up Shop
Active-wear brand Lole has popped up in Santa Barbara as a prelude to its permanent retail store set to open in Spring 2013.
Election Unending for Some
County officials are still counting ballots as results of races in Goleta, Carp, and Santa Maria hang in the balance.
Legalizing Sea Otters
The feds are about one month away from ending a controversial, quarter-century-old program.
The Week in Sports
What went down in CIF football, S.B. International Marathon, and UCSB basketball.
