County Scrutinizes Oil Seep Cans
A total of 93 emergency seep cans were installed last year at Pacific Coast Energy Company’s (PCEC) 96-well oil site and emergency permits for seven cans were discussed by the supervisors on 2/11.
Month: February 2014
Santa Barbara Names New City Attorney
The phrase most used by city councilmembers to describe Ariel Calonne is “crazy smart,” followed closely by “quirky.”
Man to be Sentenced for Punching Elderly Victim
A 48-year-old Santa Barbara man who punched a 71-year-old man during an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting will be sentenced to up to nine years in state prison on Friday.
Grand Jury Report Addresses Late Night Jail Releases
The Sheriff’s Office should do a better job of informing inmates of their transportation options when they’re released from jail after hours, stated a Grand Jury report released last week.
Southbound 101 Los Carneros Ramps Closing for a Year
The southbound 101 on- and off-ramps at Los Carneros Road will close 2/17 through February 2015, as part of the City of Goleta’s project to replace the bridge that runs over the railroad tracks there; the material is outdated and requires a safety upgrade.
11 Foster Care Workers Wanted
The county’s Department of Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services (ADMHS) is seeking 11 new full-time licensed clinicians or interns to work with foster kids.
Gray Wolf Endangered Species Listing Debated
UCSB’s National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis reexamines the issue.
Supes Approve Carp Affordable Housing Loan
The Board of Supervisors approved a $1.2 million loan for an affordable rental housing project in Carpinteria.
School Superintendent Updates Trustees on Strategic Plan
Superintendent David Cash updated School Board trustees on his Strategic Plan at this week’s school board meeting.
Open Alternative School Granted Exception to Transfer Policy
In a 3-2 vote, school boardmembers granted Open Alternative School (OAS) an exception to its interdistrict transfer policy for the 2014-2015 school year.
