Shrub Wars
City considers new rules of engagement.
Month: February 2014
The Nerve to Conserve
Even before Montecito Water’s call to conserve, our household of two adults, two big dogs, and 10 acres averaged about 100 gallons per day.
Crooks and Liars
An FBI sting operation sheds harsh light on the business of politics in Sacramento.
UCSB Sexual Assault Victim’s Items Found
Members of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue Team, UC Santa Barbara Police detectives and Sheriff’s Department deputies, late this morning found what is believed to be a personal item belonging to the 19-year-old UCSB student who was the victim of a sexual assault on Sunday morning.
Legal Petition Urges EPA to Ban Dumping of Offshore Fracking Chemicals Into California’s Ocean
The Center for Biological Diversity today filed a legal petition urging the Environmental Protection Agency to stop oil and gas companies from dumping toxic chemicals from fracking directly into ocean waters off California.
SB Beautiful Elects 2014 President
Kate Kurlas has been elected 2014 President of Santa Barbara Beautiful.
New Season of Broadway Shows at the Granada
National touring productions of Chicago, Camelot, and Guys and Dolls will be coming to the Granada next year, and subscriptions are available now.
Goleta Likely to Lose a Councilmember
Ed Easton is in escrow on house outside city limits.
Fatal Accident on Highway 154
Two vehicles involved; lanes in both directions currently closed.
State Allows County to Keep Three Isla Vista Properties
Community activists celebrate the victory.
