International Student Host Company Buys Brooks Institute
The photography school is making a complete move to Ventura by September 1.
Year: 2015
Private-Public School Partnership Launching This Fall
In a private-public partnership this fall, instructors from Crane Country Day School will train for a year at Dos Pueblos High School’s famed Engineering Academy (DPEA) before returning to their K-8 Montecito campus for the 2016 launch of its own state-of-the-art engineering program.
Sharon Byrne Announces Run for City Council
Sharon Byrne, long the public face of the Milpas Community Association but a downtown resident, announced she’s running for the Santa Barbara City Council this November to represent District 3, which includes most of what’s regarded as the Westside.
Half-Cent Sales Tax Ain’t Happening Now
The half-cent sales tax that Santa Barbara City Hall insiders were sure would be on this November’s ballot won’t be happening, because there weren’t the five council votes needed to put the measure to voters.
Investigators Say Lamp Wire Started Fatal House Fire
A “compromised” lamp power cord is likely to blame for the house fire that killed 88-year-old Montecito resident Lorraine Schmerzler in April, authorities said.
Gun Buyback Gets 207 Firearms
The Santa Barbara Police Department and the Coalition Against Gun Violence hosted an anonymous gun buyback on 6/13 at which 207 firearms were turned in for Vons gift cards.
County Crime Down 9 Percent
Sheriff Bill Brown released data last week showing crime was down by 9 percent overall from 2013 to 2014.
Grill It Your Way at The Palms
Cook your own beef and more at Carpinteria’s legendary steakhouse.
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company’s Fresh Fish and Fine Views
Tom White’s over-the-ocean restaurant offers seasonal and year-round favorites.
King Zero’s Reggae-Rock-Rap Fusion
See the area band channel raw emotion June 18 at SOhO.
