Ty Warner: Billionaire Tax Cheat
He saved $885K, but it cost him $53M.
Barney Brantingham
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara Group Appeals Clark Estate Settlement
Objects to being cut out of negotiations; issue could end up in federal court.
Clark Estate May Be Saved
Under a settlement tentatively approved in New York on Friday, Santa Barbara’s Clark Estate, known as Bellosguardo, would become an arts foundation — unless the IRS throws in a monkey wrench.
Hell or High Water
U.S. Geological Survey researchers say a 9.1-level earthquake in Alaska would send punishing waves down the California coast.
Casa Serena, the Magic House
In this unobtrusive Bath Street house, women from all walks of life learn the skills for a new life, without alcohol or drugs.
Book Review: Empty Mansions
A new book by investigative reporter Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell Jr. shed light on the reclusive life of Huguette Clark.
Ride on the Wild Side or Mild Side?
Santa Barbarans fumed while facing up to an eight-minute delay just trying to get onto the 101 or across it.
Merci! What a Woman!
Barney recalls Mercedes Eichholz, “Feisty Lady,” who died last Thursday.
Nude on Mountain Drive
John Frankenheimer’s cult film Seconds, full of Montecito boho pranksters, has been restored.
Clark Mansion May Be Sold
Negotiations begin over fate of Santa Barbara hilltop property.
