Alcohol Agency Jumping Gun?
Two Santa Barbara men say a California Alcoholic Beverage Control licensing agent jumped the gun and decided that a proposed mega-liquor store was a good idea, even though the period for protests hadn’t even ended.
Barney Brantingham
Recent Stories
Feasting at the Film Fest
Barney shares his highlights of SBIFF 2010: Jeff Bridges, Colin Firth, producers panel, and more.
The Short, Happy Life of Flying A
For years, there have been those who claimed that with better luck, Santa Barbara could have become the world’s moviemaking capital instead of Hollywood.
Crowning James Cameron
Director of Avatar, Titanic awarded by Governator at SBIFF.
Roberts Wins Round
After three-and-a-half years of hell, a $900,000 victory over Wendy McCaw. Cappello comments added.
James Cameron and the Sub
The last time I saw James Cameron we were in the same submarine, one that months later accidentally sank a Japanese fishing boat and killed nine people.
Costly Romance of the Rails
High-speed rail in California: Boon or boondoggle?
SB Bank & Trust Downsizing
Besides cuts to employees and retirees, it will move headquarters back to original site.
Governor Honoring Cameron at Film Fest
Schwarzenegger starred in Avatar director’s The Terminator.
What’s So Supreme About It?
Churchill’s remark might have been influenced by the fact that British voters had ousted the wartime prime minister from office.
