Punch, Counter-Punch
City College Trustee recall efforts underway as rumors swirl over President Andreea Serban firing.
Author: Ethan Stewart
New Marine Protected Areas Get Big Funding
Set to go into effect on 10/1, the new system of Southern California Marine Protected Areas got a major shot in the arm this week as the Ocean Protection Council announced $4 million worth of earmarked funding to help monitor the impacts of the controversial fishing regulations.
SBCC Announces Scholarships for Continuing Ed
A direct result of the fallout from budget cuts and previously free class offerings being converted to fee-based, Santa Barbara City College announced a scholarship program this fall semester for select Continuing Education offerings.
Update on Hortipharm Arrestees
Joshua Braun, his wife, Dayli, and George Wardlaw pleaded not guilty last week to a variety of Grand Jury indictment charges ranging from cannabis possession and cultivation to money laundering.
Staff Work to Save Beloved Band Director’s Job
More than 100 pink-slipped teachers will have to wait another week to find out their fate as district officials work to find a legal way to keep beloved Santa Barbara High School Band Director Charlie Ortega in his current position.
Climate Change Threatens Fine Wine Production
Climate change, it appears, is not agreeable with Californian-grown fine wines
School District Cleared in Wrongful Termination Suit
The Santa Barbara Unified School District was cleared last week of any wrongdoing in the 2009 firing of former Adams Elementary School principal Marjorie Variano.
Hibbits Ranch Goes Ag for Good
Hibbits Ranch in east Lompoc made it official this week—it is going to be in agriculture forever.
New Marine Protected Areas Set to Take Effect
Fishing restricted zones enforced starting in October, says Fish and Game.
Broken Dreams, Budding Promises
Naples development dreams evaporating; global preservation group awed by stretch of Gaviota Coast.
