County Continues to Eye Bixby Ranch
Santa Barbara County officials continued to investigate allegations this week of potentially illegal soil tilling and clear cutting at the historic Bixby/Cojo Ranch.
Ethan Stewart
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Greka and County Reach Historic Settlement
Embattled energy company agrees to pay $2 million in fines.
Public Comment Over for Las Varas Ranch Project
The public comment period on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Gaviota Coast’s Las Varas Ranch project officially closed this week.
Chaparral Shenanigans
The wholesale clearing of chaparral — a unique native calling card of the local Mediterranean landscape that plays an infinitely important role in the ecosystem and health of our creeks — has been on the rise, according to county staff.
200 School District Employees Given Notice
In the throes of historic budget woes and up against the annual state deadline for such things, the Santa Barbara School District officially sent notice this week to more than 200 certificated employees (i.e., teachers) that they, at least for the time being, will not have a job with the district next year.
Tsunami Update: So Far, So Good
Santa Barbara sees minimal impact and zero damage.
Serban Looking to Leave SBCC?
School president interviews for same job at Los Angeles community college.
From Washington with Love
Capps and fellow California congressmembers decry current federal budget proposal.
County vs. Coastal Commission Debate Goes to School
UCSB forum helps shed light on epic land use wresting match.
The Bixby Mystery
Eyebrows raised about ranch’s recent moves.
