Going Coastal

The Good Land’s Wild Ride at the CCC

Charged with protecting the integrity and beauty of the vast and varied California coastline, the California Coastal Commission (CCC) is often asked to weigh in on issues related to the development and enjoyment of Santa Barbara County’s beaches. During last week’s monthly meeting of the nine-member panel in Huntington Beach, the board-which included alternate commissioner and local resident Dan Secord-defeated one and supported two controversial plans for the sandy shores of Goleta and Isla Vista.

Cloudy Future

The Contentious Reality of Measure P

Flying in the face of federal drug laws, nearly 17,000 Santa Barbara City residents hit the polls last week and voted to make marijuana-related offenses the “lowest priority” of the Santa Barbara Police Department.

Mule Kick

Close Calls and Dem Victories Tag Election

Mirroring a nationwide trend, Santa Barbara County voters turned out in force this past Tuesday and largely voted in favor of Democratic candidates. Faced with a laundry list of local and state propositions, a gubernatorial race, the 2nd District supervisorial contest, Goleta and Carpinteria City Council races, and two seats up for grabs on the Santa Barbara School Board, nearly 122,000 county residents cast ballots (roughly 65 percent of registered voters), including more than 22,000 in the City of Santa Barbara.

Is El Ni±o Coming?

Most people have heard of El Ni±o. And if you enjoy surfing, wild rain storms, or just a good weather buzz, then the mere mention of “the little boy” cannot help but cheer you up.