Fight over Naples Housing Project Returns to Santa Barbara County Planning Commission on Wednesday
The commission will hear the appeals of environmental groups against the proposed seaside estate on an undeveloped stretch of the Gaviota Coast.
Author: Callie Fausey
New Oil Drilling and Fracking Threatens Schools and Other Sensitive Areas in Santa Barbara County
The Trump administration is pushing forward a decades-old proposal to open up 850,000 acres of Central California to new oil leasing and development; but idle wells still dot the landscape.
California Attorney General Sues Trump Administration to Block Restart of Sable Oil Pipelines in Santa Barbara County
Rob Bonta says the federal government illegally ripped jurisdiction for the Las Flores oil pipelines from the State Fire Marshal after the Houston oil company “went crying to Trump.”
Santa Barbara County In-Home Caregivers Secure Wage Increases
The raises approved by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors for In-Home Supportive Services workers were lower than what the union asked for, but caregivers said they will “keep pushing” for higher wages and benefits.
Former UCSB Student Body President Sues School over Alleged Anti-Semitic Harassment
Tessa Veksler, former Associated Student body president, claims she was threatened and abused on campus as a result of her Jewish identity.
Retired Santa Barbara County Fire Marshal Speaks Out Against Painted Cave Housing Development
Former Fire Marshal Rob Hazard cites fire risks and inadequate infrastructure in appeal to the County Planning Commission.
Isla Vista Resident Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
The 19-year-old suspect was booked on January 8 in connection to distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material.
Only Two Butterflies Recorded at Goleta’s Ellwood Mesa
Extremely low count likely due to recent storms and other factors.
Santa Barbara Health Department Rejects Federal Vaccine Removals
State and County Health departments will continue to follow “evidence-based recommendations” despite changes to national immunization schedule.
National Weather Service Issues Warnings for High Winds in Santa Barbara County
Damaging winds and gusts of up to 60 mph on Thursday threaten to blow down trees and power lines on heels of the past weeks’ storms.
