Mesa Stabbing Suspects Strike Plea Deals
Michael Hardy sentenced to eight years in prison; Sean Crane will receive seven years.
Indy Staff
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Three Pillars
Shaken Up Shaken Down, Brandon Fastman’s excellent article summarizing the changes to SBCC Continuing Education, requires two clarifications.
Limited Appeals
Your story “Prop 34: High Price of Death” says that one of the arguments to abolish the death penalty in favor of life without parole is that it costs $100,000 a year to keep someone on Death Row, but only $38,000 to keep them in maximum security.
Juvenile Crime Dropping
Referrals to the county’s probation department are way down.
Police Crack Down on Bad Bicyclists
The state’s Office of Traffic Safety recently ranked Santa Barbara No. 3 out of 103 similarly sized cities for bicycle collisions, and during the past year the SBPD said it has seen an increase in bike crashes.
County Social Services Getting 39 New Staff Positions
Santa Barbara County’s Department of Social Services will be getting 39 new staff positions to help meet state and federal mandates.
‘Action Tank’ Faults Capps for Medicare Cuts
Outside forces continue to make noise in the race between incumbent Rep. Lois Capps and former lt. gov. Abel Maldonado for the 24th Congressional District seat.
Free Energy Services Offered to Low-Income Residents
Qualifying low-income residents can now apply to receive a onetime utility assistance payment for their gas or electric bill, free safety testing on home gas appliances, and home weatherization services, the Community Action Commission announced this week.
DCM Back in Business
Franco Rizzo has re-opened the company on Calle Laureles that burned down last Easter.
Last Call for Downtown Sound’s Online Voting Round
This week in live music, the Mad Caddies make a big return to Velvet Jones.
