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Let’s See the Video Then

In response to the news release of the non-responsive statement of SPBD Chief Cam Sanchez regarding Tony Denunzio, the citizen accused and brutally beaten:

The Day Before Fukushima

You will be glad to know that any worries you might have about Diablo are unfounded and silly, and you really should just relax.

Goleta Gets Grant for New Park

The City of Goleta received good news in the form of a $10,000 grant from the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership.

Murder Suspect Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter

Steven Santana, one of the four alleged gang-member defendants accused in the deadly beating of George Ied in October 2010, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter with a gang enhancement and being an active participant in a criminal street gang.

Gang Injunction Marshals On

The city’s quest for a gang injunction is likely headed toward a March trial date, a Santa Barbara judge and attorneys decided Monday.

County Employee Accused of Credit Card Misuse

A report from the County Auditor-Controller’s Office alleges several credit card purchases by Mosquito and Vector Management District General Manager Brian Passaro were of alcohol, children’s items, hotel movies and other unallowable items at purchases like Arigato Sushi, the Brewhouse, and Derf’s Café.

Alex Luhrman

While social-media–fueled protests were kneecapping autocratic regimes across the Middle East and North Africa this past spring, Alex Luhrman was right here in Santa Barbara keeping the lines of communication open.

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