Distraught Mother of Autistic Inmate Speaks Out
Advocates and community members gather against incarceration of mentally ill.
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Take Five
Having lived in Santa Barbara for over ten years, I have learned that there are a couple local institutions that one just doesn’t criticize.
Attorney General Announces Settlement With Mortgage Lenders
It will net Californians $18 billion in mortgage relief including $12 billion in principal reductions.
Plaque Honoring Chuck Wagner to be Presented
A plaque to honor the service of Chuck Wagner, former Santa Barbara County Administrative Officer, will be presented and dedicated on Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Avenue in a special event for friends and family.
City Clears Out Homeless Campsites
Three illegal encampments were dismantled and cleaned up over the weekend.
Take Me… I’m Yours!
February 11, 2012 through February 18, 2012, Santa Barbara County Animal Services is hoping to make it a little easier for you to find your perfect pet by discounting adoption fees.
Two-Lane Backdrop
The raging street safety debate seems to have drawn its bead on the “bulbout.”
Bye Bye, Redevelopment Agency
I worked as a budget analyst for the Santa Barbara County Administrator. I was delighted that one of the first things Jerry Brown did as governor was to propose that the state abolish redevelopment agencies.
County Waits to Weigh In On Naples
The county is sitting back see what happens in the fraternal battle between developer Matt Osgood and First National Bank over who owns the right to develop Naples.
State Squeezes Adult Ed
SBCC is holding community meetings on the future of its Continuing Education program.
