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Goleta 9-3

On 9/1, the Goleta City Council unanimously approved a resolution rescinding last November’s 4-1 approval of a 140-room Marriott Residence Inn that was to be built at 6300 Hollister Avenue.

Et Tu, Milpas?

I would hope that the planning and architectural “lessons to be learned” from Chapala Street that Brian Cearnal referred to have stuck, but looking at the story poles at De la Guerra and Milpas, I doubt it.

Media 9-3

Hap Freund-executive director of Channel 21, Santa Barbara’s public access TV station-announced that he was stepping down at the end of the year.

Health 9-3

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center for its efforts to improve care for stroke patients by the Joint Commission, a leading healthcare accreditation agency that has given the same designation to facilities at Stanford, UCLA, and UCSF.

Please Explain

How often have you read a news article about an unusual, unexplained event that could likely have a significant impact on your home or life, and been left with an explanation essentially saying, “It just happened?”

Chris Meagher

Blessed with a sunny disposition and an unfailing work ethic, Independent news reporter Chris Meagher makes the challenging job of researching and writing a top-notch cover story look easy.

Law and Disorder 9-3

The wrongful death suit against the estate of Santa Barbara businessman Michael Klein-who was killed with his daughter Talia and a pilot when their plane crashed into the side of a Panamanian volcano in December 2007-is currently in the middle of a 10-day trial before Judge Thomas Anderle.

The False Prophet of Adoption

Using babies as bait, Montecito’s Orson Mozes led 17 families on global goose chases, stuffing his pockets and shattering hearts along the way.

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