‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ Website Goes to ‘Local Kids’
Group fronted by Ben Romo makes winning auction bid of $285,000.
Recent Stories
New Debris Basin Coming to Montecito Area Flooded During 1/9 Debris Flow
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors also approve $3.4 million in improvements to Cold Spring and Santa Monica debris basins.
Survey Says ‘Meh’: Santa Barbara County Voters Not in Favor of Tax Hike
Survey respondents reject idea of putting a sales tax, library tax, or parcel tax on November’s ballot.
Could ‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ Website Become a ‘Zombie Site’?
New details emerge about the Maltese company bidding on the bankrupt daily’s digital assets.
Real Estate Commission Rules to Change
Little effect expected to Santa Barbara home prices from the settlement by Chicago-based National Association of Realtors.
Jean Blois, Goleta Councilmember and Mayor, Dies at 96
A member of the council and twice mayor of the new city.
‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ Bankruptcy Trustee Asks Judge to Find Wendy McCaw in Contempt of Court
McCaw’s attorneys meanwhile seek to have the lawsuit over her allegedly fraudulent building transfers dismissed.
UCSB Settles with County of Santa Barbara, Goleta on Student Housing
The university has agreed to build more housing and contribute $6 million for improvements to the campus community and surrounding areas.
Big Changes Underway for Hollister Avenue Through Old Town Goleta
“Project Connect” adds two roundabouts, replaces San Jose Creek bridge, and extends Ekwill Street and Fowler Road over next the three years.
Santa Barbara County Approves Expansion of Tajiguas Landfill
Gaviota Coast Conservancy and nearby residents voice opposition over pollution and odor concerns.
