‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ Files for Bankruptcy
More than 150 years of history ended on Friday when the ‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ declared bankruptcy in a Chapter 7 filing by Ampersand Publishing, LLC.
Recent Stories
Montecito’s Angelo Mozilo, Home Mortgage King, Dies
The Countrywide Financial co-founder’s name was widely connected with the subprime crisis of 2008.
Downtown Santa Barbara Trolley Is Back
Chamber of Commerce and business groups pitch in to revive the ride for the summer months.
New Apartments Proposed in Goleta
RRM Design Group files an application for a mixed-use project of 14 apartments, two of which are to be for low-income residents.
New Campaign Contribution Rules to Have Resounding Effect on Santa Barbara Politics
County supervisors support increased transparency but are flummoxed by details of the new requirements.
Staff of Santa Barbara County Supervisors to Be Required to Disclose Financial Ties
Staff will be required to report investment interests, business positions, sources of income, and gifts, loans, and travel payments to avoid potential conflicts of interest.
Death at Red Rock Swimming Hole in Santa Barbara County
A young man died on Wednesday in the popular back country hiking area.
Diablo Canyon: Living in the “Kiss Your Ass Goodbye” Zone
Diablo Canyon safety committee hears public fears about the aging nuclear plant and a highly researched opinion that one reactor has reached embrittlement.
Ventura County Man Wins $1.3 Million at Chumash Casino
The two-time jackpot winner plans to spend the money on his grandkids.
Lompoc Readers Blast Past the Summer Challenge
The library offers prizes, lunch, and more for the summer.
