Montecito’s Randall Road Debris Basin Completed
The basin was built in the wake of 1/9 Debris Flow to contain floodwaters from San Ysidro Creek.
Author: Jean Yamamura
‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ Stops Carrier Delivery
The daily switches to same-day mail service, citing carrier costs.
Goleta Will Vote on Sales Tax and Flavored Tobacco Ban
Measure B and Measure C go to the voters on November 8.
Last Chance to Register for Next Election
Santa Barbara County offices will be open Saturday to help new voters meet the Monday registration deadline.
Feds Set Date for Offshore-Wind-Energy Lease Sales
Three of the five areas to hold floating wind turbines are in San Luis Obispo County.
Criminal Charge Reinstated Against Captain of ‘Conception’ Dive Boat
A federal grand jury indicts Santa Barbara’s Jerry Boylan on one count of misconduct or neglect by a ship’s officer.
Superior Court Employees in Santa Barbara March for a Living Wage
Administrator says increase to the courts by the state much less than current inflation rate.
Arroyo Quemada Neighbors Complain the Dump Smells Foul
Santa Barbara County and its contractors at Tajiguas Landfill are working to tame the anaerobic digester odors.
Dogs, Cats, Guinea Pigs All Need a Home
Santa Barbara animal shelters waive some fees to encourage adoption of pets ahead of rooftop construction stresses.
Dems Bring the Case for Prop. 30 to Santa Barbara
If Prop. 30 passes on November 8, it would put about $3 billion annually toward electric vehicle purchases and charging stations, and another billion dollars for firefighting.
