Barney Brantingham, Former ‘Santa Barbara News-Press’ and ‘Independent’ Writer, Has Died
Reporter and writer covered Santa Barbara for more than a half century.
Recent Stories
Tamur the Amur Leopard Arrives at Santa Barbara Zoo
The zoo’s new leopard is being housed in the former enclosure of mother-daughter pair Ajax and Marta, who recently relocated to zoos in the Midwest.
Vacation Rental Study in Goleta Tells More About the Neighbors
City’s seasonal housing of 0.7 percent contrasts strongly with nearby cities and county.
Goleta City Council Gets Report on Buena Tierra’s ‘Challenging but Extremely Rewarding’ First Year
The county Housing Authority addresses concerns over evictions and security at its housing project as it prepares to break ground on two new housing developments for very low-income residents in Goleta.
Is Santa Barbara County Ready for the Next Epidemic?
The county’s Public Health director and officer respond to a Grand Jury report on department’s level of preparedness.
Santa Barbara County to Test ReadySBC Alert System on Thursday
With the county entering the hot days of summer and wildfire, the ability to reach people quickly becomes more critical.
Battistone Foundation Lists Palm Tree Apartments for Sale on Open Market
The foundation’s agents have broadened the field after a year of looking for a buyer that would continue to rent to the property’s senior tenants.
Small Grants to Bring Big Changes to Old Town Goleta
City’s Pride of Place grants help fund new signs, murals, promotions, and events organized by Old Town businesses.
New Wrinkle in Old Town Goleta as Traffic Shifts on Hollister Avenue at Highway 217
The work to replace the bridge over San Jose Creek switches from the north to the south side.
Santa Barbara Judge Scolds Lawyers in ‘News-Press’ Bankruptcy for Failure to Appear in Court
The trial schedule has been set for the case to claw back ‘News-Press’ buildings from former publisher Wendy McCaw.
