Mystery Shrouds Carpinteria Unified Conflict
The superintendent abruptly left her post the day before school started.
Author: Keith Hamm
School District Going Digital
Superintendent Matsuoka unveils plan to transition away from traditional textbooks.
Williams 9-1-1 Fix Bill Signed Into Law
Fire Chief Pat McElroy helped spearhead effort to improve antiquated system.
Members Only Barber Shop Gives Last Haircut
Longtime proprietor Henry Franco blames the closure on a recent rent increase.
Old Oil Well Cleanup Bill Headed to Gov’s Desk
Would plug leaky abandoned wells like those in Summerland and Ellwood.
Rey Fire Wrap-Up
Officials are struggling to protect the critical Santa Ynez watershed.
Rey Fire Closes East Camino Cielo Road
Now blocked at Painted Cave and Gibraltar roads.
Rey Fire: Sunday-Morning Update
The acreage count is now nearly 19,000 acres. It is 10 percent contained.
Rey Fire: Saturday Morning Update
Fire is now nearing 11,000 acres; only 10 percent contained.
Uncontested Santa Barbara School Board Race
Three new boardmembers will be sworn in at the end of the year.
