Otters or Shellfish?
Endangered species’ fans and foes chime in on plan to end government’s failed program.
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Upcoming Meetings to Cover Good Land Issues
A series of upcoming meetings will address various issues in the Good Land.
Funk Zone Wines
The cool culture of winemakers in the hippest neighborhood in Santa Barbara.
Road to Big Caliente Open
Though summer’s over, the U.S. Forest Service was finally able to fix the damage caused by winter rains along the road to Big Caliente Hot Springs — just in time, it appears, for the first round of this season’s rains.
Taking Sides in Otter Showdown
Next Tuesday’s hearing at the Museum of Natural History will pit the endangered species’ proponents against fishermen.
Friendlier Bacara Will Host Open House
There’s a decidedly different tone emanating from the Bacara property ever since the resort’s developer and original owner Alvin Dworman sold to Ohana Real Estate Investors this past July, as the new owners appear to be all about appeasing the locals rather than constantly shutting them out and badgering them with even more development proposals.
Starting a Swamp
On Monday, the hard work to restore the Channel Islands’ biggest coastal wetland started at Prisoner’s Harbor on Santa Cruz Island.
Helping Government Help the Channel Islands
This Friday marks the official launch date of the Channel Islands Sanctuary Foundation.
Bishop Ranch ’Burbs Blocked
After Tuesday’s four-hour hearing, the Goleta City Council denies any notion of developing 240 acres of controversial open space.
Scions of Santa Cruz Island
An interview with author Frederic Caire Chiles, whose new book tracks the rise and fall of a true California dynasty.
