New Vision for The Village at Los Carneros
After buying partially approved project, Bob Comstock redesigns and reduces units.
Recent Stories
New Head for Fairview Gardens
On March 22, Goleta’s Fairview Gardens named Mark Tollefson as its new executive director.
Botanic Garden Propaganda Wars
As a May 4 hearing nears, the Botanic Garden blitzes neighbors while opponents fire back.
Bear Hunting Expansion Postponed
An unpopular proposal to expand bear hunting throughout California was indefinitely and unanimously postponed last week by the state’s Fish & Game Commission.
Museum of Natural History Expands Into 21st Century
Director Karl Hutterer lays out institution’s hopes for significant upgrades and growth.
Hendry’s Homicide Suspect Released from Custody
Rudy Gallegos no longer in county jail; murder charges will not be filed against him.
Channel Islands Wetland to Be Restored
What was once the largest wetland on the Channel Islands will soon be wet again, as the final environmental report on plans to restore 60 acres near Prisoner’s Harbor on Santa Cruz Island were released last week.
Parents Unite to Fight Unfair Sentencing
Parents of teenagers who have been charged in violent crimes are scheduled to hold a press conference in front of the County Courthouse at noon on Thursday, April 22, to call attention to what they fear is a growing trend of unfairly harsh sentencing for young offenders.
Supes Okay Study for Goleta City Detach from Sanitary District
The County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to wait for further studies before deciding whether to oppose or support the City of Goleta’s attempt to “detach” from the Goleta West Sanitary District, which has served the region for 55 years.
Supervisors Stall on Goleta Sewage Changes
Faced with Isla Vista tenants and landlords worried about rising rates, conflicting studies on what those rates will be, and confusion over an apparent “shell game” about who controls the money, the County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to wait for further studies before deciding whether to oppose or support the City of Goleta’s attempt to “detach” from the Goleta West Sanitary district, which has served the region for 55 years.
