City of Carpinteria Will Take Over Rincon Bluffs Preserve
Escrow is closing on “priceless” land trust property.
Author: Melinda Burns
Reining in Cannabis Tax Scofflaws
County will use state’s “track-and-trace” inventory for 60 days.
Cannabis Gets a Big Win in Wine Country
County Board of Supervisors upholds a permit for the Busy Bee Organics outdoor “grow” near Buellton
Cuyama Valley Carrot Growers Get the Stick
Under a new state law, farmers face massive pumping reductions to help restore the depleted groundwater basin.
Signs of Life on Montecito’s Deadliest Block
Rebuilding is slow, but survivors say it “mends the heart.”
Elaine Arnett: 1940 – 2019
During 33 years as a social worker for Santa Barbara County, Elaine Arnett defended the rights of abandoned and abused children. Simultaneously, Elaine sought relief and found joy in the make-believe world of theater arts.
Making Montecito Safer: Part Two
Vowing to “keep it in the creeks,” a new group explores ways to permanently reduce the damage from recurrent debris flows.
Making Montecito Safer: Part One
A large debris basin will be constructed on San Ysidro Creek within two years, county officials say.
Montecito’s ‘Lousy’ Ground Water Basin
Shallow water table, proliferation of private wells will limit injection of a recycled water supply, geologists say.
Montecito Thirsting for New Water Source
Water board weighs rate hikes to buy a $4 million annual supply from Santa Barbara.