Tracy Kidder Riffs on Doctor Whose Patients Are Rough Sleepers
The story of Jim O’Connell, who built Boston’s flagship medical program for the homeless.
Author: Nick Welsh
Major Toxic Contamination Problem at Santa Maria Airport?
The County of Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and airport lawyer up ahead of a potential legal showdown with state water regulators.
Starr-King Rummage Sale Goes Uptown to La Cumbre Plaza
A community tradition since the 50s, popular rummage sale fundraiser for preschool is back with new location.
Poodle Two-Fer: Santa Barbara Oil Company Fined $65 Million, and Enviros Oppose Refugio Pipeline Safety Valves
Greka hit with fine for reckless discharge; Big Oil pushes to restart Refugio pipeline.
Santa Barbara’s New State Street Hotel Opens
The Drift replaces old Scientology building.
Santa Barbara Supes Approve 94 Transitional Cabins
The cabins were built for people now living on the streets of Santa Maria.
Santa Barbara’s New DA Gets $500,000 for Racial Disparity Analytics
Savrnoch brought a collaborative approach to the county supervisors, but some disagreed over the consultant.
Santa Barbara Supervisor Laura Capps Raises Indelicate Question About Pay-to-Play Politics
A new California law bars elected officials from voting on items in which a donor gave $250 or more.
Poodle | Santa Barbara Biz Tycoon Takes Elon Musk to the Mat
Yet another recall was ordered for Tesla’s self-driving technology.
Poodle | Wife Beaters’ Bill of Rights
The decapitation of both St. Valentines.