ExxonMobil’s Oil Trucking Plan Hits Environmental Roadblock in Santa Barbara
A new environmental impact report states only “overriding considerations” can move the controversial plan forward.
Author: Nick Welsh
Cresco Proposes State-of-Art Carbon Scrubbers for Giant Pot Greenhouse in Carpinteria
Indoor filtration system could prevent fugitive odors from becoming a neighborhood nuisance.
Santa Barbara DA Drops Bid for Death Penalty in Han Family Murder Case
In exchange, triple homicide defendant Pierre Haobsh agrees to a trial by judge instead of jury.
Santa Barbara’s Porta-Potty Empire Takes Hits but Wins Vote
Air quality questions raised about eastside trash operations.
Six Who Would Be Mayor of Santa Barbara
Final contestants vetted for November’s city elections.
Virgil Cordano Homeless Day Center Reopens
The Santa Barbara sanctuary is once again providing “quiet, peace, and a nice place to rest.”
Would Ewe Rather Be a Lamb or a Lemming?
In war of words and rhetoric raging over COVID, this stuff matters.
New City Ordinance to Regulate Street Vendors Goes Nowhere Slowly
Santa Barbara Ordinance Committee agrees more public outreach needed.
Don’t Bother Knocking If My Viral Load’s A-Rockin’
Fiesta in the time of cholera — and worse.
COVID-Related Eviction Protections Getting Iffier
United Way of Santa Barbara County has been swiftly funneling emergency rental relief dollars, but time and money are running out.
