Santa Barbara Grand Jury Looks to De-hyphenate Sheriff-Coroner
Report argues that the separation would eliminate the potential for conflicts of interest.
Nick Welsh
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Why Dr. Henning Ansorg Doesn’t Blink
Santa Barbara’s public health officer calls ’em as he sees ’em.
City of Santa Barbara Greatly Reduced Sewage Spills
Channelkeeper lawsuit led to pipe repairs and great results, but what now?
Santa Barbara Council Votes to Extend Eviction Protections, Maybe
Council votes to extend eviction protections if Governor extends emergency measures.
Saving State Street by Closing It Off to Traffic?
City Hall contemplates speedy measures in response to economic Armageddon.
‘Santa Barbara County Got Hosed’ by Newsom’s Reopening Criteria, Says City Manager
There’s little hope of relaxing restriction further while Lompoc prison stats are included in Santa Barbara County’s case count.
Mrs. Wendy P. McCaw and Santa Barbara Supervisor Peter Adam Dismiss COVID-19
Mrs. Wendy P. McCaw and Supervisor Peter Adam say stop panicking over a little virus.
Mickey Flacks, 1940-2020
Mickey Flacks: Champion of fair housing, social justice, and environmental protections
Grand Jury Approves of Santa Barbara County Detention Facilities
Members are “generally satisfied” with incarceration conditions, but concerns linger over new North County jail.
Plug Finally Pulled on La Casa de la Raza
What’s next for Santa Barbara’s embattled cultural center remains unclear.
