Carbajal on Trump Tweet: ‘Absolutely, Unequivocally, and 100 Percent Racist’
The Santa Barbara congressmember denounced the president’s “racist remarks” aimed at four women of color in Congress.
Author: Nick Welsh
Santa Barbara Cannabis Hearings Long and Unresolved
Santa Barbara cannabis county hearings delayed by power outage.
Library Fines Abolished
While overdue-book fines generate about $75,000 a year, the administrative costs are significantly higher.
Offshore Oil Company Evicted from Lease
Carpinteria-Based Carone Petroleum was four years behind on rent.
Chief Justice Saves Census
Chief Justice Roberts saves Census, trips up pathological liar Wilbur Ross.
More Trouble in Santa Barbara’s Cannabis World
Santa Barbara’s cannabis industry faces proposals to amend ordinance.
Plastic Straw Ban Takes Effect
Fines range from $100 to $250 and will be imposed only on repeat offenders.
Slow-Growth Activist Harriett Phillips Dies
As part of Citizens for the Goleta Valley, she famously wrangled with the developers behind the Bacara.
Tucker Carlson Saves the World
Fox commentator Tucker Carlson talked Trump out of dropping bombs.
Rental Affordability Requirement Passes Unanimously
The City Council voted 7-0 for more affordable housing for middle-income workers.
