Santa Barbara Cannabis and Its Discontents
Critics are pushing back against the new industry.
Author: Nick Welsh
Farmers’ Market Debate Gets Down and Dirty
Mayor Murillo complained of emails “demonizing” the council.
Highway 101 Victim Identified
Russ Spencer was a writer, filmmaker, and former Indy reporter.
Painted Cave Fire Chief Accused of Misusing Funds
A lawsuit claims he used department money to buy a dining room table and an artificial Christmas tree.
Massive Housing Project Approved for Milpas Street
There was a knock-down, drag-out showdown over the process.
Data Shows City Homeless Numbers Are Down
The results conflict with increasing public complaints.
Montecito’s Villas at Olive Mill Project Opens
The project was 15 years in the making.
Santa Barbara County Mental-Health Advocates Working Together
Santa Barbara County mental-health advocates are working together to solve problems.
Oil D-Day in Santa Barbara Approaches
Greenhouse gas emissions are projected to increase 800 percent.
Unions Win Big in City Construction Showdown
Contractors accuse councilmembers of being bought and paid for.
