Sansum and Blue Shield Work Out Deal to Cover Santa Barbara County
7,000 Affordable Care Act patients across the county breathe a sigh of relief.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Less Jailing Results in Fewer Psych Hospitalizations
Nine months in, the Laura’s Law program is showing success.
Santa Barbara Landlords, Tenants Reach Hard-Fought Compromise
Task force recommends mandatory leases, but stops short of just-cause eviction.
Santa Barbara Squeezing In Affordable Housing
Officials recommend that at least 10 percent of high-density developments target “moderate”-income renters.
‘Food Fight’ over Dario Pini
Banks dragged into crackdown on embattled landlord.
Reporter’s Notebook | Fixing the Underpass, How Low Can You Go?
Lower State Street’s art ambitions, and others surrounding the empty 2nd District seat.
Barney Brantingham Retires
After 60 years in journalism, Santa Barbara’s On the Beat columnist hangs up his typewriter.
Police Are Looking for a Fire-Starting Fisher
He’s accused of trying to shoot his ex-wife and setting relatives’ homes on fire.
Santa Barbara Voters to Choose Between Odd- or Even-Year Elections
New state law requires cities to make the switch if turnout would increase.
Santa Barbara Homeless Shelter in Hot Water over Cold Weather
Upset by a surprise announcement, the county is reducing PATH’s reimbursement for services.
