Santa Barbara City Fire Chief Pat McElroy Announces Retirement
He’s stepping down in March after 36 years with the department.
Author: Nick Welsh
Inmate Mental-Health Needs More Acute Than Expected
A study reveals more than half have been enrolled in the county’s Behavioral Wellness department.
Hotel Californian Buffalos Santa Barbara’s Council
Will Hotel Californian’s Astroturf save brides in high heels or just poison the ocean?
Former Santa Barbara County Supervisor Joni Gray’s Death and Legacy
She was a staunch supporter of oil development and a sports nut famous for her rodeo parties.
Santa Barbara Health-Care Winners and Losers
Sansum signs deal with Blue Shield; Cottage settles info-breach case for $2 million.
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.
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.
