Drought Watch: ‘Far from Over’
City and county water agencies are sparring over their Lake Cachuma contracts.
Author: Nick Welsh
From Isla Vista to Trump’s Ear
How Santa Barbara propelled Sean Hannity to fame and fortune in just 28 short years.
Retail Apocalypse Hits Santa Barbara
Downtown vacancies mean it’s time to round up the usual suspects.
Laura’s Law on Chopping Block
The pilot program is only four months old.
Venoco Ditches Platform Holly
The state takes over the lease and begins the process of decommission the oil rig.
Battle to Save Santa Barbara’s Mission Creek
How the blind cabinetmaker Bruce Munson fought the Army Corps of Engineers and won—almost.
Ideological Throw Down as County Supes Discuss Health Care
Political rifts underlined during budget discussion.
Cottage-Sansum Merger Mystery
Four years in, all involved parties are still mum.
Mixed Reactions to Single-Payer Bill
Jackson is unsure if she supports the proposed legislation.
Stage Set for Steelhead Fight
Downstream communities may lose even more water to the fish.
