Castillo Onramp, Underpass Getting More Repairs
Caltrans is now in the throes of yet another effort to fix the long leaking Castillo Street onramp and underpass.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Water Woes Go From Bad to Worse
The pumping barge may need a $2.5 million move to deeper water.
Anne Flett-Giordano Debuts Detective Yarn Set in S.B.
Mystery novel ‘Mary, Kiss, Kill’ gives an up-close look at greed, betrayal, lust, and vanity in our seaside town.
State Lands Commission to Consider Cleanup of Old Oil Wells
Scores of sites were improperly abandoned and capped a century ago.
Right-to-Die Advocates Target Das Williams
Dignified death option uncertain at this week’s special legislative session.
Summerland Beach Closed
Closed for strong petroleum odors and tarry surf.
News Fleas, Same Dog
District elections are back after 50 years; early indications are encouraging.
Presbyterian Pedophile Case Hits a Bump
Judge Colleen Sterne skeptical sexual abuse allegations meet legal definition of “public nuisance.”
Feds and Sheriff Square Off over Murder
Feds and law enforcement square off over Santa Maria woman’s murder by undocumented immigrant.
Like a Dog on Fire
Willy Chamberlin, the proverbial tall drink of water, gave as good as he got, including the last word.
