No Baby Steps for District Elections
Mad scramble to draw lines for new boundaries.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
City Drilling New Well in Alameda Park
Sound walls started going up in Alameda Park this week to buffer nearby residents from the audio assault associated with drilling a new city well.
Funding Approved for Eastside Bike and Pedestrian Bridges
Engineering work on two new bicycle and pedestrian bridges slated for the Eastside — one over Cacique Street and one over Soledad Street — got the green light on 2/24, as the City Council voted to authorize $442,000 to cover design, engineering, and permit costs.
Direct Relief Headquarters and Warehouse Get Go-Ahead
Plans to build a new warehouse and headquarters for Direct Relief was designated a “community benefit” by the City Council this week.
‘Mythical Being’ Wants Naples
Chinese-American investor David Liu eying prized Gaviota property.
Of Mega Dogs and Mega Droughts
How to read the Mona Lisa smile of water czar Joshua Haggmark.
No Endoscope Infections Reported at Cottage Hospital
Cottage Hospital administrators report no superbug infections linked to contamination from a recently approved endoscope used to examine bile ducts in the lower intestinal tract.
City Election Sea Change
Santa Barbara settles lawsuit over racial polarization and agrees to initiate new district system this November.
Contempt Finding Against DUI Attorney Reversed
Darryl Genis escapes second serious charge this year; his suspension order by the State Bar is still pending.
The Strange and Mysterious Case of Cruzito Cruz
Lawyer seeks to “fire” lone holdout in district elections settlement.
