District Elections: Placebo or Panacea?
The matter will likely go before voters and a judge.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Feds Kill More Steelhead
11th pump failure at Lake Cachuma brings dead fish count to 376.
Parks and Rec, Homeless Policing Win Big in Budget
$150,000 is set aside for new private security patrols.
Carlos Soto Dies
Carlos Soto, a high-profile fixture in Santa Barbara’s road-racing bicycle scene, died suddenly this past week, prompting a quiet outpouring of support from the South Coast’s Lycra-clad, two-wheeled community, which held a well-attended memorial ride Monday night with another one scheduled this weekend.
Denunzio Beats Phlebotomist in Fourth Amendment Challenge
Federal judge rules blood draw was unreasonable and unsanitary.
Temper Tantrum of the Early-Morning Dog
The Dog restates the obvious in the aftermath of Isla Vista.
Fred Eissler Dies
Fred Eissler, a loud voice crying in Santa Barbara’s environmental wilderness throughout the 1970s and 1980s, died last week at age 91.
Curse of Chapala One Not Over Yet
Litigation continues to engulf previous owner.
Desalination Plant: Ace-in-Hole or Pipe Dream?
City weighs questions and efforts amid potential high costs.
Both Sides Score Points in Gang Injunction Trial
Closing arguments in the divisive criminal case are expected this week.
