Jails Makes Late Night Release Changes
Sheriff’s Department responds to Grand Jury criticism with better furniture, more cooperation.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
HBJ’s Old Drug Bill Moves Along
State senator fights against Big Pharma lobby to require old pills be destroyed.
Broken Pumps Lead to 175 Endangered Steelhead Deaths
In the past year, 175 endangered steelhead trout reportedly died in Hilton Creek, a tributary of the Santa Ynez River, when pumps operated by the federal Bureau of Reclamation failed to function properly.
Council Moves Forward with Hedge Height Ordinance
The Santa Barbara City Council inched forward with language approving a new hedge-height ordinance to allow higher front- and side-yard hedges and allowing city staff more discretion to approve exceptions based on circumstances specific to the property in question.
Mayor Delivers Mixed News at State of City Address
Says facilities need repair, hints at new tax or sales tax increase.
Barking Loud, Saying Nothin’
What’s Anita Hill got to do with anything? Only everything.
Group Laments Lost Grant
Independent Living Resource Center left scrambling for funds.
El Encanto Sparks Parking Wars
Neighbors circulate petition, city helping resolve issue.
Speed of Drought Confounds Water Planners
Agencies gamble on need and price after State Water dries up.
Joe Biden Swoops In
The vice president attends a $5,000-a-plate fundraiser.
