S.B.’s Madcap Mayor
Former Santa Barbara mayor E.O. Hansen ruffled more than a few feathers during his short, controversial reign.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Slant Drilling From Vandenberg?
Air Force opens door to possibility of oil extraction.
Major Traffic Improvements Slated For Eastside
Declaring that Santa Barbara’s Eastside has waited in line too long, the City Council showered the neglected neighborhood both with accolades and a commitment to implement 18 traffic safety improvements, including the installation of six road-crossing islands and the restriping of Haley Street to create a new bike lane.
Fire Board Nixes New Station Plans
Plans to build a third Montecito fire station were dispatched to the dustbin of history by the district’s new board of directors.
Stand By Your Dog
Poodle celebrates rainbows, reflects on the Zimmerman verdict, and fulminates over the Supremes on voting rights.
Health Clinics Secure Donations, Hire Temp CEO
Major foundations give $600,000 to keep the program afloat.
County Housing May Owe $3.5 Million
Federal audit reveals misspent grants and shoddy documentation.
Hillside House Plans Get Cool Reception
Rental housing could keep center for the developmentally disabled operating in perpetuity.
Neighborhood Clinics Buying Time
Donations keep Neighborhood Clinics afloat for the time being.
Jackson Demands Answers About Inmate Sterilization
State Senator questions how federal authorities were unaware.
