The Dog Wore Black
Police state or paranoia? The answer’s looking ominous.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Cottage and Sansum Merger Talks Announced
The two South Coast health-care titans consider combining their forces.
Hannah-Beth Jackson Breaks Down Jerry Brown
Praises governor on some points, disagrees with him on others.
Court Executive Gary Blair Retiring
Gary Blair, the quiet, behind-the-scenes Wizard of Oz who kept Santa Barbara’s courthouse organized and humming, is now retiring after 37 years in county employment, most of which was spent as the chief executive of the court.
Slowly Twirls the Dog
Poodle exposes massive cuts and layoffs proposed for MTD bus service.
Hotchkiss Announces Reelection Bid
City Council incumbent Frank Hotchkiss announced this week he is running for a second term in November.
Jail Inmates Stage Hunger Strike
The demonstration was reportedly sparked by small meal portions and bland taste.
Liberty Mutual Takes Over Courthouse Again
The insurance giant pays $4,306 fee to host private gala.
Revised Carpinteria Oil Proposal Unveiled
Venoco submits new plans for controversial project.
A Failure To Communicate
With little notice, the Santa Barbara school district disinvited, then reinvited 80 teachers to paid training next week.
