Dario Pini Settles with City Hall
The notorious landlord is fined and ordered to make repairs.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Massive Cuts Looming for MTD Bus Riders
Four lines face outright elimination, another 13 threatened with reduced service.
Less Parking, More Housing
City council adopts experimental development plan.
Where There’s Oil There’s Greenhouse Gas
New report released on impact of proposed Santa Maria Energy project.
S.B.’s Madcap Mayor
Former Santa Barbara mayor E.O. Hansen ruffled more than a few feathers during his short, controversial reign.
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.
