Judge George Eskin to Retire
Judge George Eskin announced that he’ll be resigning from the bench after serving 10 years.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
City Council Finally Addressing Gang Injunction
Mayor Helene Schneider and Councilmember Bendy White announced they will ask that the city’s proposed gang injunction be placed before the City Council at a future meeting.
And They’re Off
City council race gets underway with candidates announcing their bids.
volume 27, number 380, April 25 – May 2, 2013
Psych-Bed Shortage Exceeds Critical Mass
Playing Chicken with Freeway Widening
City Hall pushes for new Cabrillo bridge and butts head with Caltrans.
Barking Up the Wrong Trees
Has Santa Barbara lost its environmental edge?
County Psych Facility Needs More Beds
The psych-bed shortage exceeds critical mass, but something may be done.
Man Tased After Acting Suspiciously Near Own Car
Santa Barbara police arrested — and attempted to tase — a 54-year-old man whom they thought was acting suspiciously near what turned out to be his own car.
Montecito Fire Mau-Mauing
Judge finds major faults in plan for new fire station and training center.
Bag Ban on the Brain
The city will start the process of adopting an ordinance next week.
