Mayor Protests Parking Lot Power Grab
State proposal would require city to auction off its ten downtown lots.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
‘Suck it Up and Go’
Council pulls about-face; votes to take over State Route 225.
Tail Whacking the Dog
Good will threatens council acrimony; bag ban passed.
Council Endorses Cigarette Tax
The state ballot initiative would increase pack price by $1.
Mesa Residents Block Sober Living House for Women
They voice pointed concerns about the facility in their neighborhood.
Think Like a Dog
How poor people caused the recession and what we shouldn’t do about it.
Carpinteria Tries, Fails to Kill Bag-Ban Lawsuit
Dispute over state law lets legal filing move forward in court.
Felony Charges Filed Against S.B. Cleanup Contractor
Hayden Environmental Inc. allegedly overcharged the state $2 million.
Dividing the Redevelopment Spoils
Process sparks intense disagreement between city reps and their counter counterparts.
Flashing Lights and Restriping for Milpas Street
Teen’s death sparks unanimous council vote.
