‘Real Change’ Real Dead
But new rehab house coming online.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
State Embezzlement Scandal Affects S.B. Dems
With November’s Santa Barbara City Council election six weeks away, the Democratic Central Committee discovered that its assets were effectively frozen because of an embezzlement scandal involving Kinde Durkee, accountant to the statewide Democratic Party.
Judge Denies Handwriting Subpoena in Lance Trial
Judge Brian Hill quashed a subpoena this week that defense attorney William Makler charged had been filed in order to harass his client, John Page, for speaking out as a defense witness on behalf of Peter Lance, the freelance scribe who has accused Santa Barbara Police Officer Kasi Beutel with, among other things, framing drunk drivers.
Chumash to Become Eligible for SBCAG
The Chumash Tribe will become eligible to join the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) as of 1/1 when a new law just signed by Governor Jerry Brown goes into effect allowing tribes to sit on regional government consortiums.
Flaming Dogs
Political backdraft over decision to downgrade readiness of our air-tanker base.
Former Mayor Endorses Incumbents
Liberal Democrat Sheila Lodge backs Dale Francisco, Michael Self, and Randy Rowse.
Mum’s the Mayor
Helene Schneider explains silence surrounding News-Press series on Santa Barbara police officer.
Sanchez Interviewing for New Job
One of two finalists vying to become San Bernardino’s top cop.
Let the Faux Fur Fly
Lightning Strikes; Dead Sea Parts; Consensus Found on General Plan Update
Chiefs Demand Fire Support
Want full service restored at the Santa Maria Air Tanker Base.
