Capps Frowns on GOP Bid for More Oil Drilling
Rep. Lois Capps has blasted a Republican effort to link passage of a massive federal transportation spending bill to opening up federal waters off the coast to new oil drilling.
Author: Nick Welsh
Carp Council Approves Survey of City Hall
The Carpinteria City Council voted 3-2 to spend $25,000 to survey residents’ attitudes about the quality of service City Hall provides as the first step toward placing an increase in the bed tax on the November ballot.
When Canines Collide
A blue-blood law firm is in legal hot water over leaking-reservoir litigation.
City Passes Ban on Construction Near 101
The Santa Barbara City Council imposed an interim ban on new development within 250 feet of Highway 101 based on recommendations by the California Air Resources Board that diesel particulate emissions pose a health risk to residents living within the shadow of the freeway.
Rebuked, But Not Removed
Drunk driving politico censured by Carp City Council.
Good News Looming over City Budget
Eastside library hours may be restored.
Stupid, Inept, or Corrupt?
Nick Welsh investigates who killed the Lompoc Housing shelters.
Helene’s Gambit
Mayor proposes sales tax bump and pension reform.
Bacara Back on the Market?
Within six months of buying the Bacara, the new owner of Goleta’s beachfront hotel, Ohana Real Estate Investors, is now marketing one of the only four four-star resorts along the coast and one of six in the entire state.
Murillo’s Spouse Leaves Transportation Committee
David Pritchett says continued service “presents an appearance of awkwardness if not even silliness.”
