Fresh & Easy Survives Appeal
The developer, though, will have to shrink the building’s size.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Fire Season Off to Hot, Wet Start
Copters to be grounded, new restriction on retardant drops.
Rental Board Gets Reprieve
And, the City Council increases the number of cops on the street.
Montecito Sugar Shack Gets Edwards Indicted
Former presidential contender denies breaking campaign disclosure laws.
NRC Postpones Diablo Canyon Decision for Seismic Studies
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has agreed to postpone making a final decision about relicensing the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in Avila Beach until supplemental seismic safety studies have been completed.
Montecito to Get Second Newspaper
Montecito will become a two newspaper town in two weeks with the arrival of the Montecito Messenger.
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Dogs
Poodle caught napping as Santa Maria Mayor threatens Mexican consulate with military action.
City Hall Squawking over Snowy Plover Protections
East and West Beach proposed as “critical habitat” for threatened bird.
Capps Votes Against Defense Bill and PATRIOT Act
Cites lack of firm withdrawal plan from Afghanistan.
As Dog is My Witness
Pearl Chase, world oil speculation, and trash wars collide at city’s Sign Ordinance
