Peace Breaks Out Over Valle Verde
City Council approves retirement home’s expansion plans.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Ensemble Eyes $1 Million for Theater Refurb
Would use cash to improve and expand Victoria Hall.
Francisco Argues Against Brown Act
After lengthy and passionate debate, the Santa Barbara City Council voted narrowly to support changes to the state’s open government law — the Brown Act — making it permissible for a majority of councilmembers to meet and discuss legislative matters privately without notifying the public in advance.
Diablo Canyon Relicensing Possibly Delayed for Years
PG&E’s efforts to re-license the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant in Avila Beach for an additional 20 years was dealt what could be a two- to four-year delay by the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board, a quasi-judicial board operated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to adjudicate appeals by members of the public.
Let Sleeping Dogs Die
How a cute, but dumb, bird is not about to devour the city’s waterfront.
Self Announces Plan to Run for Reelection
Randy Rowse says he’s still on the fence.
Fresh & Easy Survives Appeal
The developer, though, will have to shrink the building’s size.
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.
