Capps Pauses on Proposals
She opposes increasing the retirement age for Social Security recipients, and supports cutting military spending.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
City Gets Cash for Water Purifier
The City of Santa Barbara is getting a $29 million loan to install an ozone water purifier at the Cater Water Treatment Plant as part of a longstanding effort to comply with increasingly stringent federal standards.
Gallegly Worries About Anti-Crush Bill
The House passed a revised version of Congressmember Elton Gallegly’s anti-crush video bill, but the Simi Valley Republican—who represents much of Santa Barbara County—complained that the insertion of unnecessary new language will ensure the bill isn’t passed this legislative session.
Council Reaches ‘Cranky Point’
The “drop-dead” date for a decision on density is delayed.
Bark Twice, Bite Once
Rewarding enemies and punishing friends with Supervisor Salud Carbajal.
Former Santa Maria Police Chief Dies
John Sterling, the former Santa Maria police chief far more popular with community activists and fellow cops than his higher-ups in City Hall, died last week at age 60.
Debate on Nuclear Fuel Cask Safety
A panel of judges from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments late last week whether Pacific Gas and Electric needed to conduct environmental analysis on the vulnerability of spent nuclear fuel casks stored at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plan.
Homeless Committee Reconvenes
It’s formed in response to criticism of Casa Esperanza and homeless-related crime.
Political Idol Auditions
Das and Dale find wiggle room on density.
Election Shakes Up Water Boards
To the extent South Coast voters were of a mind to toss out the incumbents in last week’s elections, two South Coast water districts suffered the greatest casualties.
