Poodle Smells Hope and Goodwill in Santa Barbara County
The force multiplier making this moment happen, I think, was Grand Jury member Stan Roden, who behind all his progressive earnestness still packs some serious — albeit tempered — swagger.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Santa Barbara County Puts Lid on Party Profiteers in Isla Vista
Supervisors approve new public nuisance language making it easier for sheriff to pull the plug on for-profit parties.
Grave Disability Law Poses Grave Problems for Santa Barbara County’s Mental-Health System
County agrees to delay implementation of a new state law that could expand involuntary 5150 holds tenfold.
California Attorney General Bonta Weighs in on Santa Barbara County’s Ambulance Fight
Legal papers raise serious doubts about supervisors’ decision to award the ambulance contract to the county Fire Department instead of AMR.
Carbajal Supports Resolution Condemning Anti-Zionism
The Santa Barbara congressmember votes in favor of Republican-sponsored House resolution equating anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism.
Two Charged with Attempted Murder in Downtown Santa Barbara Stabbing
A man was stabbed multiple times on the 500 block of Fig Avenue off State Street last Tuesday.
Gov. Newsom Appoints Foe of Santa Barbara’s Gang Injunction to Bench
Criminal defense attorney Stephen Dunkle has been named an S.B. County Superior Court judge.
Toro Canyon Oil Spills: Santa Barbara County Pleads Guilty to Criminal and Civil Charges
County also agrees to pay $765,000 in penalties and fines related to leaks from oil-and-water-separation unit near Summerland.
Looking for Sleeping Bags, Blankets, Socks, Sweaters, and More for Santa Barbara County’s Homeless Population
The Public Defender’s Office is holding its annual collection drive through December 13, and donated items will be left out at the courthouse on December 15.
Tribute to Laszlo Hodosy
Laszlo Hodosy, a bright and beaming force behind the Santa Barbara Independent since before the Independent first started in 1986,
