Pot Crack-Down Commences
Cease and desist letters sent to dispensaries; Nava piles on.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
Give Here, Not There
Responding to escalating complaints about downtown panhandlers, the City Council formally adopted a plan to encourage “alternative giving” by members of the public, the proceeds of which would be earmarked for programs helping the homeless.
De la Guerra Plaza Revamp Revisited
The Santa Barbara City Council took one small step closer to approving a major facelift for De la Guerra Plaza, the erstwhile town square in front of City Hall where many special events-like the Fiesta’s main stage and El Mercado-take place.
Moral Dumping Ground
New sex abuse claims have been filed against Santa Barbara’s Franciscan priests.
Doggie See, Doggie Do
It’s one of those stories that was chasing me, not the other way around.
Elings Park Expansion Shot Down
Planning Commission faults too much traffic and noise and light pollution.
Before I Be Your Dog :
The seismic shifts not-so-quietly rocking Santa Barbara’s medical world have got me jumpier than six shots of triple espresso.
Health Care Victory Bittersweet for Capps
Abortion rights loom large in health insurance showdown.
Bark Not, Want Not
This week, the Angry Poodle takes on the Unitarian Church’s reign over S.B. politics.
Recount Called for City Election
Voting machine apparently malfunctioned.
