State Water Glass 5 Percent Full
Storm clouds loom over the long term water supply.
Author: Nick Welsh
Da Mayor Takes a Bow
Outgoing Santa Barbara Mayor roundly and soundly thanked and praised.
Where the Homeless Are
With some shelters full, more churches open doors.
Weathering the Storm
While cascades of rain rival the worst El Niños the state has seen, public works agencies have put in overtime to prepare.
Judge William McLafferty Dies
Respected figure of Santa Barbara courts passes away.
Brooks vs. Lois?
Former supervisor ponders congressional run against Lois Capps.
Destroy to Build
New mayor swings a mean sledgehammer in affordable housing ceremony.
Let Insomniac Dogs Lie
This week, the Angry Poodle takes on the closing of Deano’s Pizzeria.
Changing of the Guard
No cussing at swearing in of new Santa Barbara Mayor and City Council.
Winter for the Matriarch
Former Mayor Harriet Miller, famous for her commanding leadership style, wry wit, and occasional displays of public whimsy, died Wednesday.
