Actor Begley Supporting Nava for Attorney General
The green-leaning celebrity is among many California environmentalists to do so.
Author: Nick Welsh
City Still Pushing for Trash-to-Energy Plant at Tajiguas
The project will be undertaken in conjunction with Santa Barbara County and the City of Goleta.
Carp Appeals Venoco’s Plans for Vote on Oil Proposal
The City Council decision maintains its ability to fire later legal challenges.
City Shifts Responsibility for Granada Garage Elevators
The move follows two instances of trapped passengers and resulting criticism from the Grand Jury.
Capps Defends Healthcare Reform
Congressmember Lois Capps sent off a letter scolding Republican minority leader John Boehner, accusing him of distorting language in the healthcare reform package just approved by the House by stating it would force providers to cover abortions.
Banker Eyes Val Verde
Montecito’s historic Val Verde estate-once a retreat for the nation’s gay cultural elite-could be sold by the end of August to Russian banker Sergey Grishin for $15.2 million.
Garrett Runs for Mayor
Isaac Garrett made it official late Tuesday morning, announcing his mayoral candidacy in front of City Hall.
Uribe Bows Out
Her departure from Santa Barbara City Council race catches supporters flat-footed.
Anti-Oil Activists Urge Carp City Hall to Fight Oil Proposal
The City Council’s decision on whether to appeal the matter was postponed to next week.
Cops Won’t Get Grant
The federal stimulus funding grant upon which the Santa Barbara City Police Department was counting to maintain existing patrol levels will not be awarded as hoped; as a result, police administrators are preparing a list of possible budget cuts.
