First Steps of a Societal Marathon
Santa Barbara County’s 10-year homeless plan begins bearing fruit.
Author: Nick Welsh
2008 Saw Slight Increase in Reported Theft, Larceny
For the same year, fewer numbers were reported for rape, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.
November City Elections Promise Congestion and Contention
Multiple candidates vie for the mayoral seat as well as three council positions.
City Utility Bills to Rise
Monthly water and garbage fees will jump about $2.32 per household.
Do Bars & Nightclubs Pay Their Fair Share?
Politicos ponder new “entertainment” exaction for lower State Street establishments.
Tempers Flare in Budget Brouhaha
Public safety pitted against other city functions; citizens fundraise to save public pools.
Vintage Train Car Rolls Into Santa Barbara
It doesn’t move and the public is prohibited from boarding it.
Fiscal Shellgame
Boat owners-especially those who live on their vessels in the Santa Barbara Harbor-protest slip fee increase.
Montecito Springs a Leak
Ortega reservoir is reportedly losing 50 gallons of water per minute.
Officer Awarded for Heroism in Naked Burglar Case
And six Santa Barbara detectives were lauded for their work on last October’s Operation Gator Roll.
