Police Chief on Hot Seat
A mini-war of words erupted over the character of Santa Barbara Police Chief Cam Sanchez during the public comment period prior to the March 17 Santa Barbara City Council meeting.
Author: Nick Welsh
Jail Overcrowding Case Postponed
Possibly fruitful negotiations emerge from contempt action against Sheriff Bill Brown.
“The Investigator” Leaves the News-Press
Columnist Robert Eringer no longer writes for daily paper after submitting critical police chief article.
Mail Vote for City Elections
Santa Barbara voters will soon be casting their ballots almost exclusively by mail.
Guns and Hoses for Falcone
Unions representing area police officers, sheriff’s deputies, and firefighters announced their endorsements for Santa Barbara City Councilmember Iya Falcone.
Up from the Ashes
Tea Fire documentary screening to benefit the uninsured.
Height Fight Turns Personal
Santa Barbara City Councilmember Das Williams likens foes to “Darth Vader.”
Strickland Names DA Woman of Year
Christine Stanley’s fight with cancer was evident but not acknowledged.
Homeless Couple Dies of Apparent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The tragedy brings the death toll of Santa Barbara homeless in 2009 to 11.
Val Verde Estate Files for Bankruptcy
The foundation supporting the estate fell behind on its payments on a $13-million loan.
