Is There a Somewhere Over the Rainbow for Santa Barbara?
Economist confab concludes you can’t get there from here. Really?
Author: Nick Welsh
Santa Barbara County Supervisors Weigh Bed-Tax Hike Against Cannabis Tax Reform
The board will decide next month which tax proposal to put on the November ballot.
Carpinteria Flimflam Man Who Targeted Church Elders Faces 24 Years Behind Bars
“Several of the victims were left homeless and destitute” by ex-insurance agent Brett Lovett, according to sentencing report.
Supervisor Williams Reflects on Indonesian Roots for AAPI Heritage Month
The Santa Barbara County Supervisors declare May Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, prompting a “remembrance” of grandfather who served in WWII.
Tiny Homes Get Big Love from Santa Barbara County Supervisors
Two weeks after opening, DignityMoves’ La Posada transitional housing project is already roughly half full.
More Discontent over Mental-Health Services at Santa Barbara County Jail
The supervisors get an earful about Wellpath’s shortcomings amid contract-extension negotiations.
Santa Barbara Winemakers Renew Push for Business Improvement District
A similar effort was withdrawn in 2020 because of bitter opposition by some of the region’s smaller vineyards.
Santa Barbara County Declares May Bike to Work Month
Tens of thousands of county residents ride their bikes “because it’s joyous” and fits their transportation needs, supervisors told on Tuesday.
Carbajal Says Israel Risks Future Military Aid
Santa Barbara congressmember joins with 85 other members of Congress to urge President Biden to put Prime Minister Netanyahu on notice.
Holy Hell, Ramadan, Easter, and Passover
Dragging God into the Middle East.
