Let the Dog Days Begin
Sometimes, it’s what doesn’t happen that counts most.
Author: Nick Welsh
Notes on the Gap Fire
Fire edges away from Fairview, toward Glen Annie and La Patera.
McCain, Schwarzenegger Tout Energy Independence
With air conditioners humming on Arctic overdrive, Republican presidential candidate John McCain took to the stage at Santa Barbara’s Museum of Natural History to host a high-powered panel discussion Tuesday morning, June 24, on his plans to achieve energy independence.
Pride Goeth Before the Dog
When it comes to golf, I don’t know a birdie from a bogey. It ain’t my game.
Suit Against County CEO Dropped
Former Santa Barbara County Public Defender James Egar agreed to drop his harassment lawsuit against County CEO Mike Brown, filed two years ago.
Capps Blasts McCain and Bush
Calls bid to lift moratorium on new offshore oil leasing “dodge” and “smokescreen.”
Pedophile-Priest Victim Describes Meeting Pope
Olan Horne does not mince words. “I’ve dealt with a lot of bishops, liars, and bullshitters in my time,” said the burly ex-Catholic who has spent the last eight years butting heads with the Boston Archdiocese over pedophile priests.
Vagrancy Patrols DEMANDED
Downtown business leaders demanded that the Santa Barbara City Council increase police presence on State Street in response to growing concern by merchants that young, aggressive “vagrants” are chasing shoppers and tourists away.
Whatever, Dog
This week, the rest of the nation finally caught up with Santa Barbara. I’m referring to the average price for a gallon of gas finally topping the $4 mark.
Will Lakeview Estates Preserve Ag or Destroy It?
Controversy swirls around the new service district amidst farm fields in the Santa Rita Hills.
