State Approves New Rules for Turning Sewage into Drinking Water, but ‘Toilet to Tap’ Still a Ways off for Santa Barbara
City water czar says City Hall is not likely to pursue the expensive water treatment infrastructure for at least another decade.
Nick Welsh
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In-N-Out Burger Is Out of Buellton Before It Ever Got In
City Council votes against the proposed franchise over traffic concerns.
Poodle Smells Hope and Goodwill in Santa Barbara County
The force multiplier making this moment happen, I think, was Grand Jury member Stan Roden, who behind all his progressive earnestness still packs some serious — albeit tempered — swagger.
Santa Barbara County Puts Lid on Party Profiteers in Isla Vista
Supervisors approve new public nuisance language making it easier for sheriff to pull the plug on for-profit parties.
Grave Disability Law Poses Grave Problems for Santa Barbara County’s Mental-Health System
County agrees to delay implementation of a new state law that could expand involuntary 5150 holds tenfold.
California Attorney General Bonta Weighs in on Santa Barbara County’s Ambulance Fight
Legal papers raise serious doubts about supervisors’ decision to award the ambulance contract to the county Fire Department instead of AMR.
Carbajal Supports Resolution Condemning Anti-Zionism
The Santa Barbara congressmember votes in favor of Republican-sponsored House resolution equating anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism.
Two Charged with Attempted Murder in Downtown Santa Barbara Stabbing
A man was stabbed multiple times on the 500 block of Fig Avenue off State Street last Tuesday.
Gov. Newsom Appoints Foe of Santa Barbara’s Gang Injunction to Bench
Criminal defense attorney Stephen Dunkle has been named an S.B. County Superior Court judge.
Toro Canyon Oil Spills: Santa Barbara County Pleads Guilty to Criminal and Civil Charges
County also agrees to pay $765,000 in penalties and fines related to leaks from oil-and-water-separation unit near Summerland.
