Santa Barbara Rep. Carbajal Co-Authors Bill Enlisting Military in Fentanyl Interdiction
The Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking Act, which defines illicit drug trafficking as a national security threat, heads to President Biden’s desk.
Author: Nick Welsh
Longest Night Ceremony to Pay Tribute to Those Who Died While Homeless in Santa Barbara
S.B.’s homeless population numbers dip slightly while nation’s and state’s take off.
Coastal Commission Rejects UC Santa Barbara’s Request for Artificial Turf at Baseball Stadium
State Commission requires natural turf at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium, putting the fate of spring training and baseball season up in the air.
Oath-Breaking Insurrectionist Dogs
The Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump is not qualified to appear on the ballot.
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.
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.
