Poodle | Scientists Discover Signs of Intelligence on Earth: California Governor Signs Plastics Recycling Bill
A 25 percent production reduction of plastics by 2032 and $500 million a year to clean up the mess.
Nick Welsh
Recent Stories
It Was Starvation That Killed the Pelicans
Diseases and toxins ruled out as riddle remains over what caused hundreds of Southern California seabirds to starve.
Santa Barbara Police Department’s Head of Detectives Placed on Leave
Sergeant Brian Larson has been accused of creating a hostile work environment for women under his supervision.
Rhonda Murphy First Woman Appointed President of Statewide Association of Veterans’ Service Officers
Last year, Murphy helped Santa Barbara County’s 20,000 veterans secure $10 million in benefits.
Sex and Violence and the Supremes
What do Supreme Court rulings on abortion and guns mean for Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara Sheriff Reacts to Supreme Court Gun Ruling
Concealed weapon permits no longer require demonstrating a credible threat.
Santa Barbara County Gets a Pandemic Performance Review
The state-mandated “After-Action Report” presented to supervisors gave high marks to county staff, public outreach effort, and economic recovery efforts.
Poodle | Looking for ‘Hail Mary’ Pass to Save Supreme Court
An ex-catholic riffs on Astroturf knee burn and school prayer.
Billionaire Landlord Agrees to Pay $12.5M to 19K Former Tenants in Class-Action Lawsuit
Controversial L.A. landlord and sometime Santa Barbara resident Geoffrey Palmer was accused of security deposit fraud.
Biden Signs Gun Safety Bill with Carbajal’s ‘Red Flag’ Measure
The Santa Barbara congressmember’s provision was inspired by the 2014 mass shooting in Isla Vista.
