County Approves Plastic Bag Ban
A ban on single-use plastic bags in the unincorporated parts of the county will take effect in 2016.
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Friends of Severely Burned Teen Charged with Arson and Assault
Classmates said they were taking the “fire challenge.”
Businesses Come, but Mostly Go, at Public Market
Five vendors have called it quits; property owner remains hopeful.
Sea Change for Santa Barbara Marine Mammal Rescues
Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife institute steps up after Peter Howorth loses his license.
Police Department Phasing in Ford Explorers
New SUVs will replace the old Crown Vics.
Del Playa Horror Flick Sparks Widespread Backlash
The filmmakers defend their movie as an opportunity to discuss bullying and violence.
Refugio Oil Spill Likely Far Larger Than Projected
New information released by Plains All American shows a 40 percent jump in volume estimates.
Coast Guard Says Oil Sheen Caused By Natural Seep
Last week’s discovery prompted a scare of another spill.
Emergency Crews Investigating Large Oil Slick Off Goleta Beach
UPDATE: Beach closed; Coast Guard plans flyover and press conference.
Cosmetic Stores Get Under Skin of State Street Business Owners, City Attorney
Santa Barbara officials are beginning to crack down on the secretive locations.
