From City Kid to Los Padres Forest Ranger
Meet Daryl Hodges, new head of the Santa Barbara District.
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The Downtown Lowdown on Santa Barbara City Council Race
Cutting to the quick with the District 6 candidates.
Finally, Housing Relief for Santa Barbara’s ‘Missing Middle’?
Officials see great potential in an innovative new partnership between the city, the Housing Authority, and a private investor.
Gutierrez Breaks from Dem Ranks to Endorse Johnson in Council Race
She says Johnson has the skills, experience, and connections to tackle downtown’s formidable problems.
Santa Barbara Stabbing Victim Sues Parents of Perpetrator
Georgia Avery alleges Joshua and Patti Jeanne Vides failed to protect her from their “deranged” daughter.
Much Love for Santa Barbara’s ‘Bridge Housing’ Model
But permanent solutions for the city’s homeless residents remain elusive.
UCSB Course Shortage at ‘Crisis’ Level, Dean Says
Many undergrads looking for a full 12-unit class load are “entirely out of luck.”
The News Letter | I Chickened Out on Talking About Race and the Los Padres
My mea culpa and a promise to do better.
Despite Restoration, Monarchs Still Missing from Demolished Beach City Grove
Their continued absence is reflective of population crashes through the state, biologists say.
Ty Warner’s Ex Alleges Abuse, Sues for Half of $400 Million Montecito Estate
Kathryn Zimmie, 85, also claims the billionaire ― previously convicted of tax evasion ― recently stole her identity to hide his assets.
