The News Letter | We’re Watching the Police, but Who’s Watching the Sheriff?
Why is Sheriff Bill Brown so afraid of civilian oversight? I think we know.
Recent Stories
UCSB Facing Major Housing Shortage for Incoming Students
Hundreds of freshmen and transfers worry about car-living or long-distance commutes.
The ‘Bad Thing’ That Drove One Laguna Blanca Student to Stab Another
Violent delusions and a confession are at the center of the attempted murder case.
The News Letter | Santa Barbara Should Revoke the Privileges of Anti-Vaxxers
Won’t get the shot? Fine. Then face the consequences.
Plan to Widen Mission Canyon Bridge Comes to Screeching Halt
The city opts for a lighter touch to improve walkability and traffic flow.
Women’s Political Committee Calls Out St. George for ‘Sexist’ Comments
The developer and City Hall critic said Councilmember Meagan Harmon should “pause” her political career to focus on her family.
Church, State, and ‘Taking Back’ Santa Barbara
Chief transportation planner reportedly wants $500,000 to not file religious discrimination lawsuit.
The News Letter | Many Cower in the Face of Dormzilla
With windowless rooms not much bigger than prison cells, mental-health concerns arise.
Santa Barbara County Uncuffed from Complete Jail Renovation
The sheriff is accused of providing supervisors with “bad facts” to justify the expensive overhaul.
UCSB Divulges New Details on Munger Mega-Dorm
University’s public relations department makes a hard sell on the controversial project.
