Judge Melville to Retire
Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge Rodney S. Melville will retire this October.
Month: August 2007
Zaca Fire 3rd-Largest in California History
More than 225,000 acres have burned since the Zaca Fire started on 7/4, making it the second-longest burning and third-biggest fire in the history of California.
Memorial Ride Held for Slain Cyclist
A memorial ride for the bicyclist killed by a truck at Hollister and Kellogg avenues last week was held on 8/19 at 1 p.m.
Zaca Fire Spreads to Ventura County
The Zaca Fire continued to burn in Santa Barbara County’s backcountry this week, spreading into Ventura County.
Students Protest at ATK Offices
More than two dozen students staged a mock auction of weapons at the entrance to the offices of ATK.
NLRB Rules In Favor of News-Press Employees
A National Labor Relations Board panel ruled 3-0 on August 17 that the election by Santa Barbara News-Press workers to affiliate with the Teamsters last September was done legally
Man Arrested in Year-Old Beating Case
Santa Barbara police arrested Samuel Joseph Martinez, 62, on 8/10 for allegedly beating a homeless woman.
TG Carrillo Sues ConocoPhillips
TG Carrillo, LLC is suing energy giant ConocoPhillips.
State Budget Finally Passes
A two-thirds state Senate majority finally passed the $145-billion budget.
Missing Woman Found
Ashley Clary, the missing 19-year-old Santa Barbara resident, was found on 8/20 in Palmdale.
