Mary Crookston

Mary Crookston, a member of our stellar intern team, is in the fortunate position of knowing what she wants to do when she graduates from Westmont College in the spring.

New Director for S.B.’s Red Cross

Julie McGovern, a 27-year veteran of the cable TV and digital broadband industry, was named the executive director of the Santa Barbara County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

200 School District Employees Given Notice

In the throes of historic budget woes and up against the annual state deadline for such things, the Santa Barbara School District officially sent notice this week to more than 200 certificated employees (i.e., teachers) that they, at least for the time being, will not have a job with the district next year.

Trucker in Fatal 154 Crash in Court

Joaquin Morales was driving his truck down Highway 154 when — unable to stop — he crashed into a State Street home, killing Leon Leonel, 22; Lorena Tellez Pacheco, 26; and 8-year-old Jaciel Tellez.

Blue Bee Out of Business

Blue Bee representatives announced the closure of its three downtown stores this week, signaling the end to its once mighty empire of high-end clothing shops in Santa Barbara.

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