Hyatt Lands on Beach
The Hotel Mar Monte is now officially called Hyatt Santa Barbara.
Month: July 2011
An Insider’s Colorful History of SBCC Politics
There is a small group who are jealous of the power that the trustees enjoy, and will undermine them in any way that they can.
Solarize Santa Barbara Extended
The deal-cutting program to put more solar panels on Santa Barbara roofs gets extended but near end.
Another Review for Expanding Museum of Natural History
Generally positive reviews for plans but some concerns from city commissioners.
Bank Robber on to Trial
Judge rules there’s enough evidence to try 52-year-old Raymond Davenport for May robbery.
Nine-Year-Old Gives Back to the Community
On July 27th from 5:00 to 5:45pm, nine-year-old Jacob Dominguez will lead a fundraiser at Aikido Kenkyukai Santa Barbara (“AKSB”) at 121A East Mason Street. Jacob and possibly other members of the organization, will be thrown over and over into a somersault-like move.
Capps Rebuffed on Diablo Canyon Ploy
Tried to slow down relicensing of nuclear power plant
Public Review for Bishop Ranch Development
The controversial notion of developing Bishop Ranch in Goleta begins public review this week, as the City of Goleta is hosting a workshop on July 21 at 6 p.m. in city council chambers, where the staff will deliver the results of a consultant’s $85,000 fact-finding study of the 240-acre parcel, where as many as 1,200 homes have been conceptually proposed.
Mayors Tee-Off on Redevelopment Cuts
Support League of California Cities lawsuit against state.
New Marine Protected Areas Get Big Funding
Set to go into effect on 10/1, the new system of Southern California Marine Protected Areas got a major shot in the arm this week as the Ocean Protection Council announced $4 million worth of earmarked funding to help monitor the impacts of the controversial fishing regulations.
