John Sperling Dies
John Sperling, the outspoken educator who made billions by starting the University of Phoenix, died this week at age 93 in Marin County.
Month: August 2014
‘No on P’ Far Outraising Opponents
Californians for Energy Independence has raised more than $1.8 million in its efforts to defeat drilling bans statewide, including Santa Barbara County’s Measure P, which would outlaw all new fracking, acidizing, and cyclic-steaming operations
T-Ridge Drilling Bill Dies State Assembly
A bill to ban offshore drilling of Tranquillon Ridge from state waters died Tuesday night in a 29-36 vote in the State Assembly.
Venoco Selling Oxnard Oil Field for $200 Million
Venoco announced in a quarterly report that it plans to sell its West Montalvo oil field for $200 million; the transaction is expected to conclude in October pending approval from the State Lands Commission.
Zach Gill Interviews Jack Johnson
The longtime friends and famous UCSB alums have a backstage chat about love songs and soul carving.
Reusable Cups Come to the Bowl
Santa Barbara’s beloved venue continues to greenify with the help of Klean Kanteen and LoaTree.
Bee D’Vine Brut
Review of Bee D’Vine Brut Honey Wine.
Bottle Rockets Relaunch
Lobero Live pairs Michael Crenshaw and The Bottle Rockets on August 28.
Step into the Funzone
Could the East Beach Batting Cages be the next great rock ’n’ roll venue in Santa Barbara?
Review: If I Stay
Chloë Grace Moretz gives a strong performance as a teen caught in between life and death.