City 12-10
The bridge at the intersection of Haley and De la Vina streets, built in 1915, has been deemed “structurally deficient” by Caltrans and is scheduled to be replaced.
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Development 12-10
Plans to consolidate the Santa Barbara Cancer Center’s three locations into one building was given a “community priority” designation by the City Council 12/8.
Health 12-10
The Public Health Department announced in its weekly H1N1 update that, since 11/30, there have been seven new hospitalizations in the county linked to swine flu and two deaths.
Law and Disorder 12-3
On 11/30, a county judge sentenced 50-year-old Javier Aguila to 210 years to life in prison for molesting five boys over several years.
Environment 12-3
A candlelight vigil is to be held on 12/11-in the middle of the two-week UN climate talks in Copenhagen-as part of the 350.org association’s effort to shed light on the pressing need to lower the global carbon level from 380 ppm to a survivable 350 ppm.
Health 12-3
The Public Health Department declared on 12/1 that it is expanding the groups eligible to receive the H1N1 vaccine to include adults over 24 years old with chronic medical conditions, those who provide care to infants under 6 months of age, and everyone up to 24 years old.
City 12-3
The 100-foot-tall Tree of Light, located on the corner of Carrillo and Chapala streets, received its own kind of “greening” this year.
County 12-3
Area nonprofit Direct Relief International received a 99-percent score for fundraising efficiency, according to a special report published by Forbes magazine this week.
Finances Narrow for 101 Widening
Due to the economic downturn, the original projections for voter-passed Measure A are expected to be overly optimistic by $10 million in its first five years.
State and National 10-25
At a time when towns and cities are facing budget shortfalls and cuts to basic services, legislation was passed by the House of Representatives on 11/20 to invest in firefighter assistance programs throughout the country.