Voluntario Street Stand-Off Ends Peacefully
Negotiation team ultimately convinces gun-wielding man to surrender.
Day: August 7, 2008
DeSal Plant to Get Re-re-examination
Tuesday’s Santa Barbara City Council vote is not enough to prompt study.
Foresters Advance in World Series
Santa Barbara baseballers whip Wichita team, face Capahas on Friday.
Attorneys Give Opening Arguments in Juarez Gang Murder Trial
The defense claims that the knifings were not gang related, and that another teen struck the fatal blow.
Venoco Seeks Approval for Full Field Development
The public, in general, urged oil company to leave Goleta and take its barge with them.
City of Goleta Hires In-House Attorney
Council says move will save money.
Council Re-Examines Desalination Plant
Will spend $122,000 looking into whether to revive 18-year-old structure.
Again: That’s Dust, Not Smoke
Gap Fire clean-up kicks up particulates.
Offshore California Drilling
Citing high gas prices as his motive, President George W. Bush last month lifted a presidential moratorium on offshore drilling.
Glen Annie Golf Club Unveils Housing
Facing the financial pressure caused by the low revenues of a public golf course, a $15 million debt, and the abundance of places to putt in the area, Glen Annie Golf Club is seeking other options.