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Hundreds Pay Respects to CHP Officer
Jarrod Martinez Died in Motorcycle Accident at Age 30
Fellow officers promise to be there for Jarrod Martinez’s wife and four-year-old daughter. Read story.
Balancing Act
Goleta Examines Wetlands and Growth
After months of review by the Planning Commission, the City Council has accepted most of its General Plan recommendations. Read story.
Fighting for Survival
César Chávez Charter School Faces Possible Shut Down
Low test scores threaten the future of César Chávez elementary, but school supporters say it's all a matter of interpretation. Read story.
Gonads Be Gone
Exploding Animal Shelter Population Prompts Divisive Spay/Neuter Ordinance Proposal
"Be a responsible owner" law hotly debated before Board of Supervisors. Read story.
Ground Broken on Goleta Business Park
City Officials Welcome Long-Anticipated High Tech Center
City officials welcome long-anticipated tech offices though they have no tenants yet. Read story.
Van Wolfswinkel Exposed
City Elections Drowning in Cash
With the last day to vote upon us, combined city campaign spending exceeds $1 million mark. Read story.
Sustainability Plows Ahead
Orella Family Ranch to Host S.B.’s First Carbon Economy Series
Forward-looking agriculturists intend to help reverse post-Industrial Revolution carbon excesses. Read story.
Student Uprising
City College Adult Education Forum Answers Questions and Raises Hell
There has been a palpable buzz in the community recently about cuts to Santa Barbara City College’s monstrously popular Adult Education Program and, on Tuesday night, that buzz became a mob. Read story.
Botanic Garden Plan Approved
County Planning Commission Votes in Favor of Controversial “Vital Mission Plan”
County Planning Commission votes in favor of controversial “Vital Mission Plan”; appeal “highly likely.” Read story.
Neff Found Guilty
Jury Convicts Him for Ketamine Attacks on Two Women
A jury convicts Steven Neff for his Ketamine attacks on two women. Read story.
Low Voter Turnout Cause for Concern
Huge Percentage Haven’t Sent Ballots Yet in City’s First All-Mail Election
A huge percentage have not sent ballots yet in the City of Santa Barbara’s first all-mail election Read story.
Day of Action for Mother Earth
International 350 Campaign Comes to Santa Babylon
International 350 Campaign comes to Santa Babylon. Read story.
Tom Merkel’s Paradise Road Cabin Crushed
Photos from the October 21 Bulldozing Session of Longtime Resident’s Home
Photos from the October 21 bulldozing session of longtime resident’s home. Read story.
New Peace Leadership Director Has Seen War
Paul Chappell Served in Iraq
Paul Chappell, West Point grad and Iraq vet, now works for Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. Read story.
Neff Admits Attacks
Denies Sexual Motive for Assaults
Steven Neff admitted on the stand last week that he injected at least four women with the high-powered tranquilizer Ketamine. Read story.
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