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More Money-Raising for Goleta Ice Rink

Despite hopes for 2012 groundbreaking, Ice in Paradise still needs $750,000 to start. Read story.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Newsman Journeys into a Likely Future

Journalism's future may be murky but Tom Bolton’s career illuminates the need for traditional values like integrity and honesty. Read story.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Goleta Eyes Ellwood Trails

Meeting tonight on what should be the future look of the popular bluff-top area. Read story.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Goleta's Finest Feted

The Goleta Valley Chamber hosts more than 300 people at Bacara for 63rd annual gala. Read story.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Resident Sues Over Hollister Avenue Development

City of Goleta challenged by Patricia Moreno over Westar project approval. Read story.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

How Safe Is Goleta?

The Goleta Grapevine's Silvia Uribe interviews Lt. Butch Arnoldi. Read story.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Goleta Finishes First Roundabout

A big deal for the Goodland, Goleta's first roundabout at Los Carneros Road and Calle Real opened 11/8 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by about three dozen city employees, law enforcement personnel, councilmembers, and area residents. Read story.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

G2012 Shifts Power to the People

Opponents argue that present system works better than having voters second-guess Council decisions to rezone farmlands. Read story.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Showdown Over Goleta Sanitary

New face throws twist in four-person race for three board seats. Read story.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Goleta Hires New Planning Czar

Jennifer Carman, currently in charge of planning in El Cerrito, is hired to replace Steve Chase. Read story.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Bishop Ranch Team Out

Michael Keston's hopes for developing open space in Goleta are done, which means lawsuit against city is dead. Read story.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Outdoor Play a Great Way to Learn

The role of play in a child’s life has been undermined by our society, it seems. Read story.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Goleta Council Approves Westar Development

Major mixed-use project now to Design Review Board and permitting process. Read story.

Monday, October 8, 2012

Noleta Plan Meeting Tonight

Get your voice heard as part of an environmental study for Eastern Goleta Valley's community plan update. Read story.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Protecting Our Aquatic Backyard

Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary forms a dynamic border around five islands. Read story.

Monday, October 1, 2012

Skylar Learning Center Dedication

The Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary will dedicate a new learning ... Read More