State Gives S.B. County $60 Million for New Jail
Sheriff Bill Brown calls the funding an “important milestone” toward building a North County facility.
Month: March 2012
Mammoth Lakes Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes
He’ll be sentenced to five years in state prison.
We Need to Talk About Kevin
A powerful and boldly realized movie about one troubled kid turned criminal teen.
Anonymous 4 Reviewed
This program at the Lobero Theatre on Monday, March 5 spanned more than 800 years.
Brush Fire near Rancho Oso
[UPDATE]: Firefighters have it fully contained and are mopping up.
The French Press Heads to U.S. Barista Championship
S.B.’s favorite coffee shop brings the heat to regional brew-off.
Stay of Execution for Continuing Ed Administrators
The SBCC Board of Trustees voted to approve one-year contract extensions for three Continuing Education administrators.
More Howls of Protest
I’m very unhappy to see the new format, which is harder to read and leaves out so much.
Selma Rubin Passes Away
The celebrated activist was almost 97 years old.
Guadalupe Homeowners “Empowered” at Home Energy Workshop
Santa Barbara County homeowners seeking to make energy-smart home improvements to increase home comfort while lowering their utility bills were welcomed at a free BBQ and workshop on Thursday, March 8th in Guadalupe.