Fire Marshal Retires
After less than a year on the job, Santa Barbara City Fire Marshal Russ Cole resigned from his post, citing
Month: June 2007
Freon Leaks at Cottage Hospital
A hazardous materials crew was called to Cottage Hospital on 6/25 after a Freon leak was reported in the basement
Fire Burns Mobile Home
Fire crews extinguished a blaze that consumed most of a double-wide mobile home located at 333 Old Mill Road about
Goleta Approves First Two-Year Budget
Girsh Park founder Pat O’Malley was moved to tears, and found himself unable to finish his emotional “thank you” to the Goleta City Council and city staff, as they formally adopted the first two-year budget in the city’s history on 6/25. Besides doubling its contribution to $100,000 annually, the city gave Girsh Park its own specific line item in the budget.
Fayetteville Beats Santa Barbara for Most Sustainable
The U.S. Conference of Mayors selected the Arkansas town over Santa Barbara.
Chainsaw Don Wants Montecito Wildfire Plans
Given the timeliness of Montage’s reporting last week and the fire this weekend, we’re replaying this story about a Montecito activist calling for more wildfire preparedness. Plus, there are changes in store for the Largura’s foothill residence.
Survey Says Solo Drivers In SB Down
Since 2002, the number of people driving alone has dropped 7 percent.
Fire Marshal Russ Cole Resigns
The city will look into how they will find a replacement in September.
There’s No Place Like Home
There are very few things in this world that truly make my blood boil, keep me awake all night, and cause me to bite my nails down to the quick. Moving is one of those things.
Put a Capp on It
Barney returns to the blogosphere with news about Lois Capps, the reopening of Joe’s, and an update on Joe Cole