Rigs to Reef Discussions Continue
Newport Beach conference focuses on the benefits of converting old platforms into habitat.
Year: 2010
How Much Are Our City Officials Paid?
While the City of Bell has now emerged as the poster child for bloated government excess—paying its (now ex-) city manager $787,000 a year, its police chief $457,000, and its mayor $96,000—its counterparts within the City of Santa Barbara are more modestly compensated.
Longtime Quaker Peace Activist Dies
Longtime Quaker peace activist, theater supporter, and mental health advocate Gene Knudsen Hoffman died last week at the age of 91.
Brothers Jumped in Old Town Goleta
Two brothers who had just moved from the Eastside to Old Town Goleta were jumped as they walked down the street during the early morning hours of 7/25.
Group Reimbursed for Fighting Ballantyne Mansion
The Gaviota Coast Conservancy (GCC)—in its fight against the proposed Ballantyne mega mansion—was granted an additional $25,000 in compensated attorneys’ fees on 7/27 in Superior Court.
Fatal Fourth of July
The holiday stabbing case heads toward trial.
Pre-Fiesta Listings
A preview of this year’s Fiesta events.
Baseball Drama
The L.A. Dodgers play the S.F. Giants and wackiness ensues.
BevMo! A Go-Go
The council rejects an appeal of the liquor outlet, five to zip.
Girl with the Canine Tattoo
How to make money doing nothing.
