Former Santa Maria Police Chief Dies
John Sterling, the former Santa Maria police chief far more popular with community activists and fellow cops than his higher-ups in City Hall, died last week at age 60.
Year: 2010
Borders Bites the Dust
The Borders bookstore at the corner of State and Canon Perdido streets will close on 1/7, leaving more than 30 employees out of work and vacating one of the most prominent storefronts in Santa Barbara.
We Need to Talk
The Holden Foundation films its first panel discussion on education.
Quaids Miss Another Court Date
They’re still in Canada, and have forfeited a million dollars in bail bonds.
Health of World’s Oceans and Fisheries Inaccurately Measured, Study Claims
The most widely adopted measure for assessing the state of the world’s oceans and fisheries led to inaccurate conclusions in nearly half the ecosystems where it was applied, according to new analysis
Few Tripadvisor Reviews Knock SB’s Homeless
The most popular travel website gives tourists a chance to talk back to management.
Seagrass Announces New Owners Chef Robert Perez & Family
Mitchell Sjerven has announced the sale of top-rated Seagrass Restaurant to Chef Robert Perez and his family of culinary experts, who have recently relocated to Santa Barbara.
County to Participate in Statewide Medical and Health Exercise
November 18, from 8am to noon, Santa Barbara hospitals, clinics, Public Health Department, EMS, Sheriff and Fire and others partners will participate in an Improvised Explosive Device scenario.
Westmont Observatory Turns Its Eye Toward Jupiter
Every third Friday of the month, Westmont welcomes the public to a free viewing held in conjunction with the Santa Barbara Astronomical Society. The viewing begins at 7:30 p.m.
High School Students Off to D.C. Leadership Conference
The GLC Program honors outstanding high school seniors who maintain a high scholastic average and have demonstrated leadership ability in their school, community and spiritual organizations.