Reminder of County Holiday Closures
As part of wage concession agreements with the County’s unions which achieved savings of over $9.6 million this year, the County Board of Supervisors approved plans to close many County Departments
Year: 2010
Gray Water’s Dark Side
Pollutants from laundry soap can cause algae blooms in creeks and rivers, which deprive the water of dissolved oxygen and can kill fish and other aquatic life. Bleach is highly toxic to fish and amphibians.
Arts and Crafts Sell
I believe we accomplished the event goals to showcase the Adults Arts and Crafts Continuing Education programs, give every student who wanted to exhibit the chance to exhibit, give shoppers outstanding bargains, and show the viability of having sale events to raise donations from those who benefit and enjoy the arts and crafts programs.
Neptune Public Radio
Toastmasters are considering serving toast at their weekly meetings. Rye nacerous bread is being considered as is Chinese sweet and sour dough.
‘Ribbon of Shame’ in Redistricting Crosshairs
With the first 2010 census numbers coming to light on 12/21, state redistricting officials have taken aim at the 23rd Congressional District as an example of what not to do this time around.
D’Sant Angelo Faces More Felonies
The Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office tacked on several felony charges to the allegations convicted nun scammer Denise D’Sant Angelo is facing.
Judge Moves New Lyons Case Along
Judge Brian Hill wants to get through jury selection quickly and get the second trial of Corey Lyons underway soon after the New Year.
Courting a New Courthouse
State picks a preferred home for the new S.B. criminal facility.
Stand in the Sand Donates $8,000
Stand in the Sand, the Santa Barbara environmental group that hosted a 1,000-person strong demonstration on West Beach over the summer in the wake of BP’s Gulf oil disaster, donated over $8,000 this week to help recovery efforts in the area.
Men Charged with Stealing Campaign Signs
The District Attorney’s Office has filed misdemeanor property theft charges against Shiloh Gramm and Marc Bouscaren for allegedly taking a Yes on Measure S sign from the parking lot of a Lompoc restaurant the day prior to last November’s election.
