Brush Fire Breaks Out at Coal Oil Point
No structures threatened; law enforcement investigating “suspicious subject” in the area.
Year: 2014
A Catastrophic Failure with Tragic Results
In the wake of the Isla Vista rampage, many citizens are asking why more wasn’t done to prevent the bloodshed.
Public Guardian Abuse
Is the Public Guardian helping to stop elder abuse, or is it the other way around?
Officer Injured at Deltopia Takes to the Stand
Incident that touched off Deltopia riot this spring described.
Isla Vista Man Accused of Rape Appears Court
His roommate took the stand and delivered disturbing testimony.
Summer Program Kicks Off for Underprivileged Kids
The camp will be held at four sites stretching from Carpinteria to Goleta.
Suspension Rates Decreasing, Study Says
Santa Barbara reports 10 percent drop from last year.
City Customers Not Saving Water During Drought
Latest conservation numbers fall way short of goal.
Families of Isla Vista Victims Call Out Sheriff’s Office
In an interview with the Washington Post, the parents of Elliot Rodger’s three stabbing victims said they’re frustrated by how the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office has handled the case, criticizing the agency for not yet telling them how their sons were killed over a month ago.
Better Process to Review High-Density Developments?
The City Council narrowly approved a measure that would give the Planning Commission greater opportunity to review larger high-density developments that the council had agreed to fast track last summer as part of a broader effort to encourage affordable housing.
