Sister of Bridge Standoff Suspect Sheds Light on His Struggles
While she deeply regrets the furor it caused, Ginny Myers says she believes her brother was earnest in his attempt to shift attention to the plight of soldiers fighting in Iraq.With the Help of Garden Court, Woman Finds New Lease on Life
Torn by guilt and depression, Mizue Baker, 76, eventually landed in Santa Barbara, where strangers helped pull her from the brink of suicide.State Board Allocates $2 Million to Restore Beach Water Testing
The vote means Santa Barbara and Ventura counties are eligible for funding for their summer programs.Commissioners Hear Good News, Bad News on Homelessness
Crime is down and more people are getting into homes, but Santa Barbara's homeless population appears to be on the rise. Officials fear the problem could worsen.Santa Barbara County’s Furlough Program Seen as Statewide Model
Other counties and cities in search of a fiscal solution want to know more about the 64-hour pay cut.With Local Ballots Still to Be Counted, Some Candidates Are Left in Limbo
In the Santa Barbara school board race, candidates Ware and Heron take the wait — and the controversy over an ineligible candidate on the ballot — in stride.Voter Turnout in Santa Barbara County Falls Short of Expectations
Elections officials currently report 66.28 percent local turnout, far less than 2004's showing of 80.47 percent.Newcomers Prevail for Three Seats on Isla Vista Recreation Board
It was a different story with the Montecito and Carpinteria Valley water districts, with voters favoring the incumbents in those races.Horizon Set to Launch Nonstop Santa Barbara-to-Sacramento Service
Inauguration of the new flights will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Santa Barbara Airport.Huntington Learning Center Gives Students the Tools to Succeed
The Santa Barbara center leads children step by step through the process of building academic confidence.Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce Is China-Bound, and You’re Invited
The March 2009 business-travel itinerary also includes a trip to Hong Kong.Santa Barbara’s Measure G Passes Handily
The city will continue to collect a tax for cell phones and land lines, and now on Internet-based phone services.State Senate: Strickland Emerges with 840-Vote Lead over Jackson
Republican's rally fueled by Ventura County ballots. Santa Barbara County will release additional votes Friday.Voters OK Measures H, I
The initiatives for theater, foreign language and music programs in schools reach two-thirds majority support.Obama Sweeps to Historic Victory
California delivers White House while Capps coasts as part of a wave of Democrat pickups in Congress.Santa Barbara School Board: Heron, Cordero, Deacon On Top — So Far
With Ed Heron barely edging Charlotte Ware, absentee ballots turned in Tuesday could tip the scales.Measure A Riding Road to Victory
The countywide transportation initiative garners nearly 80 percent approval, according to unofficial results.Farr Emerges Victorious in Seesaw Race for 3rd District Seat
The former county planning commissioner edges Pappas by a 51 percent-to-48 percent margin.Hanson, Rosen, Mills in Top Spots for Goleta Water District Board
A win by Rosen and Hanson constitutes a new majority on the GWD Board of Directors.Connell, Easton Claim Seats on Goleta City Council
Slow-growth majority returns to power as Blois is ousted.Armendariz, Reddington Headed for Carpinteria City Council
Incumbent Joe Armendariz and Carpinteria Planning Commissioner Kathleen Reddington win the two empty seats on Carpinteria City Council.Ballot Initiatives: Voters Approve Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Farm animals measure passes, abortion notification loses, redistricting clings to lead.Local Voter Turnout Already Reaching Record Highs
A record number of mail-in ballots have been returned, and county officials expect up to 85 percent of registered voters to participate in Tuesday's election.Circuit City Closures Include Stores in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria
The retailer says the economy and a drop in consumer spending contributed to the decision to downsize.Alleged Standoff Accomplice Arrested
Suspected gunman got a ride to the site. Police also have charged him in an unrelated incident at KJEE.Local Candidates Converge on UCSB for Noontime Rally
In the homestretch of the campaign, candidates head to campus to visit with students.Gunman In Custody after 4-Hour Standoff on La Cumbre Road Bridge
Santa Barbara's morning commute is gridlocked after overpass incident shut down Highway 101, Calle Real and Modoc Road.UCSB Put Finishing Touch on State’s Touch-Screen Voting Machine Ban
Due largely to the findings of UCSB computer scientists, Californians will vote the old-fashioned way Tuesday: by filling in paper-ballot bubbles.IRS Trying to Deliver $270,775 to Santa Barbara County Taxpayers
Is your name on this list of undeliverable addresses?Did You Fall Behind in Time Change?
In case you missed it, daylight-saving has ended and it's past time to turn back the clock.Rain Treats Gap Fire Area with a Soft Touch
Authorities keep a close eye on burn area but storms are weaker than forecast.It’s Time to Fall Behind with Daylight Savings
Change your smoke alarm batteries with your clocks when daylight-saving time ends Sunday morning.County Could Face Up to $31.5 Million Debt From Medi-Cal Overbilling
The matter, under investigation, in general boils down to a few systemic flaws.Channelkeeper Diving Into Effort to Monitor Quality of Local Ocean Water
Starting Monday, the organization will pick up where the county left off, after funds for its program dried up.Goleta Valley Chamber All Business About Politics
Chamber leaders gather to tout their support for a healthy economy and a strong community.Page 118 of 131 pages « First < 116 117 118 119 120 > Last »
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