Burned Homes Should Be Rebuilt Green, Lack Says
Lack Construction president asks Schwarzenegger to promote green elements during renewal phase.
Cox Calls Internet Outage ‘One-Shot Deal’
All 47,000 customers were offline for at least six hours, but much longer disruptions are reported.
Westmont Says Its Students Have Been Cleared in Tea Fire Probe
The college has been at the center of speculation since local officials reported that 10 young adults affiliated with an unnamed school played a role in the blaze.
Santa Barbara Police Chief Touts Successes of Gang Crackdown
Addressing a luncheon of the Lodging Association, city officials describe enforcement and intervention efforts.
Santa Barbara MTD On Board with Continuing Amtrak Transfer Program
The agency's board of directors votes to extend the Transit Transfer Pass for another three years.
Bush Issues Disaster Declaration, Grants Federal Aid for Fire Recovery
Residents and business owners in Santa Barbara County can apply for assistance starting Wednesday.
Council Rejects Proposed Competing Initiative on Building Heights
The vote means that in November 2009, Santa Barbara residents will vote on just one measure.
Counselors Replace Firefighters on the Front Lines in Wake of Tea Fire
The Red Cross and Jewish Family Service offer free counseling to residents reeling from the effects of loss.
Sheriff Says 10 People Thought to be Responsible for Tea Fire
A multiagency probe and an anonymous tip leads investigators to a Tea House bonfire the night before the blaze started.
California Delegation Calls for Federal Aid in Wake of Fires
The Bush administration is urged to grant resources to assist communities affected by the Tea Fire and other blazes.
Some Races Remain Close as County’s Vote-Counting Continues
Voter turnout in Santa Barbara County is at 82.55 percent, with 8,500 ballots yet to be counted.
Tea Fire Burn Victims Still Critical But Expected to Survive
Relatives say Santa Barbara couple Lance and Carla Hoffman remain unconscious and on life support.
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