Robert Scheer: The Democrats Who Unleashed Wall Street and Got Away With It

4:07 pm

Bill Clinton and Lawrence Summers are still in denial about their role in the financial meltdown

Elizabeth Wolfson: Healthy Aging — Contradiction or Reality?

3:41 pm

A healthy attitudinal stance accepts the decline of the body as well as hidden opportunities

Education a Family Affair at San Marcos Parent-Child Workshop

3:05 pm

Santa Barbara family’s involvement with local preschool spans three generations

Santa Barbara Police Warn of State Street Closures for Film Shoot

2:53 pm

Intermittent and brief street and sidewalk closures are planned Feb. 10 between Haley and Cota streets

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Open House Listings: Feb. 4 & Feb. 5, 2012

2:14 pm

Weekend open house listings for Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria and Santa Barbara County

‘Rise and Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story’ to Show at Lobero Theatre

12:51 pm

All proceeds from the Feb. 9 screening will benefit the Santa Barbara Soccer Club

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Capps Issues Statement on January Jobs Report

12:24 pm

Congresswoman calls for extension of payroll tax holiday and unemployment insurance

Allen Associates of Santa Barbara Earns Two National Remodelling Industry Awards

12:08 pm

Santa Barbara company named Regional Contractor of the Year in two categories by National Association of the Remodeling Industry

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Captain’s Log: Winter Beach Fishing — SoCal Style

11:22 am

The weather is great, and barred surf perch are biting like crazy

Santa Barbara County Announces New Way to Recycle Plastic Bags

11:12 am

'New in the Blue' initiative lets residents put all clean plastic bags into their blue bins for pickup

Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North Honors Adams School’s Bittle Family

10:26 am

Even the grandparents of RCSBN’s Adams Family of the Month are active volunteers at the school

Volunteer Photographers Needed to Document Next Week’s ‘King Tides’ in Santa Barbara

9:58 am

Santa Barbara Channelkeeper asks citizens to help capture the coastline's higher sea levels

Santa Barbara Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant to SBCC Foundation

9:47 am

Funding will be used to increase student degree completion and transfer rates

Big-Rig Driver Killed in Highway 101 Crash Was Under the Influence of Meth, Officials Say

02.02.12 - 9:28 pm

The tractor-trailer struck a sedan, trapping a woman and her young daughters inside the vehicle as it dangled over a bridge railing

‘The Jaguar’s Nest’ Provides a Glimpse into a Life Within

02.02.12 - 8:59 pm

Maria Ross-Ed Giron play shines light on mental illness, injustice with two Center Stage Theater performances on Feb. 19

Santa Barbara Police Issue 60 Citations in Crosswalk Sting

02.02.12 - 7:58 pm

Citizen complaints a driving force behind the department's enforcement operation, targeting three intersections

Letter to the Editor: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk

02.02.12 - 7:48 pm

Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara to Unveil Renovated Look at New State Street Location

02.02.12 - 7:36 pm

Everything inside the former home of Hotel State Street will be brand new, with a modern and eco-friendly design that spotlights local artists

$7,500 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Suspects in New Year’s Hate Crime

02.02.12 - 6:50 pm

Santa Barbara police believe the two victims were targeted because they were perceived by their attackers to be gay

Laguna Blanca Alumni Screen Surf Documentary at Santa Barbara Film Festival

02.02.12 - 4:47 pm

Adam Pesce and Danielle Robinson are the co-creators of Splinters, showing Sunday at Metro 4

State Street Ballet to Present Excerpts of ‘The Secret Garden’ at Local Libraries

02.02.12 - 4:44 pm

Dancers will perform during free events next week in Santa Barbara and Goleta

Santa Barbara Police Investigating Vandalism to ATMs, Businesses in Mesa Area

02.02.12 - 4:23 pm

Detectives seek the public's help identifying suspects in the crime spree

Inquisitive Canine: How Can I Teach My Dog to Play Nicely?

02.02.12 - 3:49 pm

For a pet inclined to jump and nip, start with basic behavior training and environmental management

January Nights at Santa Barbara Museum of Art Welcomes Chinese New Year

02.02.12 - 2:56 pm

Hundreds of guests ring in the Year of the Dragon with a celebration of the newly reinstalled Asian Art permanent collection

A Little Thing Called Love Is in the Air at Bacara Resort & Spa

02.02.12 - 2:42 pm

Enter 'The Best Little Thing I Love About Bacara' contest for a chance to win a two-night stay and dinner for two

Joe Conason: The High Cost of Romney’s Scorching Victory

02.02.12 - 2:33 pm

If he summons the courage, Ron Paul has the credentials to expose Mitt Romney's posturing

Kissing Couples Sought for Record-Breaking Valentine’s Day Event

02.02.12 - 2:28 pm

Preliminary competition set for Sunday, with proceeds benefiting Kidz for a Cure

Draft of Community Plan for Eastern Goleta Valley Available for Public Review

02.02.12 - 1:52 pm

Documents are available online, and a public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 21

Little League Challenger Division’s Pre-Season Events Begin Feb. 11

02.02.12 - 12:38 pm

Third program now available in Ventura, at the Montalvo Ball Fields

Gerald Carpenter: Ensemble Theatre Kicks Off New Year with ‘39 Steps’

02.02.12 - 11:34 am

Tony Award-winning play runs through Feb. 19 at the Alhecama Theatre

Santa Barbara Dance Arts to Present ‘Dance Teachers Gone Wild’

02.02.12 - 11:18 am

Proceeds from concerts Feb. 10-11 will benefit arts mentorship program

David MacCulloch Joins Montecito Bank & Trust Wealth Management Division

02.02.12 - 10:21 am

He will serve as vice president and senior trust officer

Laguna Blanca’s Miles Crist Named a Finalist in SBIFF’s Student Filmmaking Competition

02.02.12 - 8:16 am

Freshman says vacation footage captured in Europe turned into 'one of my better films'

County Planning Commission Pursues Ordinance to Manage Closures of Mobile Home Parks

02.01.12 - 10:12 pm

If adopted by the Board of Supervisors, the plan would require property owners to pay the homeowners market value for their units

Santa Barbara Officials Say Traffic Cameras at City Intersections Are Not ‘Big Brother’

02.01.12 - 8:50 pm

Cameras that detect motion have been installed at many of the busier intersections only to help with traffic flow

Abandoned Panga Boat Found in Water Off Montecito

02.01.12 - 8:14 pm

Sheriff's Department asks public to report any suspicious vessels seen in the ocean

Community West Bancshares Posts $8.6 Million Loss

02.01.12 - 6:03 pm

Regulators issue a consent order to the parent company of Goleta-based Community West Bank

Susan Estrich: Ten Reasons Gingrich Shouldn’t Drop Out of Presidential Race

02.01.12 - 4:33 pm

Without him, politics wouldn't be the same — and neither would Mitt Romney

Destination Science Summer Camps Set to Blast Off in Santa Barbara Area

02.01.12 - 4:27 pm

Day program aims to inspire students with action-packed, hands-on activities

Andrew Firestone to Emcee Junior League of Santa Barbara’s Literacy Gala

02.01.12 - 4:12 pm

Tickets are available now for 'A Seussical Ball,' planned for March 24 at the Coral Casino

Tim Durnin: Know Where Your Kids Are and Who They’re With

02.01.12 - 3:42 pm

These two key boundaries will serve children well for a lifetime

Goleta Workshop Gives Homeowners Access to Low-Cost Energy Upgrades

02.01.12 - 10:59 am

emPowerSBC and Energy Upgrade California provide access to information, financing and contractors

Marymount of Santa Barbara the Cat’s Meow for Resident Feline Rex

02.01.12 - 9:34 am

Students illustrate a new book about how Rex adopted the school, with proceeds to pay for food and vet care

Paul Mann: Steve Aoki, Army of DJs Launch Music Attack on Santa Barbara EDM Fans

02.01.12 - 8:40 am

Master showman kicks the dance party up a notch

Maturing As a City, Goleta Increasingly Means Business

01.31.12 - 11:14 pm

Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce praises the city's progress over its first 10 years while pointing out ways to fuel more business innovation

Santa Barbara Officials Concerned About Fate of Saved Funds for Projects as RDA Dissolves

01.31.12 - 10:22 pm

Once formed, an oversight committee will approve all spending related to the city's former redevelopment agency

After 10 Years As a City, Goleta Leaders Are Proud of the Past and Optimistic About the Future

01.31.12 - 9:56 pm

Realizing a decade of progress, officials look forward to some revenue rewards despite a challenging economy

Santa Barbara Partners in Education Celebrates Successes of 2011 at Annual Breakfast

01.31.12 - 8:18 pm

Executive Director Ben Romo says Partners programs and community volunteers have proven to be invaluable resources for local students

Andrew Seybold: Spectrum Auctions Locked in Congress

01.31.12 - 7:30 pm

When it comes to expanding vital U.S. broadband networks, congressional leadership is not what it seems

Mona Charen: Not Married, with Children Wrongly Has Become Socially Acceptable

01.31.12 - 4:20 pm

Children raised by single parents has an ill effect on our society, our schools — even our happiness

Susan Ann Darley: Creativity Is the Essence of Who You Are

01.31.12 - 3:52 pm

We forget how to enjoy life when our identification is based on appearances and comparisons

UCSB Senior Arrested as Suspect in Firebombing of Isla Vista Foot Patrol Station

01.31.12 - 2:33 pm

Sheriff's Department video shows a lone person throwing flaming objects at the building; a similar November incident remains unsolved

Krista Gulbransen Joins Board of International Chiari Association

01.31.12 - 2:13 pm

She brings more than 18 years of experience in marketing, branding and strategic business development

Santa Barbara Conference & Visitors Bureau and Film Commission Welcomes New Staff

01.31.12 - 2:04 pm

Gena Downey is the new director of communications, and Courtney Ludden is appointed the interactive marketing manager

City of Goleta Plans Special Events in Celebration of 10-Year Anniversary

01.31.12 - 1:34 pm

Community Birthday Party on Feb. 12 among activities scheduled in the coming weeks and months

HR Expert to Discuss ‘The Top Five Threats Facing Businesses Today’

01.31.12 - 1:21 pm

Jack Smalley of Express Employment Professionals will lead a free breakfast presentation on Feb. 10

First California Bank to Expand Into Santa Barbara

01.31.12 - 12:40 pm

Local banking veteran Catharine Manset hired as senior vice president and regional manager

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara Appoints New Board Officers

01.31.12 - 12:18 pm

David Edelman is named board president, Jim Turner will serve as vice president and Tim Gallagher is secretary

Tom Donohue: Immigrant Entrepreneurs Remain Vital to U.S. Economy

01.31.12 - 11:44 am

We need a rational immigration policy that values the energy and innovation of enterprising foreigners

Notre Dame School of Santa Barbara Celebrating Catholic Schools Week

01.31.12 - 9:07 am

Observance kicks off with Family Mass and open house

Karen Telleen-Lawton: A Day with a Chicken Farmer

01.30.12 - 10:16 pm

From gleaning vegetables to butchering chickens, an unlikely birthday present proves to be a memorable adventure

New Ban Prohibits Vehicles with Hazardous Materials from Traveling on Highway 154

01.30.12 - 9:57 pm

Authorities say the restriction is part of a proactive approach to preventing accidents and incidents along the thoroughfare

Rosemarie Anderson: My Life Changed Forever After My Stroke

01.30.12 - 7:50 pm

Family, friends and the staff at Santa Barbara Convalescent Hospital make a big difference in a long recovery

Goleta Man Sentenced to 6 Years in Murder-for-Hire Plot

01.30.12 - 5:27 pm

Eugene Darryl Temkin was found guilty of soliciting a hitman to kill three people, including a former business partner

Death of Mammoth Lakes Doctor Confirmed a Suicide

01.30.12 - 5:13 pm

Andrew Bourne had been accused of sex crimes with a Santa Barbara teen girl

Bacara Resort & Spa in Goleta Up for Sale Again

01.30.12 - 4:51 pm

Ohana Real Estate Investors had purchased the 35-acre beachfront hotel last July

Brian Burke: About Your Divorce (Letter 26)

01.30.12 - 4:37 pm

Clients have little control over the nature of the work or the amount of time spent doing that work

David Sirota: Americans’ Economic Normalcy Bias

01.30.12 - 4:10 pm

Overconsumption is at the root of our nation's continuing self-destructive behavior

UCSB’s Kavli Institute Awarded $2.5 Million to Support Visiting Scientists

01.30.12 - 12:02 pm

Simons Foundation will provide financial assistance to supplement sabbatical leaves

Craig Allen: U.S. Positive Economic Performance Divergence Continues

01.29.12 - 9:38 pm

Several key December reports due this week with expectations of signs of an increasingly strong recovery

Partners in Education Volunteer Spotlight: Deb Stowers

01.29.12 - 8:44 pm

Career woman leads by example, and is as proud of her three successful interns as she is of her own children

Santa Barbara Partners in Education President’s Council: A Noozhawk Special Project

01.29.12 - 6:16 pm

Complete index of articles and resources

FindTheBest Gives Noozhawk Readers a Better Way to Compare

01.29.12 - 4:40 pm

For your information, Santa Barbara startups unite to provide objective data and personalized filters for key topics

Spatula at the Ready, Three Pickles’ Clay Lovejoy Joins Santa Barbara Sandwich Showdown

01.29.12 - 3:40 pm

Three contestants to square off in inaugural sandwich-making competition

She Said, Z Said: Is Facebook Our Friend or Foe?

01.29.12 - 3:10 pm

Let's face it, sometimes we just don't want to be social with our network — despite reports of mind-blowing sex

$5,000 Reward Offered in Suspected Arson at UCSB Construction Site

01.29.12 - 2:19 pm

Early morning blaze causes heavy damage to vehicles and equipment at faculty housing development; no injuries reported

Paul Burri: A Weekend with George — ALL of George

01.29.12 - 11:54 am

It goes without saying that he left nothing unsaid

Michelle Malkin: The Obamas, aka Mr. and Mrs. Cranky Pants

01.29.12 - 11:23 am

Tarmac encounter with Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer riles the president's, er, sensitive side

Diane Dimond: Your Privacy vs. Police Investigations

01.29.12 - 10:19 am

U.S. Supreme Court ruling may make the job of law enforcement more complicated

Fun and Fit: 7 Reasons to Hire Us to Blog and Vlog for You

01.29.12 - 10:04 am

Kymberly and Alexandra emphasize their skills with video; see for yourself!

Coal Oil Point Reserve Unleashes Goats on Invasive Grass Species

01.29.12 - 12:59 am

Wading into the weeds, four-legged eating machines chomp down to help nurture native plants

Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts the Perfect Place for Authentic Aruba R&R

01.28.12 - 9:43 pm

Honeymooners, couples of all ages fan out to enjoy the island — then return year after year

Cooler Conditions to Prevail Over the Next Week as Heat Wave Ebbs on South Coast

01.28.12 - 3:39 pm

Beginning Sunday, daytime temperatures only expected to reach upper 60s

Santa Barbara’s Role in Early Cinema Soared with Flying A Studios

01.28.12 - 12:51 pm

Santa Barbara Historical Museum hosting exhibiting celebrating silent film studio's pioneering work

Nebula Dance Lab Presents ‘Clair-Obscur’ in Light and Dark Performance

01.28.12 - 11:20 am

Center Stage Theater hosts Saturday night show and Sunday matinee

Mark Shields: Why Newt Gingrich Scares Republicans

01.28.12 - 10:56 am

Party faces across-the-board defeat with Gingrich the GOP presidential nominee

Harris Sherline: Asset Forfeiture Laws Amount to Legal Theft

01.28.12 - 10:32 am

Forfeitures should be treated as cost recovery for law enforcement agencies, not as a revenue source

Santa Barbara-Goleta-Montecito Open House Listings: Jan. 29, 2012

01.28.12 - 12:59 am

Coldwell Banker, Prudential and Sotheby's post Sunday open house listings