Loading

Capps Supports Health-Care Reform Legislation

03.19.10 - 7:19 pm

Congresswoman releases a statement on the landmark bill

Boys’ Tennis: Chargers Race Past Mustangs, 16-2

03.19.10 - 7:06 pm

Dos Pueblos bounces back from losses earlier in the week to beat Stockdale

Article Image

Phil Wyatt Builds High-Tech Company with Low-Key Approach

03.19.10 - 5:15 pm

Wyatt Technology's founder and CEO serves as a steady guide for his staff in pinpointing a niche in laser-based instruments

Article Image

Captain’s Log: Wind at Our Backs and Fish Out Ahead

03.19.10 - 5:10 pm

With the arrival of spring and rockfish season under way, the Santa Barbara Channel beckons

Advertisement

Article Image

Outdoors Q&A: When Dogs Become Hunters

03.19.10 - 4:05 pm

Dogs may be used to locate, retrieve and even take live game

Article Image

Gerald Carpenter: Symphony Welcomes Guest Cellist Joshua Roman

03.19.10 - 3:30 pm

A pair of concerts at The Granada also will feature Mark Russell Smith as guest conductor

Advertisement

Santa Barbara Airbus Picks Up and Moves to New Location

03.19.10 - 10:44 am

The company will have more legroom at its new home on Technology Way in Goleta

Sotheby’s Realty Wins Eight Advertising Awards

03.19.10 - 10:29 am

Suzanne Perkins and Lauren Stewart are recognized by the American Advertising Federation of Santa Barbara

Advertisement

Anacapa Street Lane Closures Planned for Next Week

03.19.10 - 10:23 am

Sewer replacement part of construction to Carrillo Recreation Center

Article Image

Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on Affordable Housing Project

03.19.10 - 9:57 am

Construction starts on four homes for low-income families at 618 San Pascual St.

Craig Greene: 101 Selling Secrets from a Top Producer

03.19.10 - 9:32 am

Phil Hoover shares how he stayed on top of his game even in a down market

Article Image

Mark Brickley: Grammy Winner Zac Brown Rocks Arlington

03.18.10 - 10:07 pm

The new sons of the South play an unhurried, engaging set

Article Image

Residents Get Look at Master Plan for Santa Barbara

03.18.10 - 9:45 pm

An open house kicks off a public-comment period designed to help shape the future of the city

Article Image

Tom Watson Kicks Off 23rd District Congressional Campaign

03.18.10 - 9:00 pm

Speaking in Santa Barbara, the candidate tells supporters, 'I promise I will not waste your money'

Michael Rattray: Preservation vs. Retreat at Goleta Beach Park

03.18.10 - 6:05 pm

A permanent solution is critical to maintaining the value of the community treasure

Article Image

Elaine Abercrombie: Making It at the Top

03.18.10 - 5:42 pm

Luxury listings are a tough sell amid the economic downturn and credit crunch

Article Image

Inquisitive Canine: High-Energy Pup Is High Maintenance

03.18.10 - 5:40 pm

Teach your young dog what you want in a way he’ll understand

Ninth Circuit Court to Rehear Goleta Rent-Control Case

03.18.10 - 5:30 pm

The appeal on 'regulatory taking' could determine the constitutionality of the city's ordinance

Article Image

Joe Conason: Right Wing Gone Wild

03.18.10 - 5:10 pm

Elizabeth Cheney, Glenn Beck et al take accusations of treason to the extreme

Article Image

David Harsanyi: Actually, Process Does Matter

03.18.10 - 4:53 pm

Sometimes process is vital to protecting the American people

Article Image

Two UCSB Students Arrested on Drug Charges

03.18.10 - 4:45 pm

An investigation leads to the seizure of ecstasy and mushrooms

Public Invited to Gaviota Coast Planning Workshop

03.18.10 - 4:12 pm

Saturday's daylong event will include informational tables, presentations and group discussions

Article Image

Bob Wilcher: Guaranteed Weight Loss

03.18.10 - 4:06 pm

Eat 500 fewer calories and exercise for one hour each day and enjoy the results

Article Image

Santa Barbara Developer Fess Parker Dies at 85

03.18.10 - 1:25 pm

The local actor was also the namesake of Fess Parker DoubleTree Resort and Fess Parker Winery

Gray, Armendariz Speak Out Against Oil-Tax Legislation

03.18.10 - 1:08 pm

They say AB 1604, proposed by Pedro Nava, would threaten jobs on the Central and South coasts

Woodie Club Funds Automotive Tech Scholarship at SBCC

03.18.10 - 12:56 pm

Santa Barbara club members will bring their vintage cars to campus Thursday to present a check for $1,000

Westmont Observatory Open for Public Viewing

03.18.10 - 12:49 pm

Gaze at stars, planets and more for free on Friday

Symphony Sponsors Community Writing Contest

03.18.10 - 12:15 pm

Submissions for the competition, open to all ages, are due March 26

Make It Work, Noozhawk Partner Up for Launch of T3

03.17.10 - 11:03 pm

Beginning Tuesday, look for Today's Tech Trends each day on Noozhawk

Article Image

Santa Barbara’s Water Has a Rich History, a Complex Future

03.17.10 - 10:50 pm

Despite modern science and technology, basic challenges of delivery and storage transcend eras

Article Image

Montecito Bank & Trust Celebrates 35th Birthday with the Gift of Giving Back

03.17.10 - 10:10 pm

The bank reflects on how far it has come as it awards $3,500 grants to 10 local organizations

Article Image

Republican Tom Watson Running for Congress in Bid to Promote Change

03.17.10 - 9:50 pm

The 23rd District candidate talks with Noozhawk ahead of Thursday's formal announcement

Ordinance Committee Struggles to Decipher Marijuana Laws

03.17.10 - 8:45 pm

Members look to the state level for legal guidance as they work to revise Santa Barbara's regulations

Boys’ Tennis: Dos Pueblos Finds Success in Singles

03.17.10 - 7:43 pm

Chargers play tough against the Dons but drop their second league match

County Focused on Protecting Public Safety as Budget Talks Continue

03.17.10 - 6:04 pm

But all departments are under scrutiny as the Board of Supervisors looks for ways to save

Article Image

Tony Strickland: State Health-Care Bill an Ill Fit for Californians

03.17.10 - 6:55 pm

Voters should have the power to protect themselves from state and federal health-care mandates

Gerald Carpenter: CAMA Brings Hespèrion XXI Back for an Encore

03.17.10 - 6:02 pm

Experience an evening of exquisite music on Thursday at the Lobero

Article Image

Kids Expo a One-Stop Shop for Family Fun, Resources

03.17.10 - 5:50 pm

More than 100 businesses and nonprofits will be on hand for Saturday's event at La Cumbre Plaza

Article Image

Jim Hightower: The Heartbeat of Democratic Reform Movement

03.17.10 - 5:30 pm

Granny D's walk across America set in motion an effort to devalue the influence of big money in political campaigns

Page Youth Center Sets Tryout Dates for Club Basketball

03.17.10 - 4:58 pm

The Vipers and Rebels teams are open to local boys and girls

Highway 135 Reopens After Storm-Related Repairs

03.17.10 - 4:43 pm

Caltrans replaced drainage pipe that collapsed under the highway

Relive the ‘80s at Auction for Santa Barbara Charter School

03.17.10 - 4:22 pm

Signed TV scripts and a custom surfboard will be among Saturday's featured items

Goleta Employee Receives Hampton Hotels’ Prestigious Award

03.17.10 - 4:04 pm

Nominated by her peers, Ashley Morehead is named a Spirit of Hampton Award winner

County Budget Concerns Fuel Dan Secord’s Bid for Supervisor

03.17.10 - 12:39 pm

The Second District candidate says he's ready to use his experience to help turn local government around

County Grand Jury Report: Budget Cuts Threaten Frail Elderly, Disabled

03.17.10 - 12:29 pm

A state proposal would affect 1,200 Santa Barbara County recipients of IHSS program benefits

UCSB Scientists Among Team to Discover New Planet

03.17.10 - 11:39 am

The planet, called CoRoT-9b, is the size of Jupiter and orbits a star similar to Earth's sun

Council Vote Clears the Way for Single Trash Hauler to Serve Goleta

03.17.10 - 11:20 am

But it remains unclear whether the city will negotiate a new contract with MarBorg or Allied Waste

Article Image

New Marketing Director Joins Sansum Clinic

03.17.10 - 10:29 am

Jill Fonte will oversee the clinic's marketing strategy and promotion of its programs and services

Article Image

Eva Inbar: Foes of Curb Extensions Can’t See the Safety for the Cars

03.16.10 - 11:07 pm

Milpas Street bulb-outs are not our biggest challenge; in fact, they can protect our most precious assets

Article Image

Now’s the Time to Make Your Mark on Plan Santa Barbara

03.16.10 - 9:05 pm

The city is in the midst of updating its General Plan, and draft documents will go to the public for comment starting Thursday

Supervisors Grant Permit Extensions for Miramar Hotel

03.16.10 - 7:59 pm

Carbajal wants the developer to provide daily security patrols to curb squatters, and Wolf takes issue with the project's time line

Boys’ Tennis: Chargers Go Down Swinging

03.16.10 - 7:38 pm

Dos Pueblos loses 8-10 to Ventura in its first league match of the season

Article Image

Tips from Public, Police Led Detectives to Shooting Suspects

03.16.10 - 7:30 pm

A couple are arrested in Nevada as the search continues for two other suspects in the attempted murder at a Gillespie Street residence

Supervisors Keep NextG’s Cell-Tower Proposal on Hold

03.16.10 - 5:58 pm

The board directs county staff to take a closer look at the antenna sites and report back

Jerry Bunin: County Shortsighted in Funding Long-Range Planning

03.16.10 - 6:25 pm

Poor decisions by the Board of Supervisors contributes to our continuing budget woes

State Keeps Santa Barbara County’s Water Allotment Unchanged

03.16.10 - 5:50 pm

Lake Oroville, the main reservoir for the State Water Project, is only 43 percent full

Article Image

Mona Charen: Not Just One Terrible Idea, But Two

03.16.10 - 5:28 pm

Democrats' proposed health-care and student-loan reforms will only make matters worse

Sheriff Bill Brown Selected to Attend FBI Program

03.16.10 - 4:43 pm

He'll participate in weeklong training sessions at the National Executive Institute in Virginia

Article Image

Mark Cornwall: Assistance for Seniors a Phone Call Away

03.16.10 - 4:30 pm

There are many resources available regarding scams and physical and financial abuse

Margo Kline: Master Chorale Performs Masterful ‘Canto General’

03.16.10 - 3:20 pm

Timeless themes resonate in powerful concerts centered on soloists Manzi and Schiffmann

IRS Warns Taxpayers of ‘Dirty Dozen’ Scams

03.16.10 - 1:52 pm

Common schemes to avoid include return preparer fraud and hiding offshore income

Article Image

Jodi House Welcomes New Director of Programs

03.16.10 - 1:38 pm

Cheryl Hermann joins the nonprofit's Brain Injury Support Center

Cate School Reports Record Admissions Pool

03.16.10 - 12:45 pm

The class of 2014 will represent 20 states and 10 countries

Budget at Forefront as Leaders Address State of the City

03.16.10 - 11:45 am

Armstrong says tough negotiations with unions are necessary to make up Santa Barbara's general fund shortfall, or cuts will be unavoidable

Article Image

Sunrise Rotary Club Celebrates 25th Anniversary

03.16.10 - 10:21 am

Mayor Helene Schneider presents a proclamation honoring the organization's service to the community

Business Fraud: Think You’re Immune? Think Again

03.16.10 - 9:38 am

Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce presents a free workshop on what to look for and how to protect yourself

Celebrate Easter at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

03.16.10 - 9:31 am

An egg hunt and brunch are part of the weekend festivities

Laguna Blanca First-Graders Present ‘Weather the Weather’

03.16.10 - 9:18 am

The musical production will be performed Thursday and Friday

Article Image

Stephanie Petlow Elected Officer of Old Spanish Days

03.16.10 - 9:11 am

She will serve as vice presidenta of celebrations

Deadline Extended for Green Shorts Film Festival

03.16.10 - 9:05 am

Submissions for the contest are now due April 2

Cinema in Focus: ‘Alice in Wonderland’

03.16.10 - 8:09 am

Tim Burton's version of the classic tales is entertaining but lacks depth

Santa Maria Teen the Victim of Hit-and-Run

03.16.10 - 8:00 am

Police catch up with the suspect, who is also charged with felony DUI

Article Image

Miramar Permit Extensions, Cell Towers Top Supervisors’ Agenda

03.15.10 - 8:50 pm

The developer cites the downturn in the economy for needing more time to develop the hotel site; meanwhile, the board will weigh in on NextG's proposed antenna sites for Montecito

Article Image

Business Owner Speaks Out Against Bulb-Outs on Milpas

03.15.10 - 8:37 pm

A news conference aims to demonstrate how the curb extensions would affect traffic

Committee to Consider Legality, Locations of Pot Dispensaries

03.15.10 - 6:00 pm

Directed by the City Council, the Ordinance Committee will continue its work on determining a citywide cap and defining 'collectives'

Article Image

Catherine Oliverio: A Solution to the GATE/Honors Controversy

03.15.10 - 5:27 pm

A four-tiered approach would serve the needs of all students

Article Image

David Sirota: The Tax War Goes Online

03.15.10 - 5:10 pm

Amazon.com draws the line with Colorado in a pre-emptive strike against other states

Suspects Arrested in Gillespie Street Shooting

03.15.10 - 4:54 pm

Jack and Rebecca Mills are tracked down in Nevada, at the home of relatives

Police Respond to Rash of Fights, Vandalism

03.15.10 - 4:25 pm

Several incidents are reported in a 24-hour period in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Tweeters to Meet Up at Tweetup

03.15.10 - 2:40 pm

The local Red Cross will be part of Tuesday's face-to-face social event

United Way Awarded Federal Learn and Serve Grant

03.15.10 - 1:49 pm

The $150,000 will fund this year's Fun in the Sun programming and higher-ed scholarships

Article Image

Santa Barbara Woman to Mark 102nd Birthday

03.15.10 - 12:10 pm

Family and friends from around the country will celebrate Saturday with Dorothy Nighman

Card Game Tournament a Benefit for Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care

03.15.10 - 11:17 am

Saturday's fundraiser will introduce the game Q MahjonggTM

Save Water, Money During ‘Fix a Leak Week’

03.15.10 - 10:18 am

In many cases, fixture replacement parts can be installed by do-it-yourselfers

Spirit of Fiesta Candidates to Audition April 17

03.15.10 - 9:41 am

22 young women will compete for the roles of Spirit and Junior Spirit

Man Accused of Driving Into Home, Parked Cars

03.15.10 - 7:33 am

Santa Maria resident faces charges of DUI and hit-and-run

Leading Off: We’re Having E-Mail Difficulty This Morning

03.15.10 - 6:19 am

Sorry for the inconvenience but we do have a workaround