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The Working Life: Bob Kolata

With a keen eye and technical knowledge, he ensures picture-perfect installation of artwork... continue reading →

March 12 2010 10:15 AM  |  Source: NewsHawk: News

Johnson Pleads No Contest to Sex Abuse Charges

The Mountain Drive resident will receive a three-year prison sentence and must register as a sex offender.... continue reading →

March 12 2010 10:00 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Independent

Ventura County Sheriff's Race

The race for ventura county sheriff is heating up between two long time law enforcement officials... continue reading →

March 12 2010 09:30 AM  |  Source: KEYT3

La Entrada Given The OK

The proposal calls for a 123 room hotel, over 19,000 square feet of commercial store front and a new parking structure. It will also include an upgrad... continue reading →

March 12 2010 09:20 AM  |  Source: KEYT3

Elections Heat Up In Santa Barbara County

The filing deadline closed Friday evening for the June primary election, and candidates that want to be in local races have made their intentions known... continue reading →

March 12 2010 09:10 AM  |  Source: KEYT3

Bye-Bye Blue Whale

Museum of Natural History’s skeleton to be restored and reinstalled in more anatomically correct position.... continue reading →

March 12 2010 09:00 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Independent

End of the Line

UCSB falls short of Big West women's championship game for the first time in 14 years.... continue reading →

March 12 2010 09:00 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Independent

UCSB season ends by Davis

It was a hearty performance by the UCSB women’s basketball team, but ultimately UC Davis got the better of the Gauchos, cutting short UCSB’... continue reading →

March 12 2010 07:30 AM  |  Source: Presidio Sports

Daily Sound ends home delivery program

Dear Reader: We regret to inform you that because of the current economic situation, we are unable to continue with our home delivery program. With si ... continue reading →

March 12 2010 07:11 AM  |  Source: The Daily Sound

SLO Kicks Off 16th Annual Film Festival

Alan Arkin, best known for his performances in "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Edward Scissorhands," will receive the King Vidor Career Achievement Award o... continue reading →

March 12 2010 06:40 AM  |  Source: KEYT3

Officials Break Ground on New Goleta Hospital

Speakers describe new facility and campaign for additional community donations.... continue reading →

March 12 2010 05:00 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Independent

Missing Woman Leads Police On High Speed Chase

A woman reported missing out of Orange County, led authorities in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties on a high-speed chase Friday morning.... continue reading →

March 12 2010 04:10 AM  |  Source: KEYT3

Copenhagen at the Music Academy of the West

A reading of <em>Copenhagen</em> at the Music Academy of the West on Sunday March 7... continue reading →

March 12 2010 04:00 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Independent

International Orchid Show Returns to Santa Barbara

The 65th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show starts Friday in Santa Barbara. It is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious orchid sh... continue reading →

March 12 2010 03:10 AM  |  Source: KEYT3

Dutch City Bike Review

A body like a beach cruiser an almost ridiculous assortment of luxury accessories.... continue reading →

March 12 2010 03:00 AM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Independent

Drug Sales Bust Ends With Young Children Sent to CPS

Three Ventura County residents are under arrest after law enforcement officers discover methamphetamine, cocaine, hundreds of dollars in cash and two y... continue reading →

March 12 2010 02:50 AM  |  Source: KEYT3

What's Right: Students Plan Spring Break Around Volunteering

Hundreds of Westmont students will be "paying it forward" during their spring break. About 340 Westmont students will spend March 15-19 volunteering fo... continue reading →

March 12 2010 02:40 AM  |  Source: KEYT3

Newsom Announces CA Lt. Governor Run

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - After dropping out of the gubernatorial race last year, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is now running for lieutenant governor.... continue reading →

March 12 2010 02:20 AM  |  Source: KEYT3

Overconfidence caused the crash, author argues

The global financial crisis was caused by the overconfidence of experts in the field, according to author and journalist Malcolm...... continue reading →

March 12 2010 01:41 AM  |  Source: Pacific Coast Business Times

Goleta North for the first 2 Months of 10 for Santa Barbara Real Estate

For the Santa Barbara Real Estate area of Goleta Real Estate North for the first 2 months of 10 the Home Estate/PUD sales are down from 24 to 19 but t... continue reading →

March 12 2010 12:39 AM  |  Source: Beautiful Santa Barbara Blog

Pacific Capital loses $431.3 million in 2009

Santa Barbara Bank Trust parent Pacific Capital Bancorp said March 12 that it lost $431.3 million in 2009...... continue reading →

March 11 2010 11:56 PM  |  Source: Pacific Coast Business Times

DP High School Theater Performance, "Curtains" Starts Tonight

Dos Pueblos High School theater students are starring in a mystery musical performance called "Curtains" tonight.... continue reading →

March 11 2010 10:10 PM  |  Source: KEYT3

Woman Accused of Stealing from Nuns Due in Court Friday Morning

Opening statements in the trial involving a Santa Barbara woman accused of stealing money from nuns are scheduled to begin this morning.... continue reading →

March 11 2010 10:10 PM  |  Source: KEYT3

Fems Talk Healthcare Reform

Obama healthcare reform advisor Neera Tanden addresses influential Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee.... continue reading →

March 11 2010 10:00 PM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Independent

National Poison Prevention Week

Make sure you are well-informed on what can inadvertently poison your pet.... continue reading →

March 11 2010 10:00 PM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Independent

The Glass House

Rick Rojas turns a 1975 Chevy Impala into a piece of art.... continue reading →

March 11 2010 10:00 PM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Independent

The Laid-Back University

A case study on “Brazilian time,” among other amusing cultural points.... continue reading →

March 11 2010 10:00 PM  |  Source: Santa Barbara Independent

Police blotter — March 12

Feb. 28, 3:39 a.m. — Witnesses called police to report a suspicious vehicle parked in a lot in the 200 block of W. Carrillo Street. Officers arr ... continue reading →

March 11 2010 04:11 PM  |  Source: The Daily Sound

Sheriff upgrades reverse 911 alert system

Local residents can now register their phone numbers online in order to receive alerts from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department during ... continue reading →

March 11 2010 04:11 PM  |  Source: The Daily Sound

Citizens Planning director to step down

After leading the Citizens Planning Association in its mission to promote responsible development and environmental protection in Santa Barbara County ... continue reading →

March 11 2010 04:11 PM  |  Source: The Daily Sound

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