How Much Will It Cost to Shut Oil Wells?
State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson's bill to evaluate idle facilities heads to governor.
Courts & Crime
Volunteer Fire Department Must Give Up Financial Records
Painted Cave residents sue to investigate fire brigade spending; win court victory.
Public Health Gains New Grant for Mental Wellness
County health and shelter clinics hope to improve behavioral health care for Santa Barbara County residents.
Education
UCSB Admissions Drop Slightly
Preliminary UC numbers show decreases across the board, though international stats were up.
Housing
County to Boost Red-Tag Criteria for Homes atop Isla Vista Cliffs
Property owners hear new bluff-to-building-foundation setback proposals.
Environment
UCSB Green Initiative Funds Renewable, Sequestration, Repair Projects
Grant program funded by student fees awards $190,000 to 20 proposals.
Health
Deportation Fears Keep Kids Away from Summer Lunch Program
Fewer than half the usual number of lunches are served in Santa Barbara County's free lunch program when ICE raids take place.
Transportation
MTD Spokesperson Talks $4 Million Transit Center Facelift
Hillard Blackerby promises new facility will be “worth the wait and a small headache.”