Mayor-Elect Formulates for the Future

Santa Barbara Councilmember Helene Schneider was surrounded by her family and friends at Dargan's Irish Pub downtown when she learned that she had been elected the new mayor of Santa Barbara.
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Drinking Remains Illegal on SB Shore

The County Board of Supervisors voted yesterday to permanently ban alcohol from the beach below Del Playa Drive.
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Woman Sues County After Being Fired

A former Santa Barbara County employee filed suit against the county for wrongful termination yesterday, alleging emotional damages and asking to be reinstated.
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Locals Contemplate More Weed Statutes

The Santa Barbara City Council considered new regulations for local medical marijuana dispensaries this week.
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Celebration of Citrus Attracts County Locals

Thousands of lemon lovers sampled citrus treats and took a stroll down "Safety Street" this weekend at the California Lemon Festival in Goleta.
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Local Festival To Put Savory Citrus Treats in Limelight

Lemon ale, lemon ice cream and lemon cotton candy will all be on the menu in Goleta this weekend at the 18th annual California Lemon Festival.
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