Brett Bisceglia

February 23, 2001

Town Hall Meeting Examines Issue of Housing Inspections

By Brett Bisceglia

Renters and property owners alike competed for the ear of their supervisor Thursday night to voice their support of or opposition to a controversial inspection proposal.

February 12, 2001

Animal Rights Group Protests Santa Barbara’s Last Fur Retailer

By Brett Bisceglia

Despite bad weather and low turnout, Animal Emancipation, Inc. staged an anti-fur protest Saturday in front of Ursula's.

February 6, 2001

Discovery of Ancient Bones Sparks Debate Over Origins

By Brett Bisceglia

Close to 80 local residents gathered at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History on Monday night to view a screening of "Mystery of the First Americans," a PBS "Nova" special exploring recent disco...

February 2, 2001

Politicians Provide Forum for Locals to Voice Power Shortage Concerns

By Brett Bisceglia

Hours after the California Legislature passed a bill authorizing the state to enter into long-term contacts to buy electricity, Assemblymembers Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and Sarah Reyes (D-Fresno) led a publi...

January 16, 2001

Locals Gather to Discuss Substance Abuse

By Brett Bisceglia

Friends and family remembered victims of alcoholism and drug addiction Monday night during Santa Barbara's second-annual candlelight procession.