Lexi Pandell

May 27, 2009

California Upholds Gay Marriage Ban

By Lexi Pandell

The California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8 Tuesday, ending months of legal debate concerning the constitutionality of banning gay marriage.

May 27, 2009

Panel Talks Labor Laws

By Evan Sherwood, Lexi Pandell

With the memory of the Santa Barbara News-Press firings still festering in the minds of many, a panel discussion was held last night to promote stricter labor laws.

May 27, 2009

Gaucho Alum To Run for SB Office

By Lexi Pandell

This November, 24-year-old UCSB alumna Olivia Uribe will vie for a position on the Santa Barbara City Council.

May 26, 2009

Athlete, Artist To Run for SB Office

By Lexi Pandell

A local Santa Barbara businessman with an accomplished and unusual background has said he plans to throw his hat into the race for mayor of Santa Barbara, bringing the number of candidates to four.

May 21, 2009

California Highway Patrol: Kicking Ass and Taking Names

By Evan Sherwood, Lexi Pandell

This Memorial Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol plans to fully enforce traffic laws in order to prevent reckless behavior on the road.

May 20, 2009

Firm Plans Petrol Pipeline

By Lexi Pandell

Local oil company Venoco, Inc. recently proposed the construction of an eight-mile underground pipeline, potentially eliminating the use of barges for oil transportation.

May 18, 2009

Garden To Reopen in Fire’s Wake

By Lexi Pandell

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden will reopen today after the Jesusita Fire devastated the landscape and destroyed countless rare plants.

May 13, 2009

Fire Begets New Home Idea

By Lexi Pandell

With the Jesusita Fire under control, and evacuees returning home, environmental contractors have begun discussing the possibility of rebuilding green, fireproof homes for the victims of this latest wildfire.

May 12, 2009

Jesusita Blaze Causes Slump in Local Sales

By Lexi Pandell

As the Jesusita Fire raged in the hills above Santa Barbara this past week, many local businesses had to shut their doors.

May 4, 2009

Officials To Debate Clarity, Impact of SHO on Tuesday

By Lexi Pandell

After four drafts and a year of postponement, the Social Host Ordinance will again appear before the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Tuesday.

April 28, 2009

Locals Diverge on Floatopia

By Lexi Pandell

As Floatopia's May 9 sequel approaches, locals gathered last night for a town hall meeting to discuss dealing with what many feel is the inevitable.

April 23, 2009

Fire Victims Receive New Home

By Lexi Pandell

Last November, Lisa Camarillo and her daughter were among the hundreds that lost their homes to the devastating Tea Fire.

April 20, 2009

Pardall Road Project Nears Completion

By Lexi Pandell

After months of construction, Pardall Road is awaiting its finishing touches.

April 15, 2009

Resort Expansion Stirs Debate

By Lexi Pandell

The Bacara Resort and Spa's plans to expand the hotel by constructing a 56-unit condominium-hotel complex on the cusp of Haskell's Beach - located about two miles up the coast - has been met with criticism from local env...

April 14, 2009

Candidates Contend for SB Office

By Lexi Pandell

Santa Barbara City Councilwomen Helene Schneider and Iya Falcone will face off as the primary contenders to replace Marty Blum as mayor of Santa Barbara in this November's election.

April 7, 2009

JMike To Run For SB Mayor

By Lexi Pandell

"JMike" is not your average Santa Barbara mayoral candidate. Justin "JMike!" Michael is a 29-year-old musician with no prior political experience and a criminal record. He's not affiliated with any political party and i...