Megan Meyer

October 18, 2011

Latest I.V. Restaurant Hopes To Break Curse

By Megan Meyer

South Coast Deli celebrated its grand opening yesterday at 6521 Pardall Road, featuring a wide variety of “Sammie” sandwiches and paninis for the Isla Vista community. Unlike the deli’s Goleta and Santa Barbara loc...

October 13, 2011

County Nips Dispensaries in Bud

By Megan Meyer

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted to ban all medical marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated areas of the county during last week’s meeting. Fifth District Supervisor Steve Lavignino made the motion ...

October 13, 2011

Police Blotter

By Megan Meyer, Jack Crosbie

During a nightly stroll through Camino Pescadero Park on the 6500 Block of Del Playa Drive at around 11 p.m. on Friday, deputies happened upon a young female giving a golden shower to the grass — and her hands, feet an...

October 11, 2011

Freeway Displays Endorse Paul 2012

By Megan Meyer

Local proponents of Ron Paul joined in yesterday’s worldwide “Sign Bomb” campaign and held vibrant demonstrations at several Santa Barbara freeway overpasses to express their support for the Republican candidate’...

October 10, 2011

Crowds Feast on Feature Fruit

By Megan Meyer, Kristin Palmer

Avocado enthusiasts flocked to Carpinteria’s 25th annual Avocado Festival last weekend to celebrate and sample the local fruit in its many delectable forms. The free event is one of California’s largest fruit-filled ...

October 6, 2011

Protestors Overstay Welcome

By Megan Meyer

The Santa Barbara Police Dept. arrested eight SB Occupy Wall Street protestors for trespassing yesterday evening at the De La Guerra Plaza after warning the rally to vacate the premise. Police began making arrests around...

October 4, 2011

Fundraiser Supports Fallen Soldier’s Family

By Megan Meyer

The Santa Barbara Navy League and Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a tabling fundraiser tonight at the State Street Farmers Market to honor fallen Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Louis J. Langlais. The ev...

October 3, 2011

Festival Destigmatizes Mental Illness

By Megan Meyer

The Mental Health Association of Santa Barbara hosted its 18th annual Mental Arts Festival last weekend to showcase the works of community members with mental illnesses. The event displayed the works of over 60 local art...

September 30, 2011

SB Officials Brief Residents on Effects of Deportation

By Megan Meyer

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown and other police officials met with community members last night to discuss the misconceptions and local impacts of the nationally disputed Secure Communities deportation program. ...

September 29, 2011

Event Supports Marine Life Protection

By Megan Meyer

The TransparentSea Voyage campaign will host its kick-off party tonight at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum to mark Saturday as the start of its four-week voyage along the California coast. The campaign highlights coast...

September 29, 2011

War Monument Pays Tribute to Vietnam War Soldiers

By Megan Meyer

The Santa Barbara chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America’s is bringing its “Moving Wall” memorial to Santa Barbara today as part of a statewide tour honoring the lives of the soldiers lost during the conflict. ...

September 27, 2011

Public Voices Concerns at Plaza Project Hearing

By Megan Meyer

The Santa Barbara City Planning Commission held an Environmental Scoping Hearing to hear a report and public comments on the potential effects of the Plaza de la Guerra Infrastructure Improvement Project last Thursday. T...

September 27, 2011

Politicians Prepare for Local Election

By Megan Meyer

As the Santa Barbara City Council’s Nov. 8 elections draw near, numerous community political groups are gearing up with candidate forums, public discussions and candidate celebrations. Three current council members’ ...

September 26, 2011

Annual Dog Event Encourages Community Adoptions

By Megan Meyer

The K-9 Placement and Assistance League, Inc. held its third annual Dog Adoption Festival and K-9 P.A.L.S. Great Ball Drop Raffle fundraiser yesterday in downtown Santa Barbara to help improve the Santa Barbara County Sh...

September 26, 2011

Book Sale Raises Funding for Planned Parenthood

By Megan Meyer, Jack Crosbie

Planned Parenthood kicked off their 37th annual used book sale on Thursday at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in an effort to help fund the organization’s locations within the tri-county area. The volunteer-run effort will...