Libertarians File Suit Over Secret IVRPD Meeting

The Libertarian Party of Santa Barbara allege that several members of the board and 3rd District Supervisor Gail Marshall held a secret meeting in IVRPD Chairman Ariana Katovich's backyard.
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Goleta Organizes for February Debut

Goleta becomes an official city on Feb. 1, 2002, after the passage of Measure H on Nov. 6.
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Margaret Connell Prepares for Future as Mayor of Goleta

As the city of Goleta prepares for life as an incorporated area of the county, all eyes are on the city's first mayor, Margaret Connell.
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Runoff Pollutants Cause Ocean Health Hazard

The first storm after a dry period contains a collection and buildup of pollutants, resulting in hazardous water runoff. Last week, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services issued this seaso...
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Drug Users Have Clean Alternative

Santa Barbara County's needle exchange program has distributed 120,000 clean needles since the program began at the Pacific Pride Foundation in June 2000.
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Hey Guys, Walk Women Home Safe at Night

So why do so many females leave their doors unlocked for their roommates late at night in a town notorious for unwanted late-night visitors?
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