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Gladly poisoning the well of government largesse

Written on 20 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 3 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL Apparently, I owe an apology to Santa Barbara County 2nd District Supervisor Laura Capps and 4th District Supervisor Bob Nelson. I assumed they didn’t deserve a $56,000 raise because being a county supervisor is only a... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara judge approves class action suit for cannabis odors

Written on 10 Mar, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By KAREN VELIE Fed up with cannabis odors in and around their homes, a group of Santa Barbara County residents sued a marijuana cultivation business in 2023. Last week, the court certified the class action suit against Valley Crest Farms... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County supervisors raise own pay 48%

Written on 26 Feb, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 8 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1-1 on Tuesday to raise their own salaries by 48.8%. The board also raised department head salaries from 19% to 25% over five years. Even though all five supervisors... (Continue reading)

Dirty details on the 48% Santa Barbara County Supervisor raises

Written on 19 Feb, 2025 in Featured, Opinion | 5 comments

OPINION by ANDY CALDWELL On Tuesday, Santa Barbara County Supervisors Steve Lavagnino, Bob Nelson, Joan Hartmann, Laura Capps, and Roy Lee will consider giving themselves a 48% raise worth $56,000 per year, for an annual salary of $171,000. The justification... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County supervisors seeking 48.8% raise in pay

Written on 12 Feb, 2025 in Featured, Uncovered SLO | 16 comments

By KAREN VELIE The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to raise their own salaries by 48.8%. The proposed raise, which was listed on the consent agenda, will increase the supervisors’ pay from $115,000 to $171,000... (Continue reading)

Former President Joe Biden returns to Santa Barbara County

Written on 20 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By KAREN VELIE Former President Joe Biden and Jill Biden landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County following the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Top commanders greeted the couple as they arrived late Monday afternoon. The Bidens... (Continue reading)

Red flag warnings in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties

Written on 13 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for portions of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties because of a high risk of large fires with very rapid spread, according to the National Weather Service.... (Continue reading)

Two cats die from bird flu in Santa Barbara County

Written on 25 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE Two domesticated cats from different households recently died of bird flu in Santa Barbara County, according to the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. After testing positive for influenza A, a rare occurrence in felines, the infected... (Continue reading)

Vehicle plunges 100 feet off Highway 1 near Vandenberg Village

Written on 15 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A vehicle plunged 100 feet off Highway 1 near Vandenberg Village on Saturday, injuring a woman. Shortly before 1 p.m., the woman’s vehicle veered off northbound Highway 1, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The... (Continue reading)

Santa Barbara County deputies arrest Christmas tree thief

Written on 12 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By KAREN VELIE Santa Barbara County deputies arrested a suspected Christmas tree thief on Wednesday morning. On Monday, a caller reported the theft of multiple Christmas trees and wreaths from a nursery in the 100-block of S Patterson Avenue. During... (Continue reading)