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In memoriam: Brian Wolverton

By   /  Friday, August 28th, 2009  /  Opinion  /  Comments Off on In memoriam: Brian Wolverton

These days we spend our time consumed with the economy, business, careers, politics and family matters and we often forget that others are doing far more important work on behalf of our nation.   Our freedom to speak, conduct commerce and fret about all things American ultimately relies on our nation’s ability to defend itself. Read More →

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Crack down on fire-causing cartels

By   /  Monday, August 24th, 2009  /  Opinion  /  Comments Off on Crack down on fire-causing cartels

An international law enforcement effort is needed to bring the perpetrators of the La Brea fire to justice. Unless you have been sleeping for the past week, you probably know that state and local officials believe that Mexican cartels that operate massive pot farming operations in far northeast Santa Barbara County were behind the 89,000-acre Read More →

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Cushman campaign puts business first

By   /  Monday, August 24th, 2009  /  Opinion  /  Comments Off on Cushman campaign puts business first

There were times this year when Steve Cushman’s campaign for mayor looked liked the longest of long shots. Cushman, who heads the Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce, stepped part way into the ring and backed away. Some close advisors wanted him to run for City Council first, something he eschewed right off the bat. Read More →

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SLO launches econ development effort

By   /  Monday, August 24th, 2009  /  Features  /  Comments Off on SLO launches econ development effort

San Luis Obispo County officials are about to launch the most comprehensive economic development effort since city fathers wooed California Polytechnic University to the Central Coast more than a century ago.   The effort is being co-chaired by County Supervisors Frank Mecham and Adam Hill and a broad coalition of businesses working with the San Read More →

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Waiting estates

By   /  Monday, August 24th, 2009  /  Top Stories  /  Comments Off on Waiting estates

Developer Erik Behman faces an Aug. 24 deadline to get his allegations that San Luis Obispo County officials tripped up his 77-lot project before a state appeals court. “This appeal can pull Maria Vista Estates out of its Chapter 7 bankruptcy,” Benham wrote in motion to the bankruptcy court asking to let him take over Read More →

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Mayoral ballot adds one, loses one

By   /  Monday, August 24th, 2009  /  Uncategorized  /  Comments Off on Mayoral ballot adds one, loses one

Longtime Santa Barbara resident and real estate agent Isaac Garrett launched his campaign for mayor Aug. 11. The former NAACP chapter president said he is against the city’s recent pay raises for employees and wants to create district elections. Another mayoral candidate, Iya Falcone, failed to garner enough valid signatures to earn a spot on Read More →

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Education advocates start fast

By   /  Monday, August 24th, 2009  /  Uncategorized  /  Comments Off on Education advocates start fast

Protestors of budget cuts to California’s education system affecting the Oxnard School District began a weeklong fast Aug. 18 at Oxnard’s Plaza Park, according to the Ventura County Star. The group, called STARVE, had about 50 supporters. Eight people, including state assembly candidate Das Williams and Oxnard School District board member Ana Del Rio-Barba, have Read More →

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