Category Archives: Hard News
West Beach Festival Suddenly Filled with Doubt – Parks and Recreation Department Denies Permits for 3-day Sept. event
{Edited Version Published in Santa Barbara News-Press – April 29, 2010} Over the past three years, Santa Barbara has seen the West Beach Music and Arts Festival grow from a fledgling grassroots affair to one of the biggest events in … Continue reading
Planning Commission Upholds Approval for Medical Cannabis Dispensary – Public comments reflected both sides of the issue
{Edited Version Published in Santa Barbara News-Press – August 21, 2009} The debate over medical marijuana dispensaries in Santa Barbara continued on Thursday at City Hall. The Planning Commission met to hear an appeal to the June 17 approval of … Continue reading
Conference Prepares Officials for Bioterrorism Threat – Organizations place focus on teamwork
{Edited Version Published in Santa Barbara News-Press on 7/16/09} Law enforcement and public health officials from throughout California have converged at the Hotel Mar Monte Wednesday and Thursday for the Regional Conference on Advanced Joint Operations. Spearheaded by the L.A. … Continue reading