Ojai Valley Community Hospital honored for emergency care
Central Coast, Columns, Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Nonprofits, Top Stories, West Ventura CountyThe national organization Women’s Choice Award: The Voice of Women has named Ojai Valley Community Hospital one of America’s best hospitals in California for emergency care. The Ventura County hospital received the honor for its exceptional patient care and treatment, making it one of six facilities across the state to receive the recognition. A member Read More →
Fines, cleanup costs climbing for owner of oil pipe that leaked
Energy, Latest news, South Coast, Top StoriesThe pipeline leak that released more than 21,000 gallons of oil into the ocean and soiled 9 miles of Santa Barbara coastline on May 19 will likely result in a $200,000 fine from federal regulators and potentially millions of dollars in cleanup costs and environmental penalties for the pipeline’s operator, Houston-based Plains Pipeline. An investigation Read More →
One year later, Isla Vista faces murky future over safety
Latest news, Top StoriesA year after the murder of six UC Santa Barbara students shook the beachside community of Isla Vista, residents grapple with public safety issues while a bill providing the community of 20,000 with a quasi-independent governing body sits in the California state legislature. Just about 2 square miles wide and situated alongside the UCSB Read More →
Cocktail supply boutique rides tide of more artful drinks
Latest news, Top StoriesAlong with the rise of locally sourced produce, artisanal foods, craft beers and the renaissance of basically anything that’s handmade, homemade or just generally more authentic, comes one more item to be better crafted — the cocktail. And one downtown Santa Barbara shop is looking to ride the tide of fancier, tastier drinks. Located Read More →
