UCSB alone can’t fix Isla Vista safety woes
Just about a year ago, Elliott Rodger went on a violent rampage, killing six people and himself in Isla Vista. Memories of that tragic Memorial Day weekend flooded back into the headlines on May 12 as reports surfaced of another shooting, this time two suspects shot and severely injured two students in another grisly incident Read More →
Editorial: CPUC has its hands full with Comcast decision
Making sure that Comcast is an engaged corporate citizen — especially when it comes to providing broadband to underserved areas — might be one way for the CPUC to put its stamp on the merger without wreaking havoc on the region’s competitiveness.
Editorial: As the newspaper world turns
Shifting ownership and regional printing operations are part of a major realignment going on in the daily newspaper business.
Editorial: As Lois Capps bows out, race for her seat begins
The challenge for the next Democratic nominee will be to keep a broad coalition of Hispanic and small-business voters energized while appealing to environmentalists.
Editorial: It’s time to get serious about financial literacy
We’d encourage increased enrollment in the Cash Course programs from our participating community colleges.
Editorial: SBCAG takes big step toward 101 widening
When we began publishing 15 years ago, the conventional wisdom was that Highway 101 would not be widened in our lifetime.
Editorial: Santa Maria gets on the right track for job growth
Santa Maria is beginning to think seriously about the workforce of the future.
