Goleta News Archives

The Santa Barbara Sheriffs Department is cracking down on drunk and unlicensed drivers this weekend.

The 3rd Supervisor District seat in Santa Barbara County straddles north and south, stretching from Isla Vista and Goleta to Lompoc and the Santa Ynez Valley.

Although the issues still aren't clear to many, the Goleta City Council voted on Tuesday night to initiate study of several of the amendments to Goleta's General Plan proposed by Bacara Spa & Resort .

Who You Calling Gay?: I grew up in Chicago and went through college and the Army without ever meeting a gay person.

This Sunday, no fewer than 15 dancers will appear at Center Stage Theater to perform the work of three choreographers.

Of the county's five supervisorial districts, none are so difficult, so contradictory, and so critical to the overall direction of county government as the 3rd District, which encompasses much of the Goleta ...

A Santa Maria school bus driver has lost his job after the C.H.P. says he made a wrong turn into on-coming traffic on Highway 101 with a bus load of junior high students.

The sky is no limit for the California Space Authority, which continues to plan a state-of-the-art space center on the Central Coast.

“I envision the hotel as a future city landmark as the entertainment center continues to reinvent itself”

Both hotels opened under the Marriott International Marriott Residence Inn brand and each has earned a 95 percent customer satisfaction rating. via Hospitality Net

GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS DEPT.: As we speak, breathe, and read, our beloved Chapala Street is under siege, being trampled underfoot by over-sized architectural grotesques. via Santa Barbara Independent

“I envision the hotel as a future city landmark as the entertainment center continues to reinvent itself”

R.D. Olson Development has sold two of its Southern California hotels -- one inspired by Hollywood, the other by Southland beach culture -- to Apple REIT 8 for $80 million. via Hotel Online

Direct Relief International in Goleta, put seven large pallets on a truck. The goods should get to Myanmar in about two days. via MyFOX11

For the Santa Barbara Real Estate area of Goleta Real Estate North for the first 4 months of '08 for Home Estate/PUDs we have seen 42 sales and in '07 that number was 50. via Beautiful Santa Barbara Blog

“I think there's more and more evidence to support that we may not be in a recession, but this slowdown may make it feel like one”

A better-than-expected report on the nation's job rolls Friday raised hopes nationally that the economy has seen the worst of the current downturn. via The Press-Enterprise

“Three beers and a couple of whiskeys, at least.”

Goleta Valley, CA After rear-ending another car in the drive-thru at a Calle Real hamburger spot, a man got out of his car to urinate in a nearby bush. via Small Town Misfit

Part of good planning is timing and pacing. When the first Goleta Council put together the General Plan, part of its charge was to identify sites for new housing in order to meet the state Regional Housing ... via Santa Barbara Independent

“There's something for everyone at this unique event and it's a great way to kick off Mother's Day festivities as well as role model the importance of family health and fitness”

This Saturday, May 3, will mark the fifth year of the Mother's Day 5/10K race and family festival at Goleta Beach Park from 8 a.m.-noon, this year with UCSB's men's and women's soccer teams hosting the ... via Santa Barbara Independent

“Bishop Ranch must be considered for urban use, as requested by this General Plan amendment initiations request.”

The much-anticipated Bishop Ranch application has now been filed at Goleta City Hall . via Santa Barbara Independent