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Keeping it Real Estate
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Well, we can no longer say that the average Santa Barbara area house has a million-dollar price tag. Read story.
Parachute Packers and Jumpers Leaving Town
National Guard Armory’s Mission Changing
The National Guard Armory’s mission is changing, and Barney wonders if its time for Santa Barbara to leap upon the chance to buy the historic facility. Read story.
Military HQ Leaves Town; Gaviota Land Preserved
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The City of Santa Barbara is negotiating with the government to buy the Army Reserve center on upper State Street. Read story.
No More Skycap Service at Santa Barbara Airport
Pinch-Penny Airlines Force Mike Adriansen Out of Business
On the Beat: Pinch-penny airlines force Mike Adriansen, with his familiar face and helping hands, out of business. Gaviota land saved. Read story.
Steinbeck Son Stripped of Rights
Grapes of Wrath Author’s Daughter-in-Law, and His Friend Barnaby Conrad, Talk to Barney
"The Grapes of Wrath" author’s daughter-in-law, and his friend Barnaby Conrad, talk to Barney. Read story.
How to Slip on a Banana Peel
Salm’s Quixotic Stand, Caruso’s Dream of Grandiosity, Perrett’s Tri-County Chess Move, and Yosemite’s Not in Wyoming
Salm’s Quixotic Stand, Caruso’s Dream of Grandiosity, Perrett’s Tri-County Chess Move, and Yosemite’s Not in Wyoming Read story.
Flesh Trade Magnate Randy Welty’s Mansion of Ill Repute
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Strip joint owner Randy Welty talked county supervisors into okaying his mega-monster Gaviota Coast home, but can he talk his way out of this triple-whammy? Read story.
News-Press Op-Ed Compares Teamsters to Nazis
Historical comparisions called into question by two residents
Barney provides responses from Ernie Salomon and Ira Gottlieb to a Sunday op-ed in the News-Press regarding the Teamster-led boycott of the newspaper. Read story.
Barney Eats Fiesta, Again
Our Columnist Takes It in the Gut in His Culinary Quest Through Old Spanish Days
Our columnist takes it in the gut in his culinary quest through Old Spanish Days. Read story.
¡Viva la Comida!
Barney Begins His Annual Eating Tour of Fiesta
Barney begins his annual celebratory eating tour at De la Guerra Plaza. Read story.
Feds to Prosecute News-Press
Paper Not Negotiating in Good Faith, Says Labor Board
The paper is not negotiating in good faith, says labor board. Read story.
From the Sublime to the News Business
Caruso loses in Santa Anita, Levin Leaving, and the News-Press Sues Again
Rick Caruso, who is trying mightily to avoid a full environmental impact report on his Miramar project, has suffered a blow to his Santa Anita racetrack area mall. Read story.
The Independent Life
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It’s been a little over two years since I went over to The Santa Barbara Independent, and people are still asking how I like it here. Read story.
Labor Board Appealing to Get Reporters Back on Job
Much at Stake for Newsrooms Nationwide
On the Beat says that much is at stake for newsrooms nationwide in high-stakes, high-risk action. Read story.
Waving the Baton
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Scott Hadly embedded in Iraq, Nir Kabaretti may conduct Eugene Symphony, iphone quest. On the Beat Read story.
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