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Storming the Gates
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Vince Falcone dies, Barry Cappello attacks, Matt Osgood hastens, and Citizen McCaw rides again. Read story.
War, Financial Collapse—Go Dodgers!
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I looked in the mailbox today and didn’t find the bill for my share of the $700 billion bailout. But then, I didn’t find one for my share of President Bush’s Iraq war, either. Read story.
Barney Chats with James Ellroy
Literary Lion (or Demon Dog) of American Crime Fiction Writes from Experience
Literary lion--or "demon dog"--of American crime fiction writes from experience. Read story.
Barney Buys a House
Greek Chorus of Naysaying Friends Proven Wrong
A Greek chorus of naysaying friends are proven wrong as Barney and Sue sell one house--in this market!--and buy a new dream home. Read story.
Two Families, Two Restaurants, One Story
Petrini's and Farmer Boy Celebrate 50 years with 1950s prices
Petrini's and Farmer Boy celebrate 50 years of serving awful good food by charging 1950s prices. Read story.
Aggie Underwood, Pioneer Woman City Editor
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“You S.O.B., don’t ever call my desk and try to bribe me,” L.A. city editor Aggie Underwood yelled into the phone. Read story.
Excess Is Where You Find It
Guess how much a $1.6 million Santa Barbara home would cost if it were located in Bakersfield? In La Jolla? Okay, now in Sioux City. Barney has all the answers and a few good anecdotes. Read story.
Clean Your Clothes with Cheez Whiz
It’s time once more for the annual Planned Parenthood book sale—and the list of wacky titles volunteers found among the donations. Read story.
Believe It or Don’t
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A black man might be elected U.S. president this year, but there was a time in the not-too-distant past when it was tough for an African American to be hired by a major newspaper. Read story.
News-Press to Pay for Forfeited Vacations
Coming Soon: Spotlight on Travis Armstrong Web site Video!
Barney has the latest goings-on, including a new Spotlight on Travis Armstrong Web site video! Read story.
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.
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