Thanksgiving Day Fire Destroys Orcutt Home

KEYT - Fri Nov 27

An Orcutt family is thankful to be alive after escaping a Thanksgiving Day fire that left homeless.

Ease back into the luxe life with pricier potations

Globe and Mail - Fri Nov 27

Wine and Spirits Ease back into the luxe life with pricier potations Economists like to wait for a full quarter of growth in gross domestic product before declaring the end of a recession.

Dreaming of a Wine Christmas

Santa Barbara Independent - Fri Nov 27

While a storybook White Christmas may not be possible in Santa Barbara County, a "Wine Christmas" is perfectly attainable and a tasty way to celebrate the season.

County Jail inmate found dead

The Daily Sound - Thu Nov 26

A 29-year-old Santa Barbara County Jail inmate was found dead yesterday morning in his cell, authorities announced.

Search ends for teen missing off Central Coa...

San Diego Union-Tribune - Wed Nov 25

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 8:18 a.m. VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - The Coast Guard has ended the search for a 17-year-old boy who went missing after a boat ran aground in Santa Barbara County.

Cell Provider Establishing Foothold

Santa Ynez Valley Journal - Wed Nov 25

MetroPCS, the fifth-largest cell phone provider in the country, is attempting to establish a foothold in Santa Barbara County, with Santa Ynez being the last leg of that effort before the company begins an advertising blitz.

Stak Block makes green use of rice straw

Seattle Post-Intelligencer - Wed Nov 25

Rice, planted abundantly in California, has for centuries fed millions in India, China and the rest of Asia.

Venoco's Paredon Drilling Initiative Qualifies for Carpinteria Ballot

Noozhawk - Tue Nov 24

The Carpinteria City Clerk's Office announced Monday it has verified the signatures for the Carpinteria Community Initiative, Venoco Inc.'s proposed Paredon slant-drilling project, and that the initiative has qualified for the ballot "We are pleased that the initiative has qualified," said Vern Mesick, 36-year Carpinteria resident.

2-1-1 Puts Assistance for Holidays at Your Fingertips

Noozhawk - Tue Nov 24

Not sure where to go to make the holidays a little brighter this November? Whether you are an individual looking for some extra assistance or someone looking to help those less fortunate, 2-1-1 is the answer.

Submissions wanted for Ventura Music Festival

KABC - Tue Nov 24

Organizers of the Ventura Music Festival Student Jazz Competition are looking for local high school students from Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties to send in their entries and compete for a chance to play live at the event.