http://www.independent.com/news/columns/santa_barbara_media_blog/The Santa Barbara Independent stories: Santa Barbara Media Blogen-usSat, 13 Feb 2010 14:15:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2010/feb/13/contract-dispute-over-emindyem-ownership/Editor-in-chief files breach of contract lawsuit last week against publisher in attempt to buy newspaper. Nick WelshSat, 13 Feb 2010 14:15:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2010/feb/13/contract-dispute-over-emindyem-ownership/http://www.independent.com/news/2010/jan/23/have-you-heard-latest/Lanz-Mateo fired, <em>News-Press</em> hiring, and other news about news as Santa Barbara Media Blog makes a comeback. Indy StaffSat, 23 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2010/jan/23/have-you-heard-latest/http://www.independent.com/news/2010/jan/01/santa-barbara-media-blog-keeps-its-eyes-and-ears-o/This week we take a look at goofed reporting, county line confusion, and golf course critiques. Indy StaffFri, 01 Jan 2010 06:00:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2010/jan/01/santa-barbara-media-blog-keeps-its-eyes-and-ears-o/http://www.independent.com/news/2009/dec/31/kjee-morning-show-signing/Locally owned station to bring in L.A.-based syndication; Spencer moves to The Vibe 103.3 FM. Chris MeagherThu, 31 Dec 2009 14:30:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2009/dec/31/kjee-morning-show-signing/http://www.independent.com/news/2009/dec/19/santa-barbara-media-blog-returns/Welcome to our weekly rundown of ups and downs for print, radio, TV, and online. Indy StaffSat, 19 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2009/dec/19/santa-barbara-media-blog-returns/http://www.independent.com/news/2009/jun/19/people-want-content/Newspaper experts discuss future of journalism at jam-packed Wednesday forum. Matt KettmannFri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2009/jun/19/people-want-content/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/dec/30/jerry-roberts-beating-wendy-mccaw/<em>News-Press</em> owner's attorneys seek new arbitrator after first one rules in former editor's favor. Matt KettmannTue, 30 Dec 2008 17:47:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2008/dec/30/jerry-roberts-beating-wendy-mccaw/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/dec/04/emnews-pressem-don-katich-explains-lay-offs/Daily paper's director of news operations discusses December 3 cuts, closure of <em>Goleta Valley Voice</em>. Matt KettmannThu, 04 Dec 2008 16:26:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2008/dec/04/emnews-pressem-don-katich-explains-lay-offs/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/dec/03/wendy-mccaw-shuts-down-emgoleta-valley-voiceem/<em>News-Press</em> owner kills weekly Goleta paper in latest round of cutbacks. Matt KettmannWed, 03 Dec 2008 15:59:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2008/dec/03/wendy-mccaw-shuts-down-emgoleta-valley-voiceem/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/oct/28/santa-barbara-and-emnews-pressem-ownership-settle-/City agrees Brown Act violations may have occurred; no fines involved. Matt KettmannTue, 28 Oct 2008 14:54:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2008/oct/28/santa-barbara-and-emnews-pressem-ownership-settle-/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/sep/04/teamsters-emnews-pressem-trade-grievances/Complaints lodged about firing of sportswriter Dennis Moran, anti-<em>NP</em> campaigning. Nick WelshThu, 04 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2008/sep/04/teamsters-emnews-pressem-trade-grievances/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/may/28/fired-reporters-denied-immediate-reinstatement-emn/The May 22 decision is the biggest courthouse win yet for Santa Barbara's troubled daily newspaper. Chris MeagherWed, 28 May 2008 19:11:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2008/may/28/fired-reporters-denied-immediate-reinstatement-emn/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/may/15/independentcom-wins-eppy/Independent.com named best weekly newspaper website in the country. Matt KettmannThu, 15 May 2008 14:01:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2008/may/15/independentcom-wins-eppy/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/may/01/news-press-axes-ten/Layoffs include sports editor Barry Punzal (pictured), who'd been with the paper 25 years. Martha SadlerThu, 01 May 2008 17:20:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2008/may/01/news-press-axes-ten/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/apr/29/independentcom-nominated-best-weekly-website/<em>Editor & Publisher</em> and <em>Mediaweek</em> nominate this site as one of the best in the country. Our publisher comments. Indy StaffTue, 29 Apr 2008 11:55:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2008/apr/29/independentcom-nominated-best-weekly-website/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/mar/27/judge-news-press-independent-copyright-suit-dies/Oft-postponed case once again hanging in limbo. Drew MackieThu, 27 Mar 2008 18:37:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2008/mar/27/judge-news-press-independent-copyright-suit-dies/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/mar/21/miller-mccune-launches-new-magazine/The publisher and philanthropist will feature solutions to problems, claims 100,000 readers already. Indy StaffFri, 21 Mar 2008 17:54:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2008/mar/21/miller-mccune-launches-new-magazine/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/mar/11/shots-emcitizen-mccawem/A gallery of the talked-about <em>News-Press</em> doc premiere. Indy StaffTue, 11 Mar 2008 14:12:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2008/mar/11/shots-emcitizen-mccawem/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/feb/21/teamsters-claim-news-press-denied-employees-raises/Union claims raises were denied; <em>News-Press</em> alleges interference with delivery Drew MackieThu, 21 Feb 2008 19:23:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2008/feb/21/teamsters-claim-news-press-denied-employees-raises/http://www.independent.com/news/2008/feb/15/whats-funny-about-news-press/An online video parodies <em>Curb Your Enthusiasm</em>, and takes a swipe at the <em>News-Press</em>, offering an unlikely alternative. Club ReporterFri, 15 Feb 2008 21:42:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2008/feb/15/whats-funny-about-news-press/