http://www.independent.com/news/columns/goleta-grapevine/The Santa Barbara Independent stories: The Goleta Grapevineen-usWed, 19 Jul 2017 11:28:22 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2017/jul/19/goleta-closes-its-monarch-butterfly-groves/Dead and dying trees endanger public and butterfly habitat. Jean YamamuraWed, 19 Jul 2017 11:28:22 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2017/jul/19/goleta-closes-its-monarch-butterfly-groves/http://www.independent.com/news/2017/jun/27/citizens-sought-commissioners-public-engagement/Goleta embarks on step one of its district election process. Jean YamamuraTue, 27 Jun 2017 11:56:44 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2017/jun/27/citizens-sought-commissioners-public-engagement/http://www.independent.com/news/2017/mar/02/short-history-goletas-district-elections/The current demand, to be discussed at City Hall March 7, is the third time up for the city. Jean YamamuraThu, 02 Mar 2017 14:15:50 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2017/mar/02/short-history-goletas-district-elections/http://www.independent.com/news/2017/jan/28/report-analyzes-goleta-gas-out/Facts made public on hydrogen sulfide spill that sickened many in October. Jean YamamuraSat, 28 Jan 2017 10:30:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2017/jan/28/report-analyzes-goleta-gas-out/http://www.independent.com/news/2017/jan/17/city-attorney-and-chief-planner-leave-goleta/Beginning of new year marked by top personnel changeover. Jean YamamuraTue, 17 Jan 2017 10:00:47 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2017/jan/17/city-attorney-and-chief-planner-leave-goleta/http://www.independent.com/news/2017/jan/12/goleta-slough-reaches-sea/Rain and tides breach mouth of slough. Jean YamamuraThu, 12 Jan 2017 00:00:06 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2017/jan/12/goleta-slough-reaches-sea/http://www.independent.com/news/2016/nov/29/restoring-prize-goleta-valley-habitat/Cris Sandoval's journey to save snowy plovers instills respect for people and wildlife. Vic CoxTue, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2016/nov/29/restoring-prize-goleta-valley-habitat/http://www.independent.com/news/2016/oct/17/which-way-goleta/Council election will decide the city’s direction, slower development or more of the same. George RellesMon, 17 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2016/oct/17/which-way-goleta/http://www.independent.com/news/2016/sep/19/former-goleta-mayor-weighs-election/Voters can decide whether to select or elect the city leader. Margaret ConnellMon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2016/sep/19/former-goleta-mayor-weighs-election/http://www.independent.com/news/2016/aug/15/real-time-exploring-ev-nautilus/How to dive to the seafloor without getting wet. Vic CoxMon, 15 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2016/aug/15/real-time-exploring-ev-nautilus/http://www.independent.com/news/2016/jul/18/time-close-ellwood-onshore-facility/If not now, when? George RellesMon, 18 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2016/jul/18/time-close-ellwood-onshore-facility/http://www.independent.com/news/2016/jun/20/where-downtown-goleta/Elements that constitute the heart of a town. Margaret ConnellMon, 20 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2016/jun/20/where-downtown-goleta/http://www.independent.com/news/2016/may/15/barbara-massey-goleta-gadfly/Among the many who work to improve their city. Vic CoxSun, 15 May 2016 20:00:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2016/may/15/barbara-massey-goleta-gadfly/http://www.independent.com/news/2016/apr/17/foothills-disappearing-view-goleta/Mountains, ocean, and skies in danger of being lost, too. George RellesSun, 17 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2016/apr/17/foothills-disappearing-view-goleta/http://www.independent.com/news/2016/mar/20/who-governs-goleta/A whole network other than the City Council make decisions and are up for election in November. Margaret ConnellSun, 20 Mar 2016 20:00:00 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2016/mar/20/who-governs-goleta/http://www.independent.com/news/2016/feb/14/working-together-solves-problem/Solving the problem of the proposed CHP location is democracy in action Vic CoxSun, 14 Feb 2016 19:27:09 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2016/feb/14/working-together-solves-problem/http://www.independent.com/news/2016/jan/18/goletas-city-council-and-growth/Councilmembers control the General Plan and appoint those who implement it. George RellesMon, 18 Jan 2016 00:00:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2016/jan/18/goletas-city-council-and-growth/http://www.independent.com/news/2015/dec/31/controlling-temperature/What we all can do to alleviate climate change. Margaret ConnellThu, 31 Dec 2015 00:00:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2015/dec/31/controlling-temperature/http://www.independent.com/news/2015/nov/16/wildlife-care-network-settles-new-home/Volunteer helpers needed to answer 10,000 calls a year for information and assistance with orphaned and injured wild animals. Vic CoxMon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 -0800http://www.independent.com/news/2015/nov/16/wildlife-care-network-settles-new-home/http://www.independent.com/news/2015/oct/18/public-safety-goleta/A talk with retired Superior Court judge George Eskin on reducing crime and policing costs. George RellesSun, 18 Oct 2015 21:29:10 -0700http://www.independent.com/news/2015/oct/18/public-safety-goleta/