Santa Barbara View takes a look back at the stories that made news in Santa Barbara, California this year. Here are ten stories from August, 2012:
- Julia Child was remembered on what would have been her 100th birthday.
- Architectural Board of Review members abstained from voting on the Chic-Fil-A project because of personal and political views.
- Mayor Schneider released a statement regarding the Chick-fil-A project in Santa Barbara.
- UC Santa Barbara was named the 8th most beautiful school in the United States.
- Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2012 in photos.
- A Santa Barbara treasure: An appreciation of Kellam de Forest.
- Vacation renters of homes in the Santa Barbara neighborhoods.
- Renderings of the Arlington Village monstrosity were released.
- Assemblymember Das Williams was targeted in a CNN report for blocked bill that makes it easier for sex crimes.
- After being exposed by CNN, Das Williams issued a formal statement on SB 1530.
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Things really do slide right of off Das’ back like water on a duck. Best politician of our era.