County tackles last minute preserves rush before deadline
County departments scramble to approve 23 new preserves to qualify for tax aid next year with March lien date looming. Jules Berman seeks preserves including El Capitan Ranch in Lompoc Valley amid multiple regional sites in Carpinteria Santa Marta Los Alamos Santa Ynez Refugio and Sinquoc.
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Judge Denies New Trial in Nekotani Rape Case
Superior Judge Floyd C. Dodson denies a motion for a new trial for Westen Nekotani a 23 year old Goleta Valley store employee found guilty on 20 counts including rape and related charges Sentencing hinges on a medical hearing to determine if he is a mentally disordered sex offender Nekotani arrested July 29 after stakeout at Isla Vista apartment of a lone woman victims testified he broke into apartments in early mornings and threatened them He was nabbed returning to assault a third time two purses of the women found in his Isla Vista apartment Boyd Horner III appointed as Nekotani’s new attorney.
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Santa Barbara water plant plan wins regional nod
The County Cities Area Planning Council endorsed the 15.4 million water reclamation and ocean outfall project while noting city site issues. Fundraising would include a 7.8 million federal grant, 3.5 state funds, and over 4 million local matches with a bond vote possibly required. The plant would serve Santa Barbara and nearby communities and is slated for lower east city area.
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County Grand Jury Urges Review of Public Hearing Procedures
Foreman George R. Vance says average taxpayers feel insufficient public concern from county government especially in hearing procedures. Grand Jury asks Board of Supervisors to review and simplify processes to better serve the public, noting recent contentious Planning Commission and General Plan hearings. Off road recreation and density policy debates at Vandenberg Village and Harris Grade freeway add to public tensions.
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