Goleta Valley Voice Roundup - 6/15

Front Page:
Something new in Old Town
Willow Creek Townhomes in Old Town Goleta officially opened to the public last week, becoming the first new housing development in the city since the housing moratorium several years ago.

News Briefs:
Sheriff's Blotter

• Another youngster with some 'splainin' to do
• The revolving door
• In and out
• Caught in the act
• Bummer, dude
• How reassuring
• Nice try
• Apartment trashed
• A long walk home
• You! In the polka-dot boxers!

In Brief

• Burn a couch, pay big time
• Planners deny appeal of restaurant remodel
• City, enviros to discuss plans for creek

Council sides with mobile home residents
Despite an appeal made by David Guggenheim, owner of Rancho Mobile Home Park, tenants of the park moved a step closer last week to converting their rental spaces into for-sale units.

Viewpoint:
Mayor's Report: No rest for the city as summer rolls in
Summer is almost officially here (Thursday is Summer Equinox), college commencements continue this weekend, high school graduations are a thing of the past and elementary school students and teachers finish up the year today and start that wonderful summer vacation.

Community:
Goleta Scrapbook: When we said nuts to growing almonds
During the past 150 years, Goleta Valley has been known for its lemons, avocados, walnuts, pampas grass and vegetables, but almonds were also a cultivated crop here for a short while in the 1800s.

Business:
Strictly Local: He reigns where they learn to pour
It’s happy hour at Pacific Coast Bartending School. The lights are low, the music is loud, and owner John Rickman is calling out drinks to Kandis, his newest student.

Other articles at at the Goleta Valley Voice website.