Charles Munger, Warren Buffett’s business partner, said the windowless rooms of an 11-story tower he conceived for the University of California, Santa Barbara, were “cheerful.”
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Alisal Fire in California Consumes 6,000 Acres in 24 Hours
The fire, which started near Santa Barbara on Monday, forced evacuations and shut down parts of Route 101, according to fire officials.
Months Before Oil Spill, Pipeline May Have Taken Quiet Damage
It’s likely that a large vessel’s anchor hit the pipeline, off the coast of Orange County, at some point up to a year ago, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Surf Instructor Claims QAnon Made Him Kill His Children, F.B.I. Says
Matthew Taylor Coleman, 40, of Santa Barbara, Calif., abducted his 2-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter and took them to Mexico, the authorities said.
Abused by His High School Tennis Coach, He Now Protects Others
Alex Harrison survived child sexual abuse at the hands of his high school tennis coach. Now he is seeking justice, for himself and others.
Jim Clendenen, Santa Barbara Winemaking Pioneer, Dies at 68
With exuberant charisma and relentless traveling, he promoted his label, Au Bon Climat, and the region as a wine hub.
What $26 Million Buys You in California
A modernist hillside retreat in Topanga, a French country-style home in Santa Barbara and a renovated 1929 house in Pacific Grove.
$2.5 Million Homes in California
A new three-bedroom house in Los Angeles, a Shingle-style home in Inverness and a Mediterranean retreat in Santa Barbara.
When Sharks Turned Up at Their Beach, They Called in Drones
A goal of the SharkEye project is to one day produce automated “shark reports” for beachgoers to help them gauge levels of risk.
Lack of Night Patrol Delayed Detection of Deadly Boat Fire, U.S. Says
The fire aboard the Conception scuba dive boat killed 34 people last year.
Partners in Business, Parenthood and Marriage (in Any Order)
Long before they were even dating, Kayla Picciuto had thought about co-parenting with Andrew Elia.