Tag archives: Lois Capps

Spreading Love, Support, and Education
By Rachael Quisel   |   March 7, 2023

“I barely got into the hospital in time,” said former County of Santa Barbara Supervisor Janet Wolf about the heart attack she suffered in 2004, at the age of 50. She, like many women, didn’t recognize the warning signs. If she had known what to look for, she might have gotten help before damage was […]

‘He was a seeker’: Former SB Mayor Hal Conklin dies at 75
By Nick Masuda   |   May 22, 2021

The Santa Barbara community is mourning the loss of Hal Conklin, the city’s former mayor and a beloved community activist for decades up and down the South Coast.

Laura Capps Announces Campaign
By Kelly Mahan Herrick   |   August 29, 2019

At a gathering at the Mission Rose Garden on Tuesday afternoon, School Board member – and daughter of Walter and Lois Capps – Laura Capps formally announced her bid for First District Supervisor, challenging incumbent Das Williams in the March 3 primary election.  Capps, surrounded by school children, including her son Oscar, her supporters, and […]

Election Intrigue in Montecito
By Bob Hazard   |   July 25, 2019

The big local political news is that Laura Capps is telling friends and political associates that she has decided to challenge Das Williams in his bid for re-election as 1st District County Supervisor. The election will be held March 3, 2020, replacing the traditional June California primary election. Candidates must be certified by December 26, […]

Leading Ladies
By Richard Mineards   |   April 25, 2019

The historic El Paseo restaurant was socially gridlocked for the Women in Communications 12th annual awards lunch, which honored KEYT-TV anchor Beth Farnsworth and keynote speaker Kymberlee Weil of Strategic Samurai. Independent columnist Starshine Roshell emceed the 200-guest fête, while previous award recipient Perie Longo recited a poem lauding both award winners. Beth was introduced […]

Our Common Table
By James Buckley   |   July 19, 2018

Well, now, here’s a good idea, and it’s one we believe will receive a hugely positive response from Montecito residents. The recent Village Fourth Parade and Celebration – sponsored by the Montecito Association and financed by the Montecito Community Foundation – was an expression made up of equal parts of patriotism, community, joy, and relief, […]