Fri.May 31, 2024

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Stealing My Mother From Me: The Horrors of Conservatorship

Mad in America

S ome states call it conservatorship. Others call it guardianship. But whatever you call it, it can be deadly. I t can lead to theft, lies, deception, and the wrongful death of our loved ones by deceitful predators, all in pursuit of the almighty dollar. Consider my mother’s story. Guardianship and the legal system stole her from me. It stole her money, my money, the money designated for my disabled brother, and the house where I took care of her for years.

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New homeless housing facility under construction in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Sanctuary Centers

Construction is well underway on a new five-story building in downtown Santa Barbara that will house Sanctuary Centers’ newest development. The $30 million project at 115 W. Anapamu St. will provide 34 units of handicap-accessible permanent housing and 4,500 square feet of on-site medical, dental, and mental health services. The project was made possible by state, county, and federal funds in addition to donations.