The West is a goldmine of great stories, some of which Sharp has covered for The Los Angeles Times, working as a Central California correspondent, The Boston Globe, where she worked as a Hollywood correspondent and The New York Times, where she still contributes stories and essays.
- Beachfront Tear Down — June 15, 2008
A third owner in 10 years has promised to restore the Miramar Hotel to its former glory. 
- Santa Barbara, CA — May 20, 2000
After 22 years a Downtown Mall to Fit the City’s Low-Key Image.
- Hospital Chain’s Critics Call Recovery Incomplete — August 6, 2000
Cut costs at Tenet leave workers and patients unsatisfied.
- California Developers — May 20, 2000
Finding New Financing Sources; Bank Partners and Investors Fill S&L Role. 
- Regional Report: The Pacific Northwest — June 16, 1995
Pink salmon and green trees were once the gold of the Pacific Northwest. But now Silicon Forest is sprouting.
- …among others
- The Three Loves of King Kong — January 2006
In his 72 years as a screen idol, cinema’s best-known beast has co-starred with a handful of top leading ladies. In her last interview, the original beauty, Fay Wray, talks about her big love while Naomi Watts reveals what it’s like to be courted by King Kong himself. - You Don’t Look a Day Over 150, Want to Screw? — August 2000
One enduring certainty of medical science has been that the maximum human life span is, give or take a few birthdays, 120 years.
- The Big-Game Hunter’s Big Gamble — July 29, 2001
Santa Barbara Attorney A. Barry Cappello and his client, Courtney Love, are after some very big prey—the Universal Music Group. They could really score. Or they could be eaten alive. - Operation Scribe: A New Generation of Thrillers — April 8, 2007
As a glance at any bestseller list will attest, thrillers have become America’s favorite reads, edging aside their venerable cousins, mystery books. - For these Authors, Revenge is Sweet — April 27, 2007
Pulitzer winner Jared Diamond finds that he and his sister Susan are on the same page. - In Twilight Years, She is Shining — March 18, 2002
Julia Cunningham is going strong in her 80′s with a sought-after collection of poetry and a children’s book that’s selling briskly.
- Mogul’s Potent Partner for Life — April 11, 2004
Lew Wasserman’s path to power was smoothed by his wife Edie, author Kathleen Sharp says. - …among others
Buzz Magazine
- The Wunderkind — April 1997
With Bagdasarian’s obvious riches and pedigree wife, he fit right into Montecito’s notoriously tight, gossipy circle.
- Junk Blonde — July 1996
By mixing financial cunning with wholesome sex appeal, investment broker Jacqueline Berkaw got to know some of Santa Barbara’s rich and influential citizens—now she’s accused of ripping them off.
- Michael Jackson Faces Molestation Charges — November 20, 2003
Michael Jackson, the pop music superstar whose controversial relationship with children has dogged his career in the last decade, was ordered yesterday to surrender to police to face several charges of child molestation.
- Jackson’s Trial Could Strain County’s Resources — December 26, 2003
Just as Santa Barbara County begins its expensive, high-profile case against entertainer Michael Jackson, officials here are worried about how to maintain the courts, police force, and other public services in the face of significant budget cuts.
- Early On, Schwarzenegger Has a Campaign Conflict — August 31, 2003
- Hollywood Up For a role in War Effort — November 12, 2001
Industry and Bush staff to discuss ways to help. - Recording Artists Sue, Aiming to Rock Industry — October 7, 2001
Action expected to put big labels under scrutiny. - Lavish Ceremonies, Harsh Criticism Await New $200m Cathedral in LA — August 31, 2002
Fanfare amid poverty, church’s sex scandal. - Price-gouging Inquiries Target Enron — March 3, 2002
Overcharges in California May Exceed $40 Billion.
