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What Dems Are Doing in Denver While Republicans Ready for St. Paul
Conventions Come and Gone
For the past few days, independent.com’s correspondents have been furiously blogging about the Democratic National Convention in Denver, and hundreds of Santa Barbarans have already tuned in to hear their first impressions, their interviews with regional delegates such as Rob Egenolf and Mike Getto, and their analysis of each day’s main events. Read story.
Independent.com Heads to the Democratic National Convention
Donkey Days in Denver
For the first time ever, The Santa Barbara Independent will be reporting from the Democratic National Convention, which convenes in Denver this weekend and runs until August 29. Read story.
After-School Activity Guide 2008
With school’s start just around the corner, it’s not a minute too soon to search for great after-school activities to challenge your children academically, socially, and physically. Read story.
Heroes, Antiheroes, and Other Summer Thrills
Hot Off the Press
Even though last month’s Hot Off the Press was the official “summer reading” edition, we’ve still got a bit of the season left, which means we’re going to need a handful of additional summer reads to get us through. Read story.
Fiesta Preview
Viva la fiesta!
Gettin’ the party started. Read story.
Closure of Goleta Center Leaves Moms-to-Be One Less Choice
Special Delivery
The buzz about birth choices in Santa Barbara has grown audibly louder in recent months. Read story.
Cory Cordero-Rabe’s Sound Lab Brings a Community - Based Studio to S.B.
Sound Off
For 10 years, ninth-generation Santa Barbaran Cory Cordero-Rabe has nurtured his dream of opening a recording facility committed to helping area musicians succeed. Read story.
Documentary Chronicles Marta Becket’s 40-Year Solo Career
Amargosa, Population One
The eastern California desert is a beautiful, desolate place — a land of sand and tumbleweed, creosote bushes, wild burros, and gusts of wind that whip clouds of dust high into the sky. Read story.
Pedophile-Priest Victim Describes Meeting Pope
Between Faith, Fury & Forgiveness
Olan Horne does not mince words. “I’ve dealt with a lot of bishops, liars, and bullshitters in my time,” said the burly ex-Catholic who has spent the last eight years butting heads with the Boston Archdiocese over pedophile priests. Read story.
Fatherly Love
A Papa Deals with the Philosophical Problem of Pride
A dad named D.J. Palladino reflects on his son Zac's graduating, just in time for Father's Day. Read story.
High Price for Neglect
Grand Jury Faults Supes for Shortchanging Mental Health
Grand Jury faults County for shortchanging mental health. Read story.
UCSB’s 3rd Annual Human Rights Film Festival
Films for Those Who Care
Of all the cultural coups masterminded by UCSB Arts and Lectures in recent years, none is as globally relevant and thoughtfully progressive as the Human Rights Film Festival. Read story.
Pico Iyer’s New Book The Open Road Distills the Dalai Lama’s Teachings
The Opportunity of Loss
On June 27, 1990, when the Painted Cave Fire swept down from the Santa Barbara foothills, Pico Iyer’s family home went up in smoke. Read story.
An Interview with Willie Brown
Modesty Is Overrated
The always unfiltered Willie Brown chats politics with former News-Press and San Francisco Chronicle editor Jerry Roberts. Read story.
Humanitarian Greg Mortenson and Economist Jeffrey Sachs Chat with Howard Schiffer
Real Answers to the World’s Biggest Questions
The founder of Santa Barbara's Vitamin Angels interviews the famed humanitarian and poverty-ending economist. They'll be at the Arlington on May 13. Read story.
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