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What Americans Really Have to Fear

Violation of Rights by Military

I and my associates, holding peace signs, provided the soldiers with no reason to believe (i.e., no probable cause) that we were a threat to base security. Read story.

By Scott Fina
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010
Angry Poodle

Cleanliness Is Next to Dogliness

This week, the Poodle takes on Pacific Gas & Electric. Read story.

Dog from Planet Nine

This week, the Angry Poodle takes on the Republican Party’s spending habits. Read story.

On the Beat

Roberts Wins Round

After three-and-a-half years of hell, a $900,000 victory over Wendy McCaw. Cappello comments added. Read story.

James Cameron and the Sub

The last time I saw James Cameron we were in the same submarine, one that months later accidentally sank ... Read story.

Voices

What Americans Really Have to Fear

Violation of Rights by Military

I and my associates, holding peace signs, provided the soldiers with no reason to believe (i.e., no probable cause) that we were a threat to base security. Read story.

By Scott Fina
Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010

Look Closer at “Environmentalism” and Economic Health

Ecology Nearer to the Point

Too often, “environmentalism” considers impacts in isolation and locally, even in 10-pound impact reports. Read story.

By Robert Sollen
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010

All Marked Up

Do Cottage Hospital's Charges Make Sense?

Cottage Hospital charges patients 3,000 percent more than it pays for antibiotics: Is that right? Read story.

By Faith Ozan
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

The Duality of Hope

Obama Has Better Options Than Expanding Unmanned Drone War

Given the proven track record of the various "color revolutions" waged with major NGO support over the past decade, what is the wiser and more humane course of action in problem nations? Read story.

By Tam Hunt
Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010

Supervisors Should Approve New Emergency Operations Center

Former FEMA Director Argues EOC Would Improve Disaster Response and Recovery

Former director of FEMA argues new EOC would greatly improve disaster response and recovery. Read story.

By James Lee Witt
Friday, Jan. 1, 2010
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Letters

Letter from Susan Markowitz

My son Nicholas Samuel Markowitz is dead because of Jesse James Hollywood. Jesse had him murdered to cover up his own crimes and stay out ... Read Letter

Of the People

Last week an activist conservative Supreme Court majority ruled that corporations have First Amendment free speech rights just like real people! This absurd decision was ... Read Letter

Ma Not a Gangster

Regarding your Great Depression quiz, it’s been debunked that Ma Barker was any kind of a gangster, as she apparently spent most of her time ... Read Letter

Haitian Sister City?

Could Santa Barbara begin a trend by adopting a sister city in Haiti? Creating a supportive bond with a town in Haiti would offer us ... Read Letter

Executive Pay

In his recent letter titled "In Bank We Trust”, Lawrence Jackson noted that Santa Barbara Bank and Trust CEO George Leis, who oversees banking operations ... Read Letter

It’s DA Politics

The question of who should be the interim district attorney when DA Christie Stanley retires is not new in this county. In January 1990, Sheriff ... Read Letter

Dent My Ride

Three cheers for Starshine Roshelle. Her column "Cars Are for Banging" came one day after my yearly destruction of my car's front or back bumper. ... Read Letter

That Explains Letters

Hi, my name is Michael Yi and I am currently a sophomore at Dos Pueblos High School. I am a member of a youth organization ... Read Letter

Homeless Accomodations

I was completely shocked while reading the story “Homeless Deaths Reach ‘Crisis Point’” during my lunch break. Is Santa Barbara really considering making new accommodations ... Read Letter

Lighten Up, Charlie

We attended the UCSB Arts and Lectures presentation “An Evening with Charlie Rose” at the strike-encirlced Arlington on Saturday, January 16, 8 p.m. While the ... Read Letter

Fan of Lynn

I have over 38 years of law enforcement experience, 27 years with the Santa Barbara Police department and eleven years with the Santa Barbara County ... Read Letter

Designate Mattei's Tavern

In 1982, in a letter to the owners of Mattei’s Tavern, the county’s Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission called Historic Landmark designation “long overdue.” It is ... Read Letter

Story of Boat Destroyed by Storm

Hey there. My name is Mike Jablonski. I had a 1964 26' Pearson Commander. It was named “Allegro.” I bought it two months ago. It ... Read Letter

Pleading for the Fifth

Recently Democratic Assemblyman Pedro Nava sponsored a proposal where witnesses could be charged with a misdemeanor for failing to report violent attacks. Somebody should mention ... Read Letter

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