Downed Power Line Caused Blaze
Santa Barbara County Fire Department officials concluded that a downed power line was the cause of a fire that stopped traffic for roughly 20 miles in both directions on Highway 101 near Gaviota on 9/3.
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Homegrown Potatoes
Among the many crops that we can grow in what would normally be the off-season are potatoes. Early fall (in other words, right now) is a great time to tuck tubers in the ground for harvest in a few months. There are many types of potatoes from which to choose if you want to order from specialty growers. Area nurseries may not stock them at this time of year since most gardeners plant in spring. It is easy and just as acceptable to use potatoes from the supermarket, though.
3 Q’s for John Cowan
Call it Bluegrass. Call it Newgrass. Call it whatever you like, but when music is in John Cowan’s hands, it’s not to remain in any one category for too long. He plays Sings Like Hell on Saturday, September 15.
Candidates Begin Race With Healthy Campaign Funds
Of the three incumbents running for re-election, Santa Barbara City Councilmember Helene Schneider starts the race with the largest campaign fund.
Firestone Will Not Seek Another Term
Santa Barbara County 3rd District Supervisor Brooks Firestone announced on 9/7 that he will not seek a second term.
Freeway-Widening Project May Affect Business
Milpas Street businessman Rick Feldman warned members of the City Council that the four-year construction period for widening Highway 101 would affect Eastside business owners and residents.
Castles in the Sand
While one might assume the art of sandcastle building has been around since the dawn of humankind-what better way for coastal dwellers to unwind after a day of hunting and gathering?-some experts claim the first true sand sculpture was created as recently as 1897. And it wasn’t until after WWII, writes sandcastle aficionado Sandy Feet on her Web site sandcastlecentral.com, “that family sandcastle contests started popping up in beachside resort towns all along the East Coast.”
Hot Off the Press
Santa Barbara may be known worldwide for its sunshine, beaches, and wineries, but those with the inside scoop know it’s the artistic and intellectual environment that really makes our city such a treasure. Among our greatest cultural gems are the many talented writers who live and work here in paradise. For this edition of Hot Off the Press, we have gathered recently published books by a few of the authors who make Santa Barbara such a richly creative community. The Independent contacted each writer for an exclusive interview.
Wine Sale
There was a time, just a few years ago, when you could head into the Wine Cask Summer Sale and walk out with a 1962 Burgundy at a bargain price. Although the glory days of the Wine Cask sale might be gone, it’s still a fine opportunity to stock up at a store with one of the best wine selections in the area, with discounts from 10-50 percent. Two-for-one is one of my favorite prices.http://indy.liberationmedia.com/admin/news/stories/6527/#
Capps Rebukes Petraeus
Santa Barbara Representative Lois Capps took exception to the testimony presented by Army General David Petraeus regarding the relative success of the recent addition of 26,000 American troops in Iraq.
