Homeless Man Charged with Starting Two Fires
Steven Emory Butcher, 48, a homeless man, was ordered held without bail on charges of starting two forest fires, including
Year: 2007
Politics May Have Hurt Endangered Frog
The Federal Department of Fish and Game will review the extent to which political considerations may have influenced the habitat
Planned Parenthood Offers Gardasil Injections
Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara is now offering injections of Gardasil, the controversial human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine. The incidence
What Goes Well with Lots of Beer? More Beer!
While we might be used to, and fret over, wine pairings with our meals, how often do we ponder what beer or ale best goes with dinner? David Walker of Firestone Walker Brewery and Chef Cristina Gonzalez of Lazy Acres have decided to help us with a Beer and Food Tasting Menu on Friday, August 17, from 7-9 p.m. in the Lazy Acres Cafe.
Nava Accuses Senators of Blocking State Budget Passage
At a press conference held on 8/7 at the Eastside Neighborhood Clinic, Democratic Assemblymember Pedro Nava accused a “mini-minority” of
The Independent Celebrates Animals
Animals-both domestic and wild-add much to the charm of our seaside hamlet. Whether it be dogs playing on the beach; dolphins jumping through the waves just offshore; cows and horses grazing along the highway; cats in store windows; or mountain lions in the backcountry, Santa Barbarans are never far from their next animal encounter.
As such, we at The Independent like to devote a section of the paper to our furry, feathered, and scaly friends in our annual Animal Issue. The following pages include a story about Turtle Dreams, a reptile rescue and rehabilitation center; the benefits of holistic medicine for your pets; and a commentary about the perks of adopting an older dog or cat. So, read on : and be kind to animals!
Lima Beans
Look, you probably thought kissing was icky when you were a kid, too, so grow up. Alas, too many of us meet the lima out of a can or the freezer, and it’s one legume that needs to be fresh to avoid that mealy mushiness that turns us off. A fresh lima bean can’t be beat for “green is the flavor of summer” yumminess.
Anders Johnson’s Stone Sculptures
If the definition of “art” is work designed for gallery viewing and presented in a space where people move slowly through a sterile white room, stand in small groups some distance from the work, and speculate quietly about the meanings and motives of the artist, maybe Anders Johnson’s work isn’t art at all.
Hometown Hero Karch Kiraly Set to Retire This Summer
Karch Kiraly has often been called the Michael Jordan of beach volleyball, but it might be more fitting to compare him to Hank Aaron. They both achieved magic career numbers: Kiraly’s 148 tournament championships and Aaron’s 755 home runs. They both performed with consistency, dignity, and longevity. To many baseball fans, Aaron’s number will be the most respected no matter how much it is inflated by Barry Bonds.
The Week Spot Photo
Santa Barbara’s premier provider of all things dog-worthy, OffLeash (1103 State St.), is celebrating its one-year anniversary in style. The pet-friendly party rages all day long and customers can score free food, courtesy of Lettuce Be Frank, and 10 percent off nearly all store merchandise.
