New Bank in Town
Not much has changed-yet-since Rabobank took over Mid-State Bancshares, but the flavor of the private Dutch banking cooperative is bound to seep through eventually.
Year: 2007
The Mountain Wall
From the perspective of the city, however, the abruptness of the mountain wall as it rises nearly 4,000 feet to its crest at La Cumbre Peak, the spiny layerings of sandstone, the insipid coloring of the chaparral, combine to convey a sense of inhospitality and dullness. These Santa Ynez Mountains do not appear inviting. Yet their very existence has defined us through human history.
Educational Leadership, Technology, and the Future
Education is the last pencil and paper institution in the United States, if not the world. How can that be? The most important institution in our society and we give it the least support. Rarely do we even provide our children with current technological tools. Let’s move into the 21st century, provide our children with current, available learning tools, and provide our teachers with the support to offer them.
Round Two: Liz Plus Marcos vs. Entropy
The first day Marcos came over to help I was curled in a pathetic heap on the cabin floor, battling exhaustion and a nasty cold. With the explosion of projects, there was nowhere else to sleep. He quickly returned with chicken noodle soup and ideas about our impending venture.
Business First Bank to Be Acquired
Founded in Santa Barbara in 2001, Business First National Bank is being acquired by Heritage Oaks Bancorp of Paso Robles.
Trail Standards Needed
You’d think after six months of working on the front country trails, the public agencies would have a pretty good idea of the current trail conditions on each of the front country trails, have objective standards in place for measuring use, and a clear idea of who uses the trails and how often. Not so.
Fire Scorches Goleta Apartment Complex
No injuries were reported.
Non-Profit Arts Yields Annual $77.6 Million
A national study finds that the industry helps local economies, in Santa Barbara and beyond.
Dancing Drums Highlights SOhO’s Solstice Bash
Local favorites like Mattew McAvene and The Solstice Jam Band should lit up the stage just as brightly.
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Names New Director
Steven Crandell was recently named director of the foundation’s development and public affairs.
