Rookie Race Fan
Last month, Felicia Tomasko followed her instincts and went to the Indy 500 race, which was wet, wild, and fun.
Year: 2007
M is for Marijuana
Carla Amurao quizzes Rich Powell, a UCSB lecturer on the biological action of psychoactive recreational drugs.
Westside Stories
Concerned parents, residents, and elected officials gathered on Saturday, June 9, to create possible solutions to youth gang activity on the Westside and throughout Santa Barbara. Attendees heard a litany of problems-attributed to youths, parents, the city, and police, depending on who was speaking-and some possible solutions, including the idea of installing security cameras to monitor neighborhood gang activity.
The Indy Does Summer Solstice
Here’s your chance to win a prize by guessing what The Independent is building for this year’s Summer Solstice Parade. Come on and down and help out.
Mapping the New Miramar
The plans for the new Miramar are unveiled by Rick Caruso to much applause. Plus, the Music Academy is building a new hall, The Arts Fund is giving instruction to school kids, Lily Sanders paints Montecito best, and J’Amy is riding a fancy new red bike.
SB Boutique Offers Design Contest
Blaec.com is anticipating entries from all over the world of high fashion.
Wine Cask Sold Without Los Olivos Restaurant
The Wine Cask was officially sold on June 1, but without the Los Olivos restaurant as part of the deal.
New Finnish Plays Get Staged Readings
Finland has an intense theater scene, and the top Finnish playwrights are in Santa Barbara for the Midnight Sun Festival.
Canyon Falls
Many of the front country canyon trails tease you with a glimpse here and there of cascading falls and waist-deep pools. This is in Cold Springs Canyon.
Santa Barbara Yields Top Chef Contender
Chef Clay Bowen mixes southern flair with “American Riviera” style.
