Treat the Children Well
When it comes to uninsured children, Santa Barbara County stands out. Currently, our county is second only to Shasta for the highest percentage of children without health insurance in the state.
Year: 2007
George Regas Coming
Reverend George Regas, the priest who attracted national attention for causing the IRS to investigate a Pasadena church because of his politically powerful sermons, is coming to Victoria Hall Theater on Thursday, March 22 at 8 p.m., for a free talk called A Spiritual Progressive Encounters the War Machine in America.
County Concerns
The county’s pandemic influenza strategy was unveiled to the Board of Supervisors on 3/13, the culmination of 7,500 hours of work by 120 staffers, according to County Executive Officer Mike Brown.
Growing Pains
An urban legend gives Isla Vista the dubious distinction of being the most densely populated area west of the Mississippi-suggesting that a 2.2-square-mile plot of unincorporated Santa Barbara County land is more overcrowded than Compton or San Francisco.
Let Them Live
Exotic, flamboyant, and overtly sexual, orchids can be fatally seductive when in bloom. Whether you succumbed to the great bargains on stunning new varieties at the orchid show or just couldn’t stop yourself when faced with Trader Joe’s rock-bottom prices, you may be the new owner of a blooming orchid.
Mom’s Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie is a delicious Irish tradition, and managing editor Michelle Drown’s mom makes the best pie around.
Excessive Exercise
In our modern age, excessiveness is out, rehab is in. We’ve got programs to alleviate slavish dedications to booze, food, your abusive spouse, celebrity delinquency, sex, drugs, and even rock ‘n’ roll.
The Big Orchid
Whether you find them in the wild, gaze upon them in the cozy comfort of your living room, or stumble across them on your way into your friendly neighborhood Trader Joe’s, it is hard not to react to an orchid. Their seductive curves reminiscent of the ultimate feminine form, their fragrance a subtle intoxicant, and the explosion of wild, LSD-like colors across their petals recall to our subconscious a forgotten notion of awe-inspiring beauty.
The End of the Rainbow
LEPRECHAUNS LIKE WHOA: It’s about time St. Patrick’s Day fell on a Saturday, to allow for plenty of time to take in all the events around town and a whole Sunday to deal with the hangover. There are a ton of events blowing up, so let’s keep the listings quick and dirty.
Citizen’s Alert
Thu., Mar. 15
Solo Walk-a-Thon: P.E. teacher Matt Johnson paces McKinley Elementary for 24 hours to raise $5,000 for the program. Contribute checks and moral support at 350 Loma Alta Dr. any time.
