Jackson Holds on to Neverland
Despite rumors that pop star Michael Jackson would lose his Los Olivos Neverland Ranch, his attorneys stated that he refinanced his $23 million loan and is not in danger of foreclosure.
Year: 2007
Doll-ing for Dollars
When it comes to dolls, Montecito doesn’t toy around. Village resident Ty Warner, for example, parlayed some beanbag dolls into three South Coast golf courses, two Montecito high-end hotels, and one beach club-along with a few billion bucks in the bank.
A Restaurant for Wine Lovers
Jim Knight, winemaker and owner of Jelly Roll-the fun and sophisticated wine brand known for its critically acclaimed syrahs from Santa Ynez Valley-also owns a wine shop and a restaurant with his family.
Gobble & Groove
Before settling in-or traveling far-for the obligatory family turkey gathering, we recommend a night out on the town. And what better way to enjoy a good meal, fine wine, and the company of friends than an evening of food and music? For some rollicking good times-and some scrumptious food to boot-check out some Santa Barbara eateries that are currently booking dinnertime entertainment. We guarantee some delicious tunes to chow down to.
Santa Barbara Symphony
In honor of Veterans Day, the Santa Barbara Symphony offered this evening of works by American composers. Tai Williams was the guest soloist, and she made a splendid job of Samuel Barber’s lusty, romantic Violin Concerto, Op. 14.
IV Teens Make Rap Album
The Academy of Healing for Teens (AHA!) has a new program that is giving 18 Isla Vista teenagers the tools to produce their own rap CD.
Traffic Impacts Discussed for Bishop Ranch
At a planning session on 11/8, the developer who owns Goleta’s Bishop Ranch met with more than 100 members of the public to discuss the potential traffic impacts of the addition of 1,200 new homes and an eight-acre commercial center…
YO ADRIAN!
YO ADRIAN: This Chula Vista native now lives in Isla Vista. But don’t think Independent intern Adrian Casta±eda only lives in places that end with the word “Vista.” This UCSB senior spent a good chunk of 2006 living in Barcelona, where his fluency in Spanish made studying literature a breeze.
Serious Setback for Controversial Creekside Development
Santa Barbara Superior Court Judge Thomas Anderle inserted a rather large fly into the ointment of developer Mark Lee and his plans to build 25 homes on the undeveloped stretch of land near Las Positas Creek known as Veronica Meadows.
Westmont Astronomers See Comet Brighten
Westmont astronomers reported on 11/13 that their Keck Telescope captured images of a “rare celestial surprise”-the sudden brightening of Comet 17P/Holmes.
