Man Dies on Highway 101
Sergio Garcia, a 54-year-old Sylmar resident, died on 1/8 near the Bailard Avenue exit on Highway 101 in Carpinteria.
Day: January 10, 2008
120
The number of single men (never married, widowed, or divorced) who are in their twenties for every 100 single women of the same ages.
Musings of a Single, Young (un)Professional
It’s early January, and a whole new year stretches before us, free of responsibilities or error. In a foolish New Year’s tradition, I’m making a list of well-intentioned promises to myself that I know I can’t keep.
Santa Barbarans Get Behind Microloans
Microcredit is not just for Bangladesh anymore. It’s happening in Santa Barbara too.
Money Help
As any parent of a college-aged kid, or those of us who have had to go it alone, can attest, trying to figure out how to pay for higher education can be a nightmare.
To a Tea
Next Wednesday, January 16, at 7 p.m., Borders Books (900 State St.) will host Mark “Dr. Tea” Ukra, who will discuss and sign his new book, The Ultimate Tea Diet: How Tea Can Boost Your Metabolism, Shrink Your Appetite, and Kick-Start Remarkable Weight Loss, as well as various teas and their health benefits.
Westheimer Runs For Brain Tumor Research
Cody Westheimer, son of late Santa Barbara veterinarian Eric Westheimer, announced this week that he would be running in the Houston Marathon on 1/13.
Los Banos Sewage Improvements Completed
Water from backwashing the pool’s filters will no longer be discharged directly into the harbor.
Making Connections
The Santa Barbara County Film Commission and the Santa Barbara Visitors Bureau are looking to hire a new film commissioner. Job description highlights include promoting movie, television, and commercial filming in Santa Barbara County, as well as working with location scouts and supervising staff.
Panel Studies Impact of Retiring Public Servants
A 12-member panel charged with studying what retiring public employees’ healthcare costs might look like in 2008 issued a startling report this week.
