Quotes of the Week

‘Bars might do really well.’ – Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce Board Member Steve Cushman in his explanation of the impact of the financial crisis on local business

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‘Hey, I have a 5-to-1 pro-dance record. That means I should appeal to the 85 percent pro-dance voter.’ – City Councilmember Das Williams, commenting on the council’s vote to give downtown nightclub Madison’s a dance permit over the objections of the city’s Police and Fire Commission.