‘What can you tell me about a local photographer named Karl Obert?’
One of the best-known photographers on the South Coast from the 1930s into the 1960s was the German native Karl Obert.
Day: December 4, 2008
Blitzen Trapper
Blitzen Trapper are an experimental folk band from Portland, Oregon, and on Monday night they managed quite a feat-filling a club to near capacity on a school night.
Biltmore Bets on Tydes in the Coral Casino
Generally, the closer a restaurant is to the ocean, the less good it is, as it seems owners feel the view can make up for culinary shortcomings.
Quiz: Historic December
1) What did George Washington do on December 25, 1776?
Quotes of the Week
“I always thought plastics were clean and safe but now, I’m not so sure : I’d like toys to be better vetted.”
This Port-ing Life
It’s eating season. Let’s face it: The holidays are all about food, the traditions of table that bind us as people of faith, families, and a nation.
Law and Disorder 12-4
The 10-month-long investigation into the rape and murder of Santa Barbara City College student Brianna Denison culminated on 11/25 with the arrest of James Michael Biela, a 27-year-old resident of Sparks, Nevada.
45 tons
45 tons
Environment 12-4
The Greka-Davis Tank Battery facilities at 5017 Zaca Station Road suffered another spill on 11/24.
vol. 22, no. 151, Dec. 4-11, 2008
‘Tis the season for spreading all sorts of holiday mirth, and The Independent has you covered for what to do when and where.