The North County Racing Form
Here is an overview of various North County elections happening this November.
Year: 2008
Rival Gang Members Join Together in Peace
Aqeela Sherrills and Calvin Hodges grew up on opposite sides of the tracks during the bloody gang conflicts of the Watts neighborhood in south L.A. Aqeela was a member of the Crips gang and Calvin was a member of the Bloods. They now both work for peace and reconciliation in Watts at the Community Self-Determination Institute (CSDI).
Talking Head of the Week
David Byrne at the Arlington
Curly
Among the more subtle influences on this week’s paper are those of Curly, the ad production betta who for five years has angrily zipped about his small bowl, inspiring our dedicated ad designers to greater and greater feats of commercial layout.
Stars’ Torquil Campbell on Music, Patriotism, and Embracing His Wonder Years
Sad Robot, the latest EP from Stars, will probably be the focus of the band’s performance at UCSB this Friday evening.
New Book on Abuse by Domestic Violence Solutions Director
New book by Domestic Violence Solutions director promotes ditching your inner nice girl
The Soj Celebrates 30 Years
Canon Perdido has certainly lived up to its name as a street for lost restaurants-after all, even the long-running Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens succumbed.
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys certainly has a lot going for her. Her classical piano training and refined songwriting separates her from so many of her contemporary counterparts, as does her amazing vocal range and capacity.
40 Gallons
40 Gallons
Measure H and Measure I
The fiscal difficulties of the Santa Barbara School District have been anything but secret during the past few years. While the addition of financial guru Eric Smith has gone a long way toward solidifying the budgetary numbers coming out of district headquarters in recent months, the fact remains that two straight years of multimillion dollar fund-slashing has left beloved and highly valuable educational programs and practices on the cutting room floor.
