Adopt a Cat
For those who would like to replace the saying “dogs are man’s best friend” with “cats are the most companionable,” it’s your lucky day.
Year: 2008
This Week in History
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a proclamation admitting Hawai’i into the Union as the 50th state.
Dominic Balli
Dominic Balli places himself among some of the brightest upcoming Santa Barbara music-makers with the release of his debut album, Public Announcement.
Zach Gill Unleashes Zach Gill’s Stuff
Jack Johnson is not the only UCSB grad making noise in the music biz. This month, Zach Gill-the Bay Area native/Ellwood resident who plays keys for Jack and is the frontman for the Isla Vista-spawned band Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO)-released his debut solo album, Zach Gill’s Stuff.
Quotes of the Week
“If gas hits $6 per gallon, Obama will be out there with the ceremonial drill bit saying,” “Drill offshore.”
Caitlin Crandell
One of The Independent‘s busiest summer interns, perhaps, is Caitlin Crandell, a soon-to-be junior at Stanford whose studies of English literature lend her reporting for us a level of composure rare among writers so young.
Denver by the Digits
Denver by the Digits
Canine Cloning Is a Reality for Pet Owners
For many pet owners, their four-leggeds are their children. Some will do almost anything for their pets.
Family Nature Night
Bring your family to the S.B. Botanic Garden (1212 Mission Canyon Rd.) for a fun-filled late summer evening.
Media 8-21
This week, The Santa Barbara Independent introduced a new emergency alert service in partnership with UCSB radio station KCSB (91.9 FM).
