EDC Receives Jim Ryerson Award
For the second time since its creation last year, the annual Jim Ryerson Award was presented to the Environmental Defense Center.
Year: 2008
When the Spirit Moves the Wine
Joanne Hsian, the new owner of SpiritLand Bistro (230 E. Victoria St., 966-7759) says, “We want to create a spirited social atmosphere that uniquely encourages mingling and connection within the community while promoting a shared love of soul-nourishing food and wine.”
Steelhead Seen In Mission Creek
The annual return of endangered steelhead trout to the seasonal waters of Mission Creek is currently underway.
Jumper Dies at Cold Spring Bridge
A 60-year-old Santa Barbara County resident leaped to his death from Cold Spring Bridge to his death on 2/17.
Brown Pelicans To Be Delisted?
The species has been nominated for removal from the endangered species list.
The Solar Power of Costco
The photovoltaic cells atop the Costco at Goleta’s Camino Real Marketplace are generating almost 40 percent of the store’s power.
Question: ‘Weren’t there ostrich farms around here at one time?’
Believe it or not, ostrich farming has a South Coast history that goes back well over 100 years. Then, after a multi-decade hiatus, it enjoyed a renaissance of sorts in the 1980s, centered in the Santa Ynez Valley.
New Transit Center Plans Unveiled
Lack Construction CEO David Lack unveiled on 2/15 his revised plan for transforming the Metropolitan Transit District Center.
UCSB Study Analyses Human Impact on Oceans
A UCSB-led study published in the 2/14 issue of Science analyzes the impact of human activities on the world’s oceans.
Shoreline Sinks Shoreward
A chunk of bluff at Shoreline Park continues to sink toward the Pacific, carrying a piece of the sidewalk with it.
