City 8-27
The Santa Barbara Democratic Party announced its endorsement of Planning Commissioner Harwood “Bendy” White for Santa Barbara City Council in lieu of Olivia Uribe, who dropped out of the race three weeks ago after losing her job.
Year: 2009
volume 23, number 189, August 27-September 3, 2009
Are Primary-Care Physicians Going the Way of the Dodo? (Isabelle T. Walker)
Goleta 8-27
The Goleta Water District’s Board of Directors grilled Eric Ford, the district’s interim general manager, on 8/24 in response to a billing problem that resulted in some customers receiving collection notices for unpaid bills before standard notice was given.
Health 8-27
The debates on the proposed overhaul of the national healthcare system continued this week with a conversation at the University Club between Dr. James Kahn and Carpinteria City Councilmember Joe Armendariz, who spoke to a packed house on Monday night.
Education 8-27
UCSB scientists Erkki Ruoslahti, Tambet Teesalu, Kazuki Sugahara, and Venkata Ramana Kotamraju discovered a new biological mechanism for drug delivery, which was published in this week’s Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
County 8-27
Due to the recession, fewer people can afford their child support payments, and authorities are increasingly finding the money by tapping unemployment insurance rather than garnishing wages.
Are Primary-Care Doctors Going the Way of the Dodo?
Under enormous pressures these days, frontline, general practice doctors are closing their doors left and right.
La Brea Smoke Plumes
Smoke kicks up from interior burn; Manzanita Mt. monitored, no threat as Emergency Closure area reduced.
Sports Update: Cafarelli, Hill Receive Triathlon Award
UCSB soccer teams in home games next week. Watch out for Spilborghs, Rockies.
Carivint•s Winery
Winery features vinos illustrated with artful labels of dogs and featuring inspiring stories about the animal.
