County 8-20
Michael Dyer was sworn in as Santa Barbara County’s new fire chief on 8/18.
Year: 2009
Business 8-20
Mel’s Lounge served its last drink in the Paseo Nuevo mall nearly a year ago, but thirsty patrons may be quenched again soon.
Bob Rowinsky
Volunteer Escort for 18 years
volume 23, number 188, August 20-27, 2009
One Old Guy Uncovers the Joys and Greatness of Today’s Underground Music.
Ty Manning
Whereas most UCSB students skip town upon graduation, Indy intern Ty Manning chose to get more involved with the Santa Barbara scene
Education 8-20
The Santa Barbara School District announced that it has finally hired an executive director to oversee the special education department.
Bloated Battalions of Lobbyists
A guy came up to me at Renaud’s coffee shop and asked, “Are you planning to sell your Valiant to the Cash for Clunkers program?”
Walmart Revelations
Reporter Chris Meagher talks with Nelson Lichtenstein about unions, healthcare, discounting, and Sam Walton.
Environment 8-20
It’s official: The California-based Barefoot Winery announced this week that the Santa Barbara chapter of the Surfrider Foundation has won the winery’s annual online beach rescue contest.
Law and Disorder 8-20
Two plastic bags of what appeared to be cocaine as well as a five-inch straw were found in the purse of a 50-year-old woman during a routine bag check by Mission Security at the 8/16 Jackson Browne concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
