Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions
For almost 30 years, Santa Barbara was home to one of the most prominent think tanks in the country.
Year: 2009
The Brothers Bloom
Brody and Ruffalo shine as brothers in Johnson’s stellar sophomore effort.
Stop the Green Taxes
Governor Schwarzenegger has fought a valiant battle for the past seven years, but with a Democratic majority in the state government, his efforts on behalf of taxpayers are sadly diluted.
Story Time Amid the Vines
Grapes take time to become good wine. Sometimes a writer takes time, too, as Lenny Kleinfeld found out.
Nole Cossart
A True Blue & Green Adventure: For more than two weeks, Chadd Konig and Nole Cossart have been paddling south.
Super Rica’s Choice Chiapas Chow
Milpas Street joint offers southern Mexican tamales.
A Lot of Poetry, A Little Space Travel
Pages & Sages columnist Colin Marshall takes a look at upcoming book events, lectures, and readings.
Adventure for Hire
2009 Blue and Green Guide listings.
Goleta 5-28
The Goleta Public Library is cutting its daily operations by one hour in an effort to save money, the Santa Barbara Public Library system announced on 5/26.
volume 23, number 176, May 28-June 4, 2009
The Independent‘s Guide to the Outdoors
