Regulate Fracking Locally
Around the country, people are waking up to the fact that our water supply is vulnerable to contamination by the oil and gas industry’s new “fracking” (hydraulic fracturing) technique.
Year: 2011
War of the Wet Noodles
It’s funny how in the world of politics, “hitting” and “hitting back” involve wasting more money on television ads than a congressional representative’s average constituent makes in a year.
Punch, Counter-Punch
City College Trustee recall efforts underway as rumors swirl over President Andreea Serban firing.
Is Murdoch the World’s McCaw?
The media mess at the S.B. News-Press went down five years ago this month.
Playing Footy
Manchester United puts on a bloody good show against Seattle Sounders.
Amy Winehouse: 1983-2011
Winehouse’s 2007 album Back to Black appeared on numerous Santa Barbara year-end top-ten lists and garnered five Grammy Awards. Yet her recorded output is shockingly slim—two short albums, and nothing at all for the past four years.
Let Me Down Easy
Legendary performer Anna Deavere Smith explores the experience of American medical care in her new play.
Former County Employee Charged with Forgery, Grand Theft
Kathleen Gentile allegedly stole more than $14,000 from the county over nine months.
Plan Afoot to Merge Three Homeless Organizations
BOCH’s Board approved overall concept and is seeking for community input.
A 50-Year-Old Surprise
Class of ’61 removes time capsule from San Marcos High School wall.
