More Santa Barbarans Bike
Santa Barbara County ranks 25th in the United States when gauging the rate of increase in bicycle commuters from 2000 to 2010.
Year: 2012
Supporters March for Measures A and B
Supporters of parcel tax Measures A and B marched from the public library to De la Guerra Plaza last Wednesday where teachers, students, and alums expounded on the importance of music and arts education.
Antitax Crusaders Support Parcel Tax Measures
Traditional antitax crusaders with the Taxpayers Association and Republican Party have come out in favor of parcel tax Measures A and B, which combined will generate $2.9 million a year for four years for the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
City Crews Attack Vegetation with ‘Masticator Tractor’
City work crews armed with something called a “masticator tractor” have attacked a six-acre chunk of land alongside Las Positas Creek, chewing up the thick vegetative underbrush that could provide combustible fuel in a fire.
Cancer Center Walk-a-Thon Sets Records
Eleven hundred and fifty people braved this weekend’s excruciatingly beautiful weather to participate in the Santa Barbara Cancer Center’s 20th annual fundraising walk-a-thon, setting a new record for number of volunteers involved and money raised.
Two Hikers Rescued Near Point Sal
Members of the Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue team (SAR) along with a helicopter from the Santa Barbara County Air Support Unit rescued two lost female hikers in the Point Sal area last Wednesday.
Jane’s Addiction: Still Ready to Party
The seminal alt-rockers return to the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sunday, October 21.
Beth Orton Returns with Sugaring Season
The singersongwriter plays the Lobero Theatre on Saturday, October 20, in support of her new album.
Laurie Anderson Returns to S.B.
The inimitable performance artist brings her latest creation, “Dirtday!,” to UCSB’s Campbell Hall on Tuesday, October 23.
S.B. Symphony Season Opener
The Santa Barbara Symphony celebrates its 60th season this year.
