Talk Back to Drones
I have every hope that Rep. Lois Capps will be reelected and sent back to Congress in November.
Year: 2012
Degrees First
The Latino Democrats’ mission includes supporting initiatives that will benefit the Latino community, and the community at large.
School Board Candidates Debate Finances
Taxpayers Association endorses parcel tax measures.
PG&E Tweaks Testing Proposal
Responds to concerns over effects of marine life.
City Posts Dramatic Gains in Sales and Bed Taxes
The City of Santa Barbara is almost out of the fiscal woods — but not quite — after posting dramatic gains in sales taxes and bed taxes for the past year.
Bici Centro Looking for New Digs
Bici Centro, Santa Barbara Bike Coalition’s education program and DIY workshop, has outgrown the space it’s occupied for five years at Casa de la Raza.
Library System Receives Literacy Grant
Santa Barbara’s Public Library System received a $50,000 grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to promote literacy among low-income kids eight and younger.
SBPD Helps Offer More Sports for Kids
Junior high school students have a new opportunity to participate in competitive sports thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Santa Barbara Police Activities League (PAL), the cities of Goleta and Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara Unified School District.
50 Carp Eucalyptus Trees Coming Down
Citing safety concerns, state parks officials are cutting down 50 large mature eucalyptus trees at the Carpinteria State Beach campground loop.
The Wombats Dive In
This week’s concert highlights include Brit pop-rockers The Wombats, neo folkies The Lumineers, and the first night of our Downtown Sound battle of the bands semifinals.
