Rob Puddicombe: 1950-2014
An activist to save I.V.’s Perfect Park, he also tried to prevent the extermination of the black rats of Anacapa Island.
Year: 2014
Acres Aweigh?
Report Paves Way for Chumash to Annex Camp 4 Property
An Anti-Endorsement
If we continue to put off till tomorrow the end of our carbon dependence, we all know where that is going to get us: extinct.
Party On, Garth!
Santa Barbara Independent staffers love Halloween, not only for the bowls of sugary sweets that pop up around the office, but also for our annual costume contest.
Sheriff Addresses Law Enforcement Militarization
Sheriff Bill Brown spoke last Saturday afternoon at an ACLU-hosted discussion on the militarization of law-enforcement agencies, acknowledging the similarities between the military and the police but noting “very distinct differences” between the two.
Watering Cans
With a little planning, the water in a sprinkling can is indispensable.
Tempers Flare over District Elections
City council opts to put issues to voters next year.
Council Cracks Down on Street People
New cadre of quasi-officers approved to patrol downtown.
Measure P Is Not Flawed
What is flawed is government that fails to protect the environment, health, and property of its citizenry from toxic oil drilling and disastrous accidents.
Jerry Estrada Named Head of MTD
The veteran leader has been Interim General Manager since July.
