Dimwit Democracy
Amid angst over low turnout, report finds widespread ignorance of basics among voters.
Year: 2014
I.V. Pastor Fights Defrocking for Officiating Son’s Gay Marriage
Frank Schaefer will appear before the Judicial Council of the United Methodist Church next week.
High School Girls Golf
Dos Pueblos secured a 188-227 victory over San Marcos that clinched the Channel League title outright.
Two Cents and More with Measure P
Oil companies raise $5.6 million to stop drilling ban.
More Dough for Districts?
Carpinteria and Montecito ask voters to approve bond measures.
FAIR Act Needs Work
School board hears about “Fair, Accurate, Inclusive, and Respectful” education initiative.
Toxic Lobsters, Crabs in Ventura
Dangerously high levels of domoic acid were found in their organs.
Two Candidates Running for SBCC Board
Ethan Stone and Jonathan Abboud vie to represent IV and Hope Ranch.
Goleta Managing Halloween Weekend Parking
The City of Goleta will issue two temporary on-street parking permits per household in certain neighborhoods with restrictions going into effect over Halloween weekend, between noon on 10/31 and 6 a.m. on 11/2.
World Leaders Back Anti-Nuke Suit
Sixty-eight civil leaders from 22 countries around the world have thrown their support behind a lawsuit filed by the Marshall Islands against nine countries for allegedly breaching a 46-year-old treaty to dismantle their nuclear arsenals.
