New Synagogue on Upper State
Rabbi Eliyahu Gevirtz brings the Torah into the new temple for the first time.
Year: 2015
Public Enemy Still Creating Socially Relevant Hip-Hop
Chuck, Griff, Flav, and co. remind us that it’s still time for everyday heroes to fight the power.
The Workout of Becoming a Parent
A new mom reflects on the surprising physical challenges of having a baby — after the baby is born.
‘A Walk in the Woods’ Is Muddy Dreck
Bill Bryson’s tale of hiking the Appalachian Trail is turned into an aging boomer bromance.
Sandwich & Salad Combo @ Park Place Deli
The cheapest place for a healthy and tasty lunch in Santa Barbara.
Puppets and Pinatas
It took the Republican Party a while to figure it out but Trump is their ace candidate for president.
Santa Barbara Crime Blotter, 8/25 — 8/30
Man Chokes, Kicks Former Roommate; Known Thief Found with Weapons, Stolen Items
Shark Tales
A silly tourist saw me swimming at the sandspit and asked if I wasn’t afraid of sharks.
Diary of a Scam
Selling a set of stairs on the ‘Net attracts a hoax.
Former Jail Guards Stand Trial for Alleged On-Camera Assault
Christopher Johnson and Robert Kirsch appear in federal court, face prison time.
