How Often Do Santa Barbara Police Use Force?
Only around 1.3 percent of Santa Barbara’s population is black, yet when police get physical, 8.7 percent of the time the target is black.
Year: 2020
Review | The Wizard of Sacramento: Governor Jerry Brown
While the book usefully illustrates the difference between Jerry Brown’s reputation and his actions, one would be hard-pressed to find a political leader of whom the same can’t be said.
Santa Barbara Takes a Knee Against Racial Injustice
Saturday’s protesters flood State Street to condemn police brutality and racism.
Dangerous Attacks on Ecosystems
Protecting endangered species leads to saving ourselves and the planet.
Ninja Moves on Section 8
I’ve been turned down so frequently that I no longer even see units — I jump straight to the chase — what is their policy regarding taking Section 8 applicants?
A Known Danger
The majority of U.S. voters are now opposed to Trump.
Deadly Irony
It is likely there will be a virus spike in the riot cities.
Survey Asks How County’s Kids Are Coping with Pandemic and Protests
The Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness Commission is conducting a trio of short surveys in English and Spanish.
A Microbe That Might Eat Gasoline
The bacteria could be a key to purifying wastewater and clearing toxins from the ocean, all while producing energy at the same time.
UCSB’s MFA Candidates Show Their Work
Forces that be have mounted an impressive and thorough online exhibition, Field Day, of works from this year’s MFA crop.
