Where’d ‘Italian’ Go?
A letter writer protests the loss of the word “Italian” from the “I Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival” — and a reply from the Children’s Creative Project.
Year: 2023
We Only Need Affordable Housing
We must accept the fact that the only type of housing we need is affordable housing, and the private market is not going to build it on its own.
Local Members at NAR Make Change on Fee Increase for Borrowers
By Todd Shea2023 PresidentSanta Barbara Association of Realtors From May 8th through May 11th of this year, our local Santa
The Ever-Changing Evolution of Landscapes
Capturing the moment of last shadow and first light with artist Robin Gowen.
Military-Industrial Influence
This Memorial Day I honored those who died fighting to end the rise of fascism during World War 2 and those who have died since in our many undeclared wars.
Petty Advertisement
I’m writing this letter in disbelief that the Independent, a local community organization, could publish such petty, unvetted things about Santa Barbara Humane via an anonymous full-page ad.
MAGA Twilight Zone
In a letter posted by the Independent, Diana Thorn presents several examples of how “The Great Reset” is a threat to the future existence of the U.S. as a sovereign nation.
Fund the Library Fully
Our Santa Barbara Public Library is a treasured institution and it should be fully funded for the benefit of our community.
It’s About the Animals, not Drama
I wanted to reach out with sincere concerns about the back and forth rhetoric that has been allowed to be written about the Santa Barbara Humane in the Independent.
Full Belly Files for the Win
So I’m taking the week off.
