Deputies Arrest Two in Alleged $50,000 Scam Targeting Elderly Santa Barbara Resident
The Sheriff’s Office warns the public: government agencies will not demand cash pickups.
Year: 2026
On Exile, Anger, and Home
I am stunned that the County of Santa Barbara has chosen to thwart my ability to build a caregiver unit on my property, the very same unit the the county approved, over three years ago, as consistent with all applicable standards.
Wartime Child’s Play
“The President’s Cake” is a superb Iraqi film, portraying the country in painful transition, through children’s eyes.
Powder Keg
So, our Dear Leader is spoiling for another violation of the War Powers Act.
Baroque Carnivalia, in Period Finery
Venice Baroque Orchestra Brings its period music power and mission to the Lobero, with last-minute substitute violinist Rachell Ellen Wong seizing the spotlight.
Signs and Sympathies
My wife and I have been attending rallies nearly every Saturday since March 2025, mostly in front of Tesla and then Whole Foods.
Distraction Attraction
From the beginning of the American Republic, presidents in trouble have used conflict as a distraction.
Poetry Connection: Connecting with Santa Barbara’s 11th Poet Laureate, George Yatchisin
A look at George Yatchisin’s conversations with local book clubs and the evolving role of Santa Barbara’s poet laureate.
Palestine Calling
‘All That’s Left of You,’ Jordan’s Oscar submission, is a sensitive and awakening family portrait of Palestinians in crisis and solidarity
Once on Brink of Closure, Santa Barbara Charter School Gets Its Charter Renewed
The Santa Barbara Unified school board votes to renew the school’s charter status for another seven years.
