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Wrong Place for Plastic

While I support the restoration of native habitat at Shalawa Meadow / Hammond’s Meadow for the sake of biodiversity, I strongly oppose installing construction-grade plastic netting over this public open space, which is adjacent to shore and reef habitats.

It’s the Water, Innit?

With this many thousand dwellings for this many thousands of people, will there be enough water when the next 10-year drought comes along?

Still Very Lucky

Santa Barbara is still very lucky: We have the Santa Barbara Independent, which continues to defy the odds and retain its place as our “paper of record.”

Grand Jury and the Jail

I applaud the Grand Jury for its investigation and advocacy for getting better care for those in custody at the County Jail.

The Power of Not Driving

I felt sad when I saw the Independent encouraging people to drive to Carrizo Plain National Monument.

Out of Service

Has the City Council considered taking a group drive to the Paseo Nuevo Parking Lot?

Remembering Fred Hayward

Fred Hayward was an unofficial ambassador to the many residents of our town, offering personal service that is simply unavailable from any home goods stores, brick-and-mortar or online, today.

Say ‘Yes’ to Affordable Workforce Housing

Moving forward, it is essential that the Santa Barbara County supervisors protect us from becoming the horrendous monstrosity that is the Southern California Urban Sprawl Nightmare.

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