Barney Brantingham, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Opinion By Barney Brantingham | Thu Oct 01, 2015 | 12:00am

Beat the Heat with a Whodunit

Find a breezy location and settle in with some low crime for times of high heat.

Opinion By Barney Brantingham | Thu Sep 24, 2015 | 12:00am

Does inappropriate art lurk in South County buildings?

Opinion By Barney Brantingham | Thu Sep 17, 2015 | 12:00am

Contentious city councilmember Gus Chavalas shouted his opinions; Planned Parenthood Book Sale starts this weekend.

Briefs By Barney Brantingham | Thu Sep 03, 2015 | 4:00pm

Renovated Central Library includes new, open spaces.

Opinion By Barney Brantingham | Thu Sep 03, 2015 | 12:00am

Chavez Ravine was a riot of noise, for the Cubs.

Opinion By Barney Brantingham | Thu Aug 27, 2015 | 12:00am

Pipeline CEO gets Texas Hall of Fame but Santa Barbara shame.

Briefs By Barney Brantingham | Wed Aug 26, 2015 | 11:00am

New York hospital may keep donations; potential loss to Bellosguardo unclear.

Opinion By Barney Brantingham | Thu Aug 20, 2015 | 12:00am

Hot air rises in the Midwest and out West.

Opinion By Barney Brantingham | Thu Aug 13, 2015 | 12:00am

Leafing through the California Driver Handbook reveals many surprises if you drive in Santa Barbara.

Opinion By Barney Brantingham | Wed Aug 05, 2015 | 12:00am

Barney offers delicious suggestions for nearby getaways during Old Spanish Days.