Santa Barbara to Books: Drop Dead
The once mighty downtown superstores are laid to waste by online purchasing.
Barney Brantingham
Recent Stories
Ah, S.B.’s Age of Innocence
Even though I’m a ham-fisted non-techie, I find myself firmly wired into the 21st century.
Cruising the Caribbean
I’ve always wondered what it would be like to ply the Caribbean’s turquoise waters aboard a yacht, sipping Champagne and nibbling caviar.
The Story Behind the Story
Contrary to what you may have read that gave the impression Unity Shoppe has to find a new location for its December telethon because it was forced out by the Ensemble Theatre Company, here is the real reason.
Barney for City Council?
With a vacancy looming on the Santa Barbara City Council, I’ve decided to throw my hat in the ring, as the cliché goes.
S.B. Bank &Trust Posts Black Ink
$5 million one-month profit for September.
What’s Behind Door Number Three?
Former News-Press publisher Joe Cole’s role in Indy lawsuit.
Why So Many Swedes at SBCC?
Also: Clearing up confusion about Barry Cappello’s marital status, and demonstrating, for the benefit of busy billionaire Meg Whitman, how to vote.
Ensemble Moving to Victoria Hall
With the way cleared after a delay due to litigation, Ensemble now has a 30-year lease. The Vic’s interior will be gutted. The Santa Barbara architectural firm that did the Granada Theatre’s interior, and the Music Academy of the West’s outstanding Hahn Hall, has been retained.
When Ann Met Jerry in Cuba
I’ve been to Havana’s grand Hotel Nacional, and it’s like Rick’s joint in the movie Casablanca.
