Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Announcement By Santa Barbara MTD | Wed Apr 06, 2022 | 10:40am

MTD to Make Temporary Service Reductions as of Monday, April 25

Service to be reduced temporarily to improve system reliability in response to bus operator workforce shortage.

Cardio Confidential By Amy R. Ramos | Tue Apr 05, 2022 | 9:24am

Our Cardio Confidential columnist kicks off a look at Santa Barbara’s fitness scene by
returning to her longtime gym.

Opinion By Dick Flacks | Tue Apr 05, 2022 | 6:49am

Is it staff, politics, or money that keeps the university from building enough housing?

Opinion By Oksana Yakushko | Mon Apr 04, 2022 | 6:40pm

As Ukrainians defeat the occupying army, the images and information emerging from the war zones is one of stunning inhumanity and violence.

Letters By Susan Shields, S.B. | Mon Apr 04, 2022 | 5:44pm

There are several reasons why the project at 812 Garden Street is inappropriate for this neighborhood.

Letters By Stephen Ferry, S.B. | Sun Apr 03, 2022 | 5:42pm

A dangerous criminal walked out of the main jail last week, and we still don’t know how this happened.

Letters By Art Ludwig, S.B. | Sun Apr 03, 2022 | 5:36pm

Please help counter the shortsighted political maneuvering when we need visionary leadership.

Letters By Jane Swanson, S.L.O. | Sat Apr 02, 2022 | 5:33pm

The incident at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant had the potential for severe safety consequences.

Letters By Rick Wayman, S.B. | Sat Apr 02, 2022 | 5:19pm

What a gift that scientists based in our coastal community are studying the conditions under which kelp forests can thrive

Letters By Steve Thompson, S.B. | Sat Apr 02, 2022 | 5:14pm

While driving toward the Mesa past the freeway on Carrillo Street this afternoon I saw that the new crosswalk warning lights had been activated.