Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Voices By Daniel Ramirez and Dick Flacks | Tue Jul 07, 2015 | 12:00am

Unfinished Business on Voting Rights for Santa Barbara

Activists propose a fair way to raise voter participation in City Council races.

Letters By Ross Brunetti, Orcutt | Mon Jul 06, 2015 | 5:00pm

We all know the Plains pipeline needs to be rebuilt, so here’s my proposal.

Letters By Lee Heller, Summerland | Mon Jul 06, 2015 | 5:00pm

How does Judge Brian Hill justify the shockingly light sentence given to convicted puppy torturer Duanying Chen?

News By Andie Bridges | Mon Jul 06, 2015 | 4:14pm

The evolution of lightweight gear designed specifically for bikepacking has been amazing.

Arts & Entertainment By Ryan Mandell | Mon Jul 06, 2015 | 4:00pm

Hemmingway, Mildura, I’m Glad It’s You, and Full Circle created radical energy Monday, June 29.

Briefs By Indy Staff | Mon Jul 06, 2015 | 1:15pm

The big first-quarter number sets a quick pace in bids for early donations.

News By Jacqueline Berci | Mon Jul 06, 2015 | 11:45am

The trip was unusual and encouraging as the endangered species continues to recover.

Briefs By Indy Staff | Mon Jul 06, 2015 | 10:15am

The incident is still under investigation.

Briefs By Indy Staff | Mon Jul 06, 2015 | 6:00am

Lumber Liquidators opens new showroom in old post office.

Voices By Chris Erskine | Mon Jul 06, 2015 | 12:00am

Judge Hill’s message is that puppy torture is not a big deal.