God Forgive America
The phrase “God Bless America,” from the song by the same name, is often invoked in the spirit of eliciting divine protection — and entitlement.
Indy Staff
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California School Libraries Blindsided By ‘Catastrophic’ Budget Cut
The state budget cut $5.5 million for school libraries. That money pays online fees for student research materials.
He Can Dance, but Can He Sing?
The actual reason he tried to close the Kennedy Center was that he wants to use it to rehearse a secret new musical starring himself!
Eric Friedman for Mayor of Santa Barbara
As Santa Barbara faces a significant budget shortfall, our next mayor must have more than good intentions.
Habitat Santa Barbara Gets Approval for $400K Grant from Local Housing Trust Fund
Santa Barbara, CA– Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County (Habitat Santa Barbara), was approved to receive a grant from the
Daytime Lane Closures on Highway 192 in Montecito Set for Next Week
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY – Utility work in Montecito will result in alternating lane closures along Highway 192 near Lake Jocelyn starting
Paving Project on Highway 217 in Goleta Completed Ahead of Schedule
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Travelers on Highway 217 in Goleta encountered full overnight closures for two nights starting Monday, June 29. The
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Names Roger Chrisman and Robert Kieding Emeritus Board Members
Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is proud to announce that Roger Chrisman and Robert “Bob”
Supervisor Bob Nelson Announces Appointment of Tony Guy to Santa Barbara County Planning Commission
Orcutt, CA — Fourth District Supervisor Bob Nelson announced the appointment of Orcutt resident Tony Guy to represent the Fourth District
CPUC Expands Mobility With more than $15.4 Million For Wheelchair-Accessible Transportation Across California
SAN FRANCISCO, July 2, 2026 – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved more than $15.4 million in Transportation
