Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

News By Dan McCaslin | Mon Oct 13, 2014 | 12:00am

Hiking, Dogs, and Bears

While our three-year drought punishes Santa Barbara, the animals are getting the worst of it and behaving erratically as a result.

Voices By Lauren Hanson | Mon Oct 13, 2014 | 12:00am

Contamination to water supplies has happened in every part of the country where these operations take place.

Sports By John Dvorak, presidiosports.com | Sun Oct 12, 2014 | 4:43pm

Last Thursday, the Royals came from behind to beat the Chargers 14-12.

Letters By Steve Smith, S.B. | Sun Oct 12, 2014 | 12:00am

Substandard services on low-profit accounts force those who cannot afford it to purchase expensive equipment and just average service.

Briefs By Lyz Hoffman | Sun Oct 12, 2014 | 12:00am

Incumbent Bert Bertrando hasn’t participated in the debates.

Letters By Randi Fairbrother, President and Founder, Catalyst for Cats, Goleta | Sun Oct 12, 2014 | 12:00am

Catalyst for Cats uses non-lethal trap-neuter-return to reduce our area’s feral cat population.

By Indy Staff | Sat Oct 11, 2014 | 6:00am

Covers events and incidents from last several months.

Briefs By Indy Staff | Sat Oct 11, 2014 | 6:00am

Mayor says OpenGov site will give residents “new insight and access.”

Letters By William Rebero, S.B. | Sat Oct 11, 2014 | 12:00am

I’ve had many close calls, but September 26 was full body contact.

Adoptable Pets By Lisa Acho Remorenko | Fri Oct 10, 2014 | 5:21pm

His name might be silly but if you are looking for an affectionate, yet independent, kitty this guy’s for you.