Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Voices By Eric R. A. N. Smith | Tue Sep 30, 2014 | 12:00am

The Misguided Measure P

Regulate oil drilling as we do automobiles: If problems are found, fix them. There’s no case for a permanent ban.

Living By Virginia Hayes | Tue Sep 30, 2014 | 12:00am

A few garden tasks are especially suited to the beginning of fall.

News By M.D. Harkins | Mon Sep 29, 2014 | 4:00pm

Curiously, the war on ISIS is funded on both sides by the same Gulf states.

Briefs By Jean Yamamura | Mon Sep 29, 2014 | 3:30pm

Thomson Reuters has gathered a short list for potential Nobel laureates.

Theater By Joseph Miller | Mon Sep 29, 2014 | 12:30pm

DramaDogs stages EM Lewis’s mini plays with skill and insight.

Briefs By Lyz Hoffman | Mon Sep 29, 2014 | 6:00am

Sheriff’s Office says surplus will be saved for new programs.

Food & Drink By Kelsey Brugger | Mon Sep 29, 2014 | 6:00am

Photographer/entrepreneur Tara Jones mixes delicacies and photos for Santa Barbara Funk Zone tour.

Letters By Al Pizano, S.B. | Mon Sep 29, 2014 | 12:00am

I compliment Camilla Barnwell on her excellent article about Manuel Liñán.

Letters By Ramon Elias, Santa Maria | Mon Sep 29, 2014 | 12:00am

Please don’t associate yourself with the “not in my backyard” South County elitist group.

Voices By Miriam Lindbeck | Mon Sep 29, 2014 | 12:00am

The survival instinct has given way to instant communication.