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Bike and Car Tally

The numbers on emails to Frank Hotchkiss regarding street improvements vis-à-vis bikes and cars.

Devereux Point

This area’s recent history begins in 1919 with the arrival to American shores of the wealthy Colin Campbell family.

Ban Fracking

Yes on Measure P to ban fracking in S.B. County — on the ballot November 4.

County Shuts Off Beach Showers During Drought

Addressing the drought, officials have tightened the spigot at seven showers across county beaches, shutting off three at Jalama Beach and one each at Goleta Beach, Arroyo Burro Beach, Lookout Park Beach, and Rincon Park Beach.

Santa Maria Denounces Anti-Fracking Petition

Santa Maria has denounced an online petition asking its City Council to ban fracking in city limits, stating there are neither any applications to frack nor any “active or idle petroleum wells anywhere within the city’s

Review: As Above, So Below

The shaky-cam tactic doesn’t destroy this creepy underground adventure, but it doesn’t help it, either.

Facts on Fracking

The simple facts on fracking were best stated by Elizabeth Royte.

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