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Where the Girls Aren’t

I was surprised by the bands chosen by the people of Santa Barbara and the Indy.

Heroic Mascot-in-Chief

Do Americans want a heroic mascot as President? An imaginal embodiment of our deep values, fully charismatic and a projection of our national prestige and parental myths? The smart money says so.

Bacara Scraps Expansion Plans

The owners of Goleta’s Bacara Resort and Spa have dropped their plans to build 50 new condominiums and hotel units on 13 acres of restored coastal sage scrub habitat, the Environmental Defense Center announced in its October 3 newsletter.

High Gas Prices Especially High in S.B.

Santa Barbara’s gas prices are among the highest in the nation, thanks to a nationwide spike in that hit California harder than any other state.

Venoco Goes Fully Private

Venoco founder Timothy Marquez is taking the oil and gas company private after a merger agreement was reached among Venoco, Marquez, and Denver Parent Corporation.

Shoreline Park Safety Improvements Finished

Mayor Helene Schneider and fellow city councilmembers, alongside other elected officials including County Supervisor Janet Wolf, officially unveiled Shoreline Park’s improved safety features this Wednesday.

New Cafeteria for S.B. High

Santa Barbara High School’s gleaming new state-of-the-art cafeteria was unveiled in a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday.

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