Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Briefs By Chris Meagher | Wed Mar 28, 2012 | 2:00pm

‘Hempcrete’ Guest House at Knapp’s Castle?

A small, 600-square-foot guest house planned for the historic Knapp’s Castle property would be built with hemp-based material if approved by planners

Living By Nuria Reed | Wed Mar 28, 2012 | 12:00pm

Market Fever

As our time of yogic contemplation here at the Satsanga center draws to a close, lust for things of the material world is on the rise!

Announcement By Dos Pueblos High School | Wed Mar 28, 2012 | 11:25am

Dos Pueblos Mock Trial Team Edged Out by Ventura County’s La Reina in California Mock Trial Championship

In a tense, hard-fought championship round La Reina High School’s mock trial defense team narrowly edged out the Dos Pueblos prosecution team to capture first place Sunday in the 31st California Mock Trial finals held in Sacramento.

Announcement By Parents for Megan's Law | Wed Mar 28, 2012 | 8:50am

National Megan’s Law Program

The National Megan’s Law Helpline (888) ASK-PFML (888) 275-7365, is available to provide support to communities on issues related to accessing sex offender registration information, responsible use of information, sexual abuse prevention resources, and accessing crime victim support services.

Announcement By Congresswoman Lois Capps | Wed Mar 28, 2012 | 8:45am

Capps Announces Funds to Support Homeless Veterans

Today Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) announced that public housing authorities on the Central Coast have been awarded nearly $1 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to supply permanent housing and case management for homeless veterans in the Tri-Counties.

Announcement By Santa Ynez Valley Chapter of the Christian Business Men's Connection | Wed Mar 28, 2012 | 8:43am

Santa Ynez Valley Community Prayer Breakfast

The Santa Ynez Valley Chapter of the Christian Business Men’s Connection (SYVCBMC) will be sponsoring the first annual “Community Prayer Breakfast” on the National Day of Prayer at 7:30 a.m. on May 3rd 2012 at the Marriott in Buellton, California.

Announcement By Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara | Wed Mar 28, 2012 | 8:42am

Boys and Girls Club March Madness 2012

The Athletic Dept. at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara is currently planning their 3rd annual 2012 March Madness Basketball-A-Thon on Friday and Saturday March 30th and 31st in an effort to raise $75,000.00 for the athletic booster program.

Announcement By Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office | Wed Mar 28, 2012 | 8:37am

Tip-A-Cop Dinner

County employees from the Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office and the Santa Barbara County Probation Department will take on yet another role to provide service to the community.