Homeless Coalition of ’80s Reforming
The famous coalition of the late 80s got city to modify its ban on sleeping in public.
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Recent Stories
Bob Marley at Bowl, ’76
Mike Allen and Kim McDaniel tell the story behind recently finding images from the long ago concert in 1976.
Fire Safe Structures
There are three main factors that create a fire safe structure: location of the structure, building materials and design features, and management of nearby vegetation.
Sanchez to Join International Chiari Association Board
The International Chiari Association (ICA) is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer Sanchez to its Board of Directors.
Summer Solstice Celebration Seeks Junior Artists
Santa Barbara’s Summer Solstice Celebration is searching for applicants for the annual Jethro Davis Memorial Junior Artists Scholarship.
SB County Man Wins Prestigious Law Recognition
John W. Ambrecht of Ambrecht & Associates in Montecito has received his “sixth consecutive win” (2007–2012) of the prestigious “Super Lawyer” title, a distinction bestowed by an independent rating service on fewer than 5 percent of all attorneys in California.
Not Losing to the Rain
I have been translating and editing reports and press releases about the activities of various nonprofits and NGOs, as a volunteer in post-disaster Japan.
Bring Them Back, cont.
The three most important sources of information in the Santa Barbara Independent have been Angry Poodle Barbecue, Tom Tomorrow, and The Calendar.
More Competition for Joni Gray
Former Lompoc mayor Joyce Howerton enters 4th District Supervisor race.
Homeless Death Debrief
County hears report on the 79 people who died in 2009 and 2010.
