School Board Lets the Dogs Out
Approves drug-sniffing canines in a divided vote.
Indy Staff
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Unanswered Questions in Shooting of Officer
The untimely death of Santa Maria Police officer Covarrubias is a tragedy.
volume 26, number 318, February 16-23, 2012
Los Prietos Boys Camp Gives Teens a Second Chance
Robert LeBlanc
This week marks the start of a new era for independent.com, as we celebrate the launch of a redesigned homepage and the start of inDeals, our online coupon program to support Santa Barbara businesses and the customers who frequent them.
The Straight and Narrow
Los Prietos turns young lives around.
Outside Interference
Apparently, the way the county officials calculated density, which is completely legal, did not yield the tenement-like feel that Towbes, the California Rural Assistance League, and others, seek, even though a stunning 650 new units are being proposed.
State Democratic Party Endorses Jackson
Hannah-Beth Jackson officially received the endorsement of the state Democratic Party over the weekend at the Democratic State Convention in San Diego.
Arraignment Delayed for Milpas Vehicular Manslaughter Suspect
An arraignment for Manuel Flores Jr., charged with hitting and killing 15-year-old Sergio Romero in October, was delayed until 3/10.
20th Annual Orchard to Ocean 5K/10K
Calling all team players… for serious competitors or anyone just looking for some family fun, it’s time to get ready for the 20th Annual Orchard to Ocean 5K, 10K, and 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, March 10 at the Carpinteria Children’s Project at Main in Carpinteria.
New GM for Mosquito and Vector Management
The Board of Trustees of the Mosquito and Vector Management District of Santa Barbara County is pleased to announce the appointment Dr. Larry Fausett as the new General Manager of the District.
