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Unite the Vote

At a time when the mantra of the Hispanic community is and must be “Unidos Venceremos,” we are finding cracks in some sectors of our political leadership.

Best of 2011: Living Well

Acupuncturists, bookstores, copy shops, and retirements residences are but a short list of the many categories highlighted here as our readers’ choices for favorite lifestyle spots and services in Santa Barbara.

Best of 2011: Media

Who and what to read and watch are covered here as part of our readers’ choices for top media in Santa Barbara.

Viva Voices

Recently I submitted an opinion piece to the Independent about a longtime visitor at the Central Coast Nursing Center being arrested for trespassing after reporting abuse to the state by this facility.

TEAM TITANS:

Earth’s annals echo with the names of famed duos: Shadrach and Abednego, Lennon and McCartney, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Bert and Ernie, and the Olsen Twins leap most saliently into our collective mind. Perhaps none of them compares, though, we believe, with the unsurpassable teaming at this publication of photographic frissoneur Paul Wellman (left) and lexicological elucidator D.J. Palladino, who do hereby humbly proclaim themselves (with lots of help from The Santa Barbara Independent editorial and design staff) the Best Best Of Issue Buddies this universe has ever known.

Best of 2011: Driving

Taxicabs, car dealerships, and repair shops are just some of the categories in the list of our readers’ choices for best driving-related businesses in Santa Barbara.

Best of 2011: Little Creatures

Pets and babies are the focus here, with readers’ choices for the best spots for kids and creatures in Santa Barbara.

Best of 2011: Eating

The best steak, burrito, clam chowder, Thai food, and more are all detailed here as part of our readers’ choices for top eating spots in Santa Barbara.

Garden Bridge

After numerous years of sparring between the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden administration and the community, the Garden is beginning to heal.

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