Indy Staff, Author at The Santa Barbara Independent

Opinion By Art Hibbits and Hamilton Fish | Thu Sep 08, 2011 | 12:00am

Betty Williams 1918 – 2011

I first became aware of Betty Williams back in the late 1960s, when she moved to the Santa Ynez Valley.

Living By Indy Staff | Thu Sep 08, 2011 | 12:00am

volume 25, number 295, September 8-15, 2011

John Zant Tackles the High School Football Season

About Us By Indy Staff | Thu Sep 08, 2011 | 12:00am

Independent Advertising Director Jennifer Malkin and her partner, Michael Grillo, welcomed 6 lb. 12 oz. Alfonso Edward Grillo into the world at Cottage Hospital at 10:01 a.m. on September 1, three days ahead of schedule.

Announcement By Santa Barbara Unified School District | Wed Sep 07, 2011 | 2:54pm

Back to School Nights at Santa Barbara Schools

Following is a list of upcoming Back to School Nights. Contact your child’s school for start times.

Announcement By Santa Barbara County Parks Department | Wed Sep 07, 2011 | 2:49pm

County Parks to Allow Stand Up Paddle Boards at Cachuma Lake

The Santa Barbara County Parks Department has announced it will be allowing Stand Up Paddle Boards on Cachuma Lake Recreation Area for a six month trial period beginning Friday, September 9, 2011.

Announcement By County of Santa Barbara Public Works | Wed Sep 07, 2011 | 1:32pm

County and Water Providers Support an Ocean Friendly Gardens Program

On Sunday, September 11, 2011, a “Hands-On Workshop” will be held as the second in a series of events in the Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Gardens Program.