Support the Middle East Ensemble
The UCSB Middle East Ensemble is superb, and the music is glorious.
Author: Jean Yamamura
Geology 101 with Professor Jim Boles: No Volcanoes Here
The cliffs at Hope Ranch combust spontaneously, with the aid of fool’s gold and prehistoric tar.
10 Percent Is Not Enough
Only one of the 10 current members, or 10 percent, of the redistricting commissioners is Hispanic, yet over 45 percent of county residents identify as Hispanic or Latino.
Recycling Waste
Congratulations on the “Waste Not, Want Not” article.
Santa Barbara County’s Mask Mandate Is About ‘Saving Lives’
Unvaccinated make up 89 percent of patients in COVID wards in Santa Barbara County.
Why So White?
The Santa Barbara County Redistricting Commission fails to accurately represent the residents of Santa Barbara County.
Confidence of Ignorance
I hope that a vaccine to combat the lethal opposition to vaccinations is coming.
Biltmore Employees to Vote to Sue or Take Less
Two mediation sessions lead to very low offer from Ty Warner, owner of Santa Barbara Four Seasons.
Tenants, Unionize
People without housing are in crisis, and tenants in constant fear of retaliation, harassment, rent hikes, and eviction are in crisis.
Two Fiesta Dancers Tested Positive
Two were vaccinated; one was not.
