Old Fiesta Ways
Rodeo is an unpleasant event for the animals forced to participate.
Author: Jean Yamamura
Redistricting Retains Ideology
Political ideology should absolutely not be a main consideration for an independent, bipartisan body, yet this seems to be the case for the Santa Barbara County Redistricting Commission.
Remembering Lee Moldaver
Nick Welsh so captured Lee Moldaver in his tribute and remembrances.
Old Spanish Days Officials Offer Explanation for Flurry of Fiesta Cancellations
VP Bolton says they wanted to “play things safe,” while La Presidenta Petlow says even one Fiesta-caused COVID case would be too many.
Daughter of Goleta Mayor Arrested
Apparent altercation resulted in nearly a dozen charges.
It’s Time to Require Vaccines
Our students, teachers, and staff deserve healthy and safe schools.
Remodeling Santa Barbara
Available contractors in Santa Barbara have become as rare as parades on State Street.
We Need Data that Leads to Solutions that Reduce Crime
The data presented recently suggests that youth of color commit more crimes than white youth. Do we accept that, or ask: “Why is this the case?”
What Does CDC’s Mask Advisory Mean for Santa Barbara’s Fiesta?
Large number of breakthrough cases in one community prompts federal health agency to advise the vaccinated to wear a mask in crowded places.
Ask Not …
Sorry, but being asked to wear a face mask during a pandemic is not “having one’s rights trampled on” by “tyrannical politicians.”
