As host of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart uses a sarcastic bite to reveal truth amidst clouds of political spin. He’ll share his wit and wisdom this Saturday, November 18, when he comes to the UCSB Events Center for a rare California appearance, the only West Coast show this season.
The jury doesn’t buy that Varela’s August 2005 killing of former UCSB student Holly Lake was a crime of passion, instead finding the Oxnard resident guilty of first degree murder.
According to alleged murderer Carlos Varela, if his girlfriend Holly Lake had just accepted his attempts to break up with her, she’d still be alive today. That came straight from the murder suspect’s mouth today, Monday, November 13, when Varela took that stand in hopes of swaying the jury into believing that his attack on the former UCSB student last August was a crime of passion rather than premeditation.
Drummer Matt Tong collapses his lung, forcing the band to cancel the rest of its lengthy American tour alongside Panic at the Disco!
The debut CD from these true refugees proves an inspiring, uplifting mix of reggae and West African rhythms, showing that creativity can come from strife and music does indeed conquer all.
On the verge of another appearance at SOhO on Tuesday, November 14, this L.A.-based singer-songwriter just released this solid album of sad songs sung to happy beats.
The controversial Adventure Pass, which for nearly a decade has triggered theories both rational and conspiratorial from opponents, will not be required in the Los Padres National Forest this Saturday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day.
Victory. Heartbreak. Celebratory bashes. Gracious retreats. They’re all here in Independent.com‘s first ever Election Night slideshow, featuring the photography of Paul Wellman, Shannon Kelley Gould, Justin Poett, Diblee Hoyt, and Sherrie Chavez.
Dr. Dan Secord accepts defeat in his race against Janet Wolf for 2nd District Supervisor; Bob Noel gets told by Ethan Stewart that he won, and Martha Sadler reports from Goleta about how the two new councilmembers have big plans to change Goleta’s general plan and city seal.
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