If I Were Going to Oprah’s
Barney muses on the upcoming Obama gala, the ongoing war against leaf blowers, and Mayor Blum’s debut in Esquire
Month: August 2007
Burning Bridges
Today’s meeting agenda spawns an angry rant from the Indy’s I.V. spokeswoman.
New Fire Near Lompoc
A new fire in Lompoc has jumped Highway 1. Authorities are tellling Jalama Road and Santa Rosa Road residents to be prepared to leave immediately.
Nonagenarians To Boogie Down at Fess Parker
Santa Barbara celebrates its 21st “Ninety Plus Party.”
Downtown Loses Power
Officials state that the Zaca Fire is not to blame.
Firefighters To Burn The Final Piece
Firefighters were busy yesterday burning out the upper sections of Agua Caliente and Diablo Canyons. The hope had been to start from Pendola Jeepway, but these plans were dashed when the winds weren’t right.
Showdown on Pendola Jeepway Delayed a Day
Although today was billed as the day Santa Barbara could breathe easy as the fire danger was over, cross winds made it impossible to light the fire on the lower part of Pendola Jeepway.
Your Worship: Islamic Society
Hannah attends the weekly Muslim communal prayer and sermon of the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara.
Zaca Fire One Dogleg Short of Containment
Yesterday afternoon, to the relief of many down in Santa Barbara who feared the fire had escaped containment lines, fire fighters pulled off one of the finest back fire operations ever performed.
Isla Vista’s Biko House Hosts Alt Rock Night Monday
Austin-based experimental instrumentalists Balmorhea headlines.
