Governor Signs Declaration of Emergency for Zaca Fire
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visited Santa Barbara County’s Emergency Operations Center in Goleta on 8/3 to sign a declaration of emergency
Month: August 2007
Watch Group Protests Logging in Los Padres
Following the announcement last month that the U.S. Forest Service may allow commercial logging companies into the Los Padres National
See These Films by Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007)
He was in retirement or exile for so long, effectively since 1979, that many American film lovers believed he had already died. But Ingmar Bergman, gone last week at 89, never wavered during that long isolation on his island home of Faro, and he never softened his intense scrutiny of the all-too-human condition, as can be seen readily in his last film, Saraband, which explored all the familiar wrenching themes: art in an existential age, love’s close kinship with rage and death, and a mystical devotion to the mysteries of women.
Homeless Man Charged with Starting Two Fires
Steven Emory Butcher, 48, a homeless man, was ordered held without bail on charges of starting two forest fires, including
Politics May Have Hurt Endangered Frog
The Federal Department of Fish and Game will review the extent to which political considerations may have influenced the habitat
Planned Parenthood Offers Gardasil Injections
Planned Parenthood of Santa Barbara is now offering injections of Gardasil, the controversial human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine. The incidence
What Goes Well with Lots of Beer? More Beer!
While we might be used to, and fret over, wine pairings with our meals, how often do we ponder what beer or ale best goes with dinner? David Walker of Firestone Walker Brewery and Chef Cristina Gonzalez of Lazy Acres have decided to help us with a Beer and Food Tasting Menu on Friday, August 17, from 7-9 p.m. in the Lazy Acres Cafe.
Nava Accuses Senators of Blocking State Budget Passage
At a press conference held on 8/7 at the Eastside Neighborhood Clinic, Democratic Assemblymember Pedro Nava accused a “mini-minority” of
The Independent Celebrates Animals
Animals-both domestic and wild-add much to the charm of our seaside hamlet. Whether it be dogs playing on the beach; dolphins jumping through the waves just offshore; cows and horses grazing along the highway; cats in store windows; or mountain lions in the backcountry, Santa Barbarans are never far from their next animal encounter.
As such, we at The Independent like to devote a section of the paper to our furry, feathered, and scaly friends in our annual Animal Issue. The following pages include a story about Turtle Dreams, a reptile rescue and rehabilitation center; the benefits of holistic medicine for your pets; and a commentary about the perks of adopting an older dog or cat. So, read on : and be kind to animals!
Lima Beans
Look, you probably thought kissing was icky when you were a kid, too, so grow up. Alas, too many of us meet the lima out of a can or the freezer, and it’s one legume that needs to be fresh to avoid that mealy mushiness that turns us off. A fresh lima bean can’t be beat for “green is the flavor of summer” yumminess.
