If the definition of “art” is work designed for gallery viewing and presented in a space where people move slowly through a sterile white room, stand in small groups some distance from the work, and speculate quietly about the meanings and motives of the artist, maybe Anders Johnson’s work isn’t art at all.
Karch Kiraly has often been called the Michael Jordan of beach volleyball, but it might be more fitting to compare him to Hank Aaron. They both achieved magic career numbers: Kiraly’s 148 tournament championships and Aaron’s 755 home runs. They both performed with consistency, dignity, and longevity. To many baseball fans, Aaron’s number will be the most respected no matter how much it is inflated by Barry Bonds.
Santa Barbara’s premier provider of all things dog-worthy, OffLeash (1103 State St.), is celebrating its one-year anniversary in style. The pet-friendly party rages all day long and customers can score free food, courtesy of Lettuce Be Frank, and 10 percent off nearly all store merchandise.
Assemblymember Pedro Nava blames Republicans for the blocked California budget.
The Yellow-Legged Frog has disappeared from 95 percent of its natural habitat.
An attempt to re-classify the County as “urban” could increase the number of Medicare patients receiving treatment.
The panel will consist on experts in fields like financing, public relations and environmental consulting.
Councilmember Brian Barnwell named the Redevelopment Agency as key in this effort.
Last Updated: August 8, 2007 7:00 am. Acres Burned: 72,050 acres
No evacuation order yet, but Montecito grows nervous as fire expands. As of Wednesday afternoon at 4:15 p.m., the fire had not yet reached the Santa Ynez River.
