The News-Press Waiting Game
Barney ponders which will come first: the decision about Wendy McCaw’s fired reporters or a Dodger playoff win.
Month: September 2007
Forest Closure to be Reduced
Though it will be good news to those who want to get back out into Los Padres Forest, many will be disappointed at how little access will be allowed. What has been a summer-long closure of most of the Santa Barbara backcountry may extend thoughout the winter.
Them Terribles
Santa Barbara’s Them Terribles have mastered the art of polished pop punk. Grinding guitar hooks, catchy lyrics, and a sense of personal style effortlessly mixes ’50s greaser kid and L.A. scenester. And while the Fonz-meets-The-Killers vibe works fairly well on tracks like “Tangerine” and “Yellow Line,” it’s the strummy “Silly Bird” that makes for Rock, Paper, Terribles’s greatest achievement. The minute-long, folk-inspired ditty manages to incorporate ruminations on life and love alongside crowing bird noises without sounding cheesy or strained, before transitioning seamlessly into the dance-worthy breakup jam, “True Love.”
Rudy Giuliani Does the Biltmore and Joe’s Cafe
The former NYC mayor and current presidential candidate came through town on Thursday.
Powerless Steering
Starshine’s close call yields a crash course in gratitude.
Giuliani To Speak at Joe’s Today
The event is free and open to the public.
Modern Slavery Expert Speaks at Westmont
A Westmont grad, David Batstone spoke to students about human trafficking and sex servitude.
Oil Trouble on the Water
Unbeknownst to some Goletans, Venoco’s oil operations pass directly through local waters. So reports this edition of the Goleta Grapevine, which also explains that the oil company is seeking an extension of its lease until 2013. Plus, more on saving the Ellwood Mesa and a schedule of upcoming General Plan workshops.
Instant Communication
From IM to SMS, MySpace to Facebook, Amy takes on online teenage communication.
Feds Target S.B. Medical Marijuana Shops
After enjoying years of relatively hassle-free business, Santa Barbara’s medical marijuana scene is feeling the heat this week, with a distinctly ganja-scented cloud of uncertainty hanging over its future in the wake of a federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) letter-writing campaign.