Notes on a Film Festival
CHER DIDN’T WANT TO DO IT: The studio didn’t want to make the “Italian movie” and Cher outright rejected the idea of appearing in what turned out to be Moonstruck.
Month: January 2008
Judge Rules In Favor of Reinstated County Employee
Noble enjoyed an exemplary record as a child protective services worker…
How to Love Hate Mail
Starshine takes on you, yea you, the jealous, whiney freak who sends her (occasionally astute) hate mail.
City to Adopt Energy Saving Technology
The City Council may adopt an Israeli technology to convert its municipal trash supply into energy.
Bren Receives $1 Million Grant
Switzerland-based Zurich Financial Services Group, in partnership with UCSB, has made a $1-million contribution to establish and endow the Distinguished Visitors Program at the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management.
Greka Names New President and Environmental Plan
This week, Greka announced a new president, Andrew deVegvar and the “Greka Green” facilities improvement plan.
Nava Holds Oil Companies More Accountable
Assemblymember Pedro Nava marked the 39th anniversary of Santa Barbara’s 1969 oil spill by announcing his intention to sponsor new laws…
Hutton Foundation to Support Hospital Renovations
Santa Barbara-based Hutton Foundation presented Cottage Health System with $250,000…
This Week in History
January 31, 1940
The first Social Security check ever, totaling $22.54, is delivered by mail to Ida May Fuller of Ludlow, Vermont.
School District to Allow Flyers
The Santa Barbara School District has modified its “no flyer” policy…