City 7-31
Beginning 8/1, the Santa Barbara Central Public Library will close at 8 p.m.-one hour earlier, Mondays through Thursdays, as a result of a citywide cost-cutting effort.
Month: July 2008
El Presidente
This year’s El Presidente, Tim Taylor, has celebrated more than 30 Fiestas in his lifetime living in Santa Barbara.
Environment 7-31
New state rules requiring tankers off the California coast to burn cleaner fuel will only marginally benefit Santa Barbara’s air quality, concluded Air Pollution Control District chief Terry Dressler.
High Time for Tequila
As few as five years ago, many considered tequila shooting a feat of bravery, both for the immediate fiery flavor and for the horrendous hangover the next day.
Pepper Lays Down the Law
Despite having trekked from Hawaii to Southern California some 10 years ago, Pepper haven’t distanced themselves too far from the ideals of their homeland.
Three Reasons to Celebrate the ’60s with Santa Barbara High School’s HAIR
In only a week and a half, SBHS’s auditorium has been transformed into a 1960’s hippie commune.
Senior Spirit
Although celebrating Fiesta has always been a big tradition for the Marquez family, 18-year-old Jessica will be the first in the family to dance at Fiesta as Spirit. Jessica has been dancing since she was three years old and recently switched dance studios.
Business 7-31
The Santa Barbara City Council on 7/29 denied Bricks Cafe’s appeal of the Police and Fire Commission’s decision to reject the State Street nightspot’s application for a dance permit.
Rebecca Dominguez Is Saint Barbara for Fiesta
Appearing in her scarlet cape and white robe, adorned with a gold crown signifying her nobility, a chalice symbolizing her holiness, and a palm frond, the symbol of a martyr, Saint Barbara walks the streets during Fiesta.
A Is for Arigato
Locals lament Arigato’s move from the back of Victoria Court to State Street, as Santa Barbara’s premier sushi spot became a larger fish in a much larger social ocean.