Media 2-12

Judge James Brown issued a ruling in favor of Jerry Roberts, who writes this publication’s Capitol Letters political column, in an arbitrated dispute with Ampersand Publishing, parent company to Roberts’s former employer, the Santa Barbara News-Press.

John Updike 1932-2009

I may not be a groupie, but I am a loyal and devoted fan. From his earliest writing, I was stirred, amazed, and dazzled by the virtuosity of John Updike.

Environment 2-12

Swimmers are advised to stay out of the water at many area beaches after Santa Barbara Channelkeeper released the results of its water quality tests.

Sedgwick the Majestic

On the second Saturday of each month, join docents and fellow Santa Barbarans for an interpretive hike through the Sedgwick Reserve, a majestic property that was once owned by the influential Sedgwick family in the first half of the 20th century.

This Week in History

Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, was executed for illegally performing marriages for men who were attempting to avoid compulsory military service.

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