Stimulating Santa Barbara
Via Google Maps, Rep. Lois Capps has provided a visual breakdown of what locations in her 23rd Congressional District have received money as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Month: June 2009
More School District Cuts
Thanks to the undeniably dire realities of the current state budget crisis as well as a recently discovered $500,000 daily attendance snafu at the high schools, the Santa Barbara School Board began looking this week at ways to whittle away some $1.5 million more from its budget, just six weeks after it cut $3.1 million.
Late-Night Eats
Here’s where to grub when the concerts end, theaters bow, and bars empty.
Budget Crunch Time
Grueling week of numbers to lead to 2009-10 county budget.
Two New Venues Classy Up Downtown Club Scene
Eos Lounge and Blush unveil the new hotspots.
Accomplice on the Stand
A convicted – but freed – conspirator testifies against Jesse James Hollywood.
Do Bars & Nightclubs Pay Their Fair Share?
Politicos ponder new “entertainment” exaction for lower State Street establishments.
Gay Promoter Keeps it Fresh
How Robert Mendez maintains a happening gay scene in S.B.
Tempers Flare in Budget Brouhaha
Public safety pitted against other city functions; citizens fundraise to save public pools.
Ex-State Street Ballet Dancer Spencer Gavin Forms New Company
Infinite Movement Ever Evolving debuts at the Lobero Theatre on Friday, June 12.
