Waves and Rockets
Ground-breaking e-book tells tale of a Santa Barbara surfer who seeks swell and truth in the Middle East.
Month: March 2011
Wolf Nominated for Coastal Commission
Only four weeks removed from 2nd District Supervisor Janet Wolf voting against the board majority’s decision to reject the update to the county’s Land Use Development Code (LUDC) — one of the most important coastal issues the county has faced over the last 10 years — the board on a 4-1 vote nominated Wolf’s name to go to Governor Jerry Brown for consideration to fill a vacant seat on the California Coastal Commission.
Art From Scrap Welcomes Allied Waste Services As Newest Corporate Partner
Allied Waste Services of Santa Barbara has become Art From Scrap’s newest Corporate Partner in Environmental Education by making a $10,000 donation to the Santa Barbara nonprofit organization.
New Sustainable High Tech Lighting at Arroyo Burro Beach County Park
Santa Barbara County Parks has taken another step toward energy sustainability with new solar/LED lighting at the outer parking lot at Arroyo Burro Beach County Park.
Capps: House Budget Bad for California’s Security
Cuts to port and border security endanger safety and hurt economy
Community Forum on Homelessness
Moderated by Former Assemblymember Hannah-Beth Jackson.
Local Residents Needs to Learn from New Zealand Earthquake
The Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is asking county residents to take a moment this week to remember the people of New Zealand who have been devastated by the earthquake of 22 February.
Tennis Courts Transfer to Elings Park
Mayor Helene Schneider will lob a tennis ball across the net at the Las Positas Tennis Courts to symbolize the transfer of responsibility for the popular facility from the City to the non-profit Elings Park Foundation.
Rio Beni Health Foundation Emergency Flooding Appeal
The worst flooding in 20 years is affecting Rurrenabaque, where the Rio Beni Health Foundation has been based for the past 12 years.
Summerland’s “Big Yellow House” Sold
Radius Group Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce the sale of the iconic “Big Yellow House” in Summerland.
