Accident Leaves Snowboarder Without a Leg
Santa Barbara community shows support to local in need.
Month: April 2011
Raise My Taxes—Please!
Let the government tax raise taxes—fairly. Tax carbon. Tax our vices and luxury items. Tax the wealthy. Tax banks and big corporations.
Week in Sports
“Big Daddy” French to coach in benefit basketball game. Breakers hit outdoor courts.
7.1 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan
A Magnitude 7.1 earthquake occurred near Japan. There is NO tsunami warning or advisory at this time according to the Western Tsunami Warning Center
SBCC Superintendent/President Named to National Commission
Santa Barbara City College Superintendent/President Dr. Andreea Serban has been appointed to the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization) by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Runoff Loopholes
The Indy’s “Aggie Agitation” article paints a distorted picture of the process underway to update our region’s agricultural runoff control regulations.
Can We Debate?
I was very surprised to read Nick Welsh’s story “The Incredible Shrinking City” because my gut feeling and my daily experiences tell me that our city is becoming more congested by the day.
Political Fallout Hits Diablo Canyon
Japan radioactivity reignites concern over power plant’s seismic vulnerability.
Survey Ranks County’s Overall Health
Santa Barbara County ranked 18th out of all California counties in terms of overall health, according to a recent survey by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, trailing Ventura County, which ranked 17th, and San Luis Obispo, which ranked 13th.
Federal Ocean Conservation Grants Will Impact South Coast
The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) announced last week some $3 million worth of grants for various ocean-oriented state conservation projects, many of which will have impacts here on the South Coast.
