Remember Carolyn Samuels
August 30, 2011 marks three years since Ms. Carolyn Samuels was hit and killed by a drunk driver while jogging on Las Positas Road in Santa Barbara.
Month: August 2011
Lobero Theatre Goes “Green”
First “Green” Theatre in Santa Barbara as of September 1, 2011; new composting & recycling programs in place; addition of solar panels in the next year; hosting Green Drinks mixer on September 20, 2011
Montecito Fire Chief to Retire
Montecito Fire Chief Kevin Wallace, who began his fire career 30 years ago as a Santa Barbara County hot shot, will retire in May 2012, he announced at a Montecito Fire Protection District meeting on 8/15.
Last Chance to Sign Up for 2011 Santa Barbara Band Guide
The Indy‘s annual music issue is accepting online submissions through midnight.
Remembering Lives Lost to Overdose, August 31
Accidental Drug and Alcohol Related Deaths in Santa Barbara County rose from 71 in 2008 to 111 2009; Accidental Overdose Deaths in US Have Quadrupled Since 1990 — More than 26,000 Americans Die Every Year; Radio Stations and Supporters Urged to Play Music by Artists who Died of Drug Overdose
ADA Ramp/Curb Project Now Underway in Santa Barbara County
A project to construct curb ramps which meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act is now underway in the following locations in Santa Barbara County.
Central Coast Nursing Center Loses License
State health department says owner responsible for “serious violations.”
Milton Love’s Marvelous Mind
UCSB ichthyologist publishes Certainly More Than You Want to Know About the Fishes of the Pacific Coast.
Cecco Is Magnifico
Longtime Santa Barbara star chef David Cecchini ups the Italian ante with his new Solvang ristorante.
Our Idiot Brother
Director Jesse Peretz puts together a strong, all-star cast for this lovable midsummer comedy.