School District Mulls Bond Options
With a recent assessment projecting that needed school repairs total about $200 million, the Santa Barbara district hopes to sell more Measure Q and R bonds this summer.
Month: February 2013
School Safety Plans Scrutinized
The placid relationship between the Santa Barbara school board and district staff developed some ripples on Tuesday night when trustee pointed out that some school sites mailed in their safety plans, figuratively speaking.
Thousands Celebrate Life of Daisy Merrick
Thousands gathered both in person and via webcast on 2/23 to celebrate the life of 8-year-old Daisy Love Merrick, the daughter of Reality Church pastor Britt Merrick, who died on 2/16 after a long battle with cancer.
Education Foundation Proposes Summer School
The Santa Barbara Education Foundation has proposed to run a summer school program at district schools for district credit.
Get Ready to Rock at Seven Bar & Kitchen
R. Stevie Moore and LAKE play the Biko Co-op Garage on February 28.
Ryan Bingham Is Looking Toward Tomorrow
New Noise presents Ryan Bingham at the Lobero Theatre on March 3.
Up Close with Lynda Barry
UCSB Arts & Lectures hosts the cartoonist and author in conversation at Campbell Hall on March 7.
Artist Thomas Moran
By the time of his death in Santa Barbara in 1926, Moran was known as the “dean of American artists.”
Charity Thoman, MD
Charity Thoman, MD, our newest columnist, is also in charge of overseeing the Communicable Disease Control Program for the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.
2013 Independent Wedding Issue
Planning is a hassle, and that’s why, each year, The Santa Barbara Independent puts out an issue that is chock-full of resources to take care of your every wedding need.
