Banking Seminar Aims to Ease Concern
Bill Watkins of the UCSB Economic Forecast Project attempted to dispel myths and bolster confidence in local banking.
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Liberal vs. Libertarian: Is the Market Self-Correcting?
Sam Kornell attacks–er, interviews–Lanny Ebenstein, Santa Barbara’s most prominent Libertarian, in the wake of unprecedented market volatility and the takeovers of some of the nation’s key financial firms.
Goleta’s Anti-Drilling Resolution Back to the Drawing Board
After passionate commentary by pro and con factions, the Goleta City Council opted to change language in a resolution to support the moratorium on offshore drilling.
UCSB Grads Launch Posters for Humans
David Pricco encountered a problem while hunting for posters to put up in his Isla Vista bedroom a few years ago.
Financial Crisis Causes Concern in Santa Barbara
While Santa Barbarans may be relatively unaffected by the current state of disarray on Wall Street, some impacts will be felt as lending institutions tighten their belts.
Fit Enough to Fight Alzheimer’s
Santa Barbara woman aims to help improve mind, body, and life for victims of this disease.
Teamsters, News-Press Trade Grievances
Complaints lodged about firing of sportswriter Dennis Moran, anti-NP campaigning.
‘Below Market’ Condos to Go to City Council
Plans for a three-story complex of 45 condos on East Montecito Street selling marginally below market was approved by the Santa Barbara Planning Commission last week by a vote of 6-1 and will be reviewed by the Santa Barbara City Council next week.
Solstice Funds Withheld
The Santa Barbara Arts Commission reaffirmed its decision to withhold a $15,000 grant that’s gone to the Summer Solstice parade for the past 25 years, despite clear instructions from the City Council’s Finance Committee to do otherwise.
Nano-Meeter: Green Technologies
UCSB’s Center for Nanotechnology in Society and the California NanoSystems Institute invite the community to attend a casual public forum called Nano-Meeter to discuss the use and implications of green nanotechnologies.