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Capitol Letters
By Jerry Roberts

Jerry Brown's Basement Tapes

Capitol Letters

For sheer entertainment, it’s hard to imagine a less likely source of good times than a 93-page batch of musty internal documents from the state Attorney General’s office. Read story.

Eye on Isla Vista
By Alex Markus

Family Friendly Isla Vista

A Great Place to Raise Kids

Two quarters away from graduation and loving Isla Vista, Alex discovers that it can be a great place to raise kids. Read story.

Starshine
By Starshine Roshell

Going to Bed Angry

How Bad Is It to Go to Sleep Mad at Your Mate?

Starshine ponders if it really is bad to go to sleep mad at your mate. Read story.

Positively State Street
By Aly Comingore

Home Is Where the Rock Is

Thanksgiving Week Brings New Shows, Familiar Faces

S.B.’s live music scene is showing no signs of slowing down through the Thanksgiving holiday. Read story.

Outside Insider
By Ray Ford

Starbucks Leaves a Bad Taste in a Very Needy Guy

Great Tasting Instant But Is It Right for the Trail?

Ray checks out the new VIA line of coffee. Read story.

High School Traffic
By Maren Schiffer

Last Thanksgiving as Fulltime Child

High School Traffic Marks Transition

High School Traffic marks transition to adulthood. Read story.

Money Talks
By Kevin Bourke

Obama Weighs In on Your Financial Consultant

President Aims to Oblige Stockbroker to Put Your Interests First

Your stockbroker is not legally obligated to place your interests first. Read story.

On the Beat
By Barney Brantingham

Surprise: A Penthouse on State Street

On the Beat

Imagine yourself living in a penthouse high above downtown State Street, with views forever and just an elevator ride down to Santa Barbara’s theaters, shops, and restaurants. Read story.

Angry Poodle
By Nick Welsh

Before I Be Your Dog …

Angry Poodle Barbecue

The seismic shifts not-so-quietly rocking Santa Barbara’s medical world have got me jumpier than six shots of triple espresso. Read story.

Fringe Beat
By Josef Woodard

Sax and Drums and Blues Harmonica

Drummer Billy Mintz and Sax Player John Gross at Muddy Waters Tonight

Colter Frazier’s Santa Barbara New Music series brings veteran avant-drummer Billy Mintz to town. Read story.

Pet Chat
By Lisa Acho Remorenko

Eating Animals

Author Jonathan Safran Foer Researches What Meat Is

Author Jonathan Safran Foer researches the meat we eat and how the animals are treated before ending up on our tables. Read story.

The Pet Psychic
By Laura Stinchfield

Pet Psychic Talks to Declawed Cats

Some Find Painful Toe Amputation Hard to Forgive

Some feline companions find it hard to forgive their people for amputation of toes. Read story.

The Green Scene
By Michelle Howard

Teacher on Trial

Letting Kids Play Outside Ends with License Yanked

When summer camp kids climb hills at Hendry’s Beach, passersby call police and get the teacher’s license yanked. Read story.

Ask a Stylist
By Crescent LoMonaco

Drug Store Style

Better to Purchase Hair Products from Salon?

Ever wonder if salon products are better? Ask a Stylist has your answer. Read story.

Gay Girl/Straight World
By Penny Patterson

OUTrageous ’09

18th Annual Lesbian and Gay Film Festival Hits S.B.

The Santa Barbara Lesbian and Gay Film Festival comes to Metro 4 on Friday, November 13. Read story.

History 101
By Michael Redmon

What is the history of the estate that houses the Music Academy of the West?

In 1950, the Estate Known as Miraflores Became the College’s Permanent Home

In 1950, the estate known as Miraflores became the college’s permanent home. Read story.

John Zant
By John Zant

Vom Steeg's Tirade

Gauchos Defeat Wofford, 1-0

UCSB wins NCAA soccer playoff match after coach tees off at halftime. Read story.

Gardening
By Virginia Hayes

Herbal Teas

Many Herbs Lend Themselves to Restorative Beverages

Many herbs grown in your garden lend themselves to refreshing or restorative beverages. Read story.

The Goleta Grapevine
By Vic Cox

Goletans Embrace Adopted Greyhounds

Former Racing Dogs Adept at Adapting to New Lifestyle

Former racing dogs adept at adapting to a different lifestyle. Read story.

Biology Bytes
By Teisha Rowland

Showtime for Stem Cells

Talk About Potential

Political barriers are removed 11 breakthrough-filled years after their discovery. Read story.

KCSBeat
By Colin Marshall

Power Up

A Brief History of KCSB, Part V: The Controversial '80s

A Brief History of KCSB, Part V: The Controversial '80s. Read story.

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