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Feel Like Someone's Watching You? Don't Worry, They Are
Barney has the skinny on surveillance cameras and showdowns. Read story.
Up Against the Backlash
When it comes to jettisoning Native American imagery at Carpinteria High School, a backlash against the backlash seems to be shaping up. Read story.
Literary, Liberal, Affordable Santa Barbara
Speaking of Veeps and Other Co-Presidents
Speaking of veeps and other co-presidents. Read story.
UPDATED: Who’s the Queen of the May?
More Heads Roll at the News-Press
Heads rolling again at the News-Press. Read story.
That’s Show Biz
Rick Caruso, hoping to get a Montecito Planning Commission okay in June for his Miramar Hotel rebuilding plans, is busy attending enough Montecito PR coffee meetings to keep him awake until then, what with all that caffeine. Read story.
What’s Ventura Got that We Don’t?
An Opera Addict Speaks Out
Live streaming opera from the NY Met for one thing. Guess who is in a hair-tearing rage and not going to take it anymore. Read story.
A Warrior by Any Other Icon
Remembering Chief Illiniwek, School Mascot
Demonstrations in defense of Carpinteria High's Indian mascot provoke fond memories of Chief Illiniwek. Read story.
Montecitans Are Analyzing Cityhood
Montecitans are choosing up sides to debate whether this rich, 10,000-resident enclave should become a city. Read story.
Meet the Neighbors
Lawyers and celebrities and cement truck crews, oh my! Read story.
Samarkand Neighborhood: Enter at Your Own Risk
You Should Know Better Than to Park Here
You should know better than to park there. Read story.
Slipping It to the Monkey Machines
The group left church and headed straight for the Chumash Casino. Read story.
My Favorite Planet
Can any good come from a deal with the Houston oil boys?
Can any good come from a deal with the Houston oil boys? Read story.
All the Word’s a Play
The “tip” hit my email: The Santa Barbara County Bar Association was going broke. Lawyers facing bankruptcy? Read story.
Follow That Saguaro
Lounging Around Scottsdale
Barney gets away from it all in Scottsdale. Read story.
Dial-a-Hoodwink
South Coast Is Telemarketing Scam Central
The Goleta-Santa Barbara area is telemarketing scam central. Read story.
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