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Naked Underneath
Whilst on Rincon beach (Bates) in September, I was cited by officer W.A. Johnson for public nudity. Read story.
Outing Unitarians
Thanks to Nick Welsh, the secret of the Unitarian political machine is out. Read story.
How Garden Grows
It was great to see the Historic Landmarks Advisory Commission work out agreement with so many of the proposals and I think that the acceptance for the planned structures and will allow the Garden to provide much better research, educational, and visitor services. Read story.
Phony Vacancies
Ah, I get it; we’ll have a marching band play splendid tunes while our loved ones jump from Cold Spring Bridge Read story.
Cheers to Chávez
Over the past four years, The Anacapa School has been privileged to enroll six students from the César Chávez School. Read story.
Afghanistan, Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Afghanistan, what’s a President to do? All his options are bad ones. Raise the troop levels and give the Taliban a run for it’s money? For what? To support a corrupt aristocracy? Bad idea. So should he keep the troop levels the same? That just places the soldiers already there in harm’s way, and for no good purpose whatsoever. So should Obama withdraw? Then after the Taliban win, Al Qaeda will be free set up shop and plot. You can be sure that Obama will be blamed for anything they do, and called a coward for running away from a fight. The people taunting Obama will be the same crowd currently faulting him for supporting a nation that won’t lift a finger to help itself. What's a President to do? Read story.
Remain CALM
We at CALM (Child Abuse Listening and Mediation) extend our support to Roger Durling and the Independent for publishing “Nothing to Hide Anymore." Read story.
Mayor-Elect Gives Thanks
Thank you to the 23,167 Santa Barbara voters for participating in what became the highest voter turnout for a local election in 30 years. Read story.
The Three-Percent Revolution
What is transpiring? Clearly a massive transfer of wealth and power from the most productive and resourceful to the poorest and non-productive. Read story.
Dear Non-Neighbor
Open letter to Van Wolfwinkle Read story.
Truth in Neutering
Opponents of spay/neuter laws for dogs and cats are like opponents of health-care reform: They repeat the same false statements over and over, as if repetition equals truth. Read story.
The Missing Fourth
If the City of Santa Barbara wishes to uphold the democratic process, then it would be a good idea to change the city’s charter to allow voters to select the appropriate number of City Council members. Read story.
Continuing Ed Appreciation and Suggestions
Open letter to SBCC president Read story.
Fort Hood Condolences
Islamic Society of Santa Barbara and Interfaith Initiative condemn killings. Read story.
Blooming Campaign Signs
Now that the election is over we might reflect on those who expressed such outrage at the presence of campaign signs in public places. Read story.
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