Opinion
Semi-Rural Lanes Plenty Safe for Walking
I am adamantly against the project of building a sidewalk along San Ysidro Road Read story.
By Terri Maher
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The seismic shifts not-so-quietly rocking Santa Barbara’s medical world have got me jumpier than six shots of triple espresso. Read story.
This week, the Angry Poodle takes on the Unitarian Church’s reign over S.B. politics. Read story.
Imagine yourself living in a penthouse high above downtown State Street, with views forever and just an elevator ride ... Read story.
A wealthy woman of mystery owns Santa Barbara’s most coveted hilltop—but hasn’t set foot in its mansion for something ... Read story.
Semi-Rural Lanes Plenty Safe for Walking
I am adamantly against the project of building a sidewalk along San Ysidro Road Read story.
By Terri Maher
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Santa Barbarans Are Shifting Gears
Santa Barbara residents are shifting gears. Read story.
By Ralph Fertig
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Many Benefits of Scheduling Lunch After Play
Orfalea Foundations find many benefits to scheduling lunch after playground time. Read story.
By Laurel Anderson
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Do the Math: Maximum of Six Minutes Saved by Speeding Over Pass
Highway 154 traffic deaths are gratuitous, since a maximum of six minutes is saved by speeding. Read story.
By Chuck Lepkowsky
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Test Scores Don’t Begin to Tell the Story
The assertion that César Chávez Charter School is a low-performing school is simply inaccurate. Read story.
By The teachers of César Chávez Charter School
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Whilst on Rincon beach (Bates) in September, I was cited by officer W.A. Johnson for public nudity. Though found not guilty because I was covered, ... Read Letter
Thanks to Nick Welsh, the secret of the Unitarian political machine is out [Angry Poodle Barbecue, “Bark Not, Want Not,” 11/12/09]. Our Unitarian mayors, Sheila ... Read Letter
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 ... Read Letter
Ah, I get it; we’ll have a marching band play splendid tunes while our loved ones jump from Cold Spring Bridge [News, “Celebrating the Bridge,” ... Read Letter
Over the past four years, The Anacapa School has been privileged to enroll six students from the César Chávez School [News, “César Chávez Clings to ... Read Letter
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 ... Read Letter
We at CALM (Child Abuse Listening and Mediation) extend our support to Roger Durling and the Independent for publishing “Nothing to Hide Anymore” (November 12, ... Read Letter
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. I ... Read Letter
Our country is in serious trouble. Do you have a sinking feeling that your liberty is being stolen? The government no longer respects the Constitution ... Read Letter
Open letter to Van Wolfswinkle Dear Non-Neighbor, Your glossy mass-mailed “Dear Neighbor” thank you note reveals an unexpected talent for stand-up comedy. All Santa Barbara ... Read Letter
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 ... Read Letter
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 ... Read Letter
Dr. Serban and staff: I would like to express my appreciation for meeting with the SBCC Continuing Education [Adult Ed] students. I think everyone if ... Read Letter
We, the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara, condemn the horrific outburst of violence in Fort Hood and would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to ... Read Letter
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