Posted on October 8 at 1:38 p.m.

My apologies to the author of the letter (Paul Sorensen) and the responders. I inadvertently omitted the name of the author. Martha

On Yes on Proposition 8: Gay Marriage Deprives Some Children of a Mom or a Dad

Posted on September 26 at 8:48 p.m.

Will those posters who are feeling abusive please try to keep their comments civil? Otherwise, thanks for a most interesting discussion!

On Evolution and Creationism Both Preposterous

Posted on August 29 at 5:04 p.m.

pappy, cgallery, the location was stated incorrectly but that error has now been fixed. Thanks!

On Fence to Deter Pooping in Creek, City Hopes

Posted on August 25 at 8:59 p.m.

Please keep your discussion civil: Don't call each other names. Thank you,
martha@independent.com

On The Rockstar Who Would Save the World

Posted on August 18 at 2:02 p.m.

The decision not to capitalize whites was an editing change; just letting you know in case you are inclined to blame the writer. The Independent of course welcomes your opinions on the subject.

On Tourism Good for the Good Land?

Posted on July 11 at 2:50 p.m.

Thank you mtnguy, and I've corrected that error in the copy. Martha

On Gap Fire 70 Percent Contained

Posted on March 30 at 12:25 p.m.

I wonder what effect this would have on City of SB's capacity to receive transfered development rights from the Gaviota?

On South County Handed Lion’s Share of New Housing

Posted on March 20 at 9:25 a.m.

"Never drink water, m'boy, it rusts metal and fish fornicate in it."

What movie was this? I think WC Fields referred more than once to fish fornicating in water.

On Beware of Snake Oil Salesman

Posted on March 17 at 10:10 a.m.

Thank you, David Pritchett. That error has now been corrected in the online piece.

On Height Fight on Chapala

Posted on March 13 at 9:54 a.m.

How small are the class sizes?

On School District Gives Transfer Students the Boot