Jerry Brown on California’s Past, Present, and Future
The governor delivered the keynote for Friday morning at the Wall Street Journal’s ECO:nomics conference.
Month: March 2012
Dropping In on Professor Kapoor
I hadn’t seen Professor Kapoor, who reads astrology, numerology, and palms in the main bazaar in front of Jackson Books, since March of 2008.
La Cumbre Peak Off-Trail Scramble
Mighty La Cumbre Peak looms north, high above my puny dwelling on Santa Barbara’s Westside.
Ani DiFranco at the Lobero Theatre
DiFranco re-ingratiated herself to the (predominantly female) masses during her Wednesday-night stop in Santa Barbara.
DUI Checkpoint This Friday and Saturday, March 23-24
The Santa Barbara Police Department will be conducting DUI Checkpoints in the City of Santa Barbara on the following dates and times. Driver’s licenses will be checked at these checkpoints.
60 Drivers Ticketed During Crosswalk Stings
Police continue crackdown on cars not stopping for pedestrians.
Carpinteria Man Arrested for Reported Hate Crime
He thought the victim wanted to have sex with him.
Raise Some Green (Awareness)
The recent LoaTree Lounge event at SOhO raised money for Earth Day in a very fun way.
USDA Publishes Final Rule to Restore the Nation’s Forests
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s final Planning Rule for America’s 193-million acre National Forest System that includes stronger protections for forests, water, and wildlife while supporting the economic vitality of rural communities.
Leadership Changes at Santa Barbara Navy League
Kevin McTague has resigned from his position as President of the Santa Barbara Navy League due to personal obligations that preclude his full time dedication to the League.