Fearful on the Pass
I drive Highway 154 every day and have a near death experience at least once a week.
Year: 2014
Richie DeMaria
A recent graduate of Occidental College, news intern Richie DeMaria has already written about dying with dignity, Mars rovers, and the Foo Fighters in the brief few weeks he’s been with The Santa Barbara Independent.
Carp Toughens Oil Rules
But new regulations keep Paredon proposal afloat.
Hundreds March in Solidarity with Ferguson
Protesters take to Santa Barbara’s streets amid heavy police presence.
Police Raid Almond Avenue Meth Den
They made nine arrests and located a missing teenage girl.
Athletes of the Week
Cate School’s Hannah Barr and SBCC’s Alez Heuchert perform like champions.
Don’t Be Drunk and Destructive
I urge all to designate a sober driver before festivities begin.
Not Christmas Music
We’re ringing in the start of the holiday season with sunny hip-hop and grooooovy retro rock.
Review: The Theory of Everything
A smart script, powerful performances, and artful direction round out this heartfelt, original Stephen Hawking biopic.
Montecito Bank & Trust Doles Out $1 Million
The 12th annual “Community Dividends Awards Luncheon” gave to 184 organizations.