AltWeeklies Wire
County Budget Bloodbathnew
A frightening look at what could happen if the County of Santa Barbara is forced to cut ten percent.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
03-16-2009 |
Economy
Tags: Santa Barbara, budget cuts
The Brief but Violent Life of the Tea Firenew

At least 210 homes -- including 130 within city limits -- were destroyed by the devastating fire, which has been determined to have been caused be a bonfire started by a group of 10 18- to 22-year-olds the previous night.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
11-24-2008 |
Disasters
Longtime California Congressmember Faces Challenge This Fallnew
To say Republican Matt Kokkonen is a long shot in his quest to unseat Lois Capps as the representative of California's 23rd U.S. Congressional District might be understating it.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
10-06-2008 |
Politics
The California Supreme Court Goes to Hollywoodnew
Should veteran prosecutor Ron Zonen be kicked off the Jesse James Hollywood case for helping the makers of the movie Alpha Dog?
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
04-07-2008 |
Movies
My Sleep Study Experiencenew
I didn't think I had any sleep problems going in, but I was still a little nervous to discover what the study might find.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
12-17-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Is an Immigration Crackdown in the Wings?new
Activists and business owners await "No Match" ruling.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
09-24-2007 |
Immigration
Barack Obama Rocks Santa Barbaranew
The presidential candidate rolled into Santa Barbara on Saturday with the message that's become the backbone of his campaign: Hope.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
09-11-2007 |
Politics
Army Specialist Jaime Rodriguez Jr., 1987-2007new
A soldier comes home.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
08-13-2007 |
War