Longtime California Congressmember Faces Challenge This Fall

Santa Barbara Independent | October 6, 2008

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.

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Tags: 2008 downballot elections, California, Congress, Lois Capps, Matt Kokkonen

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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

Tags: California, disasters, wildfires, Tea Fire

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

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Vicente Fox Speaks to Santa Barbaranew

A wave of silent respect swept over the crowd at Fess Parker’s Grand Ballroom on Friday morning as former President of Mexico Vicente Fox took the podium and gave his views on topics ranging from legalizing drugs to the future of North America.

Santa Barbara Independent | Jordan Miller | 02-22-2010 | Politics

Tags: Mexico, Immigration, Drugs, Vicente Fox

Why We Need a Public Optionnew

I'm not so naive as to think any government bureaucracy will get it all right. But a public option will change the playing field so that the patients -- the American citizens -- get a fair break.

Santa Barbara Independent | Dr. James Kahn | 09-28-2009 | Commentary

Tags: Health Care Reform, public option, health care, insurance companies

The Health Care Status Quo is Hardly Working, but Will We Get Something Better?new

If Congress fails to pass meaningful healthcare reform, it can only be attributed to mass stupidity, not to mention a lobbying juggernaut that spends $1.4 million a day bending Congress' ear.

Santa Barbara Independent | Nick Welsh | 09-14-2009 | Commentary

Tags: Health Care Reform, Congress, health care

Pacific Pride Foundation is One of Many California Orgs Reeling from $52M in AIDS Funding Cutsnew

With a stroke of his pen, Governor Schwarzenegger slashed $52 million from critical AIDS services funding through the state's Office of AIDS. That shoves California back to pre-1985 levels of funding, essentially the dark ages of HIV/AIDS awareness and treatment.

Santa Barbara Independent | Penny Patterson | 08-10-2009 | Politics

Tags: Pacific Pride Foundation, California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, HIV/AIDS, public policy issues, economic issues, state budgets

The California Budget: Cuts, Theft and Accounting Gimmicksnew

I get the picture. Times are tough; everybody has to sacrifice. In this context, I can accept a serious shave and a haircut, even one with scalp burns. But a self-inflicted lobotomy? I don't think so.

Santa Barbara Independent | Nick Welsh | 07-27-2009 | Commentary

Tags: fiscal crisis, California, budget cuts, economic issues, state budgets

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