Real Poli-talk
Don’t let Big Oil Buy the election; and the Board of Supervisors race, then and now
Year: 2006
Gaviota Goes to County Supes
On Tuesday, November 7, the county will decide whether to sell off part of the Gaviota Coast’s Baron Ranch in order to make room for public access. Here’s the lowdown on that deal.
The Making of a Cult Wine
Sao Anash discusses the ups and downs of cult winemaking.
Laetitia Pinot Gris Estate 2005
Another happy surprise from Arroyo Grande’s Laetitia Winery, which the author, an admitted wine club junky, considers the best club he subscribes to.
The Watson Twins
A review of the sisters’ debut album, perfectly placed between their last performance with Matt Costa at SOhO and before their next Santa Barbara appearance, at the Arlington, with Jenny Lewis and Death Cab for Cutie, on December 6.
The Civic Mission of Higher Education
How Universities Can Energize Public Involvement
Gevirtz School doctoral candidate Joy Pedersen discusses how and why institutions of higher learning should play a role in making citizens get involved with their communities.
Mighty Madeleine, Almighty Albright
Madeline Albright, former Secretary of State under Bill Clinton, has a new book out-The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs-in which she argues that we need more religion, not less, in our foreign policy. Albright will appear at the Arlington Theater on Monday, November 6, at 8 p.m. She recently spoke with The Indy‘s Sam Kornell by telephone.
Tripdavon Comes of Age
Here’s an extended online feature about the Santa Barbara band Tripdavon, which releases their sophmore album The Enightened Operative with a show at Velvet Jones on Thursday, November 9. The CD hits store shelves on November 14.
Barney’s Weekend Picks
Here’s what Barney thinks you should do this weekend, after you’ve already made all your voting decisions for Tuesday.
Halloween Gang Rumble on State
Gang members mingled among the costumed crowd in downtown Santa
Barbara on Halloween night, and around 9:45 p.m., at State and
Canon Perdido streets, a huge brawl broke out among armed
teenagers.