The Latest NP Antics
McCune honored for lifetime achievement; Wendy sues The Indy; Wedding bells for Ellen?; Political signs of the times; Caught in a Health Net; Honoring Harriet; Diamonds in the Rough
Year: 2006
The Rest Of The Story
A tale in which dashing cub reporter Vladimir Kogan gets it (mostly) right.
Weekend Extra: Westmont Receives $75 Million Gift
Donor wishes to be recognized only as a friend of the college who believes in its mission
Barney’s Weekend Picks
Barney suggests places to walk, eat, and play for all ages this coming Halloween weekend.
Boot Camp: Psychobilly Pioneers Tiger Army, in Conversation
Following several months on the road, first in Europe and then throughout the States, supporting such artists as Morrissey and AFI, American psychobilly pioneers Tiger Army are primed to head into the studio to record their fourth full-length album this November. I managed to catch up with Nick, as well as stand-up bassist Jeff Roffredo and drummer James Meza to get the latest on Tiger Army.
News-Press Sues The Independent
Just as the weird, sad story about the sinking, ethically scarred News-Press was starting to die down, the newspaper decides to throw gallons of fuel on the fire by suing The Santa Barbara Independent. Who advises these guys? Here’s the press release from Thursday evening that started it all.
Dog Bites Back
In the latest twist in the spiraling saga of Santa Barbara’s daily newspaper, Nick Welsh explains why The Independent is being sued by the News-Press, why they got no case, and why Wendy P. McCaw might be better off suing herself.
News-Press Quisling Announces Suit of Independent
I would like to assure the powers that be at the News-Press, as well as the community, that it will take more than specious bullying tactics to silence us at the Independent.
John Prine Comes to the Arlington
A Conversation with the Legendary John Prine
Here’s the full version of Ethan Stewart’s once-in-a-lifetime chat with songwriter John Prine, who comes to town this Saturday, October 28, with Jim James, frontman for My Morning Jacket.
Everything Endorsements 2006
The Independent’s 2006 Endorsements part III of 3
The Independent’s 2006 Endorsements part II of 3
The Independent’s 2006 Endorsements part I of 3
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