LIFE and DEATH
The United States is very close to reaching the 300 million population mark, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That
Year: 2006
From Now to the Day After
METHOD MADNESS: The biggest name to emerge from the Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man earned critical praise for his solo hip-hop efforts and high-profile collaborations. Most notably, Method’s duet with Mary J. Blige, “I’ll Be There for You,” earned them both a Grammy in 1995. His newest album, 4:21:
YOUNG BLOOD
Seeking reelection in the upcoming Santa Barbara School Board race, boardmember Robert Noel announced his plans for three initiatives specific
Moving Violation
Staff and Students Rally Against Proposed School Campus Merger
More than two hours of passionate public comment kicked off this week’s Santa Barbara School District board meeting, as dozens of faculty, students, and parents from La Cumbre Junior High turned out to fight for the future of their school.
ELECTION SECTION
All seven members of the Santa Barbara City Council announced their endorsement of Janet Wolf for 2nd District Supervisor. The
The Independent’s 2006 Endorsements
Since the absentee ballot has become an increasing popular method of voting in recent years, and since those ballots are beginning to arrive in mailboxes this week, we will be publishing our recommendations to readers in a series of endorsements during the next three weeks. As has always been our policy, we will not endorse in every race, but only those in which we believe we can offer informed opinions. The most important point we want to make, whether you agree with our endorsements or not, is to encourage you to vote. For those not registered yet, you have until October 23. Information about registration can be found in the News of the Week section of the paper and on our Web site.
Off the Case
Deputy DAs Removed Due to Book, Film Projects
The California Second District Court of Appeal delivered a one-two punch to the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s office this week, removing two top prosecutors from cases at the request of criminal defendants.
Verbal Slugfest at the OK Corral
Sheriff Candidates Spar Over Jail, Immigration, and Leadership
The gloves came off within the first few seconds of last Thursday evening’s candidates’ forum that pitted incumbent Sheriff Jim Anderson against his challenger, Lompoc Police Chief Bill Brown-and they stayed off all night.
Adult Internships
Beginning this month, UCSB Extension is offering a course called “Internships for People over 50.” The class is for retired or nearly retired members of the community who are ready to make the most of the next, vital stage of their lives.
False Advertising
We’re not nearly as bright as we’d like to think we are. The proof is in the prices we’ll pay-the cost of South Coast homes is outrageous, and you need to hock a major kitchen appliance to fill up your tank with a few gallons of unleaded. We complain about the absurd prices, but end up forking over the money anyway. And as long as we continue to pay, businesses will keep on charging us.