County 12-3
Area nonprofit Direct Relief International received a 99-percent score for fundraising efficiency, according to a special report published by Forbes magazine this week.
Year: 2009
Teen Suicides
The Independent reports in its November 19 News Briefs that two boys committed suicide in the past month: a 16-year-old on October 30, and a second boy on November 4.
Diablo Has Safety Issues
In announcing its application to extend the life of Diablo Canyon nuclear reactors until 2045, PG&E emphasized the taxes PG&E contributes to the local economy.
Adult Ed, Cont’d
I’m not sure where Ms. White gets her information, the basis for her letter in the November 25 edition.
Rural Sidewalks
I am writing in response to Terri Maher’s letter, “Don’t put Sidewalks in Montecito” 11/25/09.
Open Fort Knox
High Social Security payroll taxes have contributed to yearly Social Security Trust Fund surpluses until the proclaimed surplus is now in excess of $2,420 billion ($2.42 trillion). However, Congress has elected to sacrifice Social Security on the alter of corruption by spending the entire surplus.
volume 24, number 203, December 3-10, 2009
A Complete Guide to Holiday Events
Botanic Garden: Fire Safety and Other Objections
Not in their back yard: Several letters objecting to Garden expansion.
Errand Girl
Errand Girl
Going San Roque
Empowered by the sheer awesomeness of Alaska’s former governor, Sol Morrison is forging ahead on his own no-holes-patched expose.