127 Hours
James Franco does an impressive job as the lone lead in this true-life story about a weekend adventure gone awry.
Year: 2010
Santa Barbara Book-Signing
Photographer Macduff Everton signs copies of his new book at Chaucers.
Water and Gas
After reading the exciting cover story, “In Search of the Cowabunga Nectar,” I believe Travers Adler and his friends are to be commended for all the gasoline they use running up and down the coast in search of the “nectar.”
You Too Can Carry a Gun
Considering the recent increase in violent attacks here in Santa Barbara, I am writing this to hopefully inform and educate the law abiding general public about their right to carry a legally owned firearm without a county-issued concealed carry permit.
Polishing Up Nicely
Indy intern Rhys Alvarado sits in on event planner John Daly’s Key Class — a three-class course that teaches first-time juvenile offenders proper social etiquette.
Santa Barbara Channels Receives Montecito Bank & Trust Community Dividends Award
Community television is a recipient of a 2010 Community Dividends Award, joining 163 local nonprofit organizations to receive recognition and financial support in banks’ annual giving
Forbes Ranks Direct Relief 100% Efficient
Direct Relief International has received a perfect score of 100 percent in fundraising efficiency from Forbes, according to a special report on “America’s 200 Largest Charities.”
Moving Into Low Fire Season
With the transition to the Low Fire Season Preparedness Level, the ban on permit burning will be lifted; response levels may vary on a daily basis based on predicted weather patterns and local fuel moisture levels.
Pet Adoption Fair for Holidays
Hundreds of homeless, but hopeful, animals awaiting a loving family and a new home will be available for adoption from Santa Barbara County shelters during the annual “Home for the Holidays” adoption fair.
Soccer Club Score Goals for Turkeys
After hearing that the Food Bank of Santa Barbara was short on turkeys for Thanksgiving, players from Santa Barbara Soccer Club decided to help with a goals for turkeys pledge