Review: Rigoletto at the Granada Theatre
Strong direction and an exciting performance by Andrea Carroll made this a Rigoletto to remember.
Year: 2014
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Camp 4
A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge last week dismissed a lawsuit filed against Chumash leadership by activist group Save the Valley, which alleged that the tribe wrongfully failed to sign its Williamson Act contract for the 1,400-acre Camp 4 property, purchased in 2010. Under Williamson, the tribe receives decreased tax rates.
S.B. Joining National Campaign to Reduce Homelessness
Santa Barbara County will join other jurisdictions nationwide in participating in two programs aimed at significantly reducing homelessness, including among veterans, in the near future.
Officer Wojo Retiring
Beloved cop the heart and soul of Police Activities League (PAL).
New Bike Station Coming to Transit Center
The Santa Barbara City Council approved spending $348,000 to construct and install a new “bike station” at the Transit Center by Chapala and Figueroa streets, providing enclosed, secure parking for as many as 30 bicycles at any time.
New Friends, Old Souls
Peach Kings and Maudlin Strangers make Santa Barbara tour stops.
Foster the People Really Do Try to Foster the People
This weekend marks the official end of concert season for the Santa Barbara Bowl, and they’re going out with a bang
John Cleese Comes to S.B.
The comedian/writer stops in town on tour for his just-released autobiography. So, Anyway ….
In Search of the Dark Watchers
Thomas Steinbeck and Benjamin Brode’s new book is part adventure, part legend, filled with illuminating sketches and lavish oil paintings flush with mystery, shadow, and light.
Goodland Santa Ynez Valley Red
Review of Goodland Wines Santa Ynez Valley Red 2011.