Keeping Pets Safe on Halloween
Take the trick out of the season’s treats for your animals.
Year: 2016
Leo Elovitz Gets the Job Done for Buellton
Leo Elovitz has succeeded in pushing the council to set aside funds for a river trail system and wants to see the same done now for our eventual downtown.
An Indictment of Sexual Predation
“We are drowning” in violent, abusive, and disrespectful talk “every day on the campaign trail.”
School Reform, Not More Money
In this election, voters are being asked to consider several large bond issues that would increase support for our public schools.
Lompoc Idyll Interrupted
Dragsters replacing parachutists? Dumb.
New Mental-Health Staff Hired at County Jail
In the meantime, Sheriff’s Department received three bids for new health-care provider.
Endorsements in Short
Bullet-point version of The Independent‘s picks for the 2016 election.
Brooks Firesale Starts Friday
Photography institute’s closure prompts sale of entire campus.
Day Use, Camping Fees Going Up
A private management company is taking over multiple Los Padres destinations.
Big Bucks Battle Over Water Boards
Money is flowing into the Montecito and Goleta races.