Superintendent Matsuoka Abruptly Retires
The besieged leader is retiring after three years to spend more time with family.
Year: 2019
Rape Kit and Grope Laws Pass
Senate Bill 22 mandates rape kits be sent to labs within 20 days of collection and processed within 120 days.
UCSB’s The Winter’s Tale: Clear Account Complex Doublings
Naked Shakes presents excellent production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy.
Review | ‘The Government Inspector’ Is Timely Fun
Westmont’s hilarious production gets a round of applause for being painfully relevant, delightfully ridiculous, and just plain fun.
Contenders Emerge Ahead of Prep Sports Playoffs
Several girls’ volleyball teams make the cut.
Refugio Ranch Barbareño
A review of the Refugio Ranch Barbareño 2014, a blend of syrah and petite sirah.
Unpacking the Success of Pacific Pickle Works
Bradley Bennett navigates growth for his hobby-turned-business.
Santa Barbara County Seeks Community Input on Homelessness
The county is launching the second phase of its Community Action Plan to Address Homelessness.
SBIFF’s Pedro Almodóvar Series
Catch several of the Spanish director’s films on the run up to ‘Pain and Glory’ release.
Self-Reliance Is Ultimate Goal of Guatemala Aid Organization
Leslie Baer Dinkel publishes autobiography on founding Local Hope Guatemala.